Rubio's Coastal Grill Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Rubio's Coastal Grill cooks with: Fried items (fish, chips) cooked in canola oil in a shared fryer; highly refined soybean oil appears across many other items (official nutrition/allergen page).. Across the 93 menu items we analyzed, it averages 6.1g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
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Safest Orders at Rubio's Coastal Grill
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: Veggie Gourmet Taco + Dasani Bottled Water, 3.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Veggie Gourmet Taco | 3.0g |
| Chipotle Orange Salad | 3.0g |
| Mango Avocado Salad | 3.0g |
| Coconut Limon Bar | 3.0g |
| Grilled Chicken Classic Taco | 3.9g |
What to Avoid at Rubio's Coastal Grill
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Burrito Especial with Roasted Sweet Potato | 21.8g |
| Grilled Shrimp & Bacon Burrito | 19.2g |
| Burrito Especial With Guacamole (Steak) | 18.7g |
| Ancho Citrus Grilled Shrimp Burrito | 16.7g |
| Burrito Especial With Guacamole (Chicken) | 15.6g |
Every Rubio's Coastal Grill item, ranked
All 93 items we have for Rubio's Coastal Grill, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Fresh Brewed Iced Tea | 0.0g |
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Dasani Bottled Water | 0.0g |
| Jalapeño Citrus Hot Sauce | 0.0g |
| Salsa Fresca | 0.0g |
| Mild Salsa | 0.0g |
| Roasted Chipotle Salsa | 0.0g |
| Tomatillo Salsa | 0.0g |
| Black Beans (Regular) | 0.4g |
| Pinto Beans (Regular) | 0.4g |
| Picante Salsa | 0.5g |
| Tortilla Chips (Regular) | 0.8g |
| Mexican Rice (Regular) | 0.8g |
| Citrus Rice (Regular) | 0.8g |
| Diablo Hot Sauce | 1.0g |
| Pinto Beans (Large) | 1.0g |
| Mexican Rice (Large) | 1.3g |
| Citrus Rice (Large) | 1.3g |
| Black Beans (Large) | 1.4g |
| Tortilla Chips (Large) | 1.6g |
| Tortilla Chips & Guacamole (Regular) | 1.8g |
| Veggie Gourmet Taco | 3.0g |
| Chipotle Orange Salad | 3.0g |
| Mango Avocado Salad | 3.0g |
| Coconut Limon Bar | 3.0g |
| Snickerdoodle Cookie | 3.0g |
| Tortilla Chips & Guacamole (Large) | 3.6g |
| Grilled Chicken Classic Taco | 3.9g |
| Pan-Seared Shrimp Salad | 4.0g |
| Caramel Ganache Brownie | 4.0g |
| Pan-Seared Shrimp Bowl | 4.0g |
| Rubio's Street Tacos | 4.0g |
| Atlantic Salmon Bowl | 4.0g |
| Pacific Mahi Mahi Bowl | 4.0g |
| Atlantic Salmon Salad | 4.0g |
| Pacific Mahi Mahi Salad | 4.0g |
| Cilantro Lime Quinoa Bowl | 4.0g |
| Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookie | 4.0g |
| Atlantic Salmon Taco | 4.2g |
| Steak Classic Taco | 4.3g |
| Kid's Crispy Chicken Tenders | 4.6g |
| Pacific Mahi Mahi Taco | 4.7g |
| Wild Ono Taco | 5.0g |
| Wild Alaska Coho Salmon Taco | 5.0g |
| Loaded Nachos | 5.0g |
| Mango Wild Ono Taco | 5.0g |
| California Bowl | 5.0g |
| Avocado Crema | 5.4g |
| Cinnamon Churro | 5.8g |
| Grilled Chicken Gourmet Taco | 5.9g |
| Grilled Gourmet Shrimp Taco | 5.9g |
| Kid's Taquitos | 5.9g |
| Cheese Quesadilla | 5.9g |
| Salsa Verde Grilled Shrimp Taco | 5.9g |
| 2 Cheese Enchiladas | 6.0g |
| Kid's Cheese Quesadilla | 6.0g |
| Kid's Chicken Quesadilla | 6.0g |
| Chicken Quesadilla | 6.1g |
| Steak Gourmet Taco | 6.3g |
| Chipotle Lime Crema | 6.5g |
| Kid's Build Your Own Tacos (All Natural Chicken) | 6.7g |
| Bean & Cheese Burrito | 6.8g |
| Grilled Shrimp Salad | 7.0g |
| Mix & Match 2 Enchiladas | 7.0g |
| 2 Grilled Chicken Enchiladas | 7.0g |
| 2 Pan-Seared Shrimp Enchiladas | 7.0g |
| Lime Crema | 7.0g |
| Kid's Build Your Own Tacos (Wild-Caught Mahi Mahi) | 7.5g |
| Grilled Fish Bowl | 8.0g |
| Grilled Chicken Salad | 8.0g |
| Wild Alaska Coho Salmon Burrito | 8.0g |
| Wild Ono Burrito | 8.0g |
| Baja Grill Burrito With Guacamole (Steak) | 9.0g |
| Baja Grill Burrito with All Natural Chicken | 9.4g |
| Grilled Chicken Bowl | 10.0g |
| Pickled Jalapeño Ranch | 10.5g |
| Grilled Shrimp Burrito | 11.0g |
| Kid's Original Fish Taco | 11.0g |
| The Original Fish Taco | 11.4g |
| Grilled Gourmet Fish Burrito | 12.0g |
| Chipotle Ranch | 12.0g |
| Grilled Chicken Burrito | 13.0g |
| The Coastal Trio | 13.0g |
| Classic Grilled Shrimp Burrito | 13.0g |
| Ranch | 13.0g |
| Fish Taco Especial | 13.8g |
| Signature Beer-Battered Fish Burrito | 14.6g |
| Carne Asada Burrito | 15.0g |
| Burrito Especial With Guacamole (Chicken) | 15.6g |
| Ancho Citrus Grilled Shrimp Burrito | 16.7g |
| Burrito Especial With Guacamole (Steak) | 18.7g |
| Grilled Shrimp & Bacon Burrito | 19.2g |
| Burrito Especial with Roasted Sweet Potato | 21.8g |
Frequently asked
Does Rubio's Coastal Grill use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Rubio's Coastal Grill cooks with: Fried items (fish, chips) cooked in canola oil in a shared fryer; highly refined soybean oil appears across many other items (official nutrition/allergen page).. Across the 93 menu items we analyzed, it averages 6.1g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
What oil does Rubio's Coastal Grill cook with?
Our research indicates: Fried items (fish, chips) cooked in canola oil in a shared fryer; highly refined soybean oil appears across many other items (official nutrition/allergen page).. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Rubio's Coastal Grill use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Rubio's Coastal Grill cooks with Fried items (fish, chips) cooked in canola oil in a shared fryer; highly refined soybean oil appears across many other items (official nutrition/allergen page)., not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Rubio's Coastal Grill seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Rubio's Coastal Grill cooks with Fried items (fish, chips) cooked in canola oil in a shared fryer; highly refined soybean oil appears across many other items (official nutrition/allergen page)., which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Rubio's Coastal Grill?
Veggie Gourmet Taco is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Rubio's Coastal Grill, at an estimated 3.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Rubio's Coastal Grill?
Burrito Especial with Roasted Sweet Potato is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Rubio's Coastal Grill, at an estimated 21.8g 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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