What oil does La Salsa Verde fry in?
La Salsa Verde most likely cooks with soybean oil, but the chain has not confirmed it.
In detail: Soybean oil (assumed, not disclosed). La Salsa Verde Taqueria (8 Dallas-Fort Worth taquerias: Carrollton, Coit Road, Community Drive, Garland, Northwest Hwy, Oak Cliff, Plano and a Plano convenience-store counter, plus a food truck) steams its tacos al vapor (beef head, cheek and tongue) and griddles its VIP meats; its own menu lists the tripita, buche, chicharron and tostaditas as fried. The chain does not say what it fries or griddles in, so the industry default of soybean oil is assumed, the higher-PUFA case, and the refried beans, flour tortillas and torta mayo are scored the same way. La Salsa Verde publishes no nutrition, so every value for this restaurant is an estimate.
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Build my orderLa Salsa Verde at a glance
| Fry oil (US) | Soybean oil (estimated) |
| Seed oils | Yes |
| Beef tallow | No |
| Peanut oil | No |
| Seed oil grade | B (4.7 g average per item, 123 items) |
| Is it a seed oil? | Soybean oil: Yes |
The 5 cleanest things to order at La Salsa Verde
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 |
|---|---|
| Taco - Jamon | 1.0g |
| Taco - Nopalitos | 1.0g |
| Consomé de Birria | 1.0g |
| Taco al Vapor - Maciza | 1.2g |
| Taco al Vapor - Cabeza (Surtida) | 1.5g |
Lower PUFA is cleaner. These are estimates from published nutrition data and disclosed oils; preparation varies by location.
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Build my orderWhy 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 La Salsa Verde report card, or where it lands on the Seed Oil Index. See which chains fry in real fats on Tallow Watch.
Frequently asked
What oil does La Salsa Verde fry in?
La Salsa Verde most likely cooks with soybean oil, but the chain has not confirmed it. In detail: Soybean oil (assumed, not disclosed). La Salsa Verde Taqueria (8 Dallas-Fort Worth taquerias: Carrollton, Coit Road, Community Drive, Garland, Northwest Hwy, Oak Cliff, Plano and a Plano convenience-store counter, plus a food truck) steams its tacos al vapor (beef head, cheek and tongue) and griddles its VIP meats; its own menu lists the tripita, buche, chicharron and tostaditas as fried. The chain does not say what it fries or griddles in, so the industry default of soybean oil is assumed, the higher-PUFA case, and the refried beans, flour tortillas and torta mayo are scored the same way. La Salsa Verde publishes no nutrition, so every value for this restaurant is an estimate.
Does La Salsa Verde use seed oils?
Yes. La Salsa Verde most likely cooks with soybean oil. The chain has not confirmed it. Its seed oil grade is B, about 4.7 g of polyunsaturated fat per menu item.
Does La Salsa Verde use beef tallow?
No. La Salsa Verde most likely cooks with soybean oil, not beef tallow. The chain has not confirmed it.
Does La Salsa Verde use peanut oil?
Not that we can find. La Salsa Verde most likely cooks with soybean oil. The chain has not confirmed it. If you have a peanut allergy, ask the restaurant directly, because oils and suppliers can vary by location.
What is the lowest seed oil order at La Salsa Verde?
Taco - Jamon (1.0 g of polyunsaturated fat). Next: Taco - Nopalitos (1.0 g) and Taco al Vapor - Maciza (1.2 g).
Which La Salsa Verde item has the most seed oil?
Torta Cubana, at about 18.0 g of polyunsaturated fat as listed.