My mother loves Qdoba. And boy do I mean LOVES! She works around the corner from the University Circle location and goes for lunch at least once a week. Tuesdays to be exact, because it is triple points Tuesday. Now, if you're a regular Qdoba eater you may know they offer a rewards system that will earn you points and ultimately free food if you're a frequent diner. My mom gets so much free food from this place, it is definitely worth joining the free club.
I've been to Qdoba more in the past month than in my entire life. I must say, I like the selection and the friendliness of the employees. I know there are WAY more Chipotles out there but Qdoba boasts a variety that Chipotle just can't match. I love the chips at Qdoba too. The UH location stuffs that bag FULL and well, I can't say the same for Chipotle and the 1/3rd full bag of chips.
Qdoba offers a "pick two" menu where you can choose a smaller version of 2 items for approx $6.50. I like this because again, I like variety, and I can have 2 things that aren't huge and I get more bang for my buck. Generally I can take one item home for a snack or lunch the next day.
The Gumbo is delish! The naked salad is yummy. There are about 6 salsas to try and Qdoba does offer seasonal options. This year they had a yummy mango salsa.
If you're a Chipotle junkie, or just like your Mex. food, try Qdoba the next time you pass it. I think you'll be surprised at the options and the goodness of the food!