Laredo Taco Company Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Laredo Taco Company cooks with: Soybean shortening (flour tortillas); lard (refried beans); beef tallow/pork fat (barbacoa/carnitas/chorizo); soybean/corn oil (chips/fried items). Across the 68 menu items we analyzed, it averages 4.9g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
Safest Orders at Laredo Taco Company
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: Barbacoa & Egg Taco + Bottled Water, 3.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Pico de Gallo | 0.0g |
| Cilantro Verde | 0.0g |
| Habanero | 0.0g |
| Shredded Cheese | 1.0g |
| Egg & Potato Taco | 3.0g |
What to Avoid at Laredo Taco Company
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Breakfast Plate (Eggs, Chorizo, Tortillas) | 10.0g |
| Burrito | 10.0g |
| Chips & Queso | 9.0g |
| Beef Enchiladas Plate | 9.0g |
| Carnitas Bravas Plate | 9.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Laredo Taco Company use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Laredo Taco Company cooks with: Soybean shortening (flour tortillas); lard (refried beans); beef tallow/pork fat (barbacoa/carnitas/chorizo); soybean/corn oil (chips/fried items). Across the 68 menu items we analyzed, it averages 4.9g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
What oil does Laredo Taco Company cook with?
Our research indicates: Soybean shortening (flour tortillas); lard (refried beans); beef tallow/pork fat (barbacoa/carnitas/chorizo); soybean/corn oil (chips/fried items). Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Laredo Taco Company use beef tallow?
Yes, at least for some items. Our research indicates: Soybean shortening (flour tortillas); lard (refried beans); beef tallow/pork fat (barbacoa/carnitas/chorizo); soybean/corn oil (chips/fried items). Beef tallow is far lower in PUFA than seed oils.
Is Laredo Taco Company seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Laredo Taco Company cooks with Soybean shortening (flour tortillas); lard (refried beans); beef tallow/pork fat (barbacoa/carnitas/chorizo); soybean/corn oil (chips/fried items), which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Laredo Taco Company?
Pico de Gallo is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Laredo Taco Company, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Laredo Taco Company?
Breakfast Plate (Eggs, Chorizo, Tortillas) is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Laredo Taco Company, at an estimated 10.0g 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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