What oil does Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe fry in?
Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe has no deep fryer.
In detail: Canola-first olive oil blend, per the chain's OWN ingredient statements on its branded nutrition portal (Last Updated 09/02/2026): the house fat is 'Olive Oil Blend: Canola Oil, Extra Virgin Olive Oil', canola listed first, and items whose only fat is that blend print 7.1-8.0% saturated (canola's ~7%, not olive's ~14%). The earlier 'olive oil for grilling' note is retired. Taziki Sauce is the saturated-fat carrier on gyros and feasts: 'Vegetable Oil (Soybean, Coconut, and/or hydrogenated Palm Kernel)', 25 g fat / 22 g sat, i.e. the coconut/palm-kernel end. Chips are 'Potatoes, Vegetable Oil, Salt' (unnamed, 15% sat). No fryers otherwise. Baklava fillo carries partially hydrogenated soybean oil (2 g trans).
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Build my orderTaziki's Mediterranean Cafe at a glance
| Fry oil (US) | No deep fryer |
| Seed oils | No fryer, but in some items |
| Beef tallow | No |
| Peanut oil | No |
| Seed oil grade | C (7.2 g average per item, 106 items) |
The 5 cleanest things to order at Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe
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 |
|---|---|
| Caesar Salad (Small) | 0.5g |
| Greek Salad (Small) | 1.1g |
| Caesar Salad | 1.2g |
| Tomato Basil Soup | 1.4g |
| Greek Salad | 1.5g |
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 Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe 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 Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe fry in?
Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe has no deep fryer. In detail: Canola-first olive oil blend, per the chain's OWN ingredient statements on its branded nutrition portal (Last Updated 09/02/2026): the house fat is 'Olive Oil Blend: Canola Oil, Extra Virgin Olive Oil', canola listed first, and items whose only fat is that blend print 7.1-8.0% saturated (canola's ~7%, not olive's ~14%). The earlier 'olive oil for grilling' note is retired. Taziki Sauce is the saturated-fat carrier on gyros and feasts: 'Vegetable Oil (Soybean, Coconut, and/or hydrogenated Palm Kernel)', 25 g fat / 22 g sat, i.e. the coconut/palm-kernel end. Chips are 'Potatoes, Vegetable Oil, Salt' (unnamed, 15% sat). No fryers otherwise. Baklava fillo carries partially hydrogenated soybean oil (2 g trans).
Does Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe use seed oils?
Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe has no deep fryer. Seed oils still show up in other items, so check the grams for each one.
Does Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe use beef tallow?
No. Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe has no deep fryer.
Does Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe use peanut oil?
Not that we can find. Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe has no deep fryer. 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 Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe?
Caesar Salad (Small) (0.5 g of polyunsaturated fat). Next: Greek Salad (Small) (1.1 g) and Caesar Salad (1.2 g).
Which Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe item has the most seed oil?
Beef Sandwich, at about 29.1 g of polyunsaturated fat as listed.