Taco Bueno Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Taco Bueno cooks with: soybean oil. Across the 86 menu items we analyzed, it averages 6.3g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
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Safest Orders at Taco Bueno
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: Soft Taco (Beef) + Dasani Water, 1.4g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Soft Taco (Beef) | 1.4g |
| Chicken Crispy Taco | 1.6g |
| Party Taco | 1.6g |
| Soft Taco (Chicken) | 2.1g |
| Crispy Taco | 2.3g |
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Build my orderWhat to Avoid at Taco Bueno
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Beef Wholotta Platter | 36.3g |
| Chicken Wholotta Platter | 33.1g |
| Beef Muchaco Platter | 31.5g |
| Chicken Muchaco Platter | 31.5g |
| Beef Taco Salad | 27.4g |
Every Taco Bueno item, ranked
All 86 items we have for Taco Bueno, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Dasani Water | 0.0g |
| Dr Pepper (12 oz) | 0.0g |
| Fanta Orange (30 oz) | 0.0g |
| Sprite (30 oz) | 0.0g |
| Unsweet Tea (12 oz) | 0.0g |
| Unsweet Tea (40 oz) | 0.0g |
| Dr Pepper (22 oz) | 0.0g |
| Unsweet Tea (22 oz) | 0.0g |
| Coke (12 oz) | 0.0g |
| Coke (22 oz) | 0.0g |
| Fanta Orange (12 oz) | 0.0g |
| Unsweet Tea (30 oz) | 0.0g |
| Diet Coke (22 oz) | 0.0g |
| Diet Dr Pepper (12 oz) | 0.0g |
| Sprite (22 oz) | 0.0g |
| Sweet Tea (22 oz) | 0.0g |
| Sweet Tea (40 oz) | 0.0g |
| Diet Coke (12 oz) | 0.0g |
| Sweet Tea (12 oz) | 0.0g |
| Coke (40 oz) | 0.0g |
| Diet Coke (40 oz) | 0.0g |
| Fanta Orange (40 oz) | 0.0g |
| Sprite (12 oz) | 0.0g |
| Sprite (40 oz) | 0.0g |
| Diet Dr Pepper (40 oz) | 0.0g |
| Diet Coke (30 oz) | 0.0g |
| Dr Pepper (30 oz) | 0.0g |
| Sweet Tea (30 oz) | 0.0g |
| Diet Dr Pepper (22 oz) | 0.0g |
| Dr Pepper (40 oz) | 0.0g |
| Coke (30 oz) | 0.0g |
| Diet Dr Pepper (30 oz) | 0.0g |
| Fanta Orange (22 oz) | 0.0g |
| Queso | 0.4g |
| Soft Taco (Beef) | 1.4g |
| Guacamole | 1.5g |
| Chicken Crispy Taco | 1.6g |
| Party Taco | 1.6g |
| Mexican Rice | 2.0g |
| Soft Taco (Chicken) | 2.1g |
| Guacamole Side | 2.1g |
| Crispy Taco | 2.3g |
| Party Quesadilla | 2.8g |
| Cheesecake Chimichanga | 2.8g |
| Chicken Potato Burrito | 3.6g |
| Grilled Beef Taco Rollup | 4.0g |
| Grilled Chicken Taco Rollup | 4.0g |
| Chips & Guacamole | 4.0g |
| Chips & Queso | 4.2g |
| Beef Potato Burrito | 4.7g |
| Tortilla Chips | 5.2g |
| Chicken Nacho Salad | 5.6g |
| Cheese Quesadilla | 5.8g |
| Chicken B.O.B. (Big Ol' Burrito) | 5.9g |
| Breakfast Burrito (Egg & Potato) | 6.0g |
| Party Burrito | 6.2g |
| Chicken Quesadilla | 6.6g |
| Beans & Cheese | 6.7g |
| Breakfast Burrito (Bacon, Egg & Cheese) | 7.0g |
| Cinnamon Chips | 7.0g |
| Chicken Bueno Burrito | 7.0g |
| Beef Nacho Salad | 7.1g |
| Beef Burrito | 7.2g |
| Party Tostada | 7.2g |
| Beef Bueno Burrito | 8.0g |
| Mucho Tostada | 8.0g |
| Combo Burrito | 8.6g |
| Beef Quesadilla | 8.6g |
| Beef B.O.B. (Big Ol' Burrito) | 9.5g |
| Bean Burrito | 9.7g |
| Muchaco (Chicken) | 10.0g |
| Muchaco (Beef) | 11.5g |
| Chicken Mucho Nachos | 17.2g |
| Mucho Nachos | 19.2g |
| Chicken Taco Platter | 20.2g |
| Mexi-Dips & Chips | 20.6g |
| Beef Taco Platter | 21.7g |
| Chicken Bueno Chilada® Platter | 23.9g |
| Chicken Taco Salad | 24.2g |
| Beef Bueno Chilada® Platter | 24.6g |
| Beef Taco Salad | 27.4g |
| Beef Muchaco Platter | 31.5g |
| Chicken Muchaco Platter | 31.5g |
| Chicken Wholotta Platter | 33.1g |
| Beef Wholotta Platter | 36.3g |
Frequently asked
Does Taco Bueno use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Taco Bueno cooks with: soybean oil. Across the 86 menu items we analyzed, it averages 6.3g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
What oil does Taco Bueno cook with?
Our research indicates: soybean oil (frying); partially hydrogenated blend phased out post-2015. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Taco Bueno use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Taco Bueno cooks with soybean oil, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Taco Bueno seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Taco Bueno 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 Taco Bueno?
Soft Taco (Beef) is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Taco Bueno, at an estimated 1.4g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Taco Bueno?
Beef Wholotta Platter is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Taco Bueno, at an estimated 36.3g 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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