Roberto's Taco Shop Seed Oil Report Card
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 89 menu items we analyzed, it averages 6.6g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
Safest Orders at Roberto's Taco Shop
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: Chicken Taco + Bottled Water, 3.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Sour Cream | 0.6g |
| Sour Cream (4 oz) | 1.0g |
| Chicken Taco | 3.0g |
| 1 Tamale | 3.0g |
| Menudo (Sat and Sun only) | 3.0g |
What to Avoid at Roberto's Taco Shop
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Carne Asada Fries | 23.0g |
| Nachos (Carne Asada) | 17.0g |
| Nachos with Carne Asada | 17.0g |
| Chimichanga | 15.0g |
| Carne Asada Chimichanga | 14.0g |
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 89 menu items we analyzed, it averages 6.6g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High 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.
Does Roberto's Taco Shop use beef tallow?
Yes, at least for some items. 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. Beef tallow is far lower in PUFA than seed oils.
Is Roberto's Taco Shop seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates 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, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Roberto's Taco Shop?
Sour Cream is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Roberto's Taco Shop, at an estimated 0.6g 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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