District Taco Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, District Taco cooks with: soybean oil and vegetable oil blend. Across the 76 menu items we analyzed, it averages 7.1g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
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Safest Orders at District 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.
Cleanest full order: Taco - Pollo Asado + Cold Brew Coffee, 3.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Chicken Taco | 3.0g |
| Taco - Pollo Asado | 3.0g |
| Taco - Barbacoa | 3.0g |
| Taco - Itza (Vegan) | 3.0g |
| Taco - Guacamole | 3.0g |
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Build my orderWhat to Avoid at District Taco
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Breakfast Taco Box (6) | 37.0g |
| Breakfast Burrito (Bacon, Egg & Cheese) | 25.0g |
| Churritos (Large) | 21.4g |
| Burrito - Carne Asada | 20.0g |
| California Burrito | 18.9g |
Every District Taco item, ranked
All 76 items we have for District Taco, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Agua Fresca | 0.0g |
| Horchata | 0.0g |
| Cold Brew Coffee | 0.0g |
| Mexican Coke | 0.0g |
| Jarritos | 0.0g |
| Mestizo Salsa | 0.0g |
| Chiltomate Salsa | 0.0g |
| Pico de Gallo Salsa | 0.0g |
| Habanero Salsa | 0.0g |
| Queso | 0.8g |
| Guacamole | 1.5g |
| Garlic-Lime Rice | 1.6g |
| Chips & Salsa (small) | 2.0g |
| Black Beans | 2.4g |
| Chicken Taco | 3.0g |
| Taco - Pollo Asado | 3.0g |
| Taco - Barbacoa | 3.0g |
| Taco - Itza (Vegan) | 3.0g |
| Taco - Guacamole | 3.0g |
| Bowl - Itza (Vegan) | 3.0g |
| Breakfast Taco - Carnitas & Egg | 3.0g |
| Breakfast Taco - Pollo Asado & Egg | 3.0g |
| Kid's Meal - Taco | 3.0g |
| Kid's Meal - Quesadilla | 3.0g |
| Taco - Chorizo | 4.0g |
| Taco - Bacon | 4.0g |
| Bowl - Carne Asada | 4.0g |
| Bowl - Carnitas | 4.0g |
| Bowl - Barbacoa | 4.0g |
| Ensalada - Carne Asada | 4.0g |
| Ensalada - Carnitas | 4.0g |
| Breakfast Taco - Bacon & Egg | 4.0g |
| Nachos Borrachos | 4.6g |
| Taco - Grilled Fish | 5.0g |
| Bowl - Chorizo | 5.0g |
| Protein Vida Bowl | 5.0g |
| Quesadilla - Carne Asada | 5.0g |
| Quesadilla (Chicken) | 5.7g |
| Quesadilla - Pollo Asado | 5.7g |
| Taco - Carne Asada | 6.0g |
| Burrito - Itza (Vegan) | 6.0g |
| Breakfast Taco (Egg & Cheese) | 6.2g |
| Burrito Mojado | 6.3g |
| Chicken Burrito | 6.8g |
| Burrito - Pollo Asado | 6.8g |
| Taco - Carnitas | 7.0g |
| Burrito - Carnitas | 7.0g |
| Burrito - Barbacoa | 7.0g |
| Breakfast Burrito - Carnitas & Egg | 7.0g |
| Churritos (Small) | 7.7g |
| Al Pastor Taco | 8.0g |
| Vegan Vida Bowl | 8.0g |
| Burrito - Chorizo | 8.0g |
| Burrito - Grilled Fish | 8.0g |
| Breakfast Burrito - Bacon & Egg | 8.0g |
| Breakfast Burrito - Chorizo & Egg | 8.0g |
| Fish Taco Deluxe | 8.8g |
| Breakfast Taco (Bacon, Egg & Cheese) | 9.0g |
| Bowl - Pollo Asado | 9.0g |
| Breakfast Taco (Chorizo & Egg) | 11.0g |
| Chips & Queso (Small) | 11.4g |
| Chips & Guacamole (Small) | 11.6g |
| Protein Vida Bowl (Chicken) | 14.0g |
| Chips & Queso (Large) | 14.0g |
| Chips & Guacamole (Large) | 14.7g |
| Huevos Rancheros | 15.2g |
| Breakfast Burrito (Egg & Cheese) | 15.3g |
| Ensalada (Chicken) | 18.1g |
| Ensalada - Pollo Asado | 18.1g |
| Chips & Salsa (large) | 18.6g |
| California Burrito | 18.9g |
| Burrito - Carne Asada | 20.0g |
| Churritos (Large) | 21.4g |
| Breakfast Burrito (Bacon, Egg & Cheese) | 25.0g |
| Breakfast Taco Box (6) | 37.0g |
Frequently asked
Does District Taco use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, District Taco cooks with: soybean oil and vegetable oil blend. Across the 76 menu items we analyzed, it averages 7.1g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
What oil does District Taco cook with?
Our research indicates: soybean/vegetable oil (frying & cooking), canola blend. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does District Taco use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates District Taco 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 District Taco seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates District Taco 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 District Taco?
Chicken Taco is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at District Taco, at an estimated 3.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at District Taco?
Breakfast Taco Box (6) is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at District Taco, at an estimated 37.0g 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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