What oil does Taco John's fry in?
Taco John's cooks with soybean oil.
In detail: soybean.
Ordering at Taco John's? Build your meal in the app and see its seed oil total before you pay.
Build my orderTaco John's at a glance
| Fry oil (US) | Soybean oil |
| Seed oils | Yes |
| Beef tallow | No |
| Peanut oil | No |
| Seed oil grade | C (7.4 g average per item, 204 items) |
| Is it a seed oil? | Soybean oil: Yes |
The 5 cleanest things to order at Taco John's
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 Burger, Refried Beans | 0.4g |
| Taco Burger, Steak | 0.5g |
| Crispy Taco, Chicken | 1.6g |
| Crispy Taco, Refried Beans | 1.6g |
| Taco Burger, Chicken | 1.6g |
Lower PUFA is cleaner. These are estimates from published nutrition data and disclosed oils; preparation varies by location.
Build your Taco John's 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 orderWhat oil do other chains like Taco John's use?
- What oil does Taco Bell use? Canola oil
- What oil does Chipotle use? High-oleic sunflower and canola oil
- What oil does Qdoba use? Canola and soybean oil
- What oil does Moe's Southwest Grill use? Soybean oil
- What oil does Del Taco use? Soybean and canola oil
- What oil does Taco Cabana use? Soybean oil
- What oil does Torchy's Tacos use? Soybean oil and vegetable oil blend (estimated)
- What oil does Fuzzy's Taco Shop use? Soybean oil
Why 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 John's 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 John's fry in?
Taco John's cooks with soybean oil. In detail: soybean.
Does Taco John's use seed oils?
Yes. Taco John's cooks with soybean oil. Its seed oil grade is C, about 7.4 g of polyunsaturated fat per menu item.
Does Taco John's use beef tallow?
No. Taco John's cooks with soybean oil, not beef tallow.
Does Taco John's use peanut oil?
Not that we can find. Taco John's cooks with 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 John's?
Taco Burger, Steak (0.5 g of polyunsaturated fat). Next: Crispy Taco, Chicken (1.6 g) and Taco Burger, Chicken (1.6 g).
Which Taco John's item has the most seed oil?
Chili Loaded Olés, at about 37.1 g of polyunsaturated fat as listed.