Qdoba meal calories vary widely based on your selections:

• Basic Burrito/Bowl (Tortilla/Rice, Meat, Salsa): 600-900 calories
• Fully Loaded Burrito/Bowl (Rice, Beans, Meat, Cheese, Guac, Sour Cream): Can range from 900-1500+ calories
• Kids Meal: 400-700 calories

Pro Tip: Removing the tortilla from a burrito saves around 300 calories and 50g of carbs! Use our Qdoba calorie calculator to customize your perfect meal and see the exact nutritional impact.

For a healthier, lower-calorie Qdoba meal, focus on these choices:

• Entrée Base: Salad or Bowl (skip tortilla)
• Protein: Grilled Chicken (220 cal, 38g protein) or Steak (230 cal, 37g protein)
• Rice/Beans: Skip or opt for a small portion of Brown Rice (180 cal) or Black Beans (130 cal)
• Toppings: Load up on fresh veggies (Fajita Veggies, Pico de Gallo, Salsa Verde)
• Avoid/Minimize: Sour cream, queso, guacamole (high in calories/fat)

Best Healthy Combo: Salad with Grilled Chicken, black beans, fajita veggies, pico de gallo, and salsa verde = ~500-600 calories with high protein and fiber!

Qdoba offers excellent protein options for building muscle and satiety:

• Grilled Chicken: 38g protein (220 calories)
• Grilled Steak: 37g protein (230 calories)
• Shredded Brisket: 29g protein (310 calories)
• Pork Carnitas: 34g protein (350 calories)
• Impossible™ Meat: 22g protein (240 calories)

Choosing double meat can significantly boost your protein intake. For example, a bowl with double grilled chicken provides a massive 76g of protein!

High-Protein Combo: Bowl with brown rice, double grilled chicken, black beans, pico de gallo, and fajita veggies = approx. 700-800 calories with over 80g of protein!

Yes, Qdoba can be an excellent option for low-carb and keto diets:

• Choose a Bowl or Salad: Essential to avoid the high-carb tortilla (approx. 50g carbs).
• Skip Rice and Beans: These are primary carb sources.
• Low-Carb Toppings: Proteins, cheese, guacamole, sour cream, salsas (pico de gallo, salsa verde), fajita veggies, pickled onions.
• High-Fat Options: Guacamole (220 cal, 19g fat) and queso (130 cal, 10g fat) are good for hitting fat macros.

A “Keto Bowl” with grilled steak, extra cheese, guacamole, pico de gallo, and lettuce can be under 10g net carbs while providing ample protein and fat.

Keto-Friendly Tip: Ask for light salsa or a side of salsa to control sugar. Qdoba is known for its “free guac and queso,” which is a huge bonus for keto dieters!

While delicious and free, guacamole and queso do add calories and fat:

A typical bowl with both guacamole and queso can add 350 calories and 29g of fat. Consider this if you are closely tracking calories or fat intake.

Smart Topping Strategy: If watching calories, choose one or the other, or ask for a half portion. If on a keto diet, these are excellent additions for healthy fats!

Building a balanced Qdoba meal involves a good mix of macros and micronutrients:

• Base: Start with a bowl or salad (for fiber and lower carbs) or a half portion of brown rice.
• Protein: Choose grilled chicken or steak for lean protein.
• Healthy Fats: A modest portion of guacamole adds healthy monounsaturated fats.
• Complex Carbs: Black or pinto beans (if not going low-carb) provide fiber and slow-release energy.
• Veggies: Load up on fajita veggies, pico de gallo, salsa verde, and lettuce for vitamins and fiber.

A well-balanced meal could be a bowl with brown rice, grilled chicken, pinto beans, fajita veggies, pico de gallo, and a small scoop of guacamole. This provides protein, fiber, complex carbs, and healthy fats.

Balance Tip: Remember portion control for calorie-dense items like cheese, sour cream, and queso. Qdoba’s wide variety allows you to tailor your meal to your exact dietary needs!