What oil does Roberto's Taco Shop fry in?
Roberto's Taco Shop fries in soybean oil and vegetable oil blend.
In detail: soybean/vegetable oil for frying (fries, fish, rolled tacos, chimichangas); lard in refried beans and carnitas; beef fat in carne asada — confirmed by Wikipedia and consistent with menu composition.
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Build my orderRoberto's Taco Shop at a glance
| Fry oil (US) | Soybean oil and vegetable oil blend |
| Seed oils | Yes |
| Beef tallow | Yes |
| Peanut oil | No |
| Seed oil grade | C (6.9 g average per item, 80 items) |
| Is it a seed oil? | Soybean oil: Yes · Vegetable oil: Yes |
The 5 cleanest things to order at Roberto's Taco Shop
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 |
| Menudo (Sat and Sun only) | 3.0g |
| Carne Asada Taco | 4.0g |
| Carnitas Taco | 4.0g |
| Adobada 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 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 Roberto's Taco Shop 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 Roberto's Taco Shop fry in?
Roberto's Taco Shop fries in soybean oil and vegetable oil blend. In detail: soybean/vegetable oil for frying (fries, fish, rolled tacos, chimichangas); lard in refried beans and carnitas; beef fat in carne asada — confirmed by Wikipedia and consistent with menu composition.
Does Roberto's Taco Shop use seed oils?
Yes. Roberto's Taco Shop fries in soybean oil and vegetable oil blend. Its seed oil grade is C, about 6.9 g of polyunsaturated fat per menu item.
Does Roberto's Taco Shop use beef tallow?
Yes, at least for some items. Our notes: soybean/vegetable oil for frying (fries, fish, rolled tacos, chimichangas); lard in refried beans and carnitas; beef fat in carne asada — confirmed by Wikipedia and consistent with menu composition.
Does Roberto's Taco Shop use peanut oil?
Not that we can find. Roberto's Taco Shop 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 Roberto's Taco Shop?
Chicken Taco (3.0 g of polyunsaturated fat). Next: Carne Asada Taco (4.0 g) and Carnitas Taco (4.0 g).
Which Roberto's Taco Shop item has the most seed oil?
Carne Asada Fries, at about 23.0 g of polyunsaturated fat as listed.