Taco Palenque Seed Oil Report Card
Safest Orders
| Refried Beans | 2.0g PUFA |
| Spanish Rice | 2.0g PUFA |
| Al Pastor Taco (flour tortilla) | 4.0g PUFA |
| Barbacoa Taco (flour tortilla) | 4.0g PUFA |
| Bean & Cheese Taco | 4.0g PUFA |
Watch Out For
| Fajitas Burrito (Beef) | 18.0g PUFA |
| Nachos Supreme | 15.0g PUFA |
| Chimichanga (Beef) | 14.0g PUFA |
| Nachos with Cheese | 12.0g PUFA |
| Palenque Bowl (Beef Fajita) | 11.0g PUFA |
Frequently asked
Does Taco Palenque use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Taco Palenque cooks with: vegetable/soybean oil for frying (chips, chimichangas, fried shells); likely lard or tallow in refried beans and some masa; butter on griddled items (quesadilla, pirata); no official allergen/oil disclosure published. Across the 27 menu items we analyzed, it averages 7.5g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
What oil does Taco Palenque cook with?
Our research indicates: vegetable/soybean oil for frying (chips, chimichangas, fried shells); likely lard or tallow in refried beans and some masa; butter on griddled items (quesadilla, pirata); no official allergen/oil disclosure published. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
What is the safest thing to order at Taco Palenque?
Refried Beans is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Taco Palenque, at an estimated 2.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Taco Palenque?
Fajitas Burrito (Beef) is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Taco Palenque, at an estimated 18.0g 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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