Salsarita's Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Salsarita's cooks with: canola oil (frying tortilla chips and shells). Across the 88 menu items we analyzed, it averages 6.8g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
Safest Orders at Salsarita's
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g PUFA |
| Bottled Water | 0.0g PUFA |
| Mango Lime Agua Fresca | 0.0g PUFA |
| Black Beans | 1.0g PUFA |
| Pinto Beans | 1.0g PUFA |
What to Avoid at Salsarita's
| Shrimp Nachos | 14.0g PUFA |
| Nachos (Steak) | 13.0g PUFA |
| Crunchy Shrimp Bowl | 13.0g PUFA |
| Steak Nachos | 13.0g PUFA |
| Pork Nachos | 13.0g PUFA |
Frequently asked
Does Salsarita's use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Salsarita's cooks with: canola oil (frying tortilla chips and shells). Across the 88 menu items we analyzed, it averages 6.8g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
What oil does Salsarita's cook with?
Our research indicates: canola oil (frying tortilla chips and shells). Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Salsarita's use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Salsarita's cooks with canola oil (frying tortilla chips and shells), not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Salsarita's seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Salsarita's cooks with canola oil (frying tortilla chips and shells), which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Salsarita's?
Fountain Drink is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Salsarita's, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Salsarita's?
Shrimp Nachos is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Salsarita's, at an estimated 14.0g 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 Salsarita's lands on the full Seed Oil Index, or check which chains cook in real fats on Tallow Watch.