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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How did you come up w/ the figures for the chicken protein bowl? I’m trying to be as accurate as I can by cross-referencing w/ the QDOBA nutritional guide, but I’m getting negative dietary fiber… Thanks!
Total carbs in that bowl are 19. Subtract 6 fiber and you come up with 13 net carbs. The breakdown above shows each ingredient and what it adds/takes away from your net carb total.
How did you calculate the net carbs for the tortilla strips? I’m looking at the Qdoba nutrition facts sheet and it says 9 grams of carbs per serving.
Thanks for asking, Don! It seems our serving size is not the same as they have noted. We’ll get that value updated! 🤗