What oil does Del Taco fry in?
Del Taco cooks with soybean and canola oil.
In detail: soybean/canola blend (soybean-dominant; confirmed in Del Taco allergen disclosures); PUFA fraction 0.55 for fried items, 0.55–0.65 for mayo/sauce components.
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Build my orderDel Taco at a glance
| Fry oil (US) | Soybean and canola oil |
| Seed oils | Yes |
| Beef tallow | No |
| Peanut oil | No |
| Seed oil grade | C (6.2 g average per item, 173 items) |
| Is it a seed oil? | Soybean oil: Yes · Canola oil: Yes |
The 5 cleanest things to order at Del Taco
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 |
|---|---|
| Carne Asada Steak Street Guac'd Up Taco | 0.4g |
| Carne Asada Steak Street Taco | 0.6g |
| Mini Cheddar Quesadilla | 0.6g |
| Snack Taco (Soft) | 1.2g |
| Carnitas Street Taco | 1.5g |
Lower PUFA is cleaner. These are estimates from published nutrition data and disclosed oils; preparation varies by location.
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Build my orderWhat oil do other chains like Del Taco use?
- What oil does Taco Bell use? Canola oil
- What oil does Chipotle use? High-oleic sunflower and canola oil
- What oil does Qdoba use? Canola and soybean oil
- What oil does Moe's Southwest Grill use? Soybean oil
- What oil does Taco John's use? Soybean oil
- What oil does Taco Cabana use? Soybean oil
- What oil does Torchy's Tacos use? Soybean oil and vegetable oil blend (estimated)
- What oil does Fuzzy's Taco Shop use? Soybean oil
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 Del Taco 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 Del Taco fry in?
Del Taco cooks with soybean and canola oil. In detail: soybean/canola blend (soybean-dominant; confirmed in Del Taco allergen disclosures); PUFA fraction 0.55 for fried items, 0.55–0.65 for mayo/sauce components.
Does Del Taco use seed oils?
Yes. Del Taco cooks with soybean and canola oil. Its seed oil grade is C, about 6.2 g of polyunsaturated fat per menu item.
Does Del Taco use beef tallow?
No. Del Taco cooks with soybean and canola oil, not beef tallow.
Does Del Taco use peanut oil?
Not that we can find. Del Taco cooks with soybean and canola oil. 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 Del Taco?
Carne Asada Steak Street Taco (0.6 g of polyunsaturated fat). Next: Mini Cheddar Quesadilla (0.6 g) and Carnitas Street Taco (1.5 g).
Which Del Taco item has the most seed oil?
Flamin' Hot Queso Loaded Nachos (Seasoned Beef), at about 27.6 g of polyunsaturated fat as listed.