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    QDOBA Mexican Eats

    3.4 (100 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican, Fast Food
    Open 7:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Three Cheeses Nachos with Toppings
    Gino W.

    This spot is on the first floor of the building across the street from where I work. Their nachos always hit the spot. I will get their tacos and rice bowls every once in awhile. They remind me of Chipotle, but with fresher ingredients. We'll, I will say that the ingredients at this location have more flavor.

    Make your own bowl - Shrimp
    Frank L.

    I tried QDoba Mexican Eats for the first time today on my lunch break - it was awesome! I honestly think it's better than Chipotle (cheaper too), it's a similar menu and layout though. You can get free queso and free guacamole on your bowls or salads (unlike chipotle). I tried the create your own bowl with shrimp as my protein - delicious. The portions are generous as well. The staff is very friendly and quick even during the lunch rush of a downtown Chicago Loop weekday. There is plenty of seating available inside the restaurant as well. I definitely recommend checking out QDoba - 5 stars!

    Jack H.

    Great food and portion sizes, fantastic service. Haven't been able to online order from this location the past 2 weeks, did this location get shut down? :(

    Lime cilantro steak

    I love Qdoba. Food is always great, coming from a Mexican. way better than chipotle.

    Chicken burrito bowl

    The food was honestly really good, might be better than Chipotle. The portions definitely were better than Chipotle! The service was great as well. It wasn't that busy when I went so I was able to get my food pretty quickly.

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    Robert S.

    Terrific location. Clean, pleasant employees, and a beggar-free environment make this my favorite Qdoba. They're eager to please here. I don't get hassled for an extra scoop of rice, don't get nickel and dimed because I dared ask for extra sour cream, and there've been at least two occasions where they've offered a free soda...just because. I'm also happy they still separate the tables so they're not crammed together--is it because of the Pandemic, or is it because they know we don't want to sit on top of each other while trying to enjoy a meal. Use their loyalty program and rack up points for freebies.

    Chicken bowl

    Wow not even kidding this was the best fast food meal I have ever had. This was so delicious they made the food so good. 100% recommend this place.

    Jacqueline F.

    So the flavor of the meat is pretty good here, however, they pack so much meat inside the tacos that the dang tortilla won't even fold over it and I can't eat the dang taco the way I want to. I needed a fork. If I wanted a burrito bowl I would have ordered one. Ok rant over. My favorite here is the drunken Yardbird taco. It's chicken flavored with tequila lime, cheese, cilantro and it's really tasty. I also tried The Gladiator, which is the steak taco version, but I didn't care for that one too much. The steak comes cubed, and again, way too much meat for my liking and not enough veggies. The chips are a hit or miss. Sometimes they are nicely flavored with a hint of lime salt, sometimes not. But they give you so much chips in the bag that you almost want to order it all the time if you're a tortilla chip addict like I am. Good place for lunch in the loop if you're craving Mexican. Plenty of seats to dine in.

    Grilled Adobo Chicken
    Caroline K.

    Our office catered from Qdoba for our cinco de mayo lunch. Food was great! Free lunch for today. Generally, Qdoba is similar to Chipotle, only Qdoba offers free guac. You got me at free guac... Let's be real. Also, the chips are addicting. The salt on the chips is so satisfying. Generally, bowls are around 9 dollars with tax, but Qdoba also has mini bowls which are decently priced if your looking for a lighter meal. There can be a lunch-rush any given day from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. But, what lunch spot doesn't in the loop doesn't have a rush?

    My food is just stacked together it's not fully cooked. HORRIBLE

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    11 years ago

    Service terrible for mediocre food. Chipotle the way to go. Got charged wrong and given wrong meal.

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    18 years ago

    The Mexican Gumbo is the main reason to go here. Get it with the pork and add guacamole. Best lunch in the neighborhood.

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    16 years ago

    Had the taco bar catered to the office and it was amazing. The meat was hot and the sides were fresh. Will definitely do this again!

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    13 years ago

    Cheap fast great. Get exactly what you want.

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    9 years ago

    Usually the food is fine here, but today the guac was almost black. I hope it wasn't expired.

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    13 years ago

    I've never found anything I really liked at Qdoba. It tastes all right but not top tier, like Big Star.

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    Fatso's Last Stand - Char dog, depression style, fries, side of Merkts cheddar sauce.

    Fatso's Last Stand

    4.1(993 reviews)
    2.9 miUkrainian Village, West Town
    $$

    I had read about how Fatso's does the char dog. I made this my last meal in Chicago…read more I went with a char dog, depression style, an order of fries, and a side of the Merkts cheddar. How was it? Fries- Delicious! Fresh cut fries, made right in front of you. They were great! Huge portion, too! Merkts Cheddar Sauce- Hell yeah! Give me a gallon of this, and I will chug it! Such a tasty cheese sauce. Loved dipping my fries in it. Great combo! Char Dog- This dog was delicious! Great char, great toppings. My only beef would be the bun. It definitely could have been more soft/steamed and fresh. It held up pretty well, but there were a couple bites where it broke and flaked apart. Hate when that happens. Still...didn't ruin the overall experience. Had a great last meal in Chicago before I headed to the airport.

    Fatso's Last Stand delivers exactly what its name promises: unapologetically indulgent, old-school…read morecomfort food done right. The burgers are the shining stars -- juicy, generously sized, and cooked to perfection with toppings that strike the perfect balance of classic and creative. Whether you go for a stacked cheeseburger, bacon-loaded option, or a specialty creation, the patties are flavorful and satisfyingly beefy, with a great char and use of quality ingredients that keeps diners coming back. Beyond burgers, the menu also features hearty eats like crispy fries, loaded sandwiches, and thick milkshakes, all served with a no-frills attitude that lets the food speak for itself. Service at Fatso's Last Stand matches the laid-back but attentive vibe of the restaurant -- staff are friendly, efficient, and know regulars by name, creating a welcoming, neighborhood-favorite energy. While the pace can get lively during peak hours, especially on weekends, the team handles the rush with good humor and keeps orders moving. The ambiance is casual and retro in all the right ways, with diner-style seating and a comfortable, unpretentious environment that makes it perfect for relaxed lunches, casual dinners with friends, or late-night burger runs. It's not fancy, but when your focus is on big, delicious burgers and familiar comfort food, Fatso's delivers exactly what you're craving.

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    McDonalds

    3.7(307 reviews)
    1.1 miWest Loop, Near West Side
    $$
    Discounts available
    Free WiFi

    Came to this McDonalds like everyone else to try the international menu. Unfortunately, I did not…read moredo my research and thought that all the items would be available. Instead, there is only a rotating selection of items that are available at any given time. The McDonald's here is nicer than normal and has a bit more space, but I wouldn't say that it felt any different than your average location.

    We visited here because we wanted to try the global menu. The restaurant was spacious with some…read morecozy chairs. You can order from the cashier or the tablet stations. The service was quick and sometimes, some of the friendly staffs took away our empty tray. In addition to McD regular menu, they also have global menu from different countries that is not available in the US (the global menu rotates every month). - Samurai burger from Singapore: the burger includes patty, mayo, lettuce and teriyaki sauce. However, the teriyaki sauce was way too sweet for my liking. - Mango McFlurry from Malaysia: it had mango chunks and mango syrup swirled in the McFlurry. It tasted good but nothing special. - Winter Fries from France: this was our favorite! The fries were wedged cut but they were crispy and flavorful (not overly salty). - McPops mix: these were small donuts (similar to beignet). The hazelnut flavor from Spain was the winner! It had Nutella inside which was super good. The berry from Swiss was very lacking of berry flavor. The biscoff from Spain was good too.

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    Jim's Original - Polish Sausage Sandwich

    Jim's Original

    4.2(797 reviews)
    1.0 miUniversity Village
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    A LOCAL CLASSIC! I…read moreloved this spot so much I ended up coming back twice. It has that classic late night comfort food vibe and feels like one of those staple spots you have to try at least once. First night I ordered a polish hot dog with everything on it and a fish sandwich w/ extra grilled onions. Super cool that your order comes with fries and I added a cheese cup both times. In my opinion the fries were mid the first go around, but second time they were better. Definitely tasted better dipped in cheese. They were kinda airy in texture, if that makes sense. Polish hot dog was around a 6.5-7/10 for me. It did taste better warmed up the next day. What I was most obsessed with was the double cheeseburger and fish sandwich! both were easily a 10/10. Super good prices and worth the money. Also, the chile peppers were sooo bomb and hotter than I expected ! I wanted to eat them all, but they were packing some serious heat! The lemon Italian ice is where it's at, make sure to order one! You can also mix it with strawberry, but both times people recommended the lemon and now I see why. The line gets super active and busy past 10-11pm, but during the daytime it's way less crowded. Even when it gets packed the line moves pretty quick. They stay open late and close at 1am which is nice.

    The smell of caramelized onions hits pretty much immediately as you approach the window. No line…read moremidday. We were served quickly and got the polish sausage that comes with fries. Both were nice and hot. Fries were crispy and that first snap into the juicy sausage was worth the trip. No seating, so be prepared to eat in your car and get a bit messy. Also be warned the peppers are legitimately spicy, those serranos had my partner sweating. Glad I tried it, but not something I'd eat all the time, great late night drinking kind of food.

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    QDOBA Mexican Eats - mexican - Updated August 2026

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