Barberitos Seed Oil Report Card
Safest Orders
| Side of Rice | 1.0g PUFA |
| Side of Beans | 1.0g PUFA |
| Kids Chicken Burrito | 4.0g PUFA |
| Kids Quesadilla | 4.0g PUFA |
| Churro | 4.0g PUFA |
Watch Out For
| Steak Nachos | 15.0g PUFA |
| Chicken Nachos | 14.0g PUFA |
| Steak Burrito | 9.0g PUFA |
| Steak Tacos (3) | 9.0g PUFA |
| Chips & Queso | 9.0g PUFA |
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 24 menu items we analyzed, it averages 6.8g 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.
What is the safest thing to order at Barberitos?
Side of Rice is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Barberitos, at an estimated 1.0g 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. Curious why people avoid them? Read the evidence.
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