Qdoba Menu Prices 2026
Quick answer
Qdoba is a fast-casual Mexican chain where you build burritos, bowls, tacos, quesadillas, nachos and salads, with queso and guacamole included free on build-your-own entrées. A chicken burrito typically costs about $10.95, a steak burrito about $12.45 and chips and queso about $5.29. Most items run from about $0.75 to $14.29.
Qdoba quick facts
| Founded | 1995, Denver, Colorado (as Zuma Fresh Mexican Grill) |
|---|---|
| Founders | Anthony Miller and Robert Hauser |
| Headquarters | San Diego, California |
| Parent company | Butterfly Equity (private equity; agreement to acquire announced August 2022) |
| U.S. locations | 860 locations in 45 states (company, May 2026) |
| Countries | U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico, Japan and South Korea |
| Known for | Free queso and guacamole on build-your-own entrées |
| Estimated price range | $0.75–$59.99 (est.) |
| Menu items listed | 38 |
| Menu last checked | October 2026 |
The Qdoba menu at a glance
Qdoba started in Colorado in 1995 under the name Zuma Fresh Mexican Grill and took the name QDOBA Mexican Eats in 2015. Private equity firm Butterfly Equity agreed to buy the chain in 2022. As of May 2026 the company counted 860 locations in 45 states, plus restaurants in Canada, Puerto Rico, Japan and South Korea. You walk down the line and point at fillings, much like other build-your-own Mexican chains.
The big difference from rivals is the free premium toppings. On any build-your-own entrée, your first portion of three-cheese queso and hand-made guacamole costs nothing extra; extra portions are charged. Prices on this page are the owner's estimates for a typical restaurant, and protein choice moves the price most. Qdoba does not publish a nutrition file we could verify, so we do not show calories here.
Best-value orders at Qdoba
- Burrito Bowl with Chicken$10.95 est.About $10.95 with queso and guac included, which other chains often charge extra for.
- Kids Quesadilla Meal$6.99 est.About $6.99 for a kids meal that covers a smaller appetite.
- Chips & Salsa$3.29 est.About $3.29 is the cheapest way to add a side.
- Loaded Tortilla Soup$6.99 est.About $6.99 for a warm, lighter meal or a side to split.
What people order most at Qdoba
- Burrito with Chicken$10.95 est.The default Qdoba order, with free queso and guac making it a fuller burrito than the price suggests.
- Burrito Bowl with Chicken$10.95 est.Everything in the burrito minus the tortilla, at the same price.
- Burrito with Steak$12.45 est.Flame-grilled steak is the premium protein, and the free queso and guac still apply.
- Chips & Queso$5.29 est.Qdoba's three-cheese queso is the side regulars add to almost any order.
Qdoba nutrition and menu highlights
We show calories only when they come from Qdoba's own nutrition information, and we could not match official figures to this menu yet, so the calorie and protein columns show a dash. Check the chain's nutrition guide before you order.
Qdoba allergen information
Check QDOBA's website or app for current nutrition and allergen details, and tell the team on the line about any allergy before they start your order. Tortillas, queso, cheese and sour cream commonly contain wheat or milk, and the Citrus Lime Shrimp contains shellfish. Entrées are assembled on a shared line, so cross-contact is possible.
When Qdoba is open
- Typical hours
- Hours vary by restaurant; most serve lunch and dinner. Check the Qdoba locator or app for your location.
- Breakfast hours
- Not served
- Holiday hours
- Holiday hours are set by each restaurant and may differ from normal hours, so check the locator or call ahead.
Ordering at Qdoba and rewards
- Official app
- QDOBA app
- Rewards program
- QDOBA Rewards: earn 1 point per $1 spent, and 125 points (160 in Canada) converts automatically to a free entrée; members get queso and chips for their birthday, and Gold Status at 12 visits a year adds a free birthday entrée.
- Delivery
- Delivery availability varies by location, so check the QDOBA app or website; third-party delivery menus can cost more than ordering in the restaurant.
Qdoba ordering tips
- Get both queso and guacamole on any build-your-own entrée; your first portion of each is free.
- Order a bowl instead of a burrito if you want the same fillings without the tortilla, at the same price.
- Join QDOBA Rewards; new members get free queso and chips with an entrée purchase.
- Steak and double protein add the most to the bill, so stick with chicken if you are watching cost.
- For a group, compare the per-person catering bars with ordering individual entrées.
Common questions about the Qdoba menu
Is queso free at Qdoba?
Yes, on build-your-own entrées. Qdoba includes your first portion of signature three-cheese queso and hand-crafted guacamole at no extra charge on any create-your-own burrito, bowl, taco, quesadilla, nacho or salad. Extra portions cost more, and sides of queso or guacamole with chips are priced separately, at about $5.29 and $4.99.
How much is a burrito at Qdoba?
A build-your-own burrito with chicken typically costs about $10.95, with ground beef about $11.25, Impossible plant-based about $11.45 and steak about $12.45. Burrito bowls cost the same as burritos. Prices vary by location, and double protein adds about $4.25. Queso and guacamole are included free.
How does QDOBA Rewards work?
QDOBA Rewards is free in the app or online. You earn 1 point for every $1 you spend, and 125 points automatically become a free entrée (160 points in Canada). New members get free queso and chips with an entrée, and everyone gets a birthday reward. Twelve visits a year unlocks Gold Status perks.
What is the cheapest thing at Qdoba?
On our list, an extra tortilla is the cheapest add-on at about $0.75, and chips alone are about $2.49. Chips and salsa cost about $3.29. For a full meal, a chicken burrito, bowl or salad at about $10.95 is the lowest-priced entrée, and kids meals cost about $6.99.
Who owns Qdoba?
Qdoba is owned by Butterfly Equity, a Los Angeles private equity firm that invests in food companies; it agreed to buy the chain in 2022. Qdoba began in Colorado in 1995 as Zuma Fresh Mexican Grill. In 2026 it reported 860 locations in 45 states and set a long-term goal of about 2,000 restaurants.
Does Qdoba do catering?
Yes. Qdoba catering includes a taco bar at about $13.99 per person with a 10-person minimum, a burrito bowl bar at about $14.49 per person and a nacho bar at about $13.49 per person. A quesadilla party pack runs about $59.99. Order ahead through the website or app.
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Price note: Prices are estimated typical U.S. prices (October 2026) and vary by location. Official prices, where shown, are labeled with where they came from.
- QDOBA Completes $435 Million Whole Business Securitization (Business Wire, May 27, 2026) — used for 860 locations in 45 states plus Canada, Puerto Rico, Japan and South Korea; Butterfly Equity ownership; free queso and guac on create-your-own entrées; 2,000-restaurant target
- Verdict Foodservice: QDOBA opens 800th restaurant in Florida (June 2025) — used for Founded in Colorado in 1995 as Zuma Fresh Mexican Grill, 2015 rename, 2022 Butterfly agreement
- QDOBA Rewards page — used for 1 point per $1, 125 points (160 in Canada) for a free entrée, Gold Status, birthday and sign-up rewards
- QDOBA newsroom: New QDOBA Rewards (Feb. 11, 2022) — used for San Diego dateline for company headquarters, QDOBA app
- QDOBA homepage — used for Surf & Turf limited-time item, Citrus Lime Shrimp contains shellfish, free first portion on create-your-own entrées