Taco Cabana Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Taco Cabana cooks with: soybean oil. Across the 112 menu items we analyzed, it averages 10.3g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
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Safest Orders at Taco Cabana
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: Carne Asada Street Taco + Bottled Water, 1.1g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Carne Asada Street Taco | 1.1g |
| Steak Fajita Taco | 1.6g |
| Chicken Fajita Street Taco | 1.8g |
| Chicken Fajita Taco | 2.3g |
| Ground Beef Taco | 2.4g |
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Build my orderWhat to Avoid at Taco Cabana
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Dozen Breakfast Taco Box - Chorizo & Egg | 55.1g |
| Full Order Steak Fajita Meal (16 oz) | 54.4g |
| Full Order Mixed Fajita Meal (16 oz) | 53.5g |
| Full Order Chicken Fajita Meal (16 oz) | 51.8g |
| Dozen Breakfast Taco Box - Steak & Egg | 45.7g |
Every Taco Cabana item, ranked
All 112 items we have for Taco Cabana, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Cabana Refresher | 0.0g |
| Lime Margarita | 0.0g |
| Mango Margarita | 0.0g |
| Strawberry Margarita | 0.0g |
| Pico de Gallo | 0.0g |
| Roja Salsa | 0.0g |
| Fuego Salsa | 0.0g |
| Verde Salsa | 0.0g |
| Black Beans (Small, 4 oz) | 0.5g |
| Black Beans (Regular, 8 oz) | 0.9g |
| Strawberries & Cream Refresher | 1.0g |
| Sour Cream | 1.0g |
| Guacamole | 1.0g |
| Carne Asada Street Taco | 1.1g |
| Steak Fajita Taco | 1.6g |
| Chicken Fajita Street Taco | 1.8g |
| Mexican Rice (Small, 4 oz) | 1.8g |
| Queso Blanco Dip | 2.0g |
| Sopapillas | 2.0g |
| Strawberry Margarita Pie | 2.0g |
| Chicken Fajita Taco | 2.3g |
| Ground Beef Taco | 2.4g |
| Bean & Cheese Taco | 2.8g |
| Bacon & Egg Breakfast Taco | 2.8g |
| Bean & Cheese Breakfast Taco | 2.8g |
| Shredded Chicken Taco | 2.8g |
| Kids Bean & Cheese Taco Meal | 3.0g |
| Street Corn | 3.0g |
| Hickory Smoked Brisket Taco | 3.0g |
| Crispy Beef Taco | 3.2g |
| Carne Asada Street Tacos (3-Pack) | 3.2g |
| Mexican Rice (Regular, 8 oz) | 3.6g |
| Steak & Egg Breakfast Taco | 3.8g |
| Potato & Egg Breakfast Taco | 3.9g |
| Breakfast Taco - Egg & Cheese | 4.0g |
| Tortilla Soup | 4.0g |
| Brisket & Egg Breakfast Taco | 4.0g |
| Smoky Carnitas Breakfast Taco | 4.0g |
| Smoky Carnitas Taco | 4.0g |
| Kids Cheese Quesadilla Meal | 4.0g |
| Refried Beans (Small, 4 oz) | 4.0g |
| Cheese Quesadilla | 4.6g |
| Chorizo & Egg Breakfast Taco | 4.6g |
| Smoky Carnitas Folded Quesadilla | 5.0g |
| 1 Enchilada A La Carte | 5.0g |
| Cabana Bowl with No Shell | 5.0g |
| Chips & Queso Blanco | 5.0g |
| Chicken Fajita Street Tacos (3-Pack) | 5.4g |
| Queso | 5.5g |
| Bean & Cheese Breakfast Burrito | 5.6g |
| Steak Fajita Street Tacos (3-Pack) | 5.7g |
| Bean & Cheese Burrito | 6.0g |
| Beef Burrito | 6.2g |
| Steak Fajita Burrito | 6.4g |
| Steak Fajita Quesadilla | 6.5g |
| Chicken Fajita Burrito | 6.8g |
| Egg & Cheese Breakfast Burrito | 7.1g |
| Shrimp Fajita Plate | 8.0g |
| 2 Taco Plate | 8.0g |
| Bacon & Egg Breakfast Burrito | 8.0g |
| Chicken Fajita Quesadilla | 8.1g |
| Chips & Queso | 8.2g |
| Steak & Egg Breakfast Burrito | 8.2g |
| Chicken Flauta - 3 Pack | 8.4g |
| Salsa Ranch | 8.5g |
| Chicken Fajita Plate | 9.0g |
| 2 Enchilada Plate | 9.0g |
| Cabana Bowl with Crispy Shell | 9.0g |
| Nachos | 9.0g |
| Potato & Egg Breakfast Burrito | 9.0g |
| Refried Beans (Regular, 8 oz) | 9.8g |
| Chorizo & Egg Breakfast Burrito | 9.9g |
| Mixed Fajita Plate | 10.0g |
| Quesabirria Tacos (3-Pack) | 10.0g |
| Jalapeño Nacho Burrito | 10.0g |
| Cheeseburger Burrito | 10.0g |
| Loaded Fries with Carne Asada | 10.0g |
| Chips and Salsa Roja | 10.8g |
| Chips and Pico de Gallo | 10.8g |
| Chips and Salsa Fuego | 10.8g |
| Beef Fajita Plate | 11.0g |
| Chicken Tender Wrap | 11.0g |
| Breakfast Taco - Barbacoa | 11.5g |
| 3 Enchilada Plate | 12.0g |
| Bean & Cheese Nachos (Shredded Cheese) | 12.0g |
| Bean & Cheese Nachos (Queso) | 12.1g |
| Steak & Eggs Breakfast Plate | 12.2g |
| Eggs Mexicana Breakfast Plate | 12.6g |
| Double Crunch Pizza (Ground Beef) | 12.7g |
| Double Crunch Pizza (Shredded Chicken) | 12.7g |
| Huevos Rancheros Breakfast Plate | 13.5g |
| Churros 2 Pack | 13.8g |
| Cabana Sampler | 15.7g |
| Chips and Guacamole | 16.2g |
| Chicken Flauta - 6 Pack | 16.8g |
| Chips and Salsa Ranch | 19.3g |
| Beef Nachos (Queso) | 19.7g |
| Beef Nachos (Shredded Cheese) | 20.7g |
| Barbacoa Breakfast Burrito | 22.1g |
| Half Order Chicken Fajita Meal (8 oz) | 27.1g |
| Half Order Steak Fajita Meal (8 oz) | 28.8g |
| Chicken Flauta - 12 Pack | 33.0g |
| Dozen Bean & Cheese Taco Box | 33.9g |
| Dozen Breakfast Taco Box - Bacon & Egg | 34.1g |
| Kickin' Beef Nachos (Queso) | 34.2g |
| Kickin' Beef Nachos (Shredded Cheese) | 35.4g |
| Dozen Breakfast Taco Box - Steak & Egg | 45.7g |
| Full Order Chicken Fajita Meal (16 oz) | 51.8g |
| Full Order Mixed Fajita Meal (16 oz) | 53.5g |
| Full Order Steak Fajita Meal (16 oz) | 54.4g |
| Dozen Breakfast Taco Box - Chorizo & Egg | 55.1g |
Frequently asked
Does Taco Cabana use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Taco Cabana cooks with: soybean oil. Across the 112 menu items we analyzed, it averages 10.3g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
What oil does Taco Cabana cook with?
Our research indicates: soybean. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Taco Cabana use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Taco Cabana cooks with soybean oil, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Taco Cabana seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Taco Cabana 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 Cabana?
Carne Asada Street Taco is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Taco Cabana, at an estimated 1.1g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Taco Cabana?
Dozen Breakfast Taco Box - Chorizo & Egg is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Taco Cabana, at an estimated 55.1g 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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