Qdoba Mexican Grill

The food here is on par with other Qdoba’s. I always come here because of the variety of fountain drinks you can have. ⁴⁄₅ stars.

Qdoba is always a great alternative when I’m not feeling like venturing to Chipotle. However, my experience yesterday at Qdoba was so unpleasant I’m not sure if I will be going back. Aside from the food, which was fine, the management was terrible. In particular there was a woman at the cash register who was extremely unapproachable and rude. She seemed very annoyed that you were in her presence and she did not want to help you. For me, it’s not always about the food being served, it’s the customer service and genuineness that really make or break my experience at an establishment.

I lived in the dorms for all four years so eating outside often was an excess expense. I’ve only been to this location once prior. This time I ordered a chicken burrito with the bacon and jalapeño queso, pinto beans, guac, sour cream, salsa verde, white rice, and cheese. It was enormous and very filling. Everything is getting a little pricey. The quantity definitely justifies the price (7.80). It would be nice to get chips and salsa for free on this order than a future order (as indicated on the receipt). Qdoba, like Chipotle, Baja Fresh, and other more «upscale» chains compared to Taco Bell present a healthier and heartier option when bored with the cheaper options. All in all, Qdoba is a place you should check out at any location if you’re feeling a solid amount of Mexican food for a little on the pricier end.

I usually won’t waste my time writing a review of a chain — unless it is exceptionally good or exceptionally bad. This place is bad. And gets my 2^nd one star review.
In general, Qdoba is a nice alternative to traditional fast-​food; the chicken is flavored well and most of the items are above average in quality and value.
In particular, this location is nasty. Well, the people seem nice, but the restaurant itself is just filthy. I found it quite odd when, one day while noticing how much food was all over the floors and how gross the prep area appeared (e.g., brown guac), an employee remarked, «Wow, we’ve finally got this place cleaned up.» And she was not joking — that was the epitome of how this place seems to be run.
Personally, I have been sick each of the three times I’ve been here. Coincidence? Perhaps, but then I checked their health department records (just google ingham county environmental health and you can do the same). One of the more recent inspections (June 2011) uncovered 14 violations — 8 OF THEM CRITICAL! Businesses that operate like this do not stay in business, unless of course, unknowing students continue to shell out their money just for the overall convenience of the location.
All I say is be forewarned. I will not be returning under any circumstance.

$ 4.99 Burrito and drink Wednesdays
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Great Deal. Only go on Wednesdays though.

very nice and clean facility, great friendly staff and customer care conscious deals. Perfect mexican fast food !

Aces to the employees in this place. I had the ranch steak burrito and it was awsome. The veggies were fresh and the meat was plentiful. I also had the chips with warm three cheese sauce. Again, it met my expectations and the sauce was great. The chicken quesadilla with it’s potato chip crisy shell was a winner. Now I need one that isn’t 160 miles away from my home.

You can’t go wrong with a classic Qdoba burrito. I keep coming back here and always get the same thing. The burrito easily weighs over 1lb and is very filling, but I wouldn’t mind if it were a bit cheaper.
The burritos are right on par with Chipotle’s. The quality of meat is supposedly much better at Chipotle (it’s Oprah endorsed), but I personally cannot tell any difference. The tortilla at Pancheros is better than both Qdoba and Chipotle. In the end, it comes down to what is more convenient to go to.
Also, if you are a student at MSU, you qualify for a free drink with any purchase.

In my experience, it’s better than Chipotle down the road, but can’t come close to the awesomeness that was Big Ten Burrito (RIP btb!).
Qdoba was a stone’s throw away from my house on campus, so naturally I ended up here a few times during the school year. I enjoy their burritos, nachos, and gumbo. It’s a little pricey, but the portions are usually big enough that you can share with a friend and both have enough to eat. The place is usually empty and I have always been waited on right away (usually before I even figure out what I want to order!).

Food’s ok, portions are big, price is borderline expensive.
But, I think my uncle summed it up best when he shouted out of the blue, «All I want is a taco. Why is that so hard, Q-​Fucking-​Doba!?»

Qdoba is kinda like Subway’s hispanic cousin. If you saw Subway on the street, and he’s wearing a sombrero, you would probably go up to him and ask, «Hey subway, what’s up with the hat?»
«Yo soy Qdoba, hombre. Muchos gracias por nada.» And he would make you a burrito of your choosing, and let you select meats, beans, and condiments, and let you watch him prepare it just like his Amigo Subway would. And you’d leave, and eat your poorly made burrito stuffed with way too much third-​rate fillings, and get a stomachache. Is it terrible? No. But it ain’t good either. Kinda like Subway, eh?
If you add guacamole, es kostet mucho dinero. Or something — I studied Deutsch. $ 8 per person is about what this place costs.
To be honest, it probably deserves 3 stars, but I hate to say «cue-​DO-​ba.» What a stupid name.

What is better than Qdoba when you are stumbling back from the bar to the student ghetto? What is better for curing a hangover than Qdoba nachos?
NOTHING!!!

I miss you black bean nachos! Chipoltle aint got nothing on you!