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Keto Dining Guide: What Should I Order at Qdoba?

Keto Dining Guide: What Should I Order at Qdoba?

It’s like Chipotle, but the guac is actually free.
When you need something quick, keto, and crave-worthy, look no further than Qdoba. Their Mexican-inspired menu lets your imagination decide with so many ways to customize your next keto meal.

Here are some easy Qdoba keto orders next time hunger strikes.

Qdoba Keto Smoked Brisket Bowl
Qdoba offers yummy bowls that you can customize to be super keto friendly! As an idea, ask for smoked brisket, lettuce, pico de gallo, salsa verde, cheese, & guacamole.

Nutrition Info:

Smoked Brisket: 3.5 oz. | 270 calories | 20g fat | 3g carbs | 0g fiber | 1g sugar | 20g protein | 3g net carbs
Lettuce: 0.3 oz. | 0 calories | 0g fat | 0g carbs | 0g fiber | 0g sugar | 0g protein | 0 net carbs
Pico de Gallo: 2 oz. | 10 calories | 0g fat | 3g carbs | 1g fiber | 2g sugar | 0g protein | 2g net carbs
Salsa Verde: 2 oz. | 15 calories | 0g fat | 3g carbs | 1g fiber | 1g sugar | 0g protein | 2g net carbs
Cheese: 1.5oz | 170 calories | 13g fat | 1g carbs | 0g fiber | 0g sugar | 10g protein | 1g net carbs
Guacamole: 3oz | 130 calories | 10g fat | 7g carbs | 3g fiber | 0g sugar | 1g protein | 4g net carbs

Smoked Brisket Bowl total nutrition: 595 calories | 43g fat | 17g carbs | 5g fiber | 4g sugar | 31 g protein | 12g net carbs

Qdoba Keto Chicken Protein Bowl
Really feeling the hunger pains? This bowl is loaded with extra grilled chicken, grilled fajita peppers, lettuce, pico de gallo, salsa verde, & guacamole. You’ll just want to ask for no beans when ordering to make it keto-friendly.

Nutrition Info:

Grilled Marinated Chicken: 3.5 oz. | 150 calories | 9g fat | 2g carbs | 0g fiber | 1g sugar | 16g protein | 2g net carbs
Fajita Peppers: 2 oz. | 35 calories | 2g fat | 4g carbs | 1g fiber | 2g sugar | 1g protein | 3g net carbs
Lettuce: 0.3 oz. | 0 calories | 0g fat | 0g carbs | 0g fiber | 0g sugar | 0g protein | 0g net carbs
Pico de Gallo: 2 oz. | 10 calories | 0g fat | 3g carbs | 1g fiber | 2g sugar | 0g protein | 2g net carbs
Salsa Verde: 2 oz. | 15 calories | 0g fat | 3g carbs | 1g fiber | 1g sugar | 0g protein | 2g net carbs
Guacamole: 3oz | 130 calories | 10g fat | 7g carbs | 3g fiber | 0g sugar | 1g protein | 4g net carbs

Chicken Protein Bowl total nutrition: 340 calories | 21g fat | 19g carbs | 6g fiber | 6g sugar | 18g protein | 13g net carbs

“I’ll have a Burrito Bowl with…”

Who knows your tastes better than you? At Qdoba, you can customize a bowl full of your favorite flavors. And the best part? Guacamole and queso are available an no additional charge! (Take note, Chipotle!)

How to order a burrito bowl at Qdoba keto style:

Select 1 from your protein options:

Grilled Marinated Chicken: 3.5 oz. | 150 calories | 9g fat | 2g carbs | 0g fiber | 1g sugar | 16g protein | 2g net carbs
Seasoned Ground Beef: 3.5 oz. | 190 calories | 11g fat | 4g carbs | 1g fiber | 1g sugar | 17g protein | 3g net carbs
Impossible Protein: 3.1 oz. | 180 calories | 10g fat | 9g carbs | 2g fiber | 1g sugar | 13g protein | 7g net carbs
Pulled Pork: 3.5 oz. | 140 calories | 4g fat | 9g carbs | 0g fiber | 1g sugar | 17 protein | 9g net carbs
Grilled Marinated Steak: 3.5 oz. | 140 calories | 15g fat | 4g carbs | 0g fiber | 1g sugar | 19g protein | 4g net carbs
Smoked Brisket: 3.5 oz. | 270 calories | 20g fat | 3g carbs | 0g fiber | 1g sugar | 20g protein | 3g net carbs

Choose any extra proteins (additional cost), bowl, no rice, and no beans

Select up to 2 sauce options:

Queso Diablo: 4 oz. | 170 calories | 14g fat | 7g carbs | 1g fiber | 2g sugar | 6g protein | 6g net carbs
Three Cheese Queso: 4 oz. | 190 calories | 15g fat | 6g carbs | 2g fiber | 1g sugar | 6g protein | 4g net carbs

Select up to 3 salsas:

Pico de Gallo: 2 oz. | 10 calories | 0g fat | 3g carbs | 1g fiber | 2g sugar | 0g protein | 2g net carbs
Salsa Verde: 2 oz. | 15 calories | 0g fat | 3g carbs | 1g fiber | 1g sugar | 0g protein | 2g net carbs
Salsa Roja: 2 oz. | 20 calories | 0g fat | 4g carbs | 1g fiber | 2g sugar | 1g protein | 3g net carbs
Fiery Habanero: 2 oz. | 20 calories | 0g fat | 3g carbs | 1g fiber | 2g sugar | 1g protein | 2g net carbs

Select any additional toppings, no limit:

Cheese: 1.5oz | 170 calories | 13g fat | 1g carbs | 0g fiber | 0g sugar | 10g protein | 1g net carbs
Sour Cream: – 2 oz. | 50 calories | 5g fat | 2g carbs | 0g fiber | 2g sugar | 3g protein | 2g net carbs
Guacamole: 3oz | 130 calories | 10g fat | 7g carbs | 3g fiber | 0g sugar | 1g protein | 4g net carbs
Fajita Peppers: 2 oz. | 35 calories | 2g fat | 4g carbs | 1g fiber | 2g sugar | 1g protein | 3g net carbs
Lettuce: 0.3 oz. | 0 calories | 0g fat | 0g carbs | 0g fiber | 0g sugar | 0g protein | 0g net carbs
Tortilla Strips: 0.1 oz. | 14 calories | .9g fat | 1.6g carbs | 0g fiber | 0g sugar | 0g protein | 1.6g net carbs
Pickled Jalapenos: 1 oz. | 15 calories | 0g fat | 3g carbs | 0g fiber | 2g sugar | 0g protein | 3g net carbs
Cilantro: 0.1 oz. | 0 calories | 0g fat | 0g carbs | 0g fiber | 0g sugar | 0g protein | 0g net carbs
Bacon: 0.3 oz. | 35 calories | 3g fat | 0g carbs | 0g fiber | 0g sugar | 3g protein | 0g net carbs

“Can I have a side order of Tortilla Soup with…”

Want a little break in the price? You can order the Tortilla Soup off the sides menu and still have the option to add some extra protein and toppings. This order makes a great quick lunch option.

How to order Tortilla Soup at Qdoba keto style:

Choose Tortilla Soup from Sides menu

Tortilla Soup: 8 oz. | 100 calories | 5g fat | 11g carbs | 4g fiber | 2g sugar | 3g protein | 7g net carbs

Add chicken if desired
Add cheese and/or sour cream if desired

“Can I have an order of the Loaded Tortilla Soup with…”

If you’re really hungry, you can opt for the Loaded version of the Tortilla Soup. This meal can add up to be a higher carb count as you’re starting with 7g net carbs but if it fits into your macros, it can be a very filling and satisfying meal.

How to order Loaded Torilla Soup at Qdoba keto style:

Select 1 from your protein options (same options as above)
Choose any extra proteins (additional cost), bowl (not the shell), no rice, and no beans
Select up to 2 sauce options (same options as above)
Select up to 3 salsas (same options as above)
Select any additional toppings, no limit (same options as above)

“I’d like a side of Mexican Cauliflower Mash, please.”

This new side dish is another option that’s easy on your wallet. It’s made with fresh, oven-roasted cauliflower and blended with sour cream, fresh cilantro, and pico de gallo. It can be enjoyed on its own as a side dish for about $1.50, or swapped out for traditional rice in any of ODOBA’s entrées.

How to order Mexican Cauliflower Mash at Qdoba keto style:

Choose Mexican Cauliflower Mash from Sides menu

Mexican Cauliflower Mash 128g | 70 Calories | 4.5g Fat | 6g Total Carbs | 0g Fiber | 3g Sugar | 2g Protein | 6g Net Carbs

“I’ll have a Salad with…”

Keep your meal light by starting with a base of fresh lettuce. The ordering process is the same as creating your own burrito bowl, with the addition of dressing options. Qdoba does offer a Picante Ranch dressing but we found the carb count way too high to include as an option.

If you aren’t interested in the other dressings offered, consider bringing your own single-serve dressing packet to pour on top. Or, who really needs dressing when you can top your salad with guac, salsa, and sour cream?!

How to order a salad at Qdoba keto style:

Select 1 from your protein options (same options as above)
Choose any extra proteins (additional cost) & bowl (not the shell)
Select dressing:

Mexican Caesar Dressing: .5 oz. | 60 calories | 5g fat | 4g carbs | 1g fiber | 2g sugar | 1g protein | 3g net carbs
Cilantro Lime Dressing (seasonal): .75 oz. | 50 calories | 5g fat | 2g carbs | 0g fiber | 2g sugar | 0g protein | 2g net carbs

Select up to 4 salsas (same options as above)
Select up to 2 sauce options (same options as above)
Choose no rice and no beans
Select any additional flavors, no limit (same options as above, minus lettuce)

“For a drink, can I have a…”

You need something to wash down the meal, right? Qdoba has a few no or low sugar drinks available to quench your thirst without packing on the carbs.

Low carb drink options at Qdoba:

Diet Coke: 20 fl. oz. | 0 calories | 0g fat | 1g carbs | 0g fiber | 0g sugar | 0g protein | 1g net carbs
Coke Zero: 20 fl. oz. | 0 calories | 0g fat | 0g carbs | 0g fiber | 0g sugar | 0g protein | 0g net carbs
Minute Maid Light Lemonade: 20 fl. oz. | 0 calories | 0g fat | 3g carbs | 0g fiber | 0g sugar | 0g protein | 3g net carbs
Gold Peak Classic Blend Unsweetened Tea: 20 fl. oz. | 0 calories | 0g fat | 0g carbs | 0g fiber | 0g sugar | 0g protein | 0g net carbs

As you can see, with a little due diligence, you can enjoy lunch or dinner wherever your adventures take you! Enjoy!

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