Abuelo's Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Abuelo's cooks with: Soybean/canola blend (deep frying); dairy fat (queso, cheese); avocado (guacamole); minimal grilling oil (fajitas). Across the 107 menu items we analyzed, it averages 8.6g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
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Safest Orders at Abuelo'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.
Cleanest full order: Steak Fajitas + Iced Tea, 2.2g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Paloma Tradicional | 0.0g |
| Spanish Sangria Roja | 0.0g |
| Blackberry Mint Mojito | 0.0g |
| Sangria Swirl (Regular) | 0.0g |
| Sangria Swirl (Grande) | 0.0g |
What to Avoid at Abuelo's
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Nachos Grande (Ground Beef) | 42.3g |
| Nachos Grande (Refried Beans) | 40.3g |
| Nachos Grande (Fajita Steak) | 39.2g |
| Nachos Grande (Shredded Chicken) | 38.4g |
| Nachos Grande (Fajita Chicken) | 37.3g |
Every Abuelo's item, ranked
All 107 items we have for Abuelo's, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Skinny Margarita | 0.0g |
| Paloma Tradicional | 0.0g |
| Spanish Sangria Roja | 0.0g |
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Blackberry Mint Mojito | 0.0g |
| El Jefe Margarita | 0.0g |
| The Original Margarita | 0.0g |
| Raspberry Hibiscus Margarita | 0.0g |
| Salsa Especial | 0.0g |
| Salsa Roja | 0.0g |
| Salsa Tropical Tomatilla | 0.0g |
| La Grandeza Margarita (Rocks, Regular) | 0.0g |
| La Grandeza Margarita (Rocks, Grande) | 0.0g |
| La Grandeza Margarita (Frozen, Regular) | 0.0g |
| La Grandeza Margarita (Frozen, Grande) | 0.0g |
| Sangria Swirl (Regular) | 0.0g |
| Sangria Swirl (Grande) | 0.0g |
| Flavored Lemonade (Mango) | 0.0g |
| Flavored Lemonade (Strawberry) | 0.0g |
| Charro Beans | 0.6g |
| Cilantro Lime Rice | 0.6g |
| Black Beans | 1.0g |
| Papas con Chile | 1.2g |
| Guacamole (Small) | 1.9g |
| Tres Leches Cake | 2.0g |
| Mexican Rice | 2.0g |
| Kids Cheese Quesadilla | 2.0g |
| Traditional Flan | 2.1g |
| Beef Fajitas | 2.2g |
| Vegetable Fajitas | 2.2g |
| Steak Fajitas | 2.2g |
| Fajita Salad (Shrimp) | 2.3g |
| Fajita Salad (Chicken) | 2.4g |
| Enchiladas (Chicken) | 2.5g |
| Chicken Fajitas | 2.6g |
| Fajita Salad (Steak) | 2.8g |
| Kids Tamale | 3.0g |
| Kids Chicken Taco | 3.0g |
| Kids Beef Taco (Soft) | 3.0g |
| Enchiladas (Cheese) | 3.2g |
| Kids Cheese Enchilada | 3.2g |
| Guacamole (Large) | 3.6g |
| Kids Beef Taco (Crispy) | 3.8g |
| Chile con Queso | 4.0g |
| Queso Diablo | 4.0g |
| Lunch Tilapia Veracruz | 4.0g |
| Fajita Trio | 4.0g |
| Kids Bean and Cheese Burrito | 4.1g |
| Refried Beans | 4.6g |
| Tortilla Soup (Cup) | 4.7g |
| Lunch Chicken Tampiquena | 5.0g |
| Pork Tenderloin Abrigada | 5.0g |
| Fresca Bowls | 5.0g |
| Pescado Parrilla - Mahi | 5.0g |
| Dulce de Leche Cheesecake | 5.2g |
| Pork Raja Inferno | 6.0g |
| Enchilada Platter - Spinach | 6.0g |
| Chicken Tampiquena | 6.0g |
| Vegetable Medley | 6.4g |
| Chips | 7.0g |
| Yucatan Barbeque Shrimp Fajitas | 7.0g |
| Fajita Combos | 7.0g |
| Enchilada Platter - Chicken | 7.0g |
| Lunch Quesadilla | 7.0g |
| Enchilada Platter - Cheese | 7.0g |
| Enchilada Platter - Avocado | 7.0g |
| Enchilada Platter - Jack Cheese | 7.0g |
| Lunch Enchilada Plate | 7.0g |
| Pechuga con Calabaza | 7.9g |
| Enchilada Platter - Beef | 8.0g |
| Pescado Parrilla - Tilapia | 8.8g |
| Puebla Azteca | 9.0g |
| Steak and Enchiladas | 9.0g |
| Kids Chicken Nuggets | 9.3g |
| Kids French Fries | 10.2g |
| Bacon-Wrapped Stuffed Shrimp | 10.5g |
| Abuelo's Dip Sampler | 11.0g |
| Empanadas | 11.0g |
| Green Chile Pork Chimichanga | 12.0g |
| Fajita Tacos (Chicken) | 12.2g |
| Fajita Tacos (Steak) | 12.6g |
| Soup and Reynosa Salad (Shredded Chicken) | 12.7g |
| Pescado Parrilla - Australian Sea Bass | 13.3g |
| Quesadilla al Horno (Chicken) | 13.8g |
| Durango Burrito | 14.0g |
| Los Mejores de la Casa | 14.0g |
| Lunch Durango Burrito | 14.0g |
| Tortilla Soup (Bowl) | 14.0g |
| Quesadilla al Horno (Steak) | 14.2g |
| Soup and Reynosa Salad (Ground Beef) | 15.0g |
| Laredo | 16.1g |
| Reynosa Salad (Shredded Chicken) | 16.4g |
| Green Chile Quesadilla | 17.6g |
| Chile Rellenos (with Chile con Queso) | 17.9g |
| Juarez | 18.4g |
| Mexican Stack Lunch | 20.2g |
| Reynosa Salad (Ground Beef) | 20.2g |
| Chile Rellenos (with Ranchera Sauce) | 20.4g |
| Mi Abuelo's Manjar | 21.9g |
| The Grande | 31.7g |
| Grilled Chicken Salad | 32.4g |
| Fajita Chimichanga | 35.4g |
| Nachos Grande (Fajita Chicken) | 37.3g |
| Nachos Grande (Shredded Chicken) | 38.4g |
| Nachos Grande (Fajita Steak) | 39.2g |
| Nachos Grande (Refried Beans) | 40.3g |
| Nachos Grande (Ground Beef) | 42.3g |
Frequently asked
Does Abuelo's use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Abuelo's cooks with: Soybean/canola blend (deep frying); dairy fat (queso, cheese); avocado (guacamole); minimal grilling oil (fajitas). Across the 107 menu items we analyzed, it averages 8.6g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
What oil does Abuelo's cook with?
Our research indicates: Soybean/canola blend (deep frying); dairy fat (queso, cheese); avocado (guacamole); minimal grilling oil (fajitas). Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Abuelo's use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Abuelo's cooks with Soybean/canola blend (deep frying); dairy fat (queso, cheese); avocado (guacamole); minimal grilling oil (fajitas), not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Abuelo's seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Abuelo's cooks with Soybean/canola blend (deep frying); dairy fat (queso, cheese); avocado (guacamole); minimal grilling oil (fajitas), which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Abuelo's?
Paloma Tradicional is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Abuelo's, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Abuelo's?
Nachos Grande (Ground Beef) is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Abuelo's, at an estimated 42.3g 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. New to the topic? Start with what seed oils are and the complete list, or read the evidence on why people avoid them.
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