Bartaco Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Bartaco cooks with: canola oil. Across the 84 menu items we analyzed, it averages 3.7g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
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Safest Orders at Bartaco
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.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Chicken Croqueta | 0.3g |
| Mojo Pork Carnitas Taco | 0.5g |
| Lobster + Corn Taco | 1.0g |
| Crispy Shrimp Taco | 1.0g |
| Crispy Oyster Taco | 1.1g |
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Build my orderWhat to Avoid at Bartaco
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Taco Teaser | 45.1g |
| Plantains | 23.8g |
| Pork Belly Rice Bowl | 13.7g |
| Lobster Esquites | 12.5g |
| Chopped Salad | 12.1g |
Every Bartaco item, ranked
All 84 items we have for Bartaco, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Kids Cucumbers | 0.0g |
| Watermelon Limonada | 0.0g |
| Kimchi | 0.0g |
| Seasonal Fruit + Tajin | 0.0g |
| Lemonade | 0.0g |
| Cucumber Cooler | 0.0g |
| Honeydew Agua Fresca | 0.0g |
| Zero Proof Margarita | 0.0g |
| Berry Colada | 0.1g |
| Vanilla Gelato (Cup) | 0.3g |
| Chicken Croqueta | 0.3g |
| Chocolate Gelato (Cup) | 0.4g |
| Coconut Gelato (Cup) | 0.4g |
| Mojo Pork Carnitas Taco | 0.5g |
| Cotija Corn Dip | 0.5g |
| Kids Fish Taco | 0.5g |
| Kids Corn | 0.6g |
| Mint Chip Gelato (Cup) | 0.6g |
| Kids Steamed Broccoli | 0.6g |
| Kids Steak Taco (w/ Cheese) | 0.7g |
| Lobster + Corn Taco | 1.0g |
| Kids Avocado | 1.0g |
| Crispy Shrimp Taco | 1.0g |
| Crispy Oyster Taco | 1.1g |
| Chicken Tinga Taco | 1.1g |
| Grilled Shrimp Taco | 1.1g |
| Tres Leches | 1.2g |
| Kids Chicken Taco (w/ Cheese) | 1.3g |
| Churros | 1.4g |
| Carne Asada Taco | 1.4g |
| Oyster Mushroom Taco | 1.4g |
| Roasted Cauliflower Taco | 1.5g |
| Tuna Tartare + Crispy Rice | 1.5g |
| Steamed Brown Rice | 1.6g |
| Mushroom Taco | 1.6g |
| Campechano Taco | 1.6g |
| Seared Chorizo Taco | 1.7g |
| Roasted Duck Taco | 1.8g |
| Kids Roasted Chicken | 1.8g |
| Lobster Ceviche | 2.0g |
| Black Beans | 2.0g |
| Spiced Chicken Verde Taco | 2.0g |
| Chile-Lime Shrimp Taco | 2.0g |
| Sesame Ribeye Taco | 2.0g |
| Tuna Tataki Taco | 2.2g |
| Red Chorizo Taco | 2.4g |
| Key Lime Pie | 2.5g |
| Small Kale Caesar | 2.5g |
| Kids Cheese Quesadilla | 2.6g |
| Pistachio Cauliflower Taco | 2.9g |
| Falafel Taco | 3.0g |
| Chocolate Pudding | 3.0g |
| Salsa Verde + Chips | 3.2g |
| Salsa Roja + Chips | 3.2g |
| Duck Birria Quesadilla | 3.3g |
| Cucumber Salad | 3.5g |
| Glazed Pork Belly Taco | 3.6g |
| Korean BBQ Ribeye Bowl | 3.6g |
| Ceviche | 3.6g |
| Gazpacho | 3.6g |
| Chicken + Black Bean Rice Bowl | 3.7g |
| Guac + Chips (Small) | 4.0g |
| Roasted Cauliflower Rice Bowl | 4.1g |
| Crispy Chicken Flauta | 4.5g |
| Kale Caesar | 4.6g |
| Kids Guacamole + Chips (Not Spicy) | 4.8g |
| Tuna Poke | 5.0g |
| Ahi Tuna + Crispy Rice Bowl | 5.4g |
| Macha Tuna Crudo | 5.5g |
| Guac + Verde + Roja | 5.8g |
| Baja Fish Taco | 6.0g |
| Red Chorizo Arayes | 6.1g |
| Street Corn | 7.8g |
| Esquites (Street Corn off Cob) | 8.0g |
| Guac + Chips (Large) | 8.2g |
| Chicken Tortilla Soup | 9.2g |
| Mediterranean Cauliflower Bowl | 9.3g |
| Roasted Half Chicken | 9.5g |
| Chopped Salad | 12.1g |
| Lobster Esquites | 12.5g |
| Pork Belly Rice Bowl | 13.7g |
| Plantains | 23.8g |
| Taco Teaser | 45.1g |
Frequently asked
Does Bartaco use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Bartaco cooks with: canola oil. Across the 84 menu items we analyzed, it averages 3.7g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
What oil does Bartaco cook with?
Our research indicates: Canola oil in the fryer (chips, crispy items, churros); Bartaco runs a dedicated gluten-free fryer for chips and corn tortillas kept separate from the fryer used for gluten items like churros, and keeps fish/shellfish and soy out of the fryer and off the grill. No single official oil-name document turned up (bartaco.com/nutrition just links out to an EveryBite widget with no oil listed); canola is reported consistently across independent crowdsourced allergen sites, and an official bartaco press recipe for its fried avocado tacos calls for generic "vegetable oil.". Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Bartaco use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Bartaco cooks with canola oil, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Bartaco seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Bartaco cooks with canola oil, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Bartaco?
Mojo Pork Carnitas Taco is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Bartaco, at an estimated 0.5g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Bartaco?
Taco Teaser is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Bartaco, at an estimated 45.1g 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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