What oil does Taco Villa fry in?
Taco Villa cooks with soybean oil (deep fryer for chips, taco shells, crispy items); beef tallow used historically for beans — current formulation likely lard or vegetable shortening.
The 5 cleanest things to order at Taco Villa
| Iced Tea (32 oz) | 0.0g PUFA |
| Horchata (16 oz) | 0.0g PUFA |
| Soft Drink (Large) | 0.0g PUFA |
| Orange Juice | 0.0g PUFA |
| Soft Drink (Small) | 0.0g 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 Taco Villa report card, or where it lands on the Seed Oil Index.