Velvet Taco Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Velvet Taco cooks with: soybean oil and vegetable oil blend. Across the 58 menu items we analyzed, it averages 10.9g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
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Safest Orders at Velvet Taco
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) + Bottled Water, 2.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| GF Rotisserie Chicken Taco | 2.7g |
| Rotisserie Chicken Taco | 3.1g |
| French Dip Taco | 3.1g |
| Grilled Salmon Taco | 3.3g |
| Quesa Birria Taco | 3.4g |
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Build my orderWhat to Avoid at Velvet Taco
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Crisp Tots & Sunny Egg | 33.5g |
| Kids Chicken Tenders | 29.2g |
| Elote (Individual Side) | 28.3g |
| Backdoor Chicken (Serves 4-6) | 28.1g |
| Guac (Individual Side) | 26.8g |
Every Velvet Taco item, ranked
All 58 items we have for Velvet Taco, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Coca-Cola (12 oz Can) | 0.0g |
| Bottled Water | 0.0g |
| Coca-Cola Zero Sugar (12 oz Can) | 0.0g |
| Diet Coke (12 oz Can) | 0.0g |
| Sprite (12 oz Can) | 0.0g |
| Mexican Coca-Cola (12 oz Bottle) | 0.0g |
| Black Beans | 0.7g |
| Kids Steak Taco | 2.2g |
| GF Rotisserie Chicken Taco | 2.7g |
| Dips Trio | 3.0g |
| Rotisserie Chicken Taco | 3.1g |
| French Dip Taco | 3.1g |
| Buttery Cilantro Rice | 3.2g |
| Grilled Salmon Taco | 3.3g |
| Quesa Birria Taco | 3.4g |
| Chimichurri Steak Taco | 3.6g |
| GF Roasted Tikka Chicken Taco | 3.9g |
| Hatch Chile Pork Taco | 4.4g |
| Fried Paneer Taco | 4.8g |
| Bacon Smash Burger Taco | 5.7g |
| Slow-Roasted Angus Brisket Taco | 6.0g |
| Mexi-Cali Shrimp Taco | 6.0g |
| Beer Battered Cauliflower Taco | 6.2g |
| Buffalo Chicken Taco | 6.5g |
| Kids Chicken Taco | 6.5g |
| Spicy Tikka Chicken Taco | 7.9g |
| Nashville Hot Tofu Taco | 9.5g |
| Kids Cheese Quesadilla | 9.9g |
| Kids Steak Quesadilla | 10.2g |
| Red Curry Coconut Queso | 10.8g |
| Chicken & Waffle Taco | 10.9g |
| Seasonal Veggie Bowl | 10.9g |
| Queso Blanco | 11.4g |
| Queso Blanco & Chips | 11.4g |
| Kids Chicken Quesadilla | 12.4g |
| Brisket Nachos | 12.5g |
| Rotisserie Chicken Bowl | 13.0g |
| Mexi-Cali Shrimp Bowl | 13.7g |
| Fish n' Chips Taco | 14.9g |
| Tots | 15.4g |
| Guac | 16.7g |
| Classic Guacamole & Chips | 16.7g |
| Red Velvet Cake | 16.8g |
| Elote | 17.3g |
| Elote & Chips | 17.3g |
| Spicy Tikka Chicken Bowl | 19.7g |
| Ranchero Salsa (Individual Side) | 19.9g |
| Ranchero Salsa | 20.2g |
| Slow-Roasted Angus Brisket Bowl | 20.6g |
| Red Curry Coconut Queso (Individual Side) | 21.5g |
| Kids Queso | 21.8g |
| Queso Blanco (Individual Side) | 22.3g |
| Guac (Individual Side) | 26.8g |
| Backdoor Chicken (Serves 4-6) | 28.1g |
| Elote (Individual Side) | 28.3g |
| Kids Chicken Tenders | 29.2g |
| Crisp Tots & Sunny Egg | 33.5g |
Frequently asked
Does Velvet Taco use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Velvet Taco cooks with: soybean oil and vegetable oil blend. Across the 58 menu items we analyzed, it averages 10.9g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
What oil does Velvet Taco cook with?
Our research indicates: soybean/vegetable blend (fryers); soybean-based mayo in aioli sauces. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Velvet Taco use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Velvet Taco cooks with soybean oil and vegetable oil blend, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Velvet Taco seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Velvet Taco cooks with soybean oil and vegetable oil blend, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Velvet Taco?
GF Rotisserie Chicken Taco is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Velvet Taco, at an estimated 2.7g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Velvet Taco?
Crisp Tots & Sunny Egg is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Velvet Taco, at an estimated 33.5g 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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