Taco Villa Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Taco Villa cooks with: soybean oil (estimated). Across the 93 menu items we analyzed, it averages 5.9g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
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Safest Orders at Taco Villa
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: Burger Patty Only (No Bun) + Iced Tea, 2.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Ham and Cheese on a Bun | 3.0g |
| Beef Taco (Soft) | 4.0g |
| Chicken Softaco | 4.0g |
| Steak Fajita Taco | 4.0g |
| Cheese Quesadilla | 4.0g |
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Build my orderWhat to Avoid at Taco Villa
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Salad Ole | 13.0g |
| Steak Fajita Salad | 13.0g |
| Grilled Chicken Salad | 12.0g |
| Nacho Cheese (Queso) | 12.0g |
| Nachos Supreme | 11.0g |
Every Taco Villa item, ranked
All 93 items we have for Taco Villa, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Iced Tea (32 oz) | 0.0g |
| Horchata (16 oz) | 0.0g |
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Salsa de Villa | 0.0g |
| Pico De Gallo | 0.0g |
| Habanero Salsa | 0.0g |
| Hot Sauce | 0.0g |
| Strawberry Sundae | 1.0g |
| Refried Beans (side) | 2.0g |
| Mexican Rice (side) | 2.0g |
| Refried Beans | 2.0g |
| Cinnamon Stix (2 count) | 3.0g |
| Oreo Cookie | 3.0g |
| Guacamole | 3.0g |
| Ham and Cheese on a Bun | 3.0g |
| Beef Taco (Soft) | 4.0g |
| Cinnamon Crisp | 4.0g |
| Chicken Softaco | 4.0g |
| Steak Fajita Taco | 4.0g |
| Cheese Quesadilla | 4.0g |
| Breakfast Taco - Bacon and Egg | 4.0g |
| Breakfast Taco - Ham and Egg | 4.0g |
| Breakfast Biscuit | 4.0g |
| Apple Burrito | 4.0g |
| Sopapillas | 4.0g |
| Breakfast Taco - Egg | 4.0g |
| Beef Taco (Crispy) | 5.0g |
| Chicken Taco (Soft) | 5.0g |
| Bean Tostada | 5.0g |
| Beef Burrito | 5.0g |
| Combination Burrito (Bean & Beef) | 5.0g |
| Tortilla Chips (small) | 5.0g |
| Taco Burger | 5.0g |
| TacoRito | 5.0g |
| Bean Chalupa | 5.0g |
| Chicken Quesadilla | 5.0g |
| Steak Fajita Quesadilla | 5.0g |
| Chips | 5.0g |
| Chips and Salsa | 5.0g |
| Chips and Guacamole | 5.0g |
| Breakfast Taco - Sausage and Egg | 5.0g |
| Breakfast Taco - Potato and Egg | 5.0g |
| Breakfast Taco - Chorizo and Egg | 5.0g |
| Biscuit and Gravy | 5.0g |
| Cinnamon Stix (5 count) | 5.0g |
| Breakfast Burrito - Egg | 5.0g |
| Breakfast Burrito - Ham and Egg | 5.0g |
| Beef Tostada | 6.0g |
| Bean Burrito | 6.0g |
| Combination Chalupa | 6.0g |
| Meat Chalupa | 6.0g |
| Guadalajara Chalupa | 6.0g |
| French Fries | 6.0g |
| Chips and Queso | 6.0g |
| Breakfast Burrito - Bacon and Egg | 6.0g |
| Breakfast Burrito - Potato and Egg | 6.0g |
| Combination Burrito | 7.0g |
| Meat Burrito | 7.0g |
| Grilled Chicken Burrito | 7.0g |
| Smothered Bean Burrito | 7.0g |
| Mexi Curls | 7.0g |
| Breakfast Burrito - Sausage and Egg | 7.0g |
| Hashbrowns | 7.0g |
| Chips and Beans | 7.0g |
| Breakfast Burrito - Chorizo and Egg | 7.0g |
| Mexi-Dip & Chips | 8.0g |
| Corn Dog | 8.0g |
| Steak Fajita Burrito | 8.0g |
| Smothered Combination Burrito | 8.0g |
| Smothered Meat Burrito | 8.0g |
| Smothered Grilled Chicken Burrito | 8.0g |
| Cheese Nachos | 8.0g |
| Nacho Fries | 8.0g |
| Breakfast Platter | 8.0g |
| Kids Taco Burger Meal | 8.0g |
| Nachos | 9.0g |
| Bean Nachos | 9.0g |
| Combination Nachos | 9.0g |
| Nacho Mexi Curls | 9.0g |
| Chili Cheese Fries | 9.0g |
| Kids Bean Burrito Meal | 9.0g |
| Chicken Taco (Crispy) | 10.0g |
| Meat Nachos | 10.0g |
| Steak Fajita Nachos | 10.0g |
| Mexi-Chili Cheese Curls | 10.0g |
| Nachos Supreme | 11.0g |
| Deluxe Nachos (Beef) | 11.0g |
| Deluxe Nachos (Chicken) | 11.0g |
| Guacamole Salad | 11.0g |
| Grilled Chicken Salad | 12.0g |
| Nacho Cheese (Queso) | 12.0g |
| Salad Ole | 13.0g |
| Steak Fajita Salad | 13.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Taco Villa use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Taco Villa cooks with: soybean oil (estimated). Across the 93 menu items we analyzed, it averages 5.9g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
What oil does Taco Villa cook with?
Our research indicates: soybean oil (deep fryer for chips, taco shells, crispy items); beef tallow used historically for beans — current formulation likely lard or vegetable shortening. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Taco Villa use beef tallow?
Yes, at least for some items. Our research indicates: soybean oil (deep fryer for chips, taco shells, crispy items); beef tallow used historically for beans — current formulation likely lard or vegetable shortening. Beef tallow is far lower in PUFA than seed oils.
Is Taco Villa seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Taco Villa cooks with soybean oil (estimated), which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Taco Villa?
Beef Taco (Soft) is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Taco Villa, at an estimated 4.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Taco Villa?
Salad Ole is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Taco Villa, at an estimated 13.0g 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. 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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