Chris Madrid's Seed Oil Report Card
Chris Madrid's has not publicly confirmed its cooking oils. Based on its published nutrition data, the 30 menu items we analyzed average 7.2g estimated PUFA per item — a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
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 |
|---|---|
| Topo Chico | 0.0g |
| Old Fashioned (Regular) | 3.0g |
| Cheddar Cheezy (Regular) | 4.0g |
| Cheese Burger (Regular) | 4.0g |
| Old Fashioned (Macho) | 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 |
| Tostada Burger (Macho) | 11.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Chris Madrid's use seed oils?
Chris Madrid's has not publicly confirmed its cooking oils. Based on its published nutrition data, the 30 menu items we analyzed average 7.2g estimated PUFA per item — a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
Does Chris Madrid's use beef tallow?
Chris Madrid's has not disclosed using beef tallow, and chains without a disclosure typically fry in seed oils. See Tallow Watch for chains that use real fats.
Is Chris Madrid's seed oil free?
Chris Madrid's has not disclosed its cooking oils. Most chains without a disclosure use seed oils; see the estimated PUFA breakdown above.
What is the safest thing to order at Chris Madrid's?
Topo Chico is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Chris Madrid's, at an estimated 0.0g 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. Curious why people avoid them? Read the evidence.
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