How to Order Low Carb Keto Meals at Qdoba

While the Keto diet may be easier to navigate through when compared with the stricter diets out there, it is still difficult. However, that does not make it easier to follow when eating out. When we go out with our friends for a quick Friday night-out, it gets difficult to stick to low carb options. Things are even more difficult when you go to a place that serves food as delicious as Qdoba. So, here’s a quick look at low carb keto options at Qdoba to help you pick out healthy and filling meals, the next time you visit!

Is Qdoba Keto?

One of the best things about Qdoba when it comes to their menu is that it is available online. Hence, you can check information regarding every dish’s nutrition online before making a call yourself. If you are new to the keto diet, this can be very helpful, as it makes it easier to make a choice. It is always better to know beforehand what you are going to order, as it helps in resisting the temptation of ordering stuff you like to eat. Also, Qdoba has a lot of vegetarian options making it keto-friendly. They have a lot of veggie toppings, which serve as nutritious and carb light toppings for your food. Also, they offer fajita vegetables and brown rice, both of which make for an excellent burrito. Therefore, it is safe to say that Qdoba is keto in many ways. However, do not be under the impression that everything they serve at Qdoba is healthy. They tend to make people feel that it is fine to have a large burrito as long as it is filled with brown rice. But, doing so results in a carb-heavy meal which might not even be all that filling. Also, since they serve a lot of toppings such as heavy cream and guacamole, you need to be careful when it comes to choosing the right toppings. 

Low Carb Keto Options at Qdoba

One of the finest things on the Odoba keto menu is their naked burrito, which comes with queso, pico, cheese, chicken and sour cream. You get this fulfilling and healthy meal for just 6 net carbs, making it a great keto option at Qdoba. While you can add sauces of your liking, make sure you don’t make the meal starchy by adding any kind of rice, whether it be white or brown. 

Another great option would be the Grilled Chicken or Steak Bowl. This is a larger portion and comes with 12 net carbs. However, you can bring the net carbs done by foregoing some of the toppings and laying off the guacamole. The bowl is delicious and contains a large amount of fiber and other vitamins, making it a healthy meal. 

The Taco salad without a bowl is also a good option as it comes with chicken, salsa, fat-free ranch and black beans. This also contains a lot of salsa and veggies so it is a filling meal. However, make sure you do not add extra cheese as it is already carb-heavy. It contains 345 calories and comes with 12 gms of fat. Furthermore, the taco salad with mangoes is another great option for a keto meal at Qdoba if you like sweet salsas. The burrito bowl is also a great pick from Qdoba’s Keto menu as it comes with chicken, fajita veggies, beans and sour cream. It is extremely filling as it brings with it 555 calories, and if you wish to add the guacamole, that introduces another 130 calories to the meal. Depending on your requirement for the day and when you are planning to have the meal, choose to either add or avoid the dressing. 

In case you feel like having a keto tortilla at Qdoba’s, opt for the Flour soft ones. They come with chile corn, shredded beef, lettuce, fajita veggies and salsa. The Option 2 on their Qdoba Keto Menu contains 4 tacos and is a great meal for the entire day. One taco packs 195 calories and brings with it 6 gms of fat, therefore 4 of them can make a great meal for a day. 

In case you feel like ordering an entree or side, skip the fries and sauces and go for the fajita veggies. These aren’t too carb-heavy while also providing you with the essential vitamins and minerals that you need. Not only do they add some pop of color to your dish, but they also help in introducing new flavors to your dish. These veggies come at 30 calories for every serving, making them a great keto option for people eating at Qdoba. Also, feel free to ask for extra salsa as all of Qdoba’s Keto Salsas are fat-free!

           What to Avoid at Qdoba

You will have to stay away from their nachos and quesadillas as they pack a huge amount of calories, as they are topped with dubious amounts of cheese. Their 3 Cheese Nachos contain a whopping 1035 calories and 52 grams of fat, making them truly unhealthy for keto dieters. Similarly, the Queso Burrito has steak, pinto beans, salsa and shredded cheese, making it carry 1285 calories and over 55 grams of fat. In comparison, a quarter pound of cheese, some medium fries, and a hot fudge sundae from McD contains less calories! The Grilled Chicken Quesadilla has over 1095 calories and 64 grams of fat. Also, in case you are following a very strict keto diet, you will have to avoid both the mango salsa and the black beans. 

At the end of the day, in case you want Mexican food which is keto-friendly and healthy, you will need to make it at home. However, in case your friends drag you out to have some Americanised Mexican food, make sure you eat keto-friendly meals. Follow this guide to hand-pick the most keto-friendly options from Qdoba so that you have a nice, low carb meal while you are there. Let us know in the comments what your favorite Qdoba keto meal is.