Qdoba Food Philosophy & Ingredients Pledge
From chopping fresh produce to grilling chicken and steak over open fire, to preparing rice, beans, and tortilla chips—preparation is done in-house and by hand every single day.
Making the World a More Flavorful Place
"At QDOBA, we crave a world filled with flavor. Not just the mouthwatering, freshly diced, saucy and sizzling in-house kind. We celebrate the flavor our community brings. From our friendly staff to our lively guests, it's the people who make our world flavorful. That's why our sauces, salsas, and toppings come free with every meal (lookin' at you, guac and queso). Because flavor inspires flavor. Be the spicy nachos this universe needs."
In-House Scratch Preparation
Produce is delivered whole and hand-diced every morning. Real ripe Hass avocados are hand-mashed in small batches with fresh lime juice, diced jalapeños, cilantro, and red onions. No pre-packaged powders or frozen avocado paste.
Open-Flame Grilling
Adobo Chicken breast and USDA Choice Steak are marinated in whole Mexican spices, chile powders, and garlic, then seared over open-flame grills right in front of guests for authentic caramelized char and smoky aroma.
Slow-Braised Meats
Citrus-braised Pork Carnitas and Beef Brisket Birria are simmered low and slow for hours until tender, then hand-shredded to preserve natural juices and savory depth without artificial tenderizers.
Zero Nickel-and-Diming
While competing fast-casual brands charge extra for cheese sauce and guacamole, Qdoba includes generous scoops of warm 3-Cheese Queso, Queso Diablo, and Hand-Crafted Guacamole at $0 extra cost.
Ingredients We Pledge to Avoid
As part of our continuous commitment to wholesome fast-casual food, Qdoba proudly pledges to keep the following 60+ chemical additives, artificial preservatives, and fillers out of our core food recipes: