What oil does Surcheros fry in?
Surcheros cooks with soybean oil (chips and taco shells fried in soybean oil, confirmed by official allergen document); proteins are grilled with vegetable/soybean oil.
BMedium Risk — 6.7g avg PUFA/item across 69 items
The 5 cleanest things to order at Surcheros
| Iced Tea | 0.0g PUFA |
| Soft Drink | 0.0g PUFA |
| Side of Beans | 1.0g PUFA |
| Rice | 1.0g PUFA |
| Beans | 1.0g PUFA |
Lower PUFA is cleaner. These are estimates from published nutrition data and disclosed oils; preparation varies by location.
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 Surcheros report card, or where it lands on the Seed Oil Index.