Qdoba – Mexican
This lively eatery serves as a modern sanctuary for comfort food, where the enticing aroma of melted cheese and hearth-baked crusts creates an immediate sense of home. The kitchen weaves together a playful array of favorites, offering everything from savory, hand-pressed quesadillas and golden chicken tenders to plant-based burgers that burst with smoky, chipotle-spiced flair. It is a welcoming space where quick convenience meets culinary warmth, perfect for those seeking a soulful bowl of pasta or a nostalgic grilled cheese in a bright and energetic atmosphere.
Lucinda Avenue, DeKalb, Illinois 60115 https://www.niu.edu/dining/where-to-eat/qdoba/index.shtmlRating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Qdoba
Dairy-Free at Qdoba
Qdoba in DeKalb has 10 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Custom Salad, Vegan Crispy Chick'N Patty and Baked French Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Qdoba
Qdoba in DeKalb has 4 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Baked White or Sweet Potato, Fresh Steamed Vegetable and Vegetable Soup. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Qdoba
Qdoba in DeKalb has 13 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Custom Salad, Vegan Crispy Chick'N Patty and Grilled Cheese. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Qdoba
Qdoba in DeKalb has 2 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fresh Steamed Vegetable and Vegetable Soup. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Qdoba
Qdoba in DeKalb has 2 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fresh Steamed Vegetable and Vegetable Soup. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Qdoba
Qdoba in DeKalb has 3 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fresh Steamed Vegetable, Vegetable Soup and Grilled Chicken Breast. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Qdoba
Qdoba in DeKalb has 9 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Custom Salad, Vegan Crispy Chick'N Patty and Baked French Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Qdoba
Qdoba in DeKalb has 13 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Custom Salad, Vegan Crispy Chick'N Patty and Grilled Cheese. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Qdoba
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Vegan Crispy Chick'N Patty | 9.2 g | 15.2 g |
| Chicken Noodle Soup | 44.3 g | 11.6 g |
| Baked Chicken Tenders | 9.9 g | 11 g |
| Quesadilla | 24 g | 10.3 g |
| Pizza | 27.3 g | 5.9 g |
| Macaroni and Cheese | 16.4 g | 5 g |
| Brown or White Rice | 17.3 g | 1.8 g |
| Fresh Steamed Vegetable | 1.8 g | 1.6 g |
| Pasta with Marinara Sauce | 4.7 g | 1.1 g |
| Vegetable Soup | 3.4 g | 0.6 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its high-quality, well-prepared cuisine, guests frequently praise the delicious soup and the overall excellence of the menu. Reviewers highlight the professional and attentive service that makes it a top choice for special occasions, all within a notably comfortable and inviting setting.
Menu
Main Courses
- Pizza - $13: Gluten-free pizza crust topped with sauce and choice of cow's milk cheese or vegan cheese. Toppings added on request. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Cheese - $11: Cow's milk cheese or vegan cheddar cheese with regular bread or gluten-friendly bread. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Quesadilla - $11: Cow's milk cheese or vegan cheddar cheese with regular tortilla or gluten-friendly tortilla. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baked Chicken Tenders - $13: Chicken tenders baked in-house. Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegan Chipotle Black Bean Burger - $11: Vegan chipotle black bean patty, served on a bun or gluten-friendly bun. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegan Crispy Chick'N Patty - $11: Vegan crispy chicken-style patty, served on a bun or gluten-friendly bun. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Chicken Breast - $13: Grilled chicken breast prepared in back-of-house. Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Pasta
- Pasta with Marinara Sauce - $11: Pasta served with marinara sauce. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Macaroni and Cheese - $11: Classic macaroni and cheese. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads and Soups
- Chicken Noodle Soup - $9: Available October - March. Dietary tags: Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable Soup - $9: Available October - March. Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Custom Salad - $11: Salads created in back-of-house to avoid cross-contact. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Baked French Fries - $4: Oven-baked potato fries. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Brown or White Rice - $4: Steamed rice. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baked White or Sweet Potato - $4: Whole baked potato. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fresh Steamed Vegetable - $4: Seasonal steamed vegetables. Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Frequently Asked Questions about Qdoba
- Is Qdoba dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Qdoba has 10 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Custom Salad, Vegan Crispy Chick'N Patty and Baked French Fries.
- What can I eat at Qdoba on a dairy-free diet?
- Custom Salad, Vegan Crispy Chick'N Patty and Baked French Fries carry the dairy-free tag, out of 10 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Qdoba have vegan options?
- Yes. 9 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Custom Salad and Vegan Crispy Chick'N Patty.
- Is Qdoba gluten-free?
- 4 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Qdoba?
- Vegan Crispy Chick'N Patty, at roughly 15.2g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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