QDOBA Celebrates Diptember with New Queso Fundido and Fall Dipping Deals

From September to November, QDOBA highlights its 14 delectable dips, salsas and sauces with limited-time flavors and exclusive offers

SAN DIEGO, Sept. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Every day is a good day to dip at QDOBA, and this year, it's making fall the official season for dip lovers. From September 1 through November 2, QDOBA is celebrating Diptember, an entire season dedicated to dipping, featuring new limited-time Queso Fundido, exclusive offers and a lineup of 14 craveable dips, salsas and sauces.

Leading the celebration is the debut of NEW Queso Fundido, an indulgent dip that combines QDOBA's signature 3-Cheese Queso topped with seasoned ground beef, picante ranch and fresh cilantro. Served with QDOBA's tortilla chips — freshly fried and seasoned in-house with salt and lime juice — this limited-time offering delivers a warm, cheesy twist on a classic favorite, making it the perfect centerpiece for any dipping occasion. Enjoy with a burrito or bowl, as part of your next catered spread, or as a simple snack!

Whether guests prefer creamy, smoky, spicy or fresh flavors, QDOBA's lineup of 14 dips, salsas and sauces offers something for every craving. From freshly made, hand-crafted guacamole and Signature 3-Cheese Queso, to Picante Ranch, Chile Crema, Salsa Verde and Fiery Habanero Salsa, QDOBA's dips can be added to create-your-own entrées at no additional charge.

Celebrate Diptember with Limited-Time Offers
To kick off the arrival of Queso Fundido, guests can enjoy $2 off digital orders on the QDOBA website or app including the new dip from September 1 – September 6 using code FUNDIDO.

The seasonal celebration continues with two fan-favorite food holidays:

• National Guacamole Day (September 16): Guests can receive a free regular (4 oz.) chips and guac with the purchase of a regular-sized entrée using code GUACDAY
• National Queso Day (September 20): Guests can receive a free regular (4 oz.) chips and queso with the purchase of a regular-sized entrée using code QUESODAY

"Customization is at the heart of the QDOBA experience," said Chef Katy Velazquez, VP of Culinary Innovation at QDOBA. "With 14 dips, salsas, and sauces available across our menu, guests can create a different flavor experience every time they visit. Diptember shines a spotlight on that unmatched variety, celebrating the flavors our fans love and giving them even more reasons to dip into their favorites this fall."

Are you a dip superfan? Follow along on socials for even more Diptember fun!

Something Sweet Is Joining the Party
Beginning September 1, QDOBA will introduce a new Churro Chips Chocolate Dip, the perfect complement to the brand's recently launched Churro Chips, a crunchy, Mexican-inspired dessert made with freshly, fried-in-house chips and classic churro flavor. As QDOBA's first-ever sweet dip, this indulgent chocolate offering expands the brand's lineup beyond bold, savory flavors, and gives guests a decadent way to end any meal.

How Can Guests Enjoy Diptember?

• What is Diptember? 
  Diptember is QDOBA's fall celebration of dipping, featuring 14 craveable dips, salsas and sauces, limited-time menu items like Queso Fundido, and exclusive digital offers.

• When is Diptember happening?
  Diptember runs from September 1 through November 2 at participating QDOBA locations nationwide. 

• What is QDOBA offering on National Guacamole and National Queso Days? 
  On National Guacamole Day (September 16), guests can receive a free regular (4 oz.) chips and guac with the purchase of a regular-sized entrée using code GUACDAY. On National Queso Day (September 20), guests can receive a free regular (4 oz.) chips and queso with the purchase of a regular-sized entrée using code QUESODAY.

• What is Queso Fundido?
  Queso Fundido combines QDOBA's Signature 3-Cheese Queso with seasoned ground beef, picante ranch and fresh cilantro for a warm, cheesy, flavor-packed dipping experience — served with QDOBA's freshly fried tortilla chips and starting at $6.25.

• How do guests redeem the $2 Queso Fundido offer?
  Guests can use code FUNDIDO exclusively on digital orders from September 1 – September 6 to receive $2 off orders featuring Queso Fundido.

• Does QDOBA charge extra for dips on entrées?
  All dips can be added to create-your-own entrées at no additional charge. Extra portions may be subject to an additional charge.

• When is the Churro Chips Chocolate Dip available?
  Churro Chips Chocolate Dip will be available beginning September 1 for a limited time, expanding the 14-dip lineup. Prices begin at $2.75.

• Is Queso Fundido available as a side or only as part of an entrée?
  Queso Fundido is available as a side and as part of your catering order. Enjoy as a meal add-on, as part of your Catering order in a Chips & Dip Party Pack or a Catering Hot Bar add-on!

• How long will Queso Fundido be available?
  Queso Fundido is available for a limited time at participating QDOBA locations while supplies last.

• Are the Diptember offers available in-restaurant or online only?
  The Queso Fundido offer (code FUNDIDO) is available exclusively on digital orders on the QDOBA website or app, while the National Guac Day (code GUACDAY) and National Queso Day (code QUESODAY) offers are available at QDOBA.com and in-person at participating locations. The promotions are not valid on third-party delivery orders.

• What dips, salsas and sauces are included in the 14-item lineup?
  QDOBA's Diptember lineup features 14 dips, sauces and salsas: Queso Fundido, Signature 3-Cheese Queso, Hand-Crafted Guacamole, Queso Diablo, Picante Ranch, Chile Crema, Citrus Lime Vinaigrette, Roasted Tomato Salsa, Pico de Gallo, Chile Corn Salsa, Salsa Verde, Salsa Roja, Fiery Habanero Salsa and Sour Cream — expanded with Churro Chips Chocolate Dip beginning September 1. With so many flavors to choose from, there's a dip for every craving!

• What is QDOBA's Clean Label pledge? 
  Guests deserve the best-quality eats to satisfy their cravings – that's why QDOBA ingredients are free of MSG, artificial colors, and many other additives. Learn more about our pledge here!

About QDOBA Mexican Eats
About QDOBA Mexican Eats QDOBA is a fast-casual Mexican restaurant with 870 locations in 46 states across the U.S., as well as in Canada, Puerto Rico, Japan and South Korea. Committed to bringing flavor to people's lives, QDOBA prepares fresh ingredients by hand in-house throughout the day and flame-grills its chicken and steak to create a variety of bold, flavorful menu options. Guests can experience delicious offerings at QDOBA by customizing their own burritos, bowls, tacos, quesadillas, nachos and salads to suit their personal tastes and cravings. Premium toppings can always be added to entrées, including a free portion of signature 3-cheese queso and hand-crafted guacamole on any create your own entrée.

For seven consecutive years, QDOBA has ranked among the top fast-casual restaurants in the USA TODAY 10 Best Readers' Choice Awards – including six years at #1. QDOBA was also recently named one of Yelp's Most Loved Airport Brands, a distinction based on extensive analysis of ratings and reviews from travelers.

Discover more at QDOBA.com or on the QDOBA app, which is available for download on the iTunes App Store or Google Play. Fans can also connect with QDOBA on Instagram, Facebook, X and TikTok.

SOURCE QDOBA Restaurant Corporation