Del Taco Seed Oil Report Card
Safest Orders
| Breakfast Taco (Egg & Cheese) | 3.0g PUFA |
| Crunchy Taco | 4.0g PUFA |
| Bean & Cheese Burrito | 4.0g PUFA |
| Egg & Cheese Burrito (Breakfast) | 4.0g PUFA |
| The Del Taco | 6.0g PUFA |
Watch Out For
| Epic Chicken Bacon Ranch Burrito | 15.0g PUFA |
| Epic Beyond Burrito | 14.0g PUFA |
| Epic Steak & Potato Burrito | 12.0g PUFA |
| Crispy Chicken Sandwich | 12.0g PUFA |
| Queso Loaded Fries | 11.0g PUFA |
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 18 menu items we analyzed, it averages 8.4g 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.
What is the safest thing to order at Del Taco?
Breakfast Taco (Egg & Cheese) is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Del Taco, at an estimated 3.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Del Taco?
Epic Chicken Bacon Ranch Burrito is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Del Taco, at an estimated 15.0g 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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