Chronic Tacos Seed Oil Report Card
Safest Orders
| Chicken Taco | 3.0g PUFA |
| Kids Taco | 3.0g PUFA |
| Carne Asada Taco | 4.0g PUFA |
| Carnitas Taco | 4.0g PUFA |
| Potato Taco | 5.0g PUFA |
Watch Out For
| Chronic Fries | 12.0g PUFA |
| California Burrito | 11.0g PUFA |
| Surf & Turf Burrito | 10.0g PUFA |
| Tater Tots | 10.0g PUFA |
| Carne Asada Burrito | 9.0g PUFA |
Frequently asked
Does Chronic Tacos use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Chronic Tacos cooks with: Soybean/vegetable oil for frying (chips, chronic fries, tater tots); canola oil for grilling proteins. Across the 23 menu items we analyzed, it averages 7.0g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium 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.
What is the safest thing to order at Chronic Tacos?
Chicken Taco is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Chronic Tacos, at an estimated 3.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Chronic Tacos?
Chronic Fries is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Chronic Tacos, at an estimated 12.0g 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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