Let's start off by saying that this article is totally biased so don't expect the outcome to be totally favorable towards Qdoba. I mean, really. Chipotle is just ten times better so don't expect anything else.

But, if in a pinch, Qdoba does provide you with that quasi-Mexican flavor that you desire. It has the same basic ingredients: rice, beans, meat, the extras. But sit back and honestly think: Does Qdoba really stand up against something as delicious as Chipotle?

The answer is no and if you disagree, listen up.

Here we will divide this analysis into five parts - The meat, the guacamole, the queso, the price, and the freshness. We will only be talking in terms of their burritos or burrito bowls, not their tacos or whatever else they sell, because none of that other stuff really matters. Let's begin.

1. The meat

Okay honestly, the meat at Qdoba tastes like what I imagine the hot griddle tastes like - burnt and gross. It's not always like this, but more often than not, it is. The steak at Qdoba is way better than the chicken, I'll admit that. Also, there's always bits of the meat that are the nasty chewy parts.

You know what I mean? The parts that are kind of fatty to the point where they're hard and it's disgusting?

MOVING ON.

At Chipotle, the meat only occasionally has that burnt flavor and it's not always in a bad way. More like a nice lightly charred flavor if you get what I'm saying. I've always found that the pieces of the meat are bigger too, so that's pretty rad. Can't go wrong with that.

2. The guacamole

This is dumb. Qdoba guacamole is hardly even guacamole and that shows because it's free and Chipotles' is not. It's always a bit brown, which, what the hell? I'm not there to get guacamole that isn't bright green and fresh.

Also, it's almost the consistency of a liquid, which is disgusting. Guacamole should be at least a little chunky, or else it just tastes funky (I hate myself too, don't worry). Think of it this way: let's say you get guacamole, salsa, and queso on your bowl or burrito. If the guacamole isn't chunky or dense, the whole vibe of the meal is off. You've already got two liquid-type ingredients, so you don't need three. And if you like sour cream on it too?!

You'd pretty much just have a bowl of soup. Or a soup burrito. That's gross. NEXT.

The guacamole at Chipotle is chunky and therefore good. Plus they actually put some seasoning in there, making the flavor better. I mean, we can all admit that while avocados are great, they're bland. The thing that makes them great is that they're versatile. You can make them pretty much taste like anything if you add stuff into it, which is what makes Chipotle guacamole better. (As you can tell, I'm quite passionate about guacamole.)

3. The queso

Okay. So Qdoba wins here. Their queso is just better than Chipotles and I'm pretty convinced that's the only reason people go there instead. They have regular white queso and spicy queso, which is good. Ya know, they provide some variety.

But truthfully, that's it.

Qdoba wins the queso round, but in all fairness, Chipotle just came out with their queso recipe so maybe they just need to tweak it is all? Who knows. ANYWAY.

Chipotle's queso isn't as good. Plain and simple. I've heard it described as kind of chalky, even. I don't know how that works really, but how hard is it to get a bowl at Chipotle and pick up a side of queso at Qdoba?

Or Moe's?

It's kind of extra but if I was feeling like I needed some queso with my burrito bowl, maybe I'd do it. I don't know, I'm just not a fan of Qdoba so I'm trying to reason with everyone here.

4. The price

Qdoba is cheaper, but only by a little. You get a chicken burrito with guacamole at both places and the price difference is literally a quarter or so more. So yeah it's cheaper, but for food that tastes much worse. So why would you not get Chipotle? In my opinion - and this applies to everything - you pay for what you get.

So by that theory, Qdoba is just not as good as Chipotle.

ALRIGHTY THEN.

Besides, Chipotle does give out a lot of coupons and freebies. They give out things such as free sides, buy one get ones, and occasionally the free burrito or bowl. Qdoba does this too, but it's not as exciting when you get a freebie at Qdoba. Chipotle freebies breed joy.

5. The freshness

Qdoba... I don't know anything about your food. I've researched it and can't find anything. Where do you get vegetables from? Your meat? Like really. I genuinely want to know. All the website says is "Our flavor rocks" and "We make our food right in front of you, so it's gotta be good."

Which isn't true. I could take dirt and grass, slap it on a lightly-oiled skillet, and start to sauté it in front of you and I doubt you'd start to eat it. I mean, would you eat it?

Yeah. Didn't think so.

OKIE DOKIE.

Chipotle buys their meat and veggies locally or with credible farms, ranchers, and suppliers. Chipotle doesn't use preservatives. Chipotle was the first restaurant to disclose GMOs used in their food and then, one-upping themselves, they stopped using GMOs in their food. Chipotle cares about the health of the planet.

Chipotle chooses farms that use nutrient-rich soil instead of pesticides to grow their veggies. Chipotle doesn't use antibiotics in meat. Chipotle uses meat that is grass-fed, free range. Chipotle is better in terms of quality.

So there ya have it, folks. If you agree with me, perfect! If not, you're entitled to your wrong opinion. The end!

Thanks for reading my petty diatribe!