Cilantro Taco Grill Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Cilantro Taco Grill cooks with: Soybean-based vegetable oil for frying (chips, fried items); grilled proteins use minimal oil. Across the 105 menu items we analyzed, it averages 5.3g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
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 |
|---|---|
| Jalapenos | 0.0g |
| Mineragua | 0.0g |
| Grilled Chilli | 1.0g |
| Avocado | 1.0g |
| Grilled Onion | 1.0g |
What to Avoid at Cilantro Taco Grill
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Nachos with Carne Asada | 14.0g |
| Nachos with Grilled Chicken | 13.0g |
| Burrito Dinner | 11.0g |
| Torta Dinner | 10.0g |
| Tacos Dinner | 10.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Cilantro Taco Grill use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Cilantro Taco Grill cooks with: Soybean-based vegetable oil for frying (chips, fried items); grilled proteins use minimal oil. Across the 105 menu items we analyzed, it averages 5.3g 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-based vegetable oil for frying (chips, fried items); grilled proteins use minimal oil, 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-based vegetable oil for frying (chips, fried items); grilled proteins use minimal oil, 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?
Jalapenos is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Cilantro Taco Grill, at an estimated 0.0g 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. Curious why people avoid them? Read the evidence.
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