Chiquito UK Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Chiquito UK cooks with: 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. Across the 39 menu items we analyzed, it averages 6.8g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
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: Build Your Own Burrito + Vanilla Ice Cream + Classic Margarita, 4.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Pulled Chicken Tinga Tacos | 2.0g |
| Veg Chilli | 2.0g |
| Jalapeno Poppers | 3.0g |
| Pulled Beef Tacos | 3.0g |
| Build Your Own Burrito | 3.0g |
What to Avoid at Chiquito UK
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Fish & Chips | 20.0g |
| Fiesta Fried Chicken | 18.0g |
| Crispy Fried Chicken & BBQ Pulled Pork | 14.0g |
| Calamari | 13.0g |
| Texan Stack Burger | 12.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Chiquito UK use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Chiquito UK cooks with: 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. Across the 39 menu items we analyzed, it averages 6.8g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High 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 (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, 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 (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, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Chiquito UK?
Pulled Chicken Tinga Tacos is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Chiquito UK, at an estimated 2.0g 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 20.0g 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. Curious why people avoid them? Read the evidence.
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See where Chiquito UK lands on the full Seed Oil Index, or check which chains cook in real fats on Tallow Watch. Wondering about a specific dish instead? The Is It Seed Oil food guide answers it for 200+ everyday foods, and the distributor oils page covers what independent restaurants fry in.