Munch Madness: Chipotle vs. Qdoba with Toni Charline

"Munch Madness: Chipotle vs. Qdoba" is Episode 193 of *Doughboys*, hosted by Mike Mitchell and Nick Wiger, with Toni Charline. "Munch Madness: Chipotle vs. Qdoba with Toni Charline" was released on March 7, 2019.

## Synopsis

The second matchup of the **2019 Munch Madness: Tournament of Chompions** is here! Toni Charline (*Don't Worry, He Won't Get Far On Foot*, *Comedy Bang! Bang!*) joins us to discuss our recent meals and to determine the winner between Chipotle and Qdoba. Plus, another edition of Snack or Wack.

## Nick's intro

Wall Street of the West! Queen City of the Plains! The Mile High City! The Home of the Broncos, Rockies, Nuggets, and Avalanche! Established in the mid-19th century, at an elevation of 5200 feet, Denver, Colorado has since become ground zero in the battle for dominance of the fast-casual Mexican-food sector.

In 1993, culinary-school graduate and mission-style burrito enthusiast Steve Ells opens a made-to-order Mexican concept in Denver (*meow!*) at the corner of Evans Avenue and South Gilpin Street. Two years later, in 1995, another culinary-school graduate Robert Hauser partners with investment banker Anthony Miller to open Zuma Fresh Mexican Grill at Grant Street and Sixth Avenue.

Ells' chain would be a phenomenon, expanding nationwide, receiving mockery on *South Park*, and being partially acquired and then sold off by fast-food kingpin McDonald's. Zuma would find success after changing its name to its current moniker, expanding to 47 states and being acquired by budget American West eatery Jack In The Box.

Now with over 2000 and over 700 locations, respectively, these crosstown rivals from Colorado's capitol have become two of the biggest players in Mexican-American food service.

But whose tacos and burritos supreme will reign supreme in this Rocky Mountain Chowdown Showdown?

This week on *Doughboys*, the second match-up of the opening round of **Munch Madness: The Tournament of Chompions: Mouth of the Border: Fast Casual Region** - Chipotle vs. QDOBA!

*Let's a-go!*

## Munch Madness: Mouth of the Border rules

This year's Tournament rules:

* Tacos and burritos only!
* Sides stay on the sidelines.
* Drinks are in the Gatorade jug, also on the sidelines.
* Each chain gets one taco and one burrito, but the style can be eater's choice: crunchy/soft, any kind of protein, etc.
* Scoring is based on referee stripes: 5 white stripes available for tacos, 5 black stripes available for burritos.
* Also one restaurant will get a Golden Whistle for having the better chips and salsa.

The loser is sent to The Ref, Dennis Leary, to feed to Bruce the Shark from *Jaws* who will eat anything; but there will again be a Fat Chance Kitchen opportunity to return to the competition.

## Mouth of the Border: Fast Casual Region

   There's a surprise competitor!

Yusong brings them the famous "trashy" Jack In The Box Tacos. Jack In The Box is an owner of QDOBA though, so is added to their QDOBA evaluation.

	+ Soft Flour Tortilla
	+ Barbacoa
	+ Fajita Veggies
	+ Cheese
	+ Sour Cream
	+ Romaine Lettuce
	+ Tomatillo-Green Chili Salsa
* Burrito (3)
	+ Pinto Beans
	+ Cheese
	+ Tomatillo-Red Chili Salsa
* Burrito (3.5)
	+ Flour Tortilla
	+ Pinto Beans
	+ Cheese
	+ Fiery Habanero Salsa
 Mike Mitchell
* Chips & Queso
* Taco (1.75)
	+ Crispy Corn Tortilla
	+ Barbacoa
	+ White Rice
	+ Black Beans
	+ Cheese
	+ Sour Cream
	+ Romaine Lettuce
	+ Fresh Tomato Salsa
	+ Tomatillo-Green Chili Salsa
* Burrito (3.25)
	+ Steak
	+ Black Beans
	+ White Rice
	+ Cheese
	+ Sour Cream
	+ Fresh Tomato Salsa
	+ Tomatillo-Green Chili Salsa
* Chips & Queso
* The Gladiator Knockout Taco (4.25)
* Burrito (3)
	+ Ground Beef
	+ White Rice
	+ Black Beans
	+ Sour Cream
	+ Cheese
	+ Guacamole
	+ Onions
	+ Pico de Gallo
	+ Salsa Verde
 Toni Charline
	+ Soft Flour Tortilla
	+ Pinto Beans
	+ Fajita Veggies
	+ Romaine Lettuce
	+ Fresh Tomato Salsa
* Burrito (2)
	+ Veggie
	+ Black Beans
	+ Guacamole
	+ 1/2 White Rice, 1/2 Brown Rice
* Burrito (4)
	+ Wheat Tortilla
	+ Vegetarian
	+ Black Beans
	+ 1/2 Cilantro Rice, 1/2 Brown Rice
	+ Queso Diablo
	+ Guacamole

Toni and Mitch both voted QDOBA for the Golden Whistle, but Nick gave it to Chipotle.

But then Nick and Toni both withdrew and gave the Golden Whistle to Baja Fresh, so it wins this week's Golden Whistle.

## Flavor of the Week

    In Flavor of the Week, The Doughboys try a variety of flavors of one brand.

For this episode, Toni brought four flavors of Magpie's Vegan Soft Serve (Toasted Marshmallow, Lady Grey, Corn Almond, and Midnight Chocolate). They'd been left in the freezer overnight though, so the soft serve-ness was slightly altered.

They all seemed to like all of them, but Mitch was ambivalent on Lady Grey. Mitch said his favorite was Midnight Chocolate, and Toni's was the Corn Almond.

## Quotes

**Mitch**: That is true. For comedy reasons, you freaks!
**Toni**: Any time you're naked is comedy reasons.

**Nick:** Mm. But sometimes flesh is food, if you consider the slaying of the noble beast in harvesting his meat.

**Toni**: Oh my God. Cool. Aw finally!

## #hashtags

* #DifferentEatcomes or #WigerEatcomes
* #Gargamel'sCatQuiz

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