Chronic Tacos Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Chronic Tacos cooks with: soybean oil and vegetable oil blend. Across the 62 menu items we analyzed, it averages 7.6g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
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Safest Orders at Chronic Tacos
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: Cheese Quesadilla + Bottled Water, 1.5g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Cheese Quesadilla | 1.5g |
| Bean & Cheese Small Burrito | 1.8g |
| Chicken Taco | 3.0g |
| Veggie Taco | 3.0g |
| Carne Asada Taco | 4.0g |
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Build my orderWhat to Avoid at Chronic Tacos
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Family Taco Kit | 30.0g |
| California Burrito | 23.3g |
| Surf & Turf Burrito | 20.3g |
| Homestyle Ranch Dressing | 18.0g |
| Jalapeno Ranch Dressing | 16.5g |
Every Chronic Tacos item, ranked
All 62 items we have for Chronic Tacos, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Jarritos | 0.0g |
| Verde Salsa | 0.0g |
| Pico De Gallo | 0.0g |
| Roja Salsa | 0.0g |
| Horchata (32 fl oz) | 0.0g |
| Horchata (24 fl oz) | 0.0g |
| Sour Cream | 0.5g |
| Cheese Quesadilla | 1.5g |
| Bean & Cheese Small Burrito | 1.8g |
| Chicken Taco | 3.0g |
| Kids Taco | 3.0g |
| Veggie Taco | 3.0g |
| Carne Asada Taco | 4.0g |
| Carnitas Taco | 4.0g |
| Taco a la Carte | 4.0g |
| Chicken Taco (Pollo Asado) | 4.0g |
| Al Pastor Taco | 4.0g |
| Breakfast Taco | 4.0g |
| Kids Burrito | 5.0g |
| Shrimp Taco | 5.0g |
| Baja Sauce | 5.0g |
| Bean & Cheese Burrito | 5.4g |
| Chicken Bowl | 6.0g |
| Quesadilla (Chicken) | 6.0g |
| Small Burrito | 6.0g |
| Kid's Combo | 6.0g |
| Chicken Burrito | 7.0g |
| Quesadilla (Carne Asada) | 7.0g |
| Tots | 7.0g |
| Al Pastor Torta | 7.0g |
| Carne Asada Torta | 7.0g |
| Carnitas Torta | 7.0g |
| Pollo Asado Torta | 7.0g |
| Breakfast Burrito (Machaca) | 7.7g |
| Carne Asada Bowl | 8.0g |
| 2 Taco Plate | 8.0g |
| Bowl-rito | 8.0g |
| Carne Asada Bowl-rito | 8.0g |
| Chicken Bowl-rito (Pollo Asado) | 8.0g |
| Carne Asada Burrito | 9.0g |
| Carnitas Burrito | 9.0g |
| Al Pastor Burrito | 9.0g |
| Chips & Queso | 9.0g |
| Burrito | 9.0g |
| Chicken Burrito (Pollo Asado) | 9.0g |
| Tostada Bowl | 9.0g |
| Breakfast Burrito (Veggie) | 10.9g |
| Fish Taco | 11.0g |
| Potato Taco | 11.3g |
| Chronic Fries | 12.0g |
| Chips & Salsa | 12.0g |
| Nachos | 12.0g |
| Breakfast Burrito (Chorizo) | 12.2g |
| Chips & Guacamole | 12.3g |
| Breakfast Burrito (Gringo) | 12.5g |
| Churro Bites & Caramel | 13.7g |
| Jalapeno Ranch Dressing | 16.5g |
| Homestyle Ranch Dressing | 18.0g |
| Surf & Turf Burrito | 20.3g |
| California Burrito | 23.3g |
| Family Taco Kit | 30.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Chronic Tacos use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Chronic Tacos cooks with: soybean oil and vegetable oil blend. Across the 62 menu items we analyzed, it averages 7.6g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
What oil does Chronic Tacos cook with?
Our research indicates: Soybean/vegetable oil for frying (chips, chronic fries, tater tots); canola oil for grilling proteins. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Chronic Tacos use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Chronic Tacos cooks with soybean oil and vegetable oil blend, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Chronic Tacos seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Chronic Tacos cooks with soybean oil and vegetable oil blend, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Chronic Tacos?
Cheese Quesadilla is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Chronic Tacos, at an estimated 1.5g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Chronic Tacos?
Family Taco Kit is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Chronic Tacos, at an estimated 30.0g 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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