I was so pleasantly surprised w my experience here. I ordered the fish tacos, my husband got a burrito and my daughter got a kid's meal. We all had plenty of food- good food, too! The fish was really good (and is something I can't get at Chipotle... fish is important as I'm a pescetarian). I can't speak to my husband's or daughter's meal but they seemed pleased :) We tried the new mango salsa and YUM! Two small complaints: - no changing table in the bathroom! For a national chain restaurant I was really surprised by this - I had a little difficulty ordering as I hadn't been in a LONG TIME and didn't realize there were so many options involved. The lady at the register was 'adaquetly helpful' but probably could have been nicer / more helpful... My family's overall experience definitely outshines the two small complaints. (first review ever: done!) :) read more

Poor service, and they give you so little meat now. Asking for a tiny bit more results in them charging for double meat. No thanks, I'll stick with Chipotle. Also, parking is absolutely terrible now that Ale House is open next door. read more

I loved the atmosphere! The customer service was great! And the food FANTASTICO!! I will be back for an inside meal. The steak was tender and cooked to perfection! A must have again read more

This place is incredible. They are consistent with the quality of food, portioning of food, and taste of food. After numerous issues with Chipotle, QDOBA is my go-to. Haven't been happier! read more

Mmmm Cold Tacos, right from the workers hands. I think we will be going to a different Qdoba in the future. Didn't have time to go back inside to have them fix it, so the tacos are going in the trash and I'm going hungry. Would not recommend. read more

Qdoba in Columbia is the best in Maryland hands down. The food is always fresh, the guacamole is never brown and the service is great. I've been to many Qdoba's in many other states but the food at the others do not taste as good as the One in Columbia. Am I saying that they're 100% perfect. No, but they're are consistently at an A rating for food, taste, quality, portion sizes, and freshness. The manager is awesome and he very personable. Some people write reviews based on one bad experience when they were not having a good day, This reviews is based on patronage of over 2 years and being consistently pleased. This is why I would past many other Qdoba's just to eat at this one because I know the food will be on point. read more

An easy 5/5. Food is always spot on, quick/friendly service and very clean location. QDOBA is eons better than Chipotle. Elder and his crew always provide exceptional customer service, thank you! read more

One of many fastfood Tex-Mex chains in the area that offer a decent quick bite at a good bargain. The burritos tend to be more rice than meats/poultry. I usually opt for the mexican 'gumbo'. It's savory with a mix of rice, beans, and meats/poultry in a stew and topped with some crunchy tortilla. Get some spicy salsa with avocado and cream to make it a good meal in a bowl. The quesadilla are also good choice as they come out nice and hot with your choice of fillings. The lunch line moves pretty quickly and the establishment is clean and well-kept with lots of seating. A decent lunch choice. read more

Blah. The one in Largo is way better than this Columbia location. Came here for lunch and to regain energy after spending 2 hours in a used bookstore across the street. The guy in front of me...his wrap was torn during the process and it was simply re-wrapped in another tortilla. (Not everyone wants a 2nd tortilla. My partner had the same experience at a Chipotle and spent more time removing the torn tortilla rather than eating.) My partner's wrap was also torn after he had unwrapped the foil. I had my favorite, which was nachos, topped with chicken, black beans, hot red sauce and cheese. However, the chips had hints of staleness. In addition, the dining areas were a mess. Business was a little slow but it looked like no one wanted to clean the tables, the floor (there was a spilled drink on the floor) or the soda fountain. Now, I love Qdoba but this particular location was a disappointment. read more

Ordered takeout for my family of 4 last week. We ordered tacos and burrito bowls. When I placed the order, a time was given for when the meals woukd be ready. I arrived 2-3 minutes beforehand and began sampling on my way home. The food was already cold. I called the restaurant and they offered to make the food again. The managers and workers were super nice and tried to improve our experiences with the food. I honestly feel the tortillas need to be heated longer. Sauces were decent. read more

I love Qdoba (Dobbin Rd)eversince it was introduced to me by a part owner named Felipe. I like the variations in their menu compared to Chipotle, although the latter is closer to my place. My favorites are chicken quesadillas and mango salad. The more I love Qdoba when my name card was drawn and a manager named Francisco called me on my cellphone telling that I won dinner and I get to take any number of persons with me. So, I scheduled the date and invited my friends, relatives and co workers to a Mexican Party at Qdoba and we had fun! Among the 70 people that I invited, 44 showed up and we had a great time! They liked Q doba`s food and said they are coming back....THANK YOU VERY MUCH to the people behind this promotion. I was so excited to have had a free party and to have helped Qdoba in promoting their restaurant to the people that I know. MORE POWER TO YOU, QDOBA!!! read more

QDOBA Mexican Eats - The front... - Mexican Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

Yeah, For a chain they do really well, try the naked burritos, all kinds of stuff piled into a bowl. So good. read more

Qdoba has a variety of menu options, like Baja Fresh and in contrast to to Chipotle. For a burrito, I'll choose chipotle over Qdoba everytime, and probably Baja Fresh over it also. I did enjoy their queso, which Chipotle doesn't have. It is really good and better then Baja Fresh. Maybe this should be a 2.5 review, the 0.5 for the queso. The service is good--just like Chipotle. You work your way down an assembly line. The plaza its located in is not too bad during the lunch rush, but its getting back there through all the other traffic that can be annoying. I've only been there twice, and honestly remember nothing noteworthy besides the queso. I will eventually go back and order something else like a quesadilla or a salad--hopefully that will be more impressive then the burrito. read more

How did i never know of Qdoba?!! WHY have i been going to chipotle all this time?!!!! I LOVE IT HERE. Quick, prices are good, they have queso!!! lots of quesos. My favorite part of this places are the grilled veggies. They are SO GOOD!!! I got the bowl with chicken and veggies, some queso...and i went back the next day for more.....don't judge me. It's hard to find some healthy alternatives with faster food that can be flavorful and this is definitely one of them. Skip the rice, get black beans, voila....a very satisfying healthy "burrito bowl". Also on th fri and saturday they have someone in the parking lot guarding a Qdoba only parking section....it gets REALLY packed in that parking lot those notes because of the Ale house, i believe. So it's really nice to know you're going to have parking. Go here and turn your back on chipotle as i have. They simply can't compare! read more

Went here for some queso and chips. The dish came with an unwanted side of "It's too hot in here" covered in "Perhaps the air conditioning is broken" sauce. No one could understand English well enough to comply with my request to check the AC and, sure enough, they did not. Got so hot ended up throwing away the rest of my food. Left there queasy, sweaty and cranky - the same as if I had suddenly caught the flu! I luv me some Qdoba but not this location. And it will be a LOOOONG time before I can face queso again. read more

Excellent service. Military discount is offered. They offer student discount on Tuesdays as well. Very friendly staff and are more than happy to fix any issues you may have. For fast food, they do a great job! read more

I have been coming to this particular location for Qdoba since 2008, throughout those years I have seen many changes. The biggest one so far is that the owner changed and has made this place better! It is much cleaner, friendlier staff and the food is fresh! I love the food and the service! I usually get the salad bowl but I have been recently addicted to the nachos!!! Don't believe me try it!! read more

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Great quality and service This particular location has done nothing but amaze me. The rice is always cooked perfectly, the kitchen is very clean, and the staff is very friendly and helpful. It's obvious that they take pride in their restaurant and is a huge contrast from the Chipotle down the street. Highly recommended. read more

They were going to get 1 star but I decided to be fair and wait for the resolution of my issue with this location. I must say, they handled it well because we received 6 free entree coupons from them. However, their workers are still pretty rude and unprofessional. My family decided to grab some burritos and soup on our way home during the beginning of the last big snowstorm. It was coming down hard and every other store was closing early. Some cars were getting stuck on the road. We have a 4wd but I knew I needed to be quick and get home fast. Only one other person was in the restaurant when we walked in. The staff were all standing around chatting in Spanish as we approached the counter. The lady making the food was rude and rushed our order. When I asked for the new Mexican gumbo she said I couldn't order it a la carte but I needed to get a pick 2. After rushing me to make a decision (remember- NO ONE WAS THERE except a guy sitting in the back) I gave my order. I wasn't feeling well after battling the flu all week, so I decided to ignore her bad attitude. That was a mistake. The staff was laughing and chatting in Spanish looking over at us as the cashier rung up our order. I thanked them and we left but as I was driving away, I realized they didn't give me the soup. The parking lot was covered in snow and the snow removal truck was attempting to clean it. I had to wait for him to move in order to pull back up to the restaurant. My daughter goes in and tells them they left out my Mexican gumbo. The woman who made the food says she has to go back outside (IN THE SNOW!) and get my burrito because it was not the right size for the pick 2 with the soup. ARE YOU KIDDING ME?! She made the mistake but wanted to inconvenience us even more by getting a burrito they would just throw away to make me a smaller one??? I was getting really pissed, so I told my daughter to tell them to just sell me the soup by itself. Well, they sold her some tortilla SOUP but not the gumbo after all of that. At this point, I was fire mad and went back in the store to confront them. It was not pretty. The cashier yelled at me and I yelled at him. He gave me my money back, cursing at me. I was ready to jump over the counter but too sick to do anything but swear I'd contact their corporate office to complain. He said to go ahead, who cares? I wrote an email as soon as I got home. Surprisingly, the regional manager emailed me back in 48 hours apologizing at their lack of professionalism but assuring me it was a one-time issue. He seemed very concerned. When I didn't respond within 48 hours, he even emailed me again. So they get stars for their quick conflict resolution. We just went back in to use our coupons, and of course the cashier I argued with was probably really the store manager LMBO. He came out from the back after we cashed in our coupons and glanced at us. Too funny! I'm sure he was reprimanded and good for Qdoba, otherwise I would never go there again. read more

Went there around 5:30 on a Friday. It was empty. Only one other person in there. The place lacked customer service but the food was good. Update: it's now 7:00. Ate the food and is sick as a dog... Im guessing lack of customers, mean that the food just sit out and can possibly go bad. Not going back. read more

I'm only rating this as a result of the experience I had the last time I had visited this Qdoba location. Usually I have nothing but great things to say about this location, But my last visit gave me second thoughts about it. My mom and I couldn't understand what the workers were saying a good portion of the time and I felt bad for not being able to understand clearly so I had to ask several times what they said. Another thing is that my mom asked for queso and normally it comes in a medium sized bowl, after letting them know she wanted queso and having them asking and making sure that's what she wanted, at the end they had forgotten. So she went back up and asked for a side of queso again and had paid $3 for a tiny cup of it. The last thing is that I went to grab a brownie, Which are my favorites there and usually fresh, But it was hard and seemed stale. Maybe we just came in during a bad day, Hopefully we get a better experience next time! read more

I'm surprised by how low of reviews this specific Qdoba location has gotten. I come here periodically and am usually happy with what they serve. That being said, I typically only get the naked burrito bowls and burritos, so I can only speak about those two items. The meat is cooked much better than the Columbia Chipotle, and they give more of it as well. The salsas and vegetables are fine too. I've been to several other Qdobas, and I think this one stands out as one of the better ones. read more

This is by far the best qdoba i have been too. It gets busy on Tuesdays. The staff are always friendly. Im not a fan of the smothered burrito, but i am able to order the way i like it. Everything is always fresh. read more

I consider myself to be kind of a fat, food snob. For years I thought places like Chipotle and Qdoba were beneath me... I was convinced they couldn't serve real Mexican food. But you know what, a Qdoba burrito REALLY hits the spot. And I don't care whether its authentic Mexican or not. I've had a few dozen burritos this year and their always hot, fresh and delicious. Plus they don't break the piggy bank. I usually go with the pulled pork... the chicken and steak are a bit dry for my pallet. My lady gets the naked salads and she seems to like them a lot. I will say that the ladies behind the counter could be just a tad more friendly but the guy with the Mohawk at the register is outgoing and upbeat so it makes up for it. Compared to Chipotle I choose Qdoba ANY DAY. There's more selection to choose from and the food doesn't have the funky ass after taste that Chipotle gives you. I used to eat Chipotle when I lived in Towon and whenever I burped I would almost pass out from the odor that crept its way out of my mouth. It was bad, like I ate a dead carcass or something. With that being said I don't get the bad aftertaste, the stinky burps or bad breath with Qdoba. Therefore I choose Qdoba. Long live the burrito. May they one day grow to be the size of human babies. read more

Quest is one thing I come in here for, but they have declined in quality and flavor of food. Everything taste like mush, chipotle a definitely better. read more

Amazing place. The people here are awesome. I've been coming here for about 6 years and it gets better every time. I love it! Best Qdoba there is. read more

Definitely not the greatest. Somewhat comparable to Moe's / Willy's...I had the grilled steak tacos and was a bit surprised at how bland they were despite adding salsa, sour cream, guacamole, lettuce, and cheese. Might have gone three stars on my review if bottomless chips & salsa were included with the meal (like almost everywhere else). Unfortunately, no chips & salsa at all. FAIL. Update - reluctant visit number 2: Bland food, no chips, overpriced. Pretty lame overall. Do yourself a favor and go to R&R - their food is twice as good - and cheaper - and more authentic. Oh, and I thought it was just a passing thing, but Felt awful for the rest of the day after eating here the first time, but no. Felt terrible all day again after my 2nd visit. I even tried a different menu item this time (chicken soft tacos). EPIC FAIL. read more

I love coming here for breakfast. The breakfast burritos are great and you get free coffee. Then for lunch, the Diablo Queso is amazing. Can't get enough of it. read more

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I come here almost everyday for lunch for the past 3-4 months. Staff is great and they know my meal now. No matter what time I come in someone is always cleaning up even after a busy rush like on Tuesday's student day. If your looking for a fast meal during your busy work week this is a great spot to try. read more

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Friendly staff and awesome food. The queso goes great on everything, and the loyalty program pays off well over the long term. Meals are listed in weight watchers, and I was able to craft a meal plan to lose weight while still eating the foods I enjoy. read more

I've Been coming to this place for more than 5 years! Friendly staff and great food ALWAYS! From tacos to burritos and quesadillas. If your in columbia, you have to make a stop at Qdoba. read more

QDOBA Mexican Eats - Mexican Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

I've been coming to Qudoba for sooo long the food is GREAT friendly staff very clean and people that work there are very attentive. The man Elder is the most nicest friendliest man in there he is very polite and has a very good sense of humor. I recommend anyone to come eat here you will be treated great and greeted very well :) -Roxana- read more

This was my second time picking up an order that was missing part of the ingredients I requested. However, rather than go home and discover disappointment, this time I was smart and checked my bowl prior to leaving the establishment. I went back inside and requested the missing pickled jalapeños. I should have also asked for the missing cilantro and shredded lettuce. There was a little lettuce in my bowl - six pieces to be exact. The lady who helped me seemed to be in disbelieve of having made a mistake and decided that she needed to poke her head into my bag. Of course, I was obliged to let her, but I really wanted to say: You are welcome to take a clean fork and rummage through my food to see if you can find any of the missing toppings. Needless to say, I did not. I did point out that the reason I chose Qdoba over Chipotle was because of the yummy jalapeños - the yummy jalapeños missing from my bowl. There really isn't a good reason for me to order from Qdoba if the main topping I am desiring is always left out of my entree. Offering chips and queso is unnecessary. I would just appreciate getting what I ordered - nothing more and nothing less. Thank you. read more

I'm being nice by leaving two stars. The line is always ridiculously long and God forbid you order anything online. It's not going to be ready at the time it's supposed to be and more than likely will be messed up. Just stay away. read more

My guy Eldar always hooks me up. Love this place. The queso is to die for and the staff is friendly. My go to spot when im craving some fast but authentic Mexican food! read more

The members of the staff at this location are AMAZING. They recognize us from the moment we walk in and are overly accommodating. We've had issues with the Qdoba app, but the managers here always ensure that they can make things right, from overwriting charges to giving us extra chips. The food is always fresh, and the delicious. Highly recommend. Note that Tuesdays are student night, so discounted meals so lines will be long, and parking can be an issue Thursday and Friday because of the Ale House in the same lot. read more

LOVE THIS PLACE. I go here about 4-5 times a week and it's so much better than chipotle as you get free guac and free Queso on your bowls and burritos. Super nice staff and it has a great vibe. Doba tuesdays have been my favorite since highschool for $5 for students!!! Highly recommend read more

This qdoba is great. The manager, or the person who I think is manager, is very friendly even when they're PACKED (on Tuesdays for student/teacher discount). Only downside is they do skimp on the bowls when you order online/thru app, I've been disappointed most of the time on how empty my container was. When I go in I do have to ask for a little extra stuff to feel like im getting a normal amount. Either way I still enjoy coming to this location. read more

Look. I've been coming to this specific QDoba for over a year every Tuesday when they have their 50% off student discount. And its great, I love the price, but there is a lot of bad business practices going on. That is, they inconsistently charge you for getting the same thing, and there is not a clear pricing scheme on their menu, or maybe I am missing it. Sometimes I get extra meat I am charged separately for the extra meat, and sometimes it is given the discount too. Sometimes they say the bacon is extra, and sometimes it is not. Last time I went, I was randomly charged an extra 9 cents because the cashier put in a tip, maybe by accident. And the cashier really does not have time to explain to you why you were charged what you were, because it is always so busy and rushed, especially on Tuesdays. Anyway, that's my gripe with this place. Really, in my eyes, the only reason I go there instead of Chipotle or even the Nalley Fresh which is right across the street is that they do the 50% off on Tuesdays. Any other time, pretty much any other place like Chipotle has better quality food and better quality service for an equal or similar price. So, they get two stars, one for the 50% off deal, and one for the queso sauce. But that's really all they got. read more

Always amazing service. Polite and friend. Queso is the best around and catering was affordable and organized