Chris Madrid's Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Chris Madrid's cooks with: A vegetable/soybean oil blend (hand-cut fries, fried tortilla chips for nachos, tostadas and chalupas); per a Yelp Q&A answered by the business, their beans are cooked in that same oil with no lard or bacon grease. (assumed from industry norms, not confirmed by the chain). Across the 29 menu items we analyzed, it averages 7.5g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
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Safest Orders at Chris Madrid's
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: Old Fashioned + Iced Tea, 3.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Old Fashioned (Regular) | 3.0g |
| Flaming Jalapeno Cheddar (Regular) | 4.0g |
| Cheese Burger (Regular) | 4.0g |
| Sliders (Order of 3) | 4.0g |
| Cheddar Cheezy (Regular) | 4.0g |
What to Avoid at Chris Madrid's
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Homemade Fries (Large) | 22.0g |
| Macho Nachos (Full) | 16.0g |
| Bean Nachos (Full) | 15.0g |
| Homemade Fries (Medium) | 14.0g |
| Porky's Delight (Macho) | 11.0g |
Every Chris Madrid's item, ranked
All 29 items we have for Chris Madrid's, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Milkshake | 1.0g |
| Old Fashioned (Regular) | 3.0g |
| Flaming Jalapeno Cheddar (Regular) | 4.0g |
| Cheese Burger (Regular) | 4.0g |
| Sliders (Order of 3) | 4.0g |
| Cheddar Cheezy (Regular) | 4.0g |
| Old Fashioned (Macho) | 4.0g |
| Bean Chalupas (One) | 4.0g |
| Cheddar Cheezy (Macho) | 5.0g |
| Cheese Burger (Macho) | 5.0g |
| Flaming Jalapeno Cheddar (Macho) | 5.0g |
| Macho Chalupas (One) | 5.0g |
| Grilled Chicken Sandwich | 5.0g |
| Taco Salad | 6.0g |
| Veggie Burger | 7.0g |
| Macho Nachos (Half) | 8.0g |
| Tostada Burger (Regular) | 8.0g |
| Homemade Fries (Small) | 8.0g |
| Bean Nachos (Half) | 8.0g |
| Porky's Delight (Regular) | 9.0g |
| Kids Grilled Cheese (with fries) | 10.0g |
| Porky's Delight (Macho) | 11.0g |
| Kids Cheese Burger (with fries) | 11.0g |
| Tostada Burger (Macho) | 11.0g |
| Homemade Fries (Medium) | 14.0g |
| Bean Nachos (Full) | 15.0g |
| Macho Nachos (Full) | 16.0g |
| Homemade Fries (Large) | 22.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Chris Madrid's use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Chris Madrid's cooks with: A vegetable/soybean oil blend (hand-cut fries, fried tortilla chips for nachos, tostadas and chalupas); per a Yelp Q&A answered by the business, their beans are cooked in that same oil with no lard or bacon grease. (assumed from industry norms, not confirmed by the chain). Across the 29 menu items we analyzed, it averages 7.5g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
What oil does Chris Madrid's cook with?
Our research indicates: A vegetable/soybean oil blend (hand-cut fries, fried tortilla chips for nachos, tostadas and chalupas); per a Yelp Q&A answered by the business, their beans are cooked in that same oil with no lard or bacon grease. (assumed from industry norms, not confirmed by the chain). Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Chris Madrid's use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Chris Madrid's cooks with A vegetable/soybean oil blend (hand-cut fries, fried tortilla chips for nachos, tostadas and chalupas); per a Yelp Q&A answered by the business, their beans are cooked in that same oil with no lard or bacon grease. (assumed from industry norms, not confirmed by the chain), not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Chris Madrid's seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Chris Madrid's cooks with A vegetable/soybean oil blend (hand-cut fries, fried tortilla chips for nachos, tostadas and chalupas); per a Yelp Q&A answered by the business, their beans are cooked in that same oil with no lard or bacon grease. (assumed from industry norms, not confirmed by the chain), which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Chris Madrid's?
Old Fashioned (Regular) is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Chris Madrid's, at an estimated 3.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Chris Madrid's?
Homemade Fries (Large) is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Chris Madrid's, at an estimated 22.0g 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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