At Lunch Now: Qdoba is Coming…
Poor Chipotle. It’s not the only McBurrito on the block anymore…
Qdoba, the fast food burrito place owned by Jack in the Box, is planning on a December 1st opening for their a new 53rd St. & 3rd Ave location. Anybody ever tried this place? I know there is one on 34th btw. 2+3rd, but I haven’t been able to make it there yet. I’m guessing it’s just going to make me miss Baja Fresh more than I already do, but the Chicken Mole Burrito looks mildly intriguing… thoughts?
Posted: 4:37 pm, November 6th, 2007 under 53rd & 3rd, Mexican.
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It’s not fantastic, and it’s nowhere near Baja Fresh (what is?), but it’s good, and I’m glad to have another lunch option.
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It’s much like Chipotle. You’re going to love it.
You might feel guilty about loving it, though.
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Why isn’t there a Jack in the Box in NY?
Well, I will say this, Jack’s cheap tacos (2 for $1) were amazing in a purely fast food way. The whole thing is deep fried including the lettuce. Don’t knock it, it’s good! and it’ll put a dent in the worst hangover. -
Don’t worry, you’ll be sure to get your overly stuffed burrito with mediocre ingredients and cilantro infused rice. It’s much like Chipotle.
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has anyone here ever been to Green Cactus on Long Island? Very tasty quick-serve Mexican.
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You really like Baja Fresh? I went to one on the campus (UT- Austin) and wasn’t ever impressed. 8-9 bucks for a quesadilla was pretty ridiculous I thought.
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I like Baja Fresh for the simplicity of one item (which is all I ever ordered). Baja Chicken Burrito. Grilled Chicken. Pico de Gallo. Guacamole. Wrapped in a tortilla. Served w/ *FREE* tortilla chips. That’s it. No cilantro and lime rice. No craaaazy seasonings or sauce on the chicken. Simple and delicious.
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I’ve never had baja fresh, so I don’t know what to compare it to but Qdoba is delicious. I’ve had their taco salad once and that was great.
There used to be a Jack In the Box in Queens, about 10 years ago. For some reason, it didn’t do so well and ran out of business.
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There are a lot Qdoba’s in Dallas (just like there are a ton of JITB). My friends and I once made a controversial “burrito” heirarchy.
The group consensus was that Qdoba was always a notch under Chipotle, with local chain Freebird’s taking all around top honors.
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Its nothing like Baja Fresh and everything like Chipotle; Boo!
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Qdoba is better than Chipotle in my opinion. They make these killer chips, that have a hint of lime, and they gave them to you warm in a paper bag. The best part (besides the warmth) is that you can choose from, like, 15 excellent salsas and dips. Their queso is really good.
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Ok, I know that this site is about NYC, but omg!! Let’s talk about how great Qdoba is. Anytime and I do mean anytime that I am in New Brunswick for any reason, I always go to the Qdoba Restaurant there. It’s always a nice filling lunch time special for me or even dinner. If you are ever in that area, pass through. It’s on George Street on the same side as the Starbucks & Ol’ Man Rafferty’s. Walking Distance from the NJ Transit train station. Email me if you need any more info. They need to pay me for this kind of advertising.
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keep looking for a good burrito in ny
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Qdoba is the poor man’s Chipotle and the rich man’s Baja Fresh.
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I despise Qdoba… they put cilantro in everything from their salsa to their rice to their beans to their nachoes… wtf does that leave me?!
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Coriander.
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Qdoba isn’t that great…Baja Fresh is much better. WHEN will Baja Fresh open in NYC?!?!
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Chipotle is better.
I wasnt impressed with Baja Fresh either.
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Cilantro, blech…tastes like soap. The most overrated herb in existence.
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back in my college days, we had a qdoba & a chipotle just a few blocks away from one another (qdoba was there first), and i have to say they’re basically the same thing. the key differences i noticed were that qdoba has yummy nachos on the menu (i still don’t understand why chipotle doesn’t have them), and they don’t use as many spices in their meat. but c’mon, now that i live in nyc, i don’t go to either. in midtown, i prefer the pampano burrito. subpar burrito bars be damned.
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I’m with the Anti-Qdoba crowd, assuming the locations in Boston are indicative. Dry, lower quality ingredients, even less character than Chipotle, if that’s possible.
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Qdoba > Chipotle
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I, for one, love Chipotle and cilantro — def don’t turn up my nose to the cilantro and lime rice…YUM!
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I wish it was as good as Baha Fresh, but it isn’t. I don’t think it is better than Chipotle either, and thats a statement unto itself.
I’ve tried several locations of Qdoba and its always kind blah.
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Okay, I think Qdoba is 50,000 times better than Chipotle… Granted, I have only had Chipotle once, at the over-worked branch near Rock Center, so maybe I should give it another try. But I can totally work with Qdoba. Unforunately, I don’t work on the east side–though there is another one near my apt., on 34th St. between I think 2nd and 3rd?
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I was a chipotle lover until..until i tried qdoba. substantially better. this is awesome. wonder if they will deliver. they will rock chiptole’s boat. quesdillas are awesome too.
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Qdoba and Chipotle are pretty much the same flavorwise, although Chipotle touts, rightfully, its hormone and antibiotic free meats and dairy, amongst other environmentally nice things that Qdoba doesn’t. Baja Fresh is also equally good flavorwise, but has a lot more choice (grilled shrimp, fried to order fish tacos, etc) than the other two. Costwise there all the same, you’re not leaving till you spend $8.
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Cilantro haters: sorry you got a bum genetic deal and all you taste is soap, but to normal people it’s effing awesome.
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Qdoba is great. Better than Chipotle beacuse the menus is more extensive (burritos, awesome nachos, quesadillas etc) and the ones in Jersey (Short Hills anyway) are always hot, fresh and about $8. I am very happy to hear this news…its about time they came to NYC.
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Qdoba is my absolute favorite quick mex place. The queso burritos (or the queso- anything) are amazing!!! The flavor and atmosphere is worlds ahead of Chipotle. I just moved from Philly, where they are sprouting up everywhere, and have been looking for one in the city ever since! I highly recommend!!
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Qdoba is 10 million times better than Chipotle, they’re not even in the same league. Chipotle lacks flavor and uses bland ingredients. Baja Fresh is great, too, but nothing beats a Qdoba chicken queso burrito…
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Qboda is much better than Chipotle. Good to hear they opened up by me, looks like I will be placing a visit there manana:)
It’s fantastic.
I recommend asking for the queso burrito, but with shredded beef. You won’t be disappointed.