"cazzyodo" (cazzyodo)
01/05/2015 at 13:12 • Filed to: Lunchlopnik, Foodlopnik
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"cazzyodo" (cazzyodo)
01/05/2015 at 13:12 • Filed to: Lunchlopnik, Foodlopnik | 4
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Full disclosure: Qdoba wanted me to eat a smothered burrito so badly that they did a buy one get one free deal on New Year's day that I happily partook in. I needed to try another trim level (sauce) and lunch was coming so figured the timing was right. Will the $8 be worth it?
Exterior 7/10
I have to admit, it's a little dull looking in that off-white container.
Anyways, this is a Verde Sauce Smothered Burrito. The cheese melting on top only hints at what's to come. Solid temptation factor that makes up for the burrito, cheese and sauce seemingly blending in with the bowl. The corn, poured over the fajita veggies, brightens things up a bit. I promise you that much.
Interior 6.5/10
Inside this flour tortilla is chicken with some of the aforementioned verde sauce. We have black and pinto beans tossed with some white cilantro rice. Solid burrito fare. The verde sauce is a little overwhelming, not really letting the other components out from its blanket of tangy-ness. The tortilla is well wrapped, properly steamed, stretchy but not sticky. Beans are plentiful, chicken is well portioned. Overall, slightly above average.
Toys 10/10
Want guacamole? Sure! Fajita veggies for your burrito? Have at it! Corn salsa? Let me put that on the side so you can do your thing later. Whatever you want from that steam tray is yours. This is where Qdoba has kicked Chipotle's ass, IMO. They have let me do what I want to my burrito, no questions asked. I've loaded it up and always come away happy.
Overall 23.5/30
This is a solid entry from Qdoba to keep their menu funky fresh. It's not a burrito bowl but it's not a burrito in itself (definitely fork and knife territory). It is almost like having an enchilada with burrito components on standby. For this, I salute them.
Check out the Chipotle one I got on New Year's day. This one had a little better appeal and flavor so would rate about 25/30...a solid win that day.
What did you have today?
A note on my grading:
1 - God aweful
3 - Below average
5 - Average
7 - Above average
10 - Burrito yeah!
T5Killer
> cazzyodo
01/05/2015 at 13:22 |
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Makes me want to review the Twisters Smothered burrito with both red and green Chile
http://blogs.westword.com/cafesociety/20…
Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero
> cazzyodo
01/05/2015 at 13:23 |
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Chipotle always let's me do whatever I want with my burrito bowl. That said I wish they offered queso cheese
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cazzyodo
> Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero
01/05/2015 at 13:34 |
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There's always a ridiculous line at Chipotle (it's at a mall) so they operate as more of an assembly line...they've gotten a little annoyed with me for asking for variations that apparently disrupt the flow.
Qdoba people have been downright jolly and they're right across the street from Chipotle...just as busy.
Locations vary but the menus don't. I love the options Qdoba has over Chipotle (like the queso you mentioned).
GTiceman
> cazzyodo
01/05/2015 at 13:54 |
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Nice little review, I haven't tried one yet but I used to do Q all the time and have been meaning to go for one of these. I never was a Chipotle fan. I prefer Moe's now that I am back in the Northeast but my friends from Atlanta will likely back me in saying down there Willy's is the place.
JeepJeremy
> cazzyodo
01/05/2015 at 14:19 |
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I miss Baja Fresh
sketchcat
> cazzyodo
01/05/2015 at 16:17 |
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hmm. looks like all the locations are over the pass in Reno.
ill make the trip down soon.
int he meantime, Chicken with green sauce is a solid build.
BUUUUT!
no carnitas as a build option!?
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cazzyodo
> sketchcat
01/05/2015 at 16:19 |
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My chipotle one pictured at the bottom was pork! Actually not half bad. You can have a sample of each kind before ordering, too.
Ntovorni
> cazzyodo
01/08/2015 at 13:39 |
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But Moe's and the chips and queso....