QDOBA To Open New Location Friday In Mission Valley

SAN DIEGO, CA — QDOBA is opening its doors Friday in Mission Valley.

Although the fast-casual Mexican restaurant chain is headquartered in San Diego, this is the company's first restaurant in the county — outside the location inside the San Diego International Airport at 3225 North Harbor Drive.

The corporate office is right down the street from the new restaurant at 1620 Camino de la Reina, Suite E-3.

"We're extremely happy to open up our first location in America's Finest City — our hometown — and introduce QDOBA to so many new guests," said Keith Guilbault, CEO of QDOBA Mexican Eats. "At QDOBA, we stand for flavor and we are excited to bring some extra flavor to Mission Valley."

QDOBA is known for its freshly prepared burritos, bowls, nachos and salads.

According to the company, the new location has an exterior walk-up, pick-up window, as well as interior expanded pick-up shelves and display monitors — all of which aim to improve and expedite customers' online and third-party pick-up experience. Interior booths have planters and dividers in the queuing area to allow for enhanced social distancing and there is also a patio for outdoor dining.

The restaurant will employ 40 people, including 35 crew members and five managers, according to the company.

Founded in 1995, QDOBA has more than 730 locations in the U.S. and Canada.