I get the appeal. I really do. Qdoba has a slightly more affordable menu. It specialized in queso long before Chipotle or other fast-Mexican food places even thought about queso. And, of course, its menu has more depth.
But I’m sorry to inform you that Chipotle is better. So, so much better.
It’s not just the taste. It’s the quality, the freshness, the entirety of the Chipotle experience. It all trumps Qdoba. Let me explain.
1. Chipotle’s options > Qdoba: OK, Qdoba, props: your menu is more than just a bowl, a burrito or a salad.