Uncle Julio's Seed Oil Report Card
Safest Orders
| Tableside Guacamole | 4.0g PUFA |
| Tortilla Soup | 4.0g PUFA |
| Signature Queso | 5.0g PUFA |
| Vegetable Fajitas | 6.0g PUFA |
| Carne Asada | 8.0g PUFA |
Watch Out For
| Supremo Nachos | 30.0g PUFA |
| Fajita Quesadillas | 18.0g PUFA |
| Baja Fish Tacos | 16.0g PUFA |
| Chocolate Piñata | 15.0g PUFA |
| Quesa-Birria | 14.0g PUFA |
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 22 menu items we analyzed, it averages 11.3g 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.
What is the safest thing to order at Uncle Julio's?
Tableside Guacamole is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Uncle Julio's, at an estimated 4.0g 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. Curious why people avoid them? Read the evidence.
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