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
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 |
|---|---|
| Pico De Gallo | 0.0g |
| Cinnamon Stix (2 count) | 3.0g |
| Beef Taco (Soft) | 4.0g |
| Cinnamon Crisp | 4.0g |
| Cheese Quesadilla | 4.0g |
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.
Frequently asked
Does Taco Villa use beef tallow?
Yes, at least for some items. Taco Villa uses: soybean oil (deep fryer for chips, taco shells, crispy items); beef tallow used historically for beans — current formulation likely lard or vegetable shortening. See which chains fry in real fats on Tallow Watch.