Chiquito UK Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Chiquito UK cooks with: rapeseed and canola oil. Across the 113 menu items we analyzed, it averages 5.8g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
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Safest Orders at Chiquito UK
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.
Cleanest full order: Pulled Jackfruit Lettuce Tacos + Lemon Sorbet + Classic Margarita, 0.8g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Pulled Jackfruit Lettuce Tacos | 0.8g |
| Chicken Tinga Lettuce Tacos | 1.3g |
| Veg Chilli | 2.4g |
| Topped Salad (Gluten-Free) | 2.8g |
| Tender Steak | 3.3g |
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Build my orderWhat to Avoid at Chiquito UK
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Fish & Chips | 29.8g |
| Whole Rack of Ribs | 26.9g |
| Half Rack of Ribs & Chicken Wings | 26.7g |
| Crispy Fried Chicken & BBQ Pulled Pork | 21.8g |
| Fiesta Fried Chicken | 21.5g |
Every Chiquito UK item, ranked
All 113 items we have for Chiquito UK, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Classic Margarita | 0.0g |
| Lemon Sorbet | 0.0g |
| Espresso | 0.0g |
| Yorkshire Breakfast Tea | 0.0g |
| Bottlegreen Elderflower Presse | 0.0g |
| Red Bull | 0.0g |
| Irn-Bru | 0.0g |
| Diet Irn-Bru | 0.0g |
| Coca-Cola | 0.0g |
| Diet Coke | 0.0g |
| Coca-Cola Zero | 0.0g |
| Schweppes Slimline Lemonade | 0.0g |
| Side Salad | 0.1g |
| Vegan Vanilla Ice Cream | 0.1g |
| Kids Heinz Baked Beans | 0.1g |
| Cappuccino | 0.1g |
| Caffe Latte | 0.1g |
| Flat White | 0.1g |
| Americano | 0.1g |
| Mock-jito | 0.1g |
| Vanilla Ice Cream | 0.2g |
| Berry Agua Fresca | 0.2g |
| Strawberry Ice Cream | 0.2g |
| Kids Rice | 0.3g |
| Mexican Rice | 0.4g |
| Chocolate Ice Cream | 0.4g |
| Callestick Clotted Cream & Vanilla Ice Cream 125ml | 0.4g |
| Callestick Clotted Cream Strawberry Ice Cream 125ml | 0.4g |
| Kids Corn on the Cob | 0.4g |
| Virgin Colada | 0.4g |
| Callestick Double Chocolate Fudge Ice Cream 125ml | 0.5g |
| Churros | 0.6g |
| Hot Chocolate & Cream | 0.6g |
| Pulled Jackfruit Lettuce Tacos | 0.8g |
| Sweet Potato Wedges | 1.2g |
| Chicken Tinga Lettuce Tacos | 1.3g |
| Maltesers Pouch | 1.4g |
| Deep Fried Choc Ice Cream | 1.7g |
| Galaxy Minstrels Pouch | 1.8g |
| Kids Veg Chilli | 1.8g |
| Crispy Halloumi Fries | 2.0g |
| Veg Chilli | 2.4g |
| Halloumi & Roasted Veg Skewer | 2.5g |
| Kids Halloumi & Veg Skewer | 2.5g |
| Kids Sweet Potato Fries | 2.7g |
| Topped Salad (Gluten-Free) | 2.8g |
| Jalapeno Poppers | 2.9g |
| Toffee Popcorn Brownie | 3.0g |
| Kids Brownie | 3.0g |
| Tender Steak | 3.3g |
| Pulled Chicken Tinga Tacos | 3.4g |
| Beef Chilli | 3.5g |
| Topped Salad (Standard) | 3.6g |
| Pulled Jackfruit Tacos | 3.7g |
| Kids Tortilla Wrap | 3.9g |
| Sweet Potato Fries | 4.1g |
| Build Your Own Burrito | 4.2g |
| Hot Chocolate Brownie Fajita | 4.2g |
| Kids Southern Fried Chicken Strips | 4.2g |
| Kids Guac & Chips | 4.3g |
| Homemade Slaw | 4.4g |
| Vegan Enchilada | 4.5g |
| Pulled Jackfruit Quesadilla Birria | 4.5g |
| Pulled Beef Tacos | 4.7g |
| Build Your Own Chimichanga | 4.7g |
| Build Your Own Enchilada | 4.8g |
| Golden Nugget Cheesecake | 4.8g |
| Vegan Paella | 4.8g |
| Veg Chilli Lunch Burrito | 5.0g |
| Olives | 5.1g |
| Popcorn Brownie | 5.2g |
| Kids Skin On Fries | 5.3g |
| Beef Chilli Lunch Burrito | 5.5g |
| Kids Mini Fajita | 5.5g |
| Hot Habanero Prawns | 5.8g |
| Ancho Chicken Lunch Burrito | 5.9g |
| Chicken Wings | 6.2g |
| Quesadilla | 6.7g |
| Pulled Beef Quesadilla Birria | 7.1g |
| Nachos | 7.4g |
| Chicken Fajita Salad | 7.5g |
| Paella | 7.6g |
| Roasted Seabass | 7.8g |
| Skin On Fries | 8.0g |
| Spiced Fries | 8.2g |
| Pulled Pork Lunch Burrito | 9.5g |
| Padron Peppers | 9.8g |
| Halloumi Crunch Burger | 9.9g |
| Kids Chicken & Chorizo Skewer | 10.4g |
| Grilled Chicken Fajitas | 10.5g |
| Beef Burger | 10.6g |
| Mexican Sirloin | 10.9g |
| Halloumi & Veg Skewer Fajitas | 11.2g |
| Onion Rings | 11.3g |
| Naked Beef Burger | 11.4g |
| Crispy Fried Chicken Burger | 11.6g |
| Loaded Skin On Fries | 11.8g |
| Texan Stack Burger | 12.6g |
| Patatas Bravas | 12.7g |
| Nachos (Go Large) | 13.1g |
| Kids Veggie Nuggets | 13.4g |
| Garlic Tortilla | 15.0g |
| BBQ Chicken & Pulled Pork Fajitas | 15.2g |
| BBQ Chicken Wrap | 15.8g |
| Calamari | 16.5g |
| Cheese 'N' Bacon Burger | 17.3g |
| Half Rack of Ribs | 18.1g |
| Classic Beef Burger | 20.4g |
| Fiesta Fried Chicken | 21.5g |
| Crispy Fried Chicken & BBQ Pulled Pork | 21.8g |
| Half Rack of Ribs & Chicken Wings | 26.7g |
| Whole Rack of Ribs | 26.9g |
| Fish & Chips | 29.8g |
Frequently asked
Does Chiquito UK use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Chiquito UK cooks with: rapeseed and canola oil. Across the 113 menu items we analyzed, it averages 5.8g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
What oil does Chiquito UK cook with?
Our research indicates: rapeseed (canola) oil in the fryers — official nutrition shows fried items at only ~8% saturated fat of total fat (Skin On Fries 25.0g fat / 2.1g sat; Calamari 51.5g / 4.3g; Fiesta Fried Chicken 67.4g / 5.1g), which matches rapeseed rather than sunflower or palm; butter/cheese drive the saturated fat in grilled and baked dishes. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Chiquito UK use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Chiquito UK cooks with rapeseed and canola oil, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Chiquito UK seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Chiquito UK cooks with rapeseed and canola oil, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Chiquito UK?
Topped Salad (Gluten-Free) is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Chiquito UK, at an estimated 2.8g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Chiquito UK?
Fish & Chips is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Chiquito UK, at an estimated 29.8g PUFA. Fried items and creamy, mayo-based sauces are usually the heaviest.
What are seed oils?
Seed oils — canola, soybean, sunflower, corn, and similar vegetable oils — are extracted from seeds using high heat and chemical solvents. They are very high in polyunsaturated fats (PUFAs), which are unstable at cooking temperatures and can oxidize easily. Many health-conscious eaters choose to minimize seed oils and prefer foods cooked in beef tallow, butter, coconut oil, or olive oil instead. This page shows estimated PUFA grams per menu item to help you make more informed choices. These are estimates — actual values vary by preparation and location. New to the topic? Start with what seed oils are and the complete list, or read the evidence on why people avoid them.
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