What oil does Chris Madrid's fry in?
Chris Madrid's most likely fries in vegetable oil blend and soybean oil, but the chain has not confirmed it.
In detail: A vegetable/soybean oil blend (hand-cut fries, fried tortilla chips for nachos, tostadas and chalupas); per a Yelp Q&A answered by the business, their beans are cooked in that same oil with no lard or bacon grease. (assumed from industry norms, not confirmed by the chain).
Chris Madrid's at a glance
| Fry oil (US) | Vegetable oil blend and soybean oil (estimated) |
| Seed oils | Yes |
| Beef tallow | No |
| Peanut oil | No |
| Seed oil grade | C (7.5 g average per item, 29 items) |
| Is it a seed oil? | Vegetable oil: Yes · Soybean oil: Yes |
The 5 cleanest things to order at Chris Madrid'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.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Old Fashioned (Regular) | 3.0g |
| Flaming Jalapeno Cheddar (Regular) | 4.0g |
| Cheese Burger (Regular) | 4.0g |
| Sliders (Order of 3) | 4.0g |
| Cheddar Cheezy (Regular) | 4.0g |
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 Chris Madrid's 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 Chris Madrid's fry in?
Chris Madrid's most likely fries in vegetable oil blend and soybean oil, but the chain has not confirmed it. In detail: A vegetable/soybean oil blend (hand-cut fries, fried tortilla chips for nachos, tostadas and chalupas); per a Yelp Q&A answered by the business, their beans are cooked in that same oil with no lard or bacon grease. (assumed from industry norms, not confirmed by the chain).
Does Chris Madrid's use seed oils?
Yes. Chris Madrid's most likely fries in vegetable oil blend and soybean oil. The chain has not confirmed it. Its seed oil grade is C, about 7.5 g of polyunsaturated fat per menu item.
Does Chris Madrid's use beef tallow?
No. Chris Madrid's most likely fries in vegetable oil blend and soybean oil, not beef tallow. The chain has not confirmed it.
Does Chris Madrid's use peanut oil?
Not that we can find. Chris Madrid's most likely fries in vegetable oil blend and soybean 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 Chris Madrid's?
Cheese Burger (Regular) (4.0 g of polyunsaturated fat). Next: Cheese Burger (Macho) (5.0 g) and Grilled Chicken Sandwich (5.0 g).
Which Chris Madrid's item has the most seed oil?
Homemade Fries (Large), at about 22.0 g of polyunsaturated fat as listed.