What oil does District Taco fry in?
District Taco fries in soybean oil and vegetable oil blend.
In detail: soybean/vegetable oil (frying & cooking), canola blend.
Ordering at District Taco? Build your meal in the app and see its seed oil total before you pay.
Build my orderDistrict Taco at a glance
| Fry oil (US) | Soybean oil and vegetable oil blend |
| Seed oils | Yes |
| Beef tallow | No |
| Peanut oil | No |
| Seed oil grade | C (7.1 g average per item, 76 items) |
| Is it a seed oil? | Soybean oil: Yes · Vegetable oil: Yes |
The 5 cleanest things to order at District 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 |
|---|---|
| Chicken Taco | 3.0g |
| Taco - Pollo Asado | 3.0g |
| Taco - Barbacoa | 3.0g |
| Taco - Itza (Vegan) | 3.0g |
| Taco - Guacamole | 3.0g |
Lower PUFA is cleaner. These are estimates from published nutrition data and disclosed oils; preparation varies by location.
Build your District Taco 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 District 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 District Taco fry in?
District Taco fries in soybean oil and vegetable oil blend. In detail: soybean/vegetable oil (frying & cooking), canola blend.
Does District Taco use seed oils?
Yes. District Taco fries in soybean oil and vegetable oil blend. Its seed oil grade is C, about 7.1 g of polyunsaturated fat per menu item.
Does District Taco use beef tallow?
No. District Taco fries in soybean oil and vegetable oil blend, not beef tallow.
Does District Taco use peanut oil?
Not that we can find. District Taco 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 District Taco?
Chicken Taco (3.0 g of polyunsaturated fat). Next: Taco - Pollo Asado (3.0 g) and Taco - Barbacoa (3.0 g).
Which District Taco item has the most seed oil?
Breakfast Taco Box (6), at about 37.0 g of polyunsaturated fat as listed.