QDOBA Mexican Eats

Fun, good energy and vibes. The unique sporty decor gives a warm, inviting, personal touch. All the…read moretables were a tad sticky which was not surprising but felt kinda gross. The staff were friendly. There were so many levels of seating which included long bench/tables accommodating for groups. Wings were great! The sweet Lou's were VERY sweet! They had a strong caramelized brown sugar flavor. Hot wings were vinegary and spicy. Tater tots were perfectly fried. Great bar food and wings. Would definitely visit again!

Great place. The food was very good and coming here for vacation I was very happy that they had…read moresweet tea. Would recommend for any person in college or not.

Buffalo Chicken Salad

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All-American Burger with Curly Fries

Potbelly

3.5(31 reviews)

My boy & I went to dinner with my brother last night and we landed at Potbelly Sandwich Shop ! It…read morecan be described as a more local version of subway. I got a roast beef and provolone that was amazing. I'm super upset at the fact that subway got rid of their roast beef. So, I was thrilled they had a roast beef option. Definitely a good sandwich ! Good flavor. Good service. The restaurant had a very rustic feel. I recommend giving it a try !

Potbelly is a good and quick spot to grab a bite to eat. I went with the CBR wrap on this visit. It…read morenever misses and they have a wide variety of different sandwiches and wraps. The service here is pretty good not anything crazy but hits all the marks. Its location is perfect as it is right on kirkwood right outside of the sample gates. This place also has amazing shakes that never miss.

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Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers

3.9(23 reviews)

I dined in of the day The experience was great. The staff is very friendly and accommodating. The…read moreprice is reasonable for a three finger meal. I ordered a side of coleslaw to add to it. The chicken came out hot fresh. The Texas toast is perfectly buttered and sauce and the french fries were hot. Their sauce is amazing. I needed an extra one and the gal working the dining room said we normally charge but she just gave it to me. Speaking of the dining room it is very clean and taken care of. I love the interior of the decorating they use local high school and the local university to highlight the Sports and other accomplishments in the area. Quick in and out, they have a kiosk where you can order and also at the counter.

Stopped in here while visiting Bloomington and they were super busy. It was a little chaotic trying…read moreto order, but we eventually got there. The chicken I was a little underwhelmed by, the sauce on my sandwich is what redeemed it. Fries were pretty darn delish, loved having them with some ranch. It's definitely a vibe of a spot, especially where it is in Bloomington.

My chicken sando

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Dave's Hot Chicken

4.2(38 reviews)

0.2 mi

Stopped in for Shark Week drinks! Decided to grab loaded Mac n fries while I was there…read more The drinks were delicious and came in a fun cup with gummy sharks. The Mac n cheese with fries were super good-had lots of cheese, buffalo sauce and several nuggets. I did not order anything with heat so will have to report back, ha. The atmosphere had a fun vibe, loved the rubber chickens around.

I don't eat chicken but was really curious to try the "not chicken" cauliflower - I missed it the…read morefirst time they offered it, but since they brought it back a few months ago I've gotten it a few times in different forms. It's really good! People who don't like imitation meats will appreciate this because it's not trying to be chicken at all - you can clearly tell it's breaded cauliflower. Great texture when you bite into the crispy breading and get the perfectly cooked flaky cauliflower inside. The seasoning is intense and delicious. The hot is legit hot, but even the milder spice levels are still flavorful. I tried the cauli bites, tenders, and slider. The tenders are huge! The cauli bites and chicken bites are the same price, but the cauli tenders cost $2 more per tender compared to the chicken, so meals with the tenders are $2-4 more to the equivalent chicken entrees, which is kind of ridiculous because cauliflower has to be cheaper than chicken. If you are interested in the cauliflower, be aware that the batter contains dairy and egg, and it's fried in the same oil as the chicken. So it's unfortunately not suitable for vegans or vegetarians who are strict about cross-contamination. Did not have great experiences with drinks either time I tried to get something. I tried to get a Powerade slush, but was told the Powerade machine wasn't working, so I could choose another flavor if I wanted. The fruit punch was also apparently not working (although I saw the worker pour some out and it looked fine from what I could see), so I ended up with orange which didn't really do anything for me. I tried to get iced tea on another visit. I attempted to mix the unsweetened and raspberry but I think the machine may have been not working or just out of tea because I got what tasted like straight raspberry syrup and was undrinkable. I will give the tea another go if I confirm that the machine is fixed, because I like the Gold Peak tea. I think the food is fried to order, so you have to wait for the stuff to be made, but considering that, the service is timely. The place has been clean when I'm there. The indoor seating feels very industrial but there's lots of outside seating which looks nice.

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Noodles and Company

3.1(59 reviews)

I love noodles and Co. It is a great place to get a lot of food for a good deal and a some good…read moreprotein as well. My go to here is the buffalo chicken ranch Mac and cheese. The service here is quick as there are often plenty of people inside the store and with online orders. For the ambiance they often can have promotions to add their atmosphere like bogo or in store decorations

I usually go to the Noodles and Co near College Mall and mostly like it well enough, so I figured…read moreI'd give this one a try too since it's conveniently near campus. I got the basil pesto cavatappi here and it was just okay. The pasta seemed freshly cooked but the pesto sauce was just unremarkable. I got the small size as part of the duo with a side salad, and the small size is pretty large for a "small". The garden salad was good and fresh. This is in line with my food experience at the other location - there are a few dishes I've tried that have made me say "Oh, this is actually pretty good," but they're mostly just fine. I mostly go if I just want something fast that feels like a real meal and not fast food slop. I think I like the other location a lot better because the service is way friendlier (just based on this visit) and they have real plates and silverware when you dine in. This location bags everything to go even if you tell them you want to dine in, and the staff came across as very unenthusiastic.

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Culver's

4.2(77 reviews)

1.8 mi

I have picked up carryout meals here several times when traveling north on I-69 and wanted a quick…read moremeal. The food here has always been excellent and ready quickly. On this visit I ordered on the app and picked up inside. My cod dinner was excellent. I also ordered a side of pickle chips with brewpub sauce. This is a limited time featured item that I have tried several times, and I wish this would be permanently added to the menu. The pickle chips have a perfect amount of breading and the mustardy brewpub sauce is the perfect dip. Service has always been friend here. The parking lot can be a little challenging when the restaurant is busy.

The Cheese Is Delicious The Service Is Good,…read moreJulio Works Here And The Ambiance Is Great! I First Ate There In 2020 Almost 6 Years Ago! And It's Still Yummy! I Recommend You Eat Here If You Haven't Fast Food And Good Service Julio Was Great Job N Well Done

Flavor of the day - Lemon Berry Cake

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Maye's Grill Express Mexican Food

5.0(1 review)

0.4 mi

Damn good burrito and open late night which is great. Slightly better than Chubbies in my opinion…read moreand more options. Highly recommend!

From the owner: Welcome to Maye’s Grill Express Mexican Food. Where you will find fresh elite quality food, with…read moreaffordable prices made for your palate. We have something for everyone: Burritos, Tacos, Chimichangas, Nachos, Taco Salad, Tortas, Quesadillas, and House Specials. All the options can be suited for carnivores, vegans, vegetarians, gluten-free, and more! For the little ones, we have a menu just for them to enjoy. We work on the go, zero time waiting, this is real time Mexican Fast-Food.

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Chipotle Mexican Grill

2.2(98 reviews)

I came here twice, ordered a burrito in store once and ordered a quesadilla online for pickup the…read morenext time. The burrito was fine, same as I've had at any other Chipotle. The quesadilla got soggy on the bottom where the vegetable juices pooled, but it was otherwise okay. No problems with the service. The eating area, however, was pretty messy.

Usually, this place is really good, but the new person that was serving food gave very small…read moreportions with everything and it took a long time and didn't roll my burrito right or give me enough 10 foot to cover the whole thing and my friends guacamole was just an avocado

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King Gyros Restaurant

4.0(93 reviews)

1.6 mi

Honestly the best gyros in btown ! We always order them during our dnd nights and they're quick to…read morepick up. I think we normally spend 6.99/person and the gyro is giant ! Definitely recommend.

In town with family and we were looking for some good Greek food. Up came King Gyros and it had a…read moreton of great reviews. The location is in a dicey locale and is a bit tired. We all ordered the gyro platters and were blown away with how tasty it all was. Even the tzatziki was amazing. The amount of gyro was incredible. A definite go back to place!

The updated menu

Gyro Plate with Jalapeño poppers

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Gyro Plate

Bub's Burgers & Ice Cream

3.7(219 reviews)

0.6 mi

Woah! Incredible food and shakes! I had the mini Texas burger with sweet fries and mallo dip... it…read morewas so delicious!! I also mixed the Oreo and mint ice cream for a shake and it was so good. Customer service was great and the place itself is so cool with so much history on their walls

Ate there yesterday- ordered a settle for less Ugly -Elk , med rare, with sweet potatoes waffle…read morefries. We used to go often 2012-2014 (my daughter worked there in HS) back then the food was always Spot on! Burger always came out pink & juicy They lost their baker for the buns and struggled to find a new once that could meet the quality of that first baking co. They did finally find one very comparable, However, somewhere during that time is when we also noticed the quality of service & food started to decline . Same as yesterday, not busy at all , service was slow, and it took almost 45 min to get our food (table of 4). Saved the burgers were not cooked Med -they were no longer juicy or pink . They also have a horrible dejection of beer ,especially since they are located right in the middle of a collection with a wide variety of breweries. Once again left there disappointed. Maybe the parent restaurant has better reviews,but a local here in the btown area- still not so much.

Look close and you'll see me on the Big Ugly wall!

Cookie Dough Special Malt

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1/2 pounder - no bun.

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Thomas F.

3

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6 years ago

No more breakfast, no more customer here. I would breakfast from the Q once a week, now I never even go.

Tim F.

0

1

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7 years ago

Best food, always fresh and great service

Amethyst A.

18

19

33

14 years ago

It's like a subway for Mexican food.

QDOBA Mexican Eats - mexican - Updated September 2026

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OK, this is big. There is a new #1 in my heart for Bloomington Mexican food. And it's Tacos El…read morePastor. It's new to Bloomington, new to me, and has moved into first place in a town with many many options. Tacos El Pastor is so new I had to have Yelp add the restaurant. They have a food truck as well I believe, but this is the restaurant located where Juanita's used to be. The menu is typical of most places with all the options you'd expect, the interior is decorated like the others. The service was great - but it was empty so let's hope it continues when they get known in town. The food. Well, the food was simply better. I had the Fajitas Little Mexico, which is their version of combo steak-chicken-shrimp. There was an abundance of meats, plus perfectly cut onions and peppers. I ordered without tomato so don't know how those would be. It was flavorful, hot and delish. The side plate was the usual, with perfect refried beans, the lettuce and cheese, and rice. I opted for both flour and corn tortillas (I would guess that was an add-on but forgot to look at my receipt) - both were piping hot. All in all, best in town. I had debated between fajitas and the chimichanga and luckily my wife ordered the fajita chimi and I was able to rescue 1/4 of it from touching the sour cream 'just in case' she didn't finish it. I know her well, and it was a HUGE chimi. There was no way she was finishing so I planned ahead. She loved it. I did too. It was stuffed, big, and fried perfectly. The beans and rice were on the side, and the chimi had the steak, green peppers and onions. All in all, again, best in town. SO the only problem? When I return do I order fajitas or chimichanga? I'd like to branch out but I know that won't happen. I need my fix again. El Ranchero Southside, let it be known there is a new sheriff in town. We'll still visit because you're close, but I'll be heading downtown for at least half my Mexican dining from this point forward.

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