Taco Mayo Seed Oil Report Card
Safest Orders
| Refried Beans | 2.0g PUFA |
| Mexican Rice | 2.0g PUFA |
| Queso Dip | 2.0g PUFA |
| Soft Chicken Taco | 4.0g PUFA |
| Crispy Beef Taco | 5.0g PUFA |
Watch Out For
| Double Smothered Queso Burrito (Beef) | 20.0g PUFA |
| Double Smothered Queso Burrito (Chicken) | 18.0g PUFA |
| Mexicali Grilled Burrito (Chicken) | 17.0g PUFA |
| Indian Taco | 17.0g PUFA |
| Nachos (Beef) | 16.0g PUFA |
Frequently asked
Does Taco Mayo use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Taco Mayo cooks with: soybean/corn oil blend (frying shells, chips, tostada bowls). Across the 24 menu items we analyzed, it averages 9.3g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
What oil does Taco Mayo cook with?
Our research indicates: soybean/corn oil blend (frying shells, chips, tostada bowls). Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
What is the safest thing to order at Taco Mayo?
Refried Beans is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Taco Mayo, at an estimated 2.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Taco Mayo?
Double Smothered Queso Burrito (Beef) is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Taco Mayo, at an estimated 20.0g 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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