El Pollo Regio Seed Oil Report Card
Safest Orders
| Rice | 1.0g PUFA |
| Corn Tortillas (3) | 1.0g PUFA |
| Beans | 2.0g PUFA |
| Flour Tortilla | 2.0g PUFA |
| Grilled Chicken 2 pc (quarter chicken) | 3.0g PUFA |
Watch Out For
| Regio Platter (chicken + beef) | 8.0g PUFA |
| Chicken Tenders (5 pc) | 8.0g PUFA |
| Flautas (3 pc) | 8.0g PUFA |
| Torta (chicken) | 7.0g PUFA |
| Mexican Burger | 7.0g PUFA |
Frequently asked
Does El Pollo Regio use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, El Pollo Regio cooks with: chicken fat (chargrilled); lard/vegetable oil blend for fried sides and tortillas. Across the 19 menu items we analyzed, it averages 4.8g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
What oil does El Pollo Regio cook with?
Our research indicates: chicken fat (chargrilled); lard/vegetable oil blend for fried sides and tortillas. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
What is the safest thing to order at El Pollo Regio?
Rice is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at El Pollo Regio, at an estimated 1.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at El Pollo Regio?
Regio Platter (chicken + beef) is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at El Pollo Regio, at an estimated 8.0g 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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