What oil does Taco Bueno fry in?
Taco Bueno fries in soybean oil.
In detail: soybean oil (frying); partially hydrogenated blend phased out post-2015.
Ordering at Taco Bueno? Build your meal in the app and see its seed oil total before you pay.
Build my orderTaco Bueno at a glance
| Fry oil (US) | Soybean oil |
| Seed oils | Yes |
| Beef tallow | No |
| Peanut oil | No |
| Seed oil grade | C (6.3 g average per item, 86 items) |
| Is it a seed oil? | Soybean oil: Yes |
The 5 cleanest things to order at Taco Bueno
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 |
|---|---|
| Soft Taco (Beef) | 1.4g |
| Chicken Crispy Taco | 1.6g |
| Party Taco | 1.6g |
| Soft Taco (Chicken) | 2.1g |
| Crispy Taco | 2.3g |
Lower PUFA is cleaner. These are estimates from published nutrition data and disclosed oils; preparation varies by location.
Build your Taco Bueno order
Pick your meal, sides, sauces and drink in the app and see your seed oil total before you order. It logs to your day in one tap. Free on iPhone and Android.
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 Taco Bueno 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 Taco Bueno fry in?
Taco Bueno fries in soybean oil. In detail: soybean oil (frying); partially hydrogenated blend phased out post-2015.
Does Taco Bueno use seed oils?
Yes. Taco Bueno fries in soybean oil. Its seed oil grade is C, about 6.3 g of polyunsaturated fat per menu item.
Does Taco Bueno use beef tallow?
No. Taco Bueno fries in soybean oil, not beef tallow.
Does Taco Bueno use peanut oil?
Not that we can find. Taco Bueno fries in soybean oil. 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 Taco Bueno?
Soft Taco (Beef) (1.4 g of polyunsaturated fat). Next: Chicken Crispy Taco (1.6 g) and Party Taco (1.6 g).
Which Taco Bueno item has the most seed oil?
Beef Wholotta Platter, at about 36.3 g of polyunsaturated fat as listed.