What oil does El Taco Tote fry in?
El Taco Tote fries in canola and soybean oil.
In detail: Lard for griddle cooking, refried/charro beans, and quesadilla tortillas (confirmed by multiple reviewer reports and okgourmet.com listing lard as cooking oil); canola/soybean blend presumed for deep-frying fish, shrimp, and fries (standard commercial fryer practice; no direct confirmation found).
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Build my orderEl Taco Tote at a glance
| Fry oil (US) | Canola and soybean oil |
| Seed oils | Yes |
| Beef tallow | No |
| Peanut oil | No |
| Seed oil grade | B (5.9 g average per item, 87 items) |
| Is it a seed oil? | Canola oil: Yes · Soybean oil: Yes |
The 5 cleanest things to order at El Taco Tote
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 |
|---|---|
| Sirloin Taco | 3.0g |
| Carne Asada (Bistek) Taco | 3.0g |
| Adobado Taco | 4.0g |
| Chicken Taco | 4.0g |
| Barbacoa Taco | 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 orderWhat oil do other chains like El Taco Tote 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 Del Taco use? Soybean and canola 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)
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 El Taco Tote 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 Taco Tote fry in?
El Taco Tote fries in canola and soybean oil. In detail: Lard for griddle cooking, refried/charro beans, and quesadilla tortillas (confirmed by multiple reviewer reports and okgourmet.com listing lard as cooking oil); canola/soybean blend presumed for deep-frying fish, shrimp, and fries (standard commercial fryer practice; no direct confirmation found).
Does El Taco Tote use seed oils?
Yes. El Taco Tote fries in canola and soybean oil. Its seed oil grade is B, about 5.9 g of polyunsaturated fat per menu item.
Does El Taco Tote use beef tallow?
No. El Taco Tote fries in canola and soybean oil, not beef tallow.
Does El Taco Tote use peanut oil?
Not that we can find. El Taco Tote fries in canola and soybean 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 El Taco Tote?
Sirloin Taco (3.0 g of polyunsaturated fat). Next: Carne Asada (Bistek) Taco (3.0 g) and Adobado Taco (4.0 g).
Which El Taco Tote item has the most seed oil?
Panchos Supreme Nachos - Sirloin, at about 13.0 g of polyunsaturated fat as listed.