QDOBA Offers Free Chips & Queso for Every Full Moon in 2026

Rewards members can get a free medium order with purchase of a full-size entrée.

Jan. 29, 2026 at 9:47am

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QDOBA is offering a free medium (4-oz.) order of Chips & Queso with the purchase of a full-size entrée at participating locations for every full moon in 2026. The freebie is available to QDOBA Rewards members and customers can choose between the restaurant's Signature 3-Cheese Queso or Diablo Queso.

Why it matters

This promotion is a way for QDOBA to drive customer loyalty and reward its rewards program members with a free appetizer during the full moons of 2026, a time when people may be more likely to dine out and celebrate.

The details

To redeem the offer, customers must be QDOBA Rewards members. The free Chips & Queso order is a medium (4-oz.) size, and the regular price of this item is $5.95 (though pricing may vary by location). The full moon dates included in the promotion are February 1, March 3, April 1, May 1, May 31, June 29, July 29, August 28, September 26, October 26, November 24, and December 13.

  • The free Chips & Queso promotion will be available for every full moon in 2026.
  • The first full moon of the promotion is on February 1, 2026.

The players

QDOBA

A Mexican fast-casual restaurant chain that offers customizable burritos, tacos, and other Tex-Mex cuisine.

QDOBA Rewards

A loyalty program that allows customers to earn points and redeem rewards for free food and other perks at QDOBA locations.

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What’s next

Customers can sign up for the QDOBA Rewards program on the company's website to be eligible for the free Chips & Queso offer during the full moons of 2026.

The takeaway

This promotion is a creative way for QDOBA to drive customer engagement and loyalty by offering a free appetizer during the full moons, a time when people may be more likely to dine out and celebrate.