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.
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 |
|---|---|
| Frozen Sangria | 1.0g |
| Grilled Chicken Taco | 2.0g |
| Carnitas Taco | 2.0g |
| Carne Asada Taco | 3.0g |
| Al Pastor Taco | 3.0g |
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.
Frequently asked
Does Capital Tacos use beef tallow?
No. 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, not beef tallow. See which chains fry in real fats on Tallow Watch.