Uncle Julio's Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Uncle Julio's cooks with: soybean and corn oil. Across the 85 menu items we analyzed, it averages 6.7g 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: Carne Asada, 3.8g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Carne Asada | 3.8g |
| Hand Rolled Tamales | 4.0g |
| Agave Chicken | 4.0g |
| Slow Smoked Pork Ribs | 4.0g |
| Veggie Quesadillas | 5.0g |
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Build my orderWhat to Avoid at Uncle Julio's
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Supremo Nachos | 30.0g |
| Baja Fish Tacos | 16.0g |
| Chipotle Crema | 14.1g |
| Quesa-Birria | 14.0g |
| Chicken Enchiladas | 14.0g |
Every Uncle Julio's item, ranked
All 85 items we have for Uncle Julio's, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Fresh Margarita | 0.0g |
| Frozen Margarita | 0.0g |
| Mango Passion Lemonade | 0.0g |
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Modelo Especial | 0.0g |
| Corona Extra | 0.0g |
| Fresh Seasonal Fruit Cup | 0.1g |
| Sour Cream | 0.1g |
| Agave Queso Sauce | 0.4g |
| New Mexico Red Sauce | 0.8g |
| Ice Cream | 1.0g |
| Lime Crema | 1.1g |
| Chile Con Queso (Cup) | 1.2g |
| Guacamole (Small) | 1.8g |
| Chile Con Queso (Bowl) | 1.9g |
| Ceviche Fresca | 2.0g |
| Cowboy Queso | 2.2g |
| Kids Chicken Fajitas | 2.5g |
| Guacamole (Large) | 3.6g |
| Carne Asada | 3.8g |
| Kidsadillas | 3.8g |
| Hand Rolled Tamales | 4.0g |
| Agave Chicken | 4.0g |
| Slow Smoked Pork Ribs | 4.0g |
| Kids Crispy or Soft Taco | 4.0g |
| Sopapillas | 4.0g |
| Tortilla Soup (Cup) | 4.5g |
| Signature Queso | 5.0g |
| Veggie Quesadillas | 5.0g |
| Honey Chipotle Chicken Fajitas | 5.0g |
| Filet Mignon Fajitas | 5.0g |
| Camarones Diablos | 5.0g |
| Pulled Chicken or Beef Soft Taco Plate | 5.0g |
| Spicy Seared Tuna Taco | 5.0g |
| Lotta Enchilada | 5.0g |
| Tableside Guacamole | 5.5g |
| Outside Skirt Steak Fajitas | 5.5g |
| Honey Habanero Shrimp | 6.0g |
| Pulled Chicken Quesadillas | 6.0g |
| Carnitas Azteca Fajitas | 6.0g |
| Spicy Sizzling Shrimp Fajitas | 6.0g |
| Shrimp Al Pastor Fajitas | 6.0g |
| Grilled Fish Tacos | 6.0g |
| Chicken & Steak Fajitas | 6.7g |
| Bacon Wrapped Camarones | 6.8g |
| Combination Enchiladas | 7.0g |
| Crispy Taco Plate | 7.0g |
| Niño Nachos | 7.0g |
| Beef Enchiladas (2, Beef Sauce) | 7.2g |
| Honey Chipotle Salmon | 7.6g |
| Beef Enchiladas (2, Agave Queso Sauce) | 7.9g |
| Acapulco Seafood Salad | 8.0g |
| Coronado Pollo Platter | 8.0g |
| Cozumel Shrimp Tacos | 8.0g |
| Tortilla Soup (Bowl) | 8.0g |
| Cheese & Onion Enchiladas (2, Beef Sauce) | 8.2g |
| Chocolate Piñata | 8.4g |
| Fajita Quesadillas (Chicken) | 8.7g |
| Cheese & Onion Enchiladas (2, New Mexico Red Sauce) | 8.7g |
| Grilled Camarones Fajitas | 9.0g |
| Chicken Fajita Cobb Salad | 9.0g |
| Juanita's Platter | 9.0g |
| Matador Carne Platter | 9.0g |
| Chicken Fajitas | 9.1g |
| Fajita Quesadillas (Beef) | 9.2g |
| Beef Enchiladas (3, Beef Sauce) | 9.8g |
| Vegetable Fajitas | 9.9g |
| Mama Julio's Nachos | 10.0g |
| Flautas | 10.0g |
| Crispy Chicken Tenders | 10.0g |
| Classic Taco Salad | 10.4g |
| Carnitas Tacos | 10.7g |
| Beef Enchiladas (3, Agave Queso Sauce) | 10.8g |
| Beef Barbacoa Tacos | 11.0g |
| Churros | 11.0g |
| Mamacita's Nachos | 11.0g |
| Cheese & Onion Enchiladas (3, Beef Sauce) | 11.3g |
| Cheese & Onion Enchiladas (3, New Mexico Red Sauce) | 12.0g |
| Pechuga de Pollo | 12.3g |
| Carnitas De La Casa Plate | 13.0g |
| Quesa-Birria | 14.0g |
| Chicken Enchiladas | 14.0g |
| Chipotle Crema | 14.1g |
| Baja Fish Tacos | 16.0g |
| Supremo Nachos | 30.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Uncle Julio's use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Uncle Julio's cooks with: soybean and corn oil. Across the 85 menu items we analyzed, it averages 6.7g 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 and corn oil, 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 and corn oil, 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?
Slow Smoked Pork Ribs 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. 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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