Del Taco Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Del Taco cooks with: soybean/canola blend (soybean-dominant; confirmed in Del Taco allergen disclosures); PUFA fraction 0.55 for fried items, 0.55–0.65 for mayo/sauce components. Across the 98 menu items we analyzed, it averages 6.9g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
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Safest Orders at Del Taco
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.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Carne Asada Steak Street Guac'd Up Taco | 0.4g |
| Mini Cheddar Quesadilla | 0.6g |
| Carne Asada Steak Street Taco | 0.6g |
| Bean & Cheese Cup | 1.2g |
| Snack Taco (Soft) | 1.2g |
What to Avoid at Del Taco
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| 3 Pc. Crispy Chicken & Fries Box | 26.7g |
| Carne Asada Steak Fries | 23.0g |
| Queso Loaded Nachos (Beef) | 19.6g |
| Queso Loaded Nachos (Grilled Chicken) | 19.6g |
| Epic Grilled Chicken Loaded Queso Burrito | 17.6g |
Every Del Taco item, ranked
All 98 items we have for Del Taco, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Gold Peak Brewed Tea | 0.0g |
| Simply Orange Juice | 0.0g |
| Real Strawberry Lemonade | 0.0g |
| Fuze Raspberry Tea | 0.0g |
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Real Strawberry Sprite | 0.0g |
| Barq's Root Beer | 0.0g |
| Del Inferno Hot Sauce Packet | 0.0g |
| Del Scorcho Hot Sauce Packet | 0.0g |
| Mild Hot Sauce Packet | 0.0g |
| Carne Asada Steak Street Guac'd Up Taco | 0.4g |
| Strawberry Shake (Regular) | 0.5g |
| Chocolate Shake (Regular) | 0.5g |
| Vanilla Shake (Regular) | 0.5g |
| Mini Cheddar Quesadilla | 0.6g |
| Carne Asada Steak Street Taco | 0.6g |
| Strawberry Shake (Large) | 0.7g |
| Chocolate Shake (Large) | 0.7g |
| Vanilla Shake (Large) | 0.7g |
| Guacamole (Side, Large) | 1.0g |
| Iced Coffee (Regular) | 1.0g |
| Bean & Cheese Cup | 1.2g |
| Snack Taco (Soft) | 1.2g |
| Fresh House-Made Guacamole (Side) | 1.3g |
| The Del Taco (Soft) | 1.7g |
| Taco Salad | 2.0g |
| Dragon Fruit Blueberry Poppers Shake | 2.0g |
| Snack Taco (Crunchy) | 2.0g |
| Iced Coffee (Large) | 2.0g |
| Grilled Chicken Street Taco | 2.1g |
| Cheddar Quesadilla | 2.6g |
| The Del Taco (Crunchy) | 2.9g |
| Breakfast Taco (Egg & Cheese) | 3.0g |
| Grilled Chicken Taco | 3.1g |
| Crunchy Taco | 4.0g |
| Chips & Queso (Snack) | 4.0g |
| Egg & Cheese Big Fat Taco | 4.3g |
| Breakfast Burrito (Egg & Cheese) | 4.4g |
| Beer Battered Fish Taco | 4.7g |
| Ranch Crispy Chicken Taco | 4.7g |
| Del Combo Burrito | 4.8g |
| Chicken Cheddar Quesadilla | 4.9g |
| Bean & Cheese Burrito | 5.0g |
| 8 Layer Veggie Burrito | 5.1g |
| Chipotle Crispy Chicken Taco | 5.3g |
| Donut Bites (4 Pc.) | 5.5g |
| Secret Sauce | 5.5g |
| Spicy Jack Quesadilla | 5.6g |
| CrunchTada Tostada | 5.7g |
| Bacon, Egg & Cheese Big Fat Taco | 5.9g |
| The Del Taco | 6.0g |
| Crispy Chicken Taco | 6.0g |
| Mini Cinnamon Churros (2 Pc.) | 6.0g |
| Breakfast Roller (Egg & Cheese) | 6.0g |
| Del Beef Burrito | 6.4g |
| Churros | 7.0g |
| Del Dorado Chicken Quesadilla | 7.0g |
| 3 Layer Queso Nachos | 7.3g |
| Del Cheeseburger | 7.9g |
| Spicy Jack Chicken Quesadilla | 7.9g |
| Crinkle-Cut Fries (medium) | 8.0g |
| Caramel Cheesecake Bites (2 Pc.) | 8.6g |
| Epic Combo Beef & Bean Burrito | 8.8g |
| Half Pound Beef & Bean Nachos | 9.0g |
| Crispy Chicken Guac'd Up Taco | 9.0g |
| Del Dorado Chicken Grilled Burrito | 9.0g |
| Epic Grilled Chicken Fresh Guacamole Burrito | 9.0g |
| Jumbo Shrimp Burrito | 9.0g |
| Breakfast Roller (Bacon, Egg & Cheese) | 9.0g |
| Hashbrown Sticks (5 Pc.) | 9.4g |
| Chips & Fresh House-Made Guac (Snack) | 9.5g |
| Epic Breakfast Burrito | 10.0g |
| Jumbo Shrimp Taco | 10.0g |
| Crinkle Cut Fries (Regular) | 10.5g |
| Del Dorado Chicken Taco | 11.0g |
| Del Dorado Chicken Epic Burrito | 11.0g |
| Breakfast Burrito (Carne Asada Steak, Egg & Cheese) | 11.0g |
| Double Del Cheeseburger | 11.3g |
| Bacon Double Del Cheeseburger | 11.5g |
| Epic Steak & Potato Burrito | 12.0g |
| Crispy Chicken Sandwich | 12.0g |
| Deluxe Chili Cheddar Fries | 12.7g |
| Chili Cheddar Fries | 13.3g |
| Crinkle Cut Fries (Large) | 13.8g |
| Epic Beyond Burrito | 14.0g |
| Queso Loaded Fries | 14.5g |
| Epic Chicken Bacon Ranch Burrito | 15.0g |
| Epic Carne Asada Steak Cali Bacon Burrito | 15.9g |
| Chips & Queso (Regular) | 16.0g |
| Breakfast Burrito (Carnitas, Egg & Cheese) | 16.0g |
| Grilled Chicken Burrito | 16.1g |
| Breakfast Burrito (Bacon, Egg & Cheese) | 17.0g |
| Queso Loaded Nachos (Carne Asada) | 17.5g |
| Epic Grilled Chicken Loaded Queso Burrito | 17.6g |
| Queso Loaded Nachos (Beef) | 19.6g |
| Queso Loaded Nachos (Grilled Chicken) | 19.6g |
| Carne Asada Steak Fries | 23.0g |
| 3 Pc. Crispy Chicken & Fries Box | 26.7g |
Frequently asked
Does Del Taco use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Del Taco cooks with: soybean/canola blend (soybean-dominant; confirmed in Del Taco allergen disclosures); PUFA fraction 0.55 for fried items, 0.55–0.65 for mayo/sauce components. Across the 98 menu items we analyzed, it averages 6.9g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
What oil does Del Taco cook with?
Our research indicates: soybean/canola blend (soybean-dominant; confirmed in Del Taco allergen disclosures); PUFA fraction 0.55 for fried items, 0.55–0.65 for mayo/sauce components. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Del Taco use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Del Taco cooks with soybean/canola blend (soybean-dominant; confirmed in Del Taco allergen disclosures); PUFA fraction 0.55 for fried items, 0.55–0.65 for mayo/sauce components, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Del Taco seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Del Taco cooks with soybean/canola blend (soybean-dominant; confirmed in Del Taco allergen disclosures); PUFA fraction 0.55 for fried items, 0.55–0.65 for mayo/sauce components, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Del Taco?
Carne Asada Steak Street Guac'd Up Taco is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Del Taco, at an estimated 0.4g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Del Taco?
3 Pc. Crispy Chicken & Fries Box is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Del Taco, at an estimated 26.7g 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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