What oil does Capital Tacos fry in?
Capital Tacos most likely fries in soybean and canola oil, but the chain has not confirmed it.
In detail: Soybean/canola oil for frying (unconfirmed — no published nutrition data; consistent with fast-casual Tex-Mex norms); dairy for cheese sauces.
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Build my orderCapital Tacos at a glance
| Fry oil (US) | Soybean and canola oil (estimated) |
| Seed oils | Yes |
| Beef tallow | No |
| Peanut oil | No |
| Seed oil grade | C (6.6 g average per item, 77 items) |
| Is it a seed oil? | Soybean oil: Yes · Canola oil: Yes |
The 5 cleanest things to order at Capital Tacos
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.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Grilled Chicken Taco | 2.0g |
| Carnitas Taco | 2.0g |
| Carne Asada Taco | 3.0g |
| Al Pastor Taco | 3.0g |
| Veggie Taco | 3.0g |
Lower PUFA is cleaner. These are estimates from published nutrition data and disclosed oils; preparation varies by location.
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Build my orderWhy the frying oil matters
Most fast-food chains fry in seed oils like soybean, canola, corn, or a blend of them, which are high in polyunsaturated fat (PUFA). A handful still use beef tallow or other stable fats, which are far lower in PUFA. The oil a kitchen fries in is the single biggest driver of how much seed oil ends up on your plate. See the full breakdown on the Capital Tacos report card, or where it lands on the Seed Oil Index. See which chains fry in real fats on Tallow Watch.
Frequently asked
What oil does Capital Tacos fry in?
Capital Tacos most likely fries in soybean and canola oil, but the chain has not confirmed it. In detail: Soybean/canola oil for frying (unconfirmed — no published nutrition data; consistent with fast-casual Tex-Mex norms); dairy for cheese sauces.
Does Capital Tacos use seed oils?
Yes. Capital Tacos most likely fries in soybean and canola oil. The chain has not confirmed it. Its seed oil grade is C, about 6.6 g of polyunsaturated fat per menu item.
Does Capital Tacos use beef tallow?
No. Capital Tacos most likely fries in soybean and canola oil, not beef tallow. The chain has not confirmed it.
Does Capital Tacos use peanut oil?
Not that we can find. Capital Tacos most likely fries in soybean and canola oil. The chain has not confirmed it. If you have a peanut allergy, ask the restaurant directly, because oils and suppliers can vary by location.
What is the lowest seed oil order at Capital Tacos?
Grilled Chicken Taco (2.0 g of polyunsaturated fat). Next: Carnitas Taco (2.0 g) and Carne Asada Taco (3.0 g).
Which Capital Tacos item has the most seed oil?
Catawampus Burrito, at about 14.0 g of polyunsaturated fat as listed.