Barberitos Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Barberitos cooks with: Soybean/vegetable oil for frying (chips, taco shells, tortilla strips); canola oil for grilling proteins. Across the 81 menu items we analyzed, it averages 5.6g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
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 + Tractor Organic Watermelon Lemonade, 3.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Sour Cream | 0.5g |
| Tofu Taco | 3.0g |
| Mini Tofu Burrito (Vegan) | 4.0g |
| Steak Taco | 4.0g |
| Chicken Taco | 4.0g |
What to Avoid at Barberitos
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Steak Nachos | 15.0g |
| Chicken Nachos | 14.0g |
| Chicken Salad with SW Chipotle Ranch | 14.0g |
| Chicken Salad with Ranch | 14.0g |
| Chipotle Ranch | 11.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Barberitos use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Barberitos cooks with: Soybean/vegetable oil for frying (chips, taco shells, tortilla strips); canola oil for grilling proteins. Across the 81 menu items we analyzed, it averages 5.6g 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/vegetable oil for frying (chips, taco shells, tortilla strips); canola oil for grilling proteins, 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/vegetable oil for frying (chips, taco shells, tortilla strips); canola oil for grilling proteins, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Barberitos?
Sour Cream is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Barberitos, at an estimated 0.5g 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. Curious why people avoid them? Read the evidence.
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See where Barberitos lands on the full Seed Oil Index, or check which chains cook in real fats on Tallow Watch. Wondering about a specific dish instead? The Is It Seed Oil food guide answers it for 200+ everyday foods, and the distributor oils page covers what independent restaurants fry in.