What oil does Velvet Taco fry in?
Velvet Taco fries in soybean oil and vegetable oil blend.
In detail: soybean/vegetable blend (fryers); soybean-based mayo in aioli sauces.
Ordering at Velvet Taco? Build your meal in the app and see its seed oil total before you pay.
Build my orderVelvet Taco at a glance
| Fry oil (US) | Soybean oil and vegetable oil blend |
| Seed oils | Yes |
| Beef tallow | No |
| Peanut oil | No |
| Seed oil grade | D (10.7 g average per item, 56 items) |
| Is it a seed oil? | Soybean oil: Yes · Vegetable oil: Yes |
The 5 cleanest things to order at Velvet Taco
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 |
|---|---|
| GF Rotisserie Chicken Taco | 2.7g |
| Rotisserie Chicken Taco | 3.1g |
| French Dip Taco | 3.1g |
| Grilled Salmon Taco | 3.3g |
| Quesa Birria Taco | 3.4g |
Lower PUFA is cleaner. These are estimates from published nutrition data and disclosed oils; preparation varies by location.
Build your Velvet Taco 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 Velvet Taco 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 Velvet Taco fry in?
Velvet Taco fries in soybean oil and vegetable oil blend. In detail: soybean/vegetable blend (fryers); soybean-based mayo in aioli sauces.
Does Velvet Taco use seed oils?
Yes. Velvet Taco fries in soybean oil and vegetable oil blend. Its seed oil grade is D, about 10.7 g of polyunsaturated fat per menu item.
Does Velvet Taco use beef tallow?
No. Velvet Taco fries in soybean oil and vegetable oil blend, not beef tallow.
Does Velvet Taco use peanut oil?
Not that we can find. Velvet Taco fries in soybean oil and vegetable oil blend. 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 Velvet Taco?
GF Rotisserie Chicken Taco (2.7 g of polyunsaturated fat). Next: Rotisserie Chicken Taco (3.1 g) and Grilled Salmon Taco (3.3 g).
Which Velvet Taco item has the most seed oil?
Crisp Tots & Sunny Egg, at about 33.5 g of polyunsaturated fat as listed.