What oil does Salsarita's fry in?
Salsarita's most likely fries in canola oil, but the chain has not confirmed it.
In detail: Undisclosed. Salsarita's names no frying oil anywhere in its own documents. The earlier note 'canola oil (frying tortilla chips and shells)' was our assumption, not the chain's words, and the chain's own chip rows print 13.6% of total fat as saturated, above canola's ~7%, which reads like a palm-containing blend - so no oil is asserted. The chip rows stay ceiling-only. Jared's ruling 52 (2026-09-18): leave the record, mark the oil undisclosed.
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Build my orderSalsarita's at a glance
| Fry oil (US) | Canola oil (estimated) |
| Seed oils | Yes |
| Beef tallow | No |
| Peanut oil | No |
| Seed oil grade | B (5.7 g average per item, 98 items) |
| Is it a seed oil? | Canola oil: Yes |
The 5 cleanest things to order at Salsarita's
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 |
|---|---|
| Fajita Veggie Salad | 3.0g |
| Keto Salad Bowl | 3.0g |
| Low-Carb Paleo Bowl | 3.0g |
| Burrito (Veggie) | 4.0g |
| Quesadilla (Cheese) | 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 Salsarita's 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 Salsarita's fry in?
Salsarita's most likely fries in canola oil, but the chain has not confirmed it. In detail: Undisclosed. Salsarita's names no frying oil anywhere in its own documents. The earlier note 'canola oil (frying tortilla chips and shells)' was our assumption, not the chain's words, and the chain's own chip rows print 13.6% of total fat as saturated, above canola's ~7%, which reads like a palm-containing blend - so no oil is asserted. The chip rows stay ceiling-only. Jared's ruling 52 (2026-09-18): leave the record, mark the oil undisclosed.
Does Salsarita's use seed oils?
Yes. Salsarita's most likely fries in canola oil. The chain has not confirmed it. Its seed oil grade is B, about 5.7 g of polyunsaturated fat per menu item.
Does Salsarita's use beef tallow?
No. Salsarita's most likely fries in canola oil, not beef tallow. The chain has not confirmed it.
Does Salsarita's use peanut oil?
Not that we can find. Salsarita's most likely fries in canola oil. The chain has not confirmed it. 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 Salsarita's?
Fajita Veggie Salad (3.0 g of polyunsaturated fat). Next: Keto Salad Bowl (3.0 g) and Low-Carb Paleo Bowl (3.0 g).
Which Salsarita's item has the most seed oil?
Plant Based Chorizo Quesorito, at about 17.0 g of polyunsaturated fat as listed.