What oil does Velvet Taco fry in?
Velvet Taco cooks with soybean/vegetable blend (fryers); soybean-based mayo in aioli sauces.
BMedium Risk — 7.0g avg PUFA/item across 44 items
The 5 cleanest things to order at Velvet Taco
| Spicy Pineapple Margarita | 0.0g PUFA |
| Fountain Beverage | 0.0g PUFA |
| Ranchero Salsa | 0.0g PUFA |
| Kick Ass Margarita | 0.0g PUFA |
| Guac | 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 Velvet Taco report card, or where it lands on the Seed Oil Index.