Uncle Julio's Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Uncle Julio's cooks with: Soybean/corn blend (frying, chips); canola (grill/sauté); dairy/lard (refried beans, queso). Across the 80 menu items we analyzed, it averages 7.2g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
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Safest Orders at Uncle Julio's
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: Pechuga de Pollo, 4.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Modelo Especial | 0.0g |
| Corona Extra | 0.0g |
| Sour Cream | 0.5g |
| Lime Crema | 3.5g |
| Hand Rolled Tamales | 4.0g |
What to Avoid at Uncle Julio's
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Supremo Nachos | 30.0g |
| Cowboy Queso | 22.5g |
| Chile Con Queso (Bowl) | 19.5g |
| Fajita Quesadillas | 18.0g |
| Baja Fish Tacos | 16.0g |
Every Uncle Julio's item, ranked
All 80 items we have for Uncle Julio's, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Frozen Margarita | 0.0g |
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Mango Passion Lemonade | 0.0g |
| Modelo Especial | 0.0g |
| Fresh Seasonal Fruit Cup | 0.0g |
| Fresh Margarita | 0.0g |
| Corona Extra | 0.0g |
| Sour Cream | 0.5g |
| Guacamole | 1.0g |
| Ice Cream | 1.0g |
| Chile Con Queso | 2.0g |
| Ceviche Fresca | 2.0g |
| Lime Crema | 3.5g |
| New Mexico Red Sauce | 3.5g |
| Tortilla Soup | 4.0g |
| Hand Rolled Tamales | 4.0g |
| Kids Crispy or Soft Taco | 4.0g |
| Chocolate Pinata | 4.0g |
| Pechuga de Pollo | 4.0g |
| Agave Chicken | 4.0g |
| Slow Smoked Pork Ribs | 4.0g |
| Kids Chicken Fajitas | 4.0g |
| Sopapillas | 4.0g |
| Agave Queso Sauce | 4.5g |
| Signature Queso | 5.0g |
| Veggie Quesadillas | 5.0g |
| Lotta Enchilada | 5.0g |
| Skirt Steak Fajitas | 5.0g |
| Kidsadillas | 5.0g |
| Pulled Chicken or Beef Soft Taco Plate | 5.0g |
| Spicy Seared Tuna Taco | 5.0g |
| Filet Mignon Fajitas | 5.0g |
| Camarones Diablos | 5.0g |
| Honey Chipotle Chicken Fajitas | 5.0g |
| Tableside Guacamole | 5.5g |
| Vegetable Fajitas | 6.0g |
| Cheese & Onion Enchiladas | 6.0g |
| Habanero Bacon Wrapped Shrimp | 6.0g |
| Shrimp Al Pastor Fajitas | 6.0g |
| Spicy Sizzling Shrimp Fajitas | 6.0g |
| Carnitas Azteca Fajitas | 6.0g |
| Pulled Chicken Quesadillas | 6.0g |
| Grilled Fish Tacos | 6.0g |
| Combination Fajitas | 7.0g |
| Combination Enchiladas | 7.0g |
| Niño Nachos | 7.0g |
| Beef Enchiladas | 7.0g |
| Crispy Taco Plate | 7.0g |
| Carne Asada | 8.0g |
| Cozumel Shrimp Tacos | 8.0g |
| Coronado Pollo Platter | 8.0g |
| Acapulco Seafood Salad | 8.0g |
| Classic Taco Salad | 8.0g |
| Outside Skirt Steak Fajitas | 9.0g |
| Grilled Camarones Fajitas | 9.0g |
| Bacon Wrapped Camarones | 9.0g |
| Matador Carne Platter | 9.0g |
| Chicken Fajita Cobb Salad | 9.0g |
| Juanita's Platter | 9.0g |
| Honey Habanero Shrimp | 10.0g |
| Chicken Fajitas | 10.0g |
| Honey Chipotle Salmon | 10.0g |
| Mama Julio's Nachos | 10.0g |
| Crispy Chicken Tenders | 10.0g |
| Flautas | 10.0g |
| Chicken & Steak Fajitas | 11.0g |
| Beef Barbacoa Tacos | 11.0g |
| Churros | 11.0g |
| Mamacita's Nachos | 11.0g |
| Carnitas Tacos | 12.0g |
| Carnitas De La Casa Plate | 13.0g |
| Chipotle Crema | 13.0g |
| Quesa-Birria | 14.0g |
| Chicken Enchiladas | 14.0g |
| Chocolate Piñata | 15.0g |
| Baja Fish Tacos | 16.0g |
| Fajita Quesadillas | 18.0g |
| Chile Con Queso (Bowl) | 19.5g |
| Cowboy Queso | 22.5g |
| Supremo Nachos | 30.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Uncle Julio's use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Uncle Julio's cooks with: Soybean/corn blend (frying, chips); canola (grill/sauté); dairy/lard (refried beans, queso). Across the 80 menu items we analyzed, it averages 7.2g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
What oil does Uncle Julio's cook with?
Our research indicates: Soybean/corn blend (frying, chips); canola (grill/sauté); dairy/lard (refried beans, queso). Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Uncle Julio's use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Uncle Julio's cooks with Soybean/corn blend (frying, chips); canola (grill/sauté); dairy/lard (refried beans, queso), not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Uncle Julio's seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Uncle Julio's cooks with Soybean/corn blend (frying, chips); canola (grill/sauté); dairy/lard (refried beans, queso), which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Uncle Julio's?
Modelo Especial is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Uncle Julio's, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Uncle Julio's?
Supremo Nachos is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Uncle Julio's, at an estimated 30.0g 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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