March 5, 2010 :: Community

LPCC Welcomes Qdoba Mexican Grill to New Lincoln Park Location

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LPCC Joins Community Businesses to Welcome new Qdoba Mexican Grill Location to Lincoln Park
Mexican Food Born Out of Traditional Ingredients and Contemporary Flavors

CHICAGO (March 5, 2010) – What does it take for a neighborhood to meet the culinary needs of thousands of residents and guests on a daily basis?  A popular response of many Lincoln Park residents points to the diversity of food styles and price ranges available in the community.  With ethnic flare, affordable prices or distinctive flavors, residents and guests to Lincoln Park can find the exact meal, at the right price point, to answer any food craving.

Located at 957 W. Diversey, Qdoba Mexican Grill’s new location offers another Lincoln Park location for residents to access the complete Mexican food experience provided in a timely fashion.  On Thursday, March 4, the Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce (LPCC) joined community members, local businesses and staff from the new location to officially welcome Qdoba Mexican Grill to another location in Lincoln Park with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

“Qdoba Mexican Grill is not your typical fast-casual restaurant,” said Jena Pupinoska, Regional Marketing Specialist-Chicago for Qdoba Mexican Grill.  “We are an artisanal Mexican kitchen where anyone can go to enjoy a fast, handcrafted meal prepared with fresh ingredients and innovative flavors.”

Qdoba Mexican Grill, complete with more than 500 locations throughout the United States, has become a leader in the quick preparation of quality ingredients to offer traditional Mexican food at affordable prices.  Qdoba Mexican Grill opened their first location in 1995 in Denver, Colorado.  Locations are now available from coast to coast.  Qdoba Mexican Grill prides themselves on building upon traditional flavors and menu items to continue to innovate affordable Mexican cooking.

Qdoba Mexican Grill offers each guest the opportunity to customize their order, whether it’s a burrito, tacos or quesadilla.  Varied ingredients come together to form different levels of spice in Qdoba’s salsa choices, while unique breakfast options help set the restaurant apart from other fast-casual Mexican restaurants in the market today.

“The Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce is excited to welcome Qdoba Mexican Grill to their new location at Diversey and Sheffield – on the northern border of our neighborhood,” said Kim Schilf, President and CEO of the Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce.  “Qdoba Mexican Grill will provide further opportunities for residents and visitors to enjoy quality and diverse food options in our neighborhood.”

Qdoba Mexican Grill is open from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. seven days a week and offers a complete approach to traditional Mexican favorites, from tacos and burritos to chips, dips and nachos.  For more information please call (773) 868-0213 or visit them online at www.qdoba.com.

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