Cilantro Taco Grill Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Cilantro Taco Grill cooks with: soybean oil and vegetable oil blend. Across the 100 menu items we analyzed, it averages 5.5g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
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Safest Orders at Cilantro Taco Grill
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: Grilled Chicken Taco + Bottled Water, 2.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Grilled Chicken Taco | 2.0g |
| Carne Asada Taco | 3.0g |
| Al Pastor Taco | 3.0g |
| Veggie Taco | 3.0g |
| Carnitas Taco | 4.0g |
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Build my orderWhat to Avoid at Cilantro Taco Grill
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Nachos with Carne Asada | 14.0g |
| Nachos with Grilled Chicken | 13.0g |
| Burrito Dinner | 11.0g |
| Steak Chorizo Burrito | 10.0g |
| Tacos Dinner | 10.0g |
Every Cilantro Taco Grill item, ranked
All 100 items we have for Cilantro Taco Grill, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Jalapenos | 0.0g |
| Jamaica Agua Fresca | 0.0g |
| Tamarind Agua Fresca | 0.0g |
| Jarritos | 0.0g |
| Mexican Coke | 0.0g |
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Mineragua | 0.0g |
| Side of Rice | 1.0g |
| Side of Black Beans | 1.0g |
| Side of Pinto Beans | 1.0g |
| Sour Cream (side) | 1.0g |
| Rice | 1.0g |
| Beans | 1.0g |
| Avocado | 1.0g |
| Grilled Onion | 1.0g |
| Grilled Chilli | 1.0g |
| Grilled Onion & Chilli | 1.0g |
| Horchata | 1.0g |
| Grilled Chicken Taco | 2.0g |
| Guacamole (cup) | 2.0g |
| Carne Asada Taco | 3.0g |
| Al Pastor Taco | 3.0g |
| Veggie Taco | 3.0g |
| Mexican Corn | 3.0g |
| House Salsa | 3.5g |
| Carnitas Taco | 4.0g |
| Burrito Bowl (Chicken) | 4.0g |
| Barbacoa Taco | 4.0g |
| Asada Taco | 4.0g |
| Pastor Taco | 4.0g |
| Chicken Taco | 4.0g |
| Tongue Taco | 4.0g |
| Cecina Taco | 4.0g |
| Picadillo Taco | 4.0g |
| Eggs with Steak | 4.0g |
| Chips | 4.0g |
| Chips & Pico | 4.0g |
| Chips & Molcajete Salsa | 4.0g |
| Chicken Tamal | 4.0g |
| Pork Tamal | 4.0g |
| Grilled Chicken Burrito | 5.0g |
| Grilled Chicken Quesadilla | 5.0g |
| Burrito Bowl (Steak) | 5.0g |
| Chorizo Taco | 5.0g |
| Eggs with Chorizo | 5.0g |
| Chips & Guac | 5.0g |
| Chicken Tostada | 5.0g |
| Corn Quesadilla | 5.0g |
| Carne Asada Burrito | 6.0g |
| Al Pastor Burrito | 6.0g |
| Carne Asada Quesadilla | 6.0g |
| Taco Salad (Chicken) | 6.0g |
| Fish Taco | 6.0g |
| Veggie Torta | 6.0g |
| Corn Quesadilla with Meat | 6.0g |
| Flour Quesadilla | 6.0g |
| Carnitas Burrito | 7.0g |
| Veggie Burrito | 7.0g |
| Tripe Torta | 7.0g |
| Barbacoa Torta | 7.0g |
| Carnitas Torta | 7.0g |
| Tongue Torta | 7.0g |
| Cecina Torta | 7.0g |
| Picadillo Torta | 7.0g |
| Asada Taco Salad | 7.0g |
| Tamal Dinner | 7.0g |
| Corn Quesadilla Dinner | 7.0g |
| Fries | 7.0g |
| Flour Quesadilla with Meat | 7.0g |
| Chips & Salsa | 8.0g |
| Chicken Torta | 8.0g |
| Chicken Burrito | 8.0g |
| Chicken Barbacoa Burrito | 8.0g |
| Tripe Burrito | 8.0g |
| Stuffed Peppers Burrito | 8.0g |
| Picadillo Burrito | 8.0g |
| Pastor Torta | 8.0g |
| Chorizo Torta | 8.0g |
| Fish Torta | 8.0g |
| Tostadas Dinner | 8.0g |
| Stuffed Peppers Dinner | 8.0g |
| Flour Quesadilla Dinner | 8.0g |
| Cilantro Special | 8.0g |
| Nachos with Meat | 8.0g |
| Chips & Guacamole | 9.0g |
| Quesabirrias | 9.0g |
| Asada Torta | 9.0g |
| Asada Burrito | 9.0g |
| Ground Beef Carnitas Burrito | 9.0g |
| Steak Pastor Burrito | 9.0g |
| Mexican BBQ Cecina Burrito | 9.0g |
| Suizo Burrito | 9.0g |
| Cecina a la Mexicana Dinner | 9.0g |
| Steak Chorizo Burrito | 10.0g |
| Tacos Dinner | 10.0g |
| Torta Dinner | 10.0g |
| Cilantro Special Dinner | 10.0g |
| Burrito Dinner | 11.0g |
| Nachos with Grilled Chicken | 13.0g |
| Nachos with Carne Asada | 14.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Cilantro Taco Grill use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Cilantro Taco Grill cooks with: soybean oil and vegetable oil blend. Across the 100 menu items we analyzed, it averages 5.5g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
What oil does Cilantro Taco Grill cook with?
Our research indicates: Soybean-based vegetable oil for frying (chips, fried items); grilled proteins use minimal oil. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Cilantro Taco Grill use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Cilantro Taco Grill 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 Cilantro Taco Grill seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Cilantro Taco Grill 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 Cilantro Taco Grill?
Grilled Chicken Taco is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Cilantro Taco Grill, at an estimated 2.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Cilantro Taco Grill?
Nachos with Carne Asada is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Cilantro Taco Grill, at an estimated 14.0g 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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