Roberto's Taco Shop Seed Oil Report Card
Safest Orders
| Salsa Mexicana (4 oz) | 0.0g PUFA |
| Rice (1/2 Pint) | 1.0g PUFA |
| Sour Cream (4 oz) | 1.0g PUFA |
| Carne Asada Taco | 2.0g PUFA |
| Carnitas Taco | 2.0g PUFA |
Watch Out For
| Carne Asada Fries | 23.0g PUFA |
| Nachos (Carne Asada) | 17.0g PUFA |
| Chimichanga | 15.0g PUFA |
| Shrimp Burrito | 13.0g PUFA |
| California Burrito | 12.0g PUFA |
Frequently asked
Does Roberto's Taco Shop use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Roberto's Taco Shop cooks with: soybean/vegetable oil for frying (fries, fish, rolled tacos, chimichangas); lard in refried beans and carnitas; beef fat in carne asada — confirmed by Wikipedia and consistent with menu composition. Across the 30 menu items we analyzed, it averages 6.7g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
What oil does Roberto's Taco Shop cook with?
Our research indicates: soybean/vegetable oil for frying (fries, fish, rolled tacos, chimichangas); lard in refried beans and carnitas; beef fat in carne asada — confirmed by Wikipedia and consistent with menu composition. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
What is the safest thing to order at Roberto's Taco Shop?
Salsa Mexicana (4 oz) is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Roberto's Taco Shop, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Roberto's Taco Shop?
Carne Asada Fries is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Roberto's Taco Shop, at an estimated 23.0g 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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