La Salsa Verde Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, La Salsa Verde cooks with: Soybean oil (assumed, not disclosed). La Salsa Verde Taqueria (8 Dallas-Fort Worth taquerias: Carrollton, Coit Road, Community Drive, Garland, Northwest Hwy, Oak Cliff, Plano and a Plano convenience-store counter, plus a food truck) steams its tacos al vapor (beef head, cheek and tongue) and griddles its VIP meats; its own menu lists the tripita, buche, chicharron and tostaditas as fried. The chain does not say what it fries or griddles in, so the industry default of soybean oil is assumed, the higher-PUFA case, and the refried beans, flour tortillas and torta mayo are scored the same way. La Salsa Verde publishes no nutrition, so every value for this restaurant is an estimate.. Across the 123 menu items we analyzed, it averages 4.7g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
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Safest Orders at La Salsa Verde
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 - Jamon + Bottled Water, 1.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Boing | 0.0g |
| Champurrado (seasonal) | 0.6g |
| Taco - Jamon | 1.0g |
| Taco - Nopalitos | 1.0g |
| Consomé de Birria | 1.0g |
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| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Torta Cubana | 18.0g |
| Torta Espanola | 17.0g |
| Torta de Milanesa | 16.0g |
| Torta de Tripita | 15.0g |
| Torta Combinada (2 meats) | 13.5g |
Every La Salsa Verde item, ranked
All 123 items we have for La Salsa Verde, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Green Salsa | 0.0g |
| Lime Agua Fresca | 0.0g |
| Tamarind Agua Fresca | 0.0g |
| Pineapple Agua Fresca | 0.0g |
| Hibiscus (Jamaica) Agua Fresca | 0.0g |
| Cantaloupe (Melon) Agua Fresca | 0.0g |
| Boing | 0.0g |
| Bottled Soda | 0.0g |
| Bottled Water | 0.0g |
| Canned Soda | 0.0g |
| Coffee | 0.0g |
| Mexican Soda | 0.0g |
| Horchata | 0.1g |
| Red Salsa | 0.2g |
| Champurrado (seasonal) | 0.6g |
| Taco - Jamon | 1.0g |
| Taco - Nopalitos | 1.0g |
| Consomé de Birria | 1.0g |
| Avocado Sauce | 1.0g |
| Flan | 1.0g |
| Taco al Vapor - Maciza | 1.2g |
| Taco al Vapor - Cabeza (Surtida) | 1.5g |
| Taco al Vapor - Cachete | 1.5g |
| Taco al Vapor - Lengua | 1.5g |
| Taco al Vapor - Lengua Rebanada | 1.5g |
| Taco - Birria | 1.5g |
| Taco - Huitlacoche | 1.5g |
| Taco - Champinones | 1.5g |
| Taco - Frijoles | 1.5g |
| Taco al Vapor - Molleja de Lengua | 1.6g |
| Taco - Cabeza Normal | 1.6g |
| Taco - Pechuga de Pollo | 1.6g |
| Taco - Chuleta | 1.8g |
| Taco - Tinga de Pollo | 1.8g |
| Taco - Rajas con Queso | 1.8g |
| Norteno Taco | 1.9g |
| Ranchero Taco | 1.9g |
| VIP Taco - Asada (Fajita) | 1.9g |
| VIP Taco - Cecina | 1.9g |
| VIP Taco - Chorizo | 2.1g |
| Chilango Taco | 2.2g |
| Taco - Al Pastor | 2.2g |
| Chule-Queso Taco | 2.3g |
| Campechano Taco | 2.3g |
| Faji-Queso Taco | 2.4g |
| Ceci-Queso Taco | 2.4g |
| VIP Taco - Suadero | 2.4g |
| Taco - Cabeza Sencilla (with mayo) | 2.5g |
| Taco - Moronga | 2.5g |
| Peanut Sauce | 2.5g |
| Chori-Queso Taco | 2.6g |
| Taco Combinado (2 meats) | 2.6g |
| Taco - Carnitas | 2.6g |
| Pastor-Queso Taco | 2.7g |
| Sua-Queso Taco | 2.9g |
| Taco - Buche | 3.0g |
| Taco - Chicharron | 3.0g |
| Taco - Chicharron Prensado | 3.0g |
| Quesadilla de Birria | 3.0g |
| Tostadita - Surtida | 3.3g |
| Tostadita - Fajita | 3.4g |
| Tostadita - Cecina | 3.4g |
| Gordita Sencilla | 3.5g |
| Tostadita - Chorizo | 3.6g |
| Tostadita - Al Pastor | 3.7g |
| Tostadita - Campechana | 3.8g |
| Tostadita - Suadero | 3.9g |
| Tostadita - Choose 1 Meat | 3.9g |
| VIP Taco - Tripita (Suave o Dorada) | 4.1g |
| Quesadilla VIP - Flor de Calabaza | 4.5g |
| Tostada - Pechuga de Pollo | 4.5g |
| Tostada - Pierna de Puerco | 4.8g |
| Gringa - Chuleta | 4.9g |
| Gringa - Asada (Fajita) | 5.0g |
| Gringa - Cecina | 5.0g |
| Tostada - Tinga de Pollo | 5.0g |
| Gordita - 1 Meat or Veggie | 5.0g |
| Gringa - Chorizo | 5.2g |
| Gringa - Campechana | 5.3g |
| Gringa - Al Pastor | 5.3g |
| Quesadilla VIP - Lengua | 5.3g |
| Gringa - Choose 1 Meat | 5.4g |
| Quesadilla VIP - Asada (Fajita) | 5.4g |
| Quesadilla VIP - Cecina | 5.4g |
| Quesabirrias | 5.4g |
| Gringa - Suadero | 5.5g |
| Quesadilla VIP - Camarones | 5.5g |
| Tostada - Carnitas | 5.5g |
| Tostada - Choose 1 Meat | 5.5g |
| Gringa - Choose 2 Meats | 5.6g |
| Quesadilla VIP - Chorizo | 5.6g |
| Quesadilla (Build Your Own) | 5.6g |
| Quesadilla VIP - Campechana | 5.7g |
| Quesadilla VIP - Suadero | 5.9g |
| Quesadilla VIP - Combinada (2 meats) | 6.0g |
| Gordita - 2 Meats | 6.2g |
| Tostada - Ceviche | 7.0g |
| Tostada - Camaron | 7.0g |
| Quesadilla VIP - Tripita (Suave o Dorada) | 7.5g |
| Burrito de Fajita | 8.5g |
| Burrito Mañanero | 8.5g |
| Burrito Combinado | 9.5g |
| Burrito de la Casa | 9.5g |
| Faji-Tacos (3) | 9.5g |
| Breakfast Tacos de la Casa (3) | 10.0g |
| Tacos Mañaneros (3) | 10.0g |
| Tortabirria | 11.0g |
| Breakfast Tacos Combinados (3) | 11.0g |
| Torta Hawaiana | 11.5g |
| Torta Poblana | 12.0g |
| Torta de Pierna de Puerco | 12.0g |
| Torta de Lengua | 12.0g |
| Torta de Asada (Fajita) | 12.5g |
| Torta de Cecina | 12.5g |
| Torta de Suadero | 13.0g |
| Torta Combinada (2 meats) | 13.5g |
| Torta Campechana | 13.5g |
| Torta de Chorizo | 13.5g |
| Torta (Build Your Own) | 13.5g |
| Torta de Tripita | 15.0g |
| Torta de Milanesa | 16.0g |
| Torta Espanola | 17.0g |
| Torta Cubana | 18.0g |
Frequently asked
Does La Salsa Verde use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, La Salsa Verde cooks with: Soybean oil (assumed, not disclosed). La Salsa Verde Taqueria (8 Dallas-Fort Worth taquerias: Carrollton, Coit Road, Community Drive, Garland, Northwest Hwy, Oak Cliff, Plano and a Plano convenience-store counter, plus a food truck) steams its tacos al vapor (beef head, cheek and tongue) and griddles its VIP meats; its own menu lists the tripita, buche, chicharron and tostaditas as fried. The chain does not say what it fries or griddles in, so the industry default of soybean oil is assumed, the higher-PUFA case, and the refried beans, flour tortillas and torta mayo are scored the same way. La Salsa Verde publishes no nutrition, so every value for this restaurant is an estimate.. Across the 123 menu items we analyzed, it averages 4.7g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
What oil does La Salsa Verde cook with?
Our research indicates: Soybean oil (assumed, not disclosed). La Salsa Verde Taqueria (8 Dallas-Fort Worth taquerias: Carrollton, Coit Road, Community Drive, Garland, Northwest Hwy, Oak Cliff, Plano and a Plano convenience-store counter, plus a food truck) steams its tacos al vapor (beef head, cheek and tongue) and griddles its VIP meats; its own menu lists the tripita, buche, chicharron and tostaditas as fried. The chain does not say what it fries or griddles in, so the industry default of soybean oil is assumed, the higher-PUFA case, and the refried beans, flour tortillas and torta mayo are scored the same way. La Salsa Verde publishes no nutrition, so every value for this restaurant is an estimate.. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does La Salsa Verde use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates La Salsa Verde cooks with Soybean oil (assumed, not disclosed). La Salsa Verde Taqueria (8 Dallas-Fort Worth taquerias: Carrollton, Coit Road, Community Drive, Garland, Northwest Hwy, Oak Cliff, Plano and a Plano convenience-store counter, plus a food truck) steams its tacos al vapor (beef head, cheek and tongue) and griddles its VIP meats; its own menu lists the tripita, buche, chicharron and tostaditas as fried. The chain does not say what it fries or griddles in, so the industry default of soybean oil is assumed, the higher-PUFA case, and the refried beans, flour tortillas and torta mayo are scored the same way. La Salsa Verde publishes no nutrition, so every value for this restaurant is an estimate., not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is La Salsa Verde seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates La Salsa Verde cooks with Soybean oil (assumed, not disclosed). La Salsa Verde Taqueria (8 Dallas-Fort Worth taquerias: Carrollton, Coit Road, Community Drive, Garland, Northwest Hwy, Oak Cliff, Plano and a Plano convenience-store counter, plus a food truck) steams its tacos al vapor (beef head, cheek and tongue) and griddles its VIP meats; its own menu lists the tripita, buche, chicharron and tostaditas as fried. The chain does not say what it fries or griddles in, so the industry default of soybean oil is assumed, the higher-PUFA case, and the refried beans, flour tortillas and torta mayo are scored the same way. La Salsa Verde publishes no nutrition, so every value for this restaurant is an estimate., which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at La Salsa Verde?
Boing is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at La Salsa Verde, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at La Salsa Verde?
Torta Cubana is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at La Salsa Verde, at an estimated 18.0g 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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