Roberto's Taco Shop Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Roberto's Taco Shop cooks with: soybean oil and vegetable oil blend. Across the 80 menu items we analyzed, it averages 6.9g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
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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 |
|---|---|
| Chicken Taco | 3.0g |
| Menudo (Sat and Sun only) | 3.0g |
| Carne Asada Taco | 4.0g |
| Carnitas Taco | 4.0g |
| Adobada Taco | 4.0g |
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Build my orderWhat to Avoid at Roberto's Taco Shop
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Carne Asada Fries | 23.0g |
| Nachos with Carne Asada | 17.0g |
| #13 Chimichanga | 15.0g |
| Carne Asada Chimichanga | 14.0g |
| Shrimp Burrito | 13.0g |
Every Roberto's Taco Shop item, ranked
All 80 items we have for Roberto's Taco Shop, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Salsa Mexicana (4 oz) | 0.0g |
| Aqua Fresca - Horchata | 0.0g |
| Aqua Fresca - Jamaica | 0.0g |
| Aqua Fresca - Pina | 0.0g |
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Salsa Fresca | 0.0g |
| Sour Cream | 0.6g |
| Guacamole | 0.6g |
| Rice (1/2 Pint) | 1.0g |
| Sour Cream (4 oz) | 1.0g |
| 1/2 Pint Beans | 1.0g |
| Guacamole (4 oz) | 2.0g |
| Chicken Taco | 3.0g |
| Refried Beans (1/2 Pint) | 3.0g |
| 1 Tamale | 3.0g |
| Menudo (Sat and Sun only) | 3.0g |
| Carne Asada Taco | 4.0g |
| Carnitas Taco | 4.0g |
| Adobada Taco | 4.0g |
| Beef Taco | 4.0g |
| Chips | 4.0g |
| Shrimp Cocktail | 4.0g |
| Bacon Breakfast Burrito | 5.0g |
| Bean Tostada | 5.0g |
| Beef Tostada | 5.0g |
| Carnitas Tostada | 5.0g |
| Chicken Tostada | 5.0g |
| Plain Quesadilla | 5.0g |
| Chips with Cheddar Cheese | 5.0g |
| Chips with Guacamole | 5.0g |
| Chips with Sour Cream | 5.0g |
| #12 2 Tamales | 5.0g |
| Bean Burrito | 6.0g |
| Carne Asada Tostada | 6.0g |
| Chicken Burrito | 7.0g |
| Veggie Style Burrito | 7.0g |
| Potato Breakfast Burrito | 7.0g |
| #3 2 Cheese Enchiladas | 7.0g |
| 2 Chicken Enchiladas | 7.0g |
| Beef Torta | 7.0g |
| Chicken Torta | 7.0g |
| Carnitas Torta | 7.0g |
| Sausage Breakfast Burrito | 8.0g |
| Beef Burrito | 8.0g |
| Mixed Burrito | 8.0g |
| Bacon (or Ham) Breakfast Burrito | 8.0g |
| 2 Beef Enchiladas | 8.0g |
| 2 Mixed Enchiladas | 8.0g |
| Carne Asada Torta | 8.0g |
| Adobado Torta | 8.0g |
| Machaca Torta | 8.0g |
| 1 Chile Relleno | 8.0g |
| Taco Salad | 8.0g |
| #11 Rolled Tacos (3) | 9.0g |
| Carne Asada Burrito | 9.0g |
| Carnitas Burrito | 9.0g |
| Adobada Burrito | 9.0g |
| Carne Asada Breakfast Burrito | 9.0g |
| Quesadilla (Chicken) | 9.0g |
| 3 Rolled Tacos with Guacamole | 9.0g |
| 3 Rolled Tacos with Sour Cream | 9.0g |
| Chorizo Torta | 9.0g |
| Beef Quesadilla | 9.0g |
| Chorizo Burrito | 10.0g |
| Machaca Burrito | 10.0g |
| Nachos with Chicken | 10.0g |
| Fish Taco | 11.0g |
| French Fries | 11.0g |
| Chile Relleno Burrito | 11.0g |
| Carne Asada Quesadilla | 11.0g |
| Nachos with Beef | 11.0g |
| California Burrito | 12.0g |
| Fish Burrito | 12.0g |
| Beef Chimichanga | 12.0g |
| Chicken Chimichanga | 12.0g |
| Shrimp Burrito | 13.0g |
| Carne Asada Chimichanga | 14.0g |
| #13 Chimichanga | 15.0g |
| Nachos with Carne Asada | 17.0g |
| Carne Asada Fries | 23.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Roberto's Taco Shop use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Roberto's Taco Shop cooks with: soybean oil and vegetable oil blend. Across the 80 menu items we analyzed, it averages 6.9g 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 oil and vegetable oil blend, 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?
Chicken Taco is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Roberto's Taco Shop, at an estimated 3.0g 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. 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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