New Qdoba opens in Birmingham’s UAB Medical District

New Qdoba Mexican Eats near UAB. (Sunny Nguyen / Bham Now)

Qdoba Mexican Eats has opened its first Birmingham location, the third in Alabama, in the heart of UAB Medical District.

Qdoba was voted best by USA Today

Voted USA Today’s 10 Best Readers’ Choice “Best Fast Casual Restaurant” in 2023, Qdoba is known for its healthy menu options and build-your-own tacos and burritos.

In addition to creating your own “masterpiece” meal, Qdoba offers several items, including:

• 3 street style chicken tacos
• Chicken protein bowls
• QuesaBirra quesadilla 
• Hand-crafted guacamole and chips

The new restaurant is open seven days a week from 10:30AM to 9:00PM. 

It is located at 425 20th St S Suite 106 Birmingham, AL 35205, next door to the recently opened Tropical Smoothie Cafe.

New restaurants near UAB in 2024

UAB’s recent purchase of the 20-story Daniel Building on 21st Street and 2nd Avenue is likely attracting restaurants to the area. Over the past year, Bham Now has announced the opening of several new restaurants including Salvatore’s Pizza, Outback Steakhouse and Craft’s Chicken.

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Pat Byington

Longtime conservationist. Former Executive Director at the Alabama Environmental Council and Wild South. Publisher of the Bama Environmental News for more than 18 years. Career highlights include playing an active role in the creation of Alabama's Forever Wild program, Little River Canyon National Preserve, Dugger Mountain Wilderness, preservation of special places throughout the East through the Wilderness Society and the strengthening (making more stringent) the state of Alabama's cancer risk and mercury standards.