I ordered the same burrito from Chipotle and Qdoba. They cost about the same, but the difference in quality was astounding.

Ted BergSep 25, 2024, 23:43 IST

I got chicken burritos, my go-to order, from both Chipotle and Qdoba.Ted Berg

I ordered a chicken burrito and a side of chips and guac from both Chipotle and Qdoba.
I liked the chips at Qboda better, and I preferred the guacamole at Chipotle.

Quick, Mexican-inspired food is one of my go-to's when I need a meal on the go. But which chain is superior?

I order the same meal — a chicken burrito with a side of chips and guac — at Chipotle and Qudoba to compare the food and experience.

Here's how they stacked up.

I started at Chipotle.

I like that you can pick and choose what ingredients to add to your dish at Chipotle.Ted Berg

I like a little more kick to my guacamole.Ted Berg

On past visits to Chipotle, I've liked the chips better.Ted Berg

I'm a fan of Chipotle burritos.Ted Berg

I think a burrito bowl is better if you want to get all the flavors in one bite.Ted Berg

I'm not as familiar with Qdoba.Ted Berg

It's nice that Qboda offers free guac on meals, but it still wasn't my favorite.Ted Berg

Qdoba definitely pulled ahead in the chip category.Ted Berg

The rice was completely spilling out of the untouched burrito.Ted Berg

I was pretty disappointed with the flavors of the Qdoba burrito.Ted Berg

I much preferred my meal from Chipotle.Ted Berg