Taco Time Seed Oil Report Card
Safest Orders
| Refried Beans (side) | 2.0g PUFA |
| Soft Taco (chicken) | 5.0g PUFA |
| Churro | 5.0g PUFA |
| Soft Taco (beef) | 6.0g PUFA |
| Breakfast Burrito (egg & cheese) | 6.0g PUFA |
Watch Out For
| Mexi-Fries (large) | 22.0g PUFA |
| Crisp Burrito (beef) | 16.0g PUFA |
| Natural-Cut Fries (large) | 16.0g PUFA |
| Mexi-Fries (regular) | 14.0g PUFA |
| Crisp Burrito (chicken) | 13.0g PUFA |
Frequently asked
Does Taco Time use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Taco Time cooks with: Soybean/canola blend (deep fryer); dairy fat in cheese/sour cream. Across the 23 menu items we analyzed, it averages 9.7g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
What oil does Taco Time cook with?
Our research indicates: Soybean/canola blend (deep fryer); dairy fat in cheese/sour cream. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
What is the safest thing to order at Taco Time?
Refried Beans (side) is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Taco Time, at an estimated 2.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Taco Time?
Mexi-Fries (large) is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Taco Time, at an estimated 22.0g 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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