# Tex Mex Macaroni Bowls QDOBA Mac & Queso Enhances Comfort Food with a Mexican Twist By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2021-11-10 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qdoba-mac-queso References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/qdoba-mexican-eats-tests-mac--queso-in-select-us-and-canada-markets-301420461.html) & [QDOBA](http://www.QDOBA.com/)  Fans of QDOBA's 3-cheese Queso now have a new way to appreciate the signature blend with a new menu addition called QDOBA Mac & Queso. This new dish is being introduced to 188 restaurants across the United States and Canadian markets, and it shares a Mexican-inspired take on classic comfort food. Made with cavatappi noodles and the fan-favorite 3-cheese Queso, this new menu item can be enjoyed many ways, such as a Create-Your-Own bowl, side dish or kids meal. There's also the option to try chef-crafted Mac & Queso Signature Eats like the Cholula Mac & Queso Bowl or Burrito, as well as online exclusives like the Loaded Mac & Queso Burrito and the Tex Mex Mac & Queso Bowl or Burrito. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 99% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Mexican-inspired Comfort Food:** QDOBA's Queso twist adds a Mexican flair to classic comfort food - **Create-your-own Menu Items:** The QDOBA Mac & Queso offers versatility in customizing one's meal with cavatappi noodles and 3-cheese Queso - **Online Exclusives:** QDOBA's online exclusive Mac & Queso Burritos and Bowls provide a modern take on traditional Tex Mex cuisine ### Who This Affects Most - **Fast Food:** The Mac & Queso offers a new, creative addition to QDOBA's fast food menu offering - **Food Delivery:** The introduction of online exclusive Mac & Queso offerings caters to consumers who order food for delivery - **Mexican Cuisine:** QDOBA's Mexican-inspired Mac & Queso items reflect the trend of fusion cuisine and innovation in the Mexican food industry ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Spiced Macaroni Side Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bob-evans-queso-macaroni-cheese.md) - [Cheese-Filled QSR Combos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schlotzskys-mac-and-cheese.md) - [Cheese-Crusted Quesadillas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheesecrusted-quesadillas.md) - [Ultra-Spicy Queso Dips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/queso-apocalypto.md) - [Indulgent Wintertime Macaroni Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macncheese-bowls.md) - [Cheesy Baked Macaroni Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mac-n-cheese-nodough-bowls.md) - [Authentic Mexican Corn Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qdoba-mexican-street-corn.md) - [Hot Sauce Chicken Nachos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cholula-hot-sweet-chicken-nachos.md) - [Macaroni and Cheese Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pdq-mac-and-cheese.md)