Barberitos Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Barberitos cooks with: soybean oil and vegetable oil blend. Across the 75 menu items we analyzed, it averages 5.8g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
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Safest Orders at Barberitos
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: Tofu Taco + Brewed Unsweet Tea, 3.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Tofu Taco | 3.0g |
| Mini Tofu Burrito (Vegan) | 4.0g |
| Chicken Taco | 4.0g |
| Steak Taco | 4.0g |
| Ground Turkey Taco | 4.0g |
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Build my orderWhat to Avoid at Barberitos
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Steak Nachos | 15.0g |
| Chicken Nachos | 14.0g |
| Chicken Salad with Ranch | 14.0g |
| Chicken Salad with SW Chipotle Ranch | 14.0g |
| Chipotle Ranch | 13.0g |
Every Barberitos item, ranked
All 75 items we have for Barberitos, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Side of Rice | 0.0g |
| Side of Beans | 0.0g |
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Tomatillo Salsa | 0.0g |
| Heavy-D Salsa | 0.0g |
| Sour Cream | 0.3g |
| Guacamole | 0.5g |
| Queso (Cheese Dip) | 0.6g |
| Cheese Dip | 0.6g |
| Hand-Smashed Guacamole | 0.7g |
| Guacamole and Queso (Large) | 1.2g |
| Chocolate Chip Cookie | 1.5g |
| Churro Bites | 2.2g |
| Brownie | 2.6g |
| Tofu Taco | 3.0g |
| Kid's Quesadilla (Kidsadilla) | 3.0g |
| Kid's Taco | 3.0g |
| Kids Chicken Burrito | 4.0g |
| Kids Quesadilla | 4.0g |
| Churro | 4.0g |
| Mini Tofu Burrito (Vegan) | 4.0g |
| Chicken Taco | 4.0g |
| Steak Taco | 4.0g |
| Ground Turkey Taco | 4.0g |
| Ground Beef Taco | 4.0g |
| Kid's Steak Burrito | 4.0g |
| Veggie Burrito Bowl | 5.0g |
| Chicken Salad | 5.0g |
| Mini Chicken Burrito | 5.0g |
| Mini Spicy Chicken Burrito | 5.0g |
| Mini Steak Burrito | 5.0g |
| Cheese Quesadilla | 5.0g |
| Jerk Fish Taco (Single) | 5.0g |
| Tofu Taco Salad | 5.0g |
| Veggie Burrito | 6.0g |
| Steak Salad | 6.0g |
| Mini California Burrito | 6.0g |
| Mini Fajita Burrito | 6.0g |
| Tofu Burrito Bowl | 6.0g |
| Tofu Quesadilla | 6.0g |
| Chicken Taco Salad | 6.0g |
| Steak Taco Salad | 6.0g |
| Chicken Burrito Bowl | 7.0g |
| Pulled Pork Burrito Bowl | 7.0g |
| Chicken Quesadilla | 7.0g |
| Steak Quesadilla | 7.0g |
| Chicken Tacos (3) | 7.0g |
| Tofu Burrito | 7.0g |
| Spicy Chicken Burrito Bowl | 7.0g |
| Ground Turkey Burrito Bowl | 7.0g |
| Ground Beef Burrito Bowl | 7.0g |
| Chicken Salad with SW Vinaigrette | 7.0g |
| Chips and Salsa | 7.0g |
| Chicken Burrito | 8.0g |
| Pulled Pork Burrito | 8.0g |
| Steak Burrito Bowl | 8.0g |
| Spicy Chicken Burrito | 8.0g |
| Ground Turkey Burrito | 8.0g |
| Ground Beef Burrito | 8.0g |
| Fajita Burrito | 8.0g |
| Two Chicken Tacos | 8.0g |
| Two Steak Tacos | 8.0g |
| Vegetarian Nachos | 8.0g |
| Steak Burrito | 9.0g |
| Steak Tacos (3) | 9.0g |
| Chips & Queso | 9.0g |
| Chips & Guacamole | 9.0g |
| California Burrito | 9.0g |
| Jerk Fish Tacos (Two) | 9.0g |
| Tofu Nachos | 9.0g |
| Chipotle Ranch | 13.0g |
| Chicken Nachos | 14.0g |
| Chicken Salad with Ranch | 14.0g |
| Chicken Salad with SW Chipotle Ranch | 14.0g |
| Steak Nachos | 15.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Barberitos use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Barberitos cooks with: soybean oil and vegetable oil blend. Across the 75 menu items we analyzed, it averages 5.8g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
What oil does Barberitos cook with?
Our research indicates: Soybean/vegetable oil for frying (chips, taco shells, tortilla strips); canola oil for grilling proteins. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Barberitos use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Barberitos cooks with soybean oil and vegetable oil blend, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Barberitos seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Barberitos cooks with soybean oil and 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 Barberitos?
Tofu Taco is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Barberitos, at an estimated 3.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Barberitos?
Steak Nachos is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Barberitos, at an estimated 15.0g 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. New to the topic? Start with what seed oils are and the complete list, or read the evidence on why people avoid them.
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