Surcheros Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Surcheros cooks with: soybean oil. Across the 68 menu items we analyzed, it averages 6.7g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
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Safest Orders at Surcheros
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: Cheese Quesadilla + Rice + Iced Tea, 4.8g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Cheese Quesadilla | 4.8g |
| Grilled Salad - Grilled Chicken | 5.0g |
| Grilled Salad - Sirloin Steak | 5.0g |
| Grilled Salad - Carnitas | 5.0g |
| Surcheros Burrito - Veggie | 6.0g |
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Build my orderWhat to Avoid at Surcheros
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Nachos - Steak | 16.0g |
| Nachos - Chicken | 15.0g |
| Steak Fajita Burrito | 13.0g |
| Grilled Burrito - Steak | 11.0g |
| Quesadilla - Steak | 11.0g |
Every Surcheros item, ranked
All 68 items we have for Surcheros, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Side of Rice | 0.0g |
| Side of Beans | 0.0g |
| Rice | 0.0g |
| Beans | 0.0g |
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| White Cheese Dip (Small) | 0.5g |
| Guacamole (Small) | 0.8g |
| White Cheese Dip (Medium) | 1.1g |
| Corn Salsa (Medium) | 1.5g |
| White Cheese Dip (Large) | 1.7g |
| Guacamole (Large) | 2.1g |
| Oreo Cookies | 2.3g |
| Chips & Salsa | 4.0g |
| Lil' Quesadilla (Kids) - Grilled Chicken | 4.0g |
| Cheese Quesadilla | 4.8g |
| Kids Burrito - Chicken | 5.0g |
| Surcheros Tacos (2) - Soft Corn - Grilled Chicken | 5.0g |
| Grilled Salad - Grilled Chicken | 5.0g |
| Grilled Salad - Sirloin Steak | 5.0g |
| Grilled Salad - Carnitas | 5.0g |
| Lil' Burrito (Kids) - Grilled Chicken | 5.0g |
| Lil' Burrito (Kids) - Ground Beef | 5.0g |
| Chips & Guacamole | 6.0g |
| Surcheros Burrito - Veggie | 6.0g |
| Surcheros Tacos (2) - Soft Flour - Grilled Chicken | 6.0g |
| Surcheros Tacos (2) - Soft Flour - Sirloin Steak | 6.0g |
| Taco Salad Bowl - Grilled Chicken | 6.0g |
| Taco Salad Bowl - Ground Beef | 6.0g |
| Grilled Burrito - Veggie | 7.0g |
| Salad - Chicken | 7.0g |
| Surcheros Tacos (2) - Crunchy - Grilled Chicken | 7.0g |
| Surcheros Tacos (2) - Crunchy - Carnitas | 7.0g |
| Surcheros Tacos (2) - Crunchy - Ground Beef | 7.0g |
| Surcheros Tacos (2) - Crunchy - Sirloin Steak | 7.0g |
| Loaded Quesadilla - Grilled Chicken | 7.0g |
| Loaded Quesadilla - Carnitas | 7.0g |
| Loaded Quesadilla - Ground Beef | 7.0g |
| Loaded Quesadilla - Sirloin Steak | 7.0g |
| Loaded Bowl - Grilled Chicken | 7.0g |
| Loaded Bowl - Carnitas | 7.0g |
| Loaded Bowl - Ground Beef | 7.0g |
| Loaded Bowl - Sirloin Steak | 7.0g |
| Tacos (3) - Chicken | 8.0g |
| Salad - Steak | 8.0g |
| Chips & Queso | 8.0g |
| Surcheros Burrito - Grilled Chicken | 8.0g |
| Surcheros Burrito - Carnitas | 8.0g |
| Surcheros Burrito - Sirloin Steak | 8.0g |
| Burrito Bowl - Chicken | 9.0g |
| Burrito Bowl - Pork (Al Pastor) | 9.0g |
| Tacos (3) - Steak | 9.0g |
| Surcheros Burrito - Ground Beef | 9.0g |
| Grilled Burrito - Chicken | 10.0g |
| Grilled Burrito - Pork (Al Pastor) | 10.0g |
| Burrito Bowl - Steak | 10.0g |
| Quesadilla - Chicken | 10.0g |
| Southwest Bowl | 10.0g |
| Loaded Queso | 10.0g |
| Grilled Burrito - Steak | 11.0g |
| Quesadilla - Steak | 11.0g |
| Honey N' Habanero Bowl | 11.0g |
| Surcheros Nachos - Grilled Chicken | 11.0g |
| Surcheros Nachos - Carnitas | 11.0g |
| Surcheros Nachos - Ground Beef | 11.0g |
| Surcheros Nachos - Sirloin Steak | 11.0g |
| Steak Fajita Burrito | 13.0g |
| Nachos - Chicken | 15.0g |
| Nachos - Steak | 16.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Surcheros use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Surcheros cooks with: soybean oil. Across the 68 menu items we analyzed, it averages 6.7g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
What oil does Surcheros cook with?
Our research indicates: soybean oil (chips and taco shells fried in soybean oil, confirmed by official allergen document); proteins are grilled with vegetable/soybean oil. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Surcheros use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Surcheros cooks with soybean oil, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Surcheros seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Surcheros cooks with soybean oil, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Surcheros?
Cheese Quesadilla is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Surcheros, at an estimated 4.8g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Surcheros?
Nachos - Steak is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Surcheros, at an estimated 16.0g 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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