What oil does Chuy's fry in?
Chuy's fries in soybean oil and vegetable oil blend.
In detail: soybean/vegetable oil (fryers, chips); soybean-based mayo in creamy jalapeño dip.
Ordering at Chuy's? Build your meal in the app and see its seed oil total before you pay.
Build my orderChuy's at a glance
| Fry oil (US) | Soybean oil and vegetable oil blend |
| Seed oils | Yes |
| Beef tallow | No |
| Peanut oil | No |
| Seed oil grade | D (8.8 g average per item, 111 items) |
| Is it a seed oil? | Soybean oil: Yes · Vegetable oil: Yes |
The 5 cleanest things to order at Chuy'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 |
|---|---|
| Cheese Enchiladas (2) | 1.9g |
| Large Dinner Salad | 2.0g |
| Chicka-Chicka Boom-Boom Enchiladas (2) | 2.2g |
| Chicken Enchiladas (2) | 2.4g |
| Deluxe Chicken Enchiladas (2) | 2.5g |
Lower PUFA is cleaner. These are estimates from published nutrition data and disclosed oils; preparation varies by location.
Build your Chuy's order
Pick your meal, sides, sauces and drink in the app and see your seed oil total before you order. It logs to your day in one tap. Free on iPhone and Android.
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 Chuy'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 Chuy's fry in?
Chuy's fries in soybean oil and vegetable oil blend. In detail: soybean/vegetable oil (fryers, chips); soybean-based mayo in creamy jalapeño dip.
Does Chuy's use seed oils?
Yes. Chuy's fries in soybean oil and vegetable oil blend. Its seed oil grade is D, about 8.8 g of polyunsaturated fat per menu item.
Does Chuy's use beef tallow?
No. Chuy's fries in soybean oil and vegetable oil blend, not beef tallow.
Does Chuy's use peanut oil?
Not that we can find. Chuy's fries in soybean oil and vegetable oil blend. 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 Chuy's?
Large Dinner Salad (2.0 g of polyunsaturated fat). Next: House Salad (4.0 g) and Grilled Chicken Salad (5.0 g).
Which Chuy's item has the most seed oil?
Panchos (Fajita Beef), at about 42.5 g of polyunsaturated fat as listed.