What oil does Torchy's Tacos fry in?
Torchy's Tacos cooks with Undisclosed: neither the chain's 2026 Nutritional Evaluations (rev 3.6.2026) nor its 2026 allergen sheet names a frying oil. The allergen sheet declares Soy on Chips, Damn Good Tots, Mexican Rice and Cilantro Lime Rice while the plain corn tortilla and black beans carry none, which points to a soybean-containing vegetable oil in the fryer and rice; modelled as unspecified vegetable oil. The earlier 'canola' note had no chain source..
The 5 cleanest things to order at Torchy's Tacos
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 |
|---|---|
| Democrat Taco | 1.0g |
| Pico de Gallo | 1.0g |
| Fresh Avocado Taco | 1.5g |
| Green Chili Pork Taco | 2.0g |
| Breakfast Taco (Egg & Cheese) | 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 Torchy's Tacos report card, or where it lands on the Seed Oil Index.
Frequently asked
Does Torchy's Tacos use beef tallow?
No. Torchy's Tacos cooks with Undisclosed: neither the chain's 2026 Nutritional Evaluations (rev 3.6.2026) nor its 2026 allergen sheet names a frying oil. The allergen sheet declares Soy on Chips, Damn Good Tots, Mexican Rice and Cilantro Lime Rice while the plain corn tortilla and black beans carry none, which points to a soybean-containing vegetable oil in the fryer and rice; modelled as unspecified vegetable oil. The earlier 'canola' note had no chain source., not beef tallow. See which chains fry in real fats on Tallow Watch.