Quesada Burritos & Tacos Canada Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Quesada Burritos & Tacos Canada cooks with: canola oil throughout the line (lime brown rice, roasted veggies, pork al pastor, and all three mayo-based sauces list canola oil first); flour tortillas use a canola/modified palm shortening; tortilla chips and crispy corn taco shells are the outlier - fried in a cottonseed/corn/sunflower vegetable oil blend. Across the 39 menu items we analyzed, it averages 4.6g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
Safest Orders at Quesada Burritos & Tacos Canada
Learn this once: a salad with grilled protein and the dressing left off is nearly always the lowest seed oil order anywhere. So the list below sticks to real meals, salads included, never just a water.
Cleanest full order: 3 Soft Tacos with Flame Grilled Chicken + Cilantro-Lime Sour Cream, 2.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Sour Cream (Small) | 0.0g |
| Cilantro-Lime Sour Cream | 0.0g |
| 3 Soft Tacos with Flame Grilled Chicken | 2.0g |
| Small Chicken Burrito | 3.0g |
| Chicken Burrito Bowl | 3.0g |
What to Avoid at Quesada Burritos & Tacos Canada
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Tortilla Chips (Large) | 18.0g |
| Chicken Nachos | 15.0g |
| Beef Barbacoa Nachos | 15.0g |
| Chips & Guacamole | 11.0g |
| Tortilla Chips (Small) | 9.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Quesada Burritos & Tacos Canada use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Quesada Burritos & Tacos Canada cooks with: canola oil throughout the line (lime brown rice, roasted veggies, pork al pastor, and all three mayo-based sauces list canola oil first); flour tortillas use a canola/modified palm shortening; tortilla chips and crispy corn taco shells are the outlier - fried in a cottonseed/corn/sunflower vegetable oil blend. Across the 39 menu items we analyzed, it averages 4.6g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
What oil does Quesada Burritos & Tacos Canada cook with?
Our research indicates: canola oil throughout the line (lime brown rice, roasted veggies, pork al pastor, and all three mayo-based sauces list canola oil first); flour tortillas use a canola/modified palm shortening; tortilla chips and crispy corn taco shells are the outlier - fried in a cottonseed/corn/sunflower vegetable oil blend. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Quesada Burritos & Tacos Canada use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Quesada Burritos & Tacos Canada cooks with canola oil throughout the line (lime brown rice, roasted veggies, pork al pastor, and all three mayo-based sauces list canola oil first); flour tortillas use a canola/modified palm shortening; tortilla chips and crispy corn taco shells are the outlier - fried in a cottonseed/corn/sunflower vegetable oil blend, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Quesada Burritos & Tacos Canada seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Quesada Burritos & Tacos Canada cooks with canola oil throughout the line (lime brown rice, roasted veggies, pork al pastor, and all three mayo-based sauces list canola oil first); flour tortillas use a canola/modified palm shortening; tortilla chips and crispy corn taco shells are the outlier - fried in a cottonseed/corn/sunflower vegetable oil blend, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Quesada Burritos & Tacos Canada?
Sour Cream (Small) is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Quesada Burritos & Tacos Canada, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Quesada Burritos & Tacos Canada?
Tortilla Chips (Large) is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Quesada Burritos & Tacos Canada, at an estimated 18.0g PUFA. Fried items and creamy, mayo-based sauces are usually the heaviest.
What are seed oils?
Seed oils — canola, soybean, sunflower, corn, and similar vegetable oils — are extracted from seeds using high heat and chemical solvents. They are very high in polyunsaturated fats (PUFAs), which are unstable at cooking temperatures and can oxidize easily. Many health-conscious eaters choose to minimize seed oils and prefer foods cooked in beef tallow, butter, coconut oil, or olive oil instead. This page shows estimated PUFA grams per menu item to help you make more informed choices. These are estimates — actual values vary by preparation and location. Curious why people avoid them? Read the evidence.
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