Salsarita's Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Salsarita's cooks with: canola oil (frying tortilla chips and shells). Across the 91 menu items we analyzed, it averages 6.8g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
Safest Orders at Salsarita's
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: Fajita Veggie Salad + Bottled Water, 3.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Sour Cream | 0.5g |
| Chewy Marshmallow Bar | 3.0g |
| Keto Salad Bowl | 3.0g |
| Fajita Veggie Salad | 3.0g |
| Low-Carb Paleo Bowl | 3.0g |
What to Avoid at Salsarita's
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Shrimp Nachos | 14.0g |
| Nachos (Steak) | 13.0g |
| Steak Nachos | 13.0g |
| Pork Nachos | 13.0g |
| Crunchy Shrimp Bowl | 13.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Salsarita's use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Salsarita's cooks with: canola oil (frying tortilla chips and shells). Across the 91 menu items we analyzed, it averages 6.8g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
What oil does Salsarita's cook with?
Our research indicates: canola oil (frying tortilla chips and shells). Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Salsarita's use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Salsarita's cooks with canola oil (frying tortilla chips and shells), not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Salsarita's seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Salsarita's cooks with canola oil (frying tortilla chips and shells), which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Salsarita's?
Sour Cream is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Salsarita's, at an estimated 0.5g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Salsarita's?
Shrimp Nachos is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Salsarita's, at an estimated 14.0g 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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See where Salsarita's lands on the full Seed Oil Index, or check which chains cook in real fats on Tallow Watch. Wondering about a specific dish instead? The Is It Seed Oil food guide answers it for 200+ everyday foods, and the distributor oils page covers what independent restaurants fry in.