Chipotle or Qdoba?

[TeamOh]

chippies understands the process. i vote chippies.

I second that notion.

[Jay Bee]

Clash of Clans or LaCage?

[wadesworld]

Clash of Clans or LaCage?

Neither.

[Skitch]

Moes

[Stronghold]

Never had Qdoba, but have unfortunately had Chipotle. Chipotle is overpriced, tasteless garbage. I can go to almost any taqueria and get a much better meal for almost half the price, all while supporting small businesses

Yet you probably drink Miller Lite at the Bradley Center which costs more than a Chipotle burrito, is tasteless garbage, and supports a large corporation.

[MUsoxfan]

Yet you probably drink Miller Lite at the Bradley Center which costs more than a Chipotle burrito, is tasteless garbage, and supports a large corporation.

Sure I do, because I'm in a captive environment with limited choices when I'm at a sporting event

Nice try though

[keefe]

Yet you probably drink Miller Lite at the Bradley Center which costs more than a Chipotle burrito, is tasteless garbage, and supports a large corporation.

That spending has put Marc Marotta's ex into sensibly sized living quarters in Mequon. The Director of Sustainability of Miller Brewing understands that she should lead from the front by impeccable example. She refused to build anything larger than 15,000 sf of living space for her family of five. There are only so many resources to go around and Kim Marotta means business when it comes to responsible choices. 

Ibo et Non Redibo

[77ncaachamps]

Qdoba is not in the West Coast, probably because it simply doesn't have a broad appeal.

Chipotle.

[GGGG]

Never had Qdoba, but have unfortunately had Chipotle. Chipotle is overpriced, tasteless garbage. I can go to almost any taqueria and get a much better meal for almost half the price, all while supporting small businesses

You're cool.

Qdoba is not in the West Coast, probably because it simply doesn't have a broad appeal.

Chipotle.

Qdoba isn't on the west coast because it is simply smaller.  Really this is like arguing what is better McDonalds or Burger King.  One can have a preference, but let's not act like there is a huge gulf between them.

[MU82]

Xoco, Rick Bayless' amazing torta place in DT Chicago.

[keefe]

Qdoba is not in the West Coast, probably because it simply doesn't have a broad appeal.

Chipotle.

Typical arrogant Bay Area snob. Last I looked Seattle is on the west coast. Niners suck.

Now, as for Qdoba or Chipotle I would say neither. Seattle has some great taqueria trucks that serve incredible Mexican fare. Also, there is a phenomenal Oaxacan place in Ballard that puts all of it to shame.

   

[Mobot]

I have never liked either one.  Don't like Moes either.  It might just be that I am not picking the right combination of ingredients. 

What do you guys order that tastes so good?  My burritos always end up being a bland sloppy mess.

[Jay Bee]

Qdoba is not in the West Coast, probably because it simply doesn't have a broad appeal.

Chipotle.

Not only is Qdoba in the west coast (and 46 states in total), their headquarters are in California and they certainly have stores in Cali.

Like Chipotle who was once mostly funded by McDonald's, Qdoba is backed by a burger company... Jack In The Box, which I believe is a verb, purchased Qdoba more than a decade ago.

Both are fine for bland food.

I'm currently eating Wendy's and it's good.

[Mobot]

I just had a cheddar burger from McDonalds.... very tasty.  I wish they still came with the little cheddar cheese cups to dip the french fries in.

[JoeSmith1721]

Not only is Qdoba in the west coast (and 46 states in total), their headquarters are in California and they certainly have stores in Cali.

Like Chipotle who was once mostly funded by McDonald's, Qdoba is backed by a burger company... Jack In The Box, which I believe is a verb, purchased Qdoba more than a decade ago.

Both are fine for bland food.

I'm currently eating Wendy's and it's good.

I think they are both out of Colorado but I could be mistaken.

[swoopem]

I have never liked either one.  Don't like Moes either.  It might just be that I am not picking the right combination of ingredients. 

What do you guys order that tastes so good?  My burritos always end up being a bland sloppy mess.

I had a burrito bowl for lunch with: white rice, black beans, the fajitas, chicken, mild salsa, hot salsa, sour cream, cheese, and lettuce. It was most excellent.

[MUMountin]

I think they are both out of Colorado but I could be mistaken.

Both originated in Denver, and have their headquarters here (Denver and Wheat Ridge).  But, Qdoba is owned by California-based Jack in the Box.

[ZiggysFryBoy]

Qdoba now has free guac.

Chipotle is turrible.  Bland.  fake hippy organic.

Qdoba is good, had it for lunch today.

[wadesworld]

Qdoba now has free guac.

Chipotle is turrible.  Bland.  fake hippy organic.

Qdoba is good, had it for lunch today.

I knew you were messed up in the head, but...wow.

[ChitownSpaceForRent]

Qdoba gets my vote now with the free guacamole ando queso.

[Jay Bee]

Just wanted to say... holy crap, Chipotle's "queso" is beyond disgusting. What is in that that bland ass baby puke sh1t?!?!?! I will occasionally eat Chipotle... and it's fine for filling up on food quickly.. and the hot honey chicken or whatever it is.. that's pretty good.

But man.. the queso is so unbelievably awful there.. and it's not queso. So bad - how does it even exist?!?!

[cheebs09]

Yeah, that was not well executed. I gag when they ask if I want queso on my burrito.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Chipotle is a guilty pleasure but that Queso is beyond vile

[TallTitan34]

There was also a time when the Chipotle on on Ogden would give you a free burrito for a canned good.

TT34 and I ate there twice a day for an entire week only paying with a case of Aldi green beans. It was heaven.

I believe $0.17 was the cheapest canned good we could find.

I will give Chipotle the nod in taste and Qdoba the nod in portions and menu variety. I do think, however, Chipotle's quality has gone down a bit in recent years. I'd say a quarter of the time the meat will be disappointing.

We have a similar chain, Pancheros, here in Rockford.  They are unique in that they press the tortilla right there then mix all the ingredients with a spatula before wrapping your burrito.  Not sure I would put them ahead of Chipotle or Qdoba though.

[MU82]

We had a pork loin that we smoked on our grill a few days ago. Last night, with the leftovers, we made smoked pork quesadillas. Added sauteed onions, peppers and cheese, and topped with salsa and a dollop of sour cream.

It took about 15 minutes total to make, and it was infinitely better than anything at a fast-food place. At a sit-down Mexican restaurant, it would have cost $15-20 plus tax and tip, and I can't imagine it would have tasted any better.

We make quesadillas or burritos pretty often with leftover chicken, and they are always excellent. But the smoked pork loin quesadilla was next level.

We like going out to eat, too, but we rarely go to a Mexican place because the stuff we make at home is just so simple and delicious.