What oil does El Pollo Regio fry in?
El Pollo Regio fries in lard and vegetable oil blend.
In detail: chicken fat (chargrilled); lard/vegetable oil blend for fried sides and tortillas.
Ordering at El Pollo Regio? Build your meal in the app and see its seed oil total before you pay.
Build my orderEl Pollo Regio at a glance
| Fry oil (US) | Lard and vegetable oil blend |
| Seed oils | Yes |
| Beef tallow | No |
| Peanut oil | No |
| Seed oil grade | B (4.9 g average per item, 79 items) |
| Is it a seed oil? | Lard: No · Vegetable oil: Yes |
The 5 cleanest things to order at El Pollo Regio
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 |
|---|---|
| Grilled Chicken 2 pc (quarter chicken) | 3.0g |
| Taco (chicken) | 4.0g |
| Taco (beef) | 4.0g |
| Grilled Chicken 4 PC | 4.0g |
| Half Grilled Chicken | 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 El Pollo Regio 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 El Pollo Regio fry in?
El Pollo Regio fries in lard and vegetable oil blend. In detail: chicken fat (chargrilled); lard/vegetable oil blend for fried sides and tortillas.
Does El Pollo Regio use seed oils?
Yes. El Pollo Regio fries in lard and vegetable oil blend. Its seed oil grade is B, about 4.9 g of polyunsaturated fat per menu item.
Does El Pollo Regio use beef tallow?
No. El Pollo Regio fries in lard and vegetable oil blend, not beef tallow.
Does El Pollo Regio use peanut oil?
Not that we can find. El Pollo Regio fries in lard 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 El Pollo Regio?
Taco (chicken) (4.0 g of polyunsaturated fat). Next: Taco (beef) (4.0 g) and Regio Bowl (chicken) (5.0 g).
Which El Pollo Regio item has the most seed oil?
Chicken Tenders 4 PC, at about 18.7 g of polyunsaturated fat as listed.