What oil does Capital Tacos fry in?
Capital Tacos cooks with Soybean/canola oil for frying (unconfirmed — no published nutrition data; consistent with fast-casual Tex-Mex norms); dairy for cheese sauces.
BMedium Risk — 6.5g avg PUFA/item across 79 items
The 5 cleanest things to order at Capital Tacos
| Fresh Squeezed Lemonade | 0.0g PUFA |
| Bottled Beer | 0.0g PUFA |
| Fountain Soda | 0.0g PUFA |
| Frozen Margarita | 1.0g PUFA |
| Frozen Sangria | 1.0g PUFA |
Lower PUFA is cleaner. These are estimates from published nutrition data and disclosed oils; preparation varies by location.
Why 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.