Alberto's Mexican Food Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Alberto's Mexican Food cooks with: soybean oil and vegetable oil blend (estimated). Across the 80 menu items we analyzed, it averages 6.4g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
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Safest Orders at Alberto's Mexican Food
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: Carne Asada Taco, 4.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Carne Asada Taco | 4.0g |
| Carnitas Taco | 4.0g |
| Chicken Taco | 4.0g |
| Adobada Taco | 4.0g |
| Pollo Asado Taco | 4.0g |
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Build my orderWhat to Avoid at Alberto's Mexican Food
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Carne Asada Fries | 22.0g |
| Chorizo Burrito | 18.0g |
| Chimichanga | 18.0g |
| Super Nachos | 18.0g |
| Shrimp Burrito | 13.0g |
Every Alberto's Mexican Food item, ranked
All 80 items we have for Alberto's Mexican Food, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Salsa | 0.0g |
| Horchata | 0.0g |
| Agua Fresca Jamaica | 0.0g |
| Agua Fresca Tamarindo | 0.0g |
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Jarritos | 0.0g |
| Pico De Gallo | 0.0g |
| Mexican Rice (side) | 1.0g |
| Sour Cream | 1.0g |
| Rice | 1.0g |
| Beans | 1.0g |
| Guacamole | 2.0g |
| Flan | 2.0g |
| Refried Beans (side) | 3.0g |
| Chips and Salsa | 3.0g |
| Churro | 3.0g |
| Buñuelo | 3.0g |
| Carne Asada Taco | 4.0g |
| Carnitas Taco | 4.0g |
| Chicken Taco | 4.0g |
| Adobada Taco | 4.0g |
| Pollo Asado Taco | 4.0g |
| Hard Shell Beef Taco | 4.0g |
| Hard Shell Chicken Taco | 4.0g |
| Huevos Rancheros | 4.0g |
| Bean Tostada | 4.0g |
| Quesadilla Cheese | 4.0g |
| Chips with Guacamole | 4.0g |
| Potato & Egg Breakfast Burrito | 5.0g |
| Shrimp Taco | 5.0g |
| Chilaquiles Verdes | 5.0g |
| Carne Asada Tostada | 5.0g |
| Chicken Tostada | 5.0g |
| Cheese Enchilada | 5.0g |
| Carne Asada Breakfast Burrito | 6.0g |
| Quesadilla | 6.0g |
| Rolled Taco with Guacamole | 6.0g |
| Bean Burrito | 6.0g |
| Beef Enchilada | 6.0g |
| Chicken Enchilada | 6.0g |
| Chicken Torta | 6.0g |
| Ham Torta | 6.0g |
| Quesadilla Chicken | 6.0g |
| Fish Taco | 7.0g |
| Bean and Cheese Burrito | 7.0g |
| Flying Saucer Tostada | 7.0g |
| Carne Asada Enchilada | 7.0g |
| Carne Asada Torta | 7.0g |
| Carnitas Torta | 7.0g |
| Chorizo and Egg Torta | 7.0g |
| Quesadilla Carne Asada | 7.0g |
| Carnitas Burrito | 8.0g |
| Chicken Burrito | 8.0g |
| Adobada Burrito | 8.0g |
| Bacon & Egg Breakfast Burrito | 8.0g |
| 3 Rolled Tacos Plain | 8.0g |
| Pollo Asado Burrito | 8.0g |
| Chile Verde Burrito | 8.0g |
| Breakfast Burrito Ham Eggs and Cheese | 8.0g |
| Breakfast Burrito Sausage Eggs and Cheese | 8.0g |
| Breakfast Burrito Chorizo and Eggs | 8.0g |
| Breakfast Burrito Machaca and Eggs | 8.0g |
| Rolled Tacos (3) | 9.0g |
| Carne Asada Burrito | 9.0g |
| Chile Relleno Burrito | 9.0g |
| Super Nachos Chicken | 9.0g |
| Combo Plate Chicken Fajita | 9.0g |
| Combo Plate Carnitas | 9.0g |
| Super Nachos Carne Asada | 10.0g |
| Combo Plate Carne Asada | 10.0g |
| French Fries | 11.0g |
| Surf and Turf Burrito | 11.0g |
| California Burrito | 12.0g |
| Cheese Fries | 12.0g |
| Super Carne Asada Fries | 12.0g |
| Shrimp Burrito | 13.0g |
| Chorizo Burrito | 18.0g |
| Chimichanga | 18.0g |
| Super Nachos | 18.0g |
| Carne Asada Fries | 22.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Alberto's Mexican Food use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Alberto's Mexican Food cooks with: soybean oil and vegetable oil blend (estimated). Across the 80 menu items we analyzed, it averages 6.4g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
What oil does Alberto's Mexican Food cook with?
Our research indicates: soybean/vegetable oil for frying (industry default, not officially disclosed); lard for carnitas; beef fat for carne asada. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Alberto's Mexican Food use beef tallow?
Yes, at least for some items. Our research indicates: soybean/vegetable oil for frying (industry default, not officially disclosed); lard for carnitas; beef fat for carne asada. Beef tallow is far lower in PUFA than seed oils.
Is Alberto's Mexican Food seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Alberto's Mexican Food cooks with soybean oil and vegetable oil blend (estimated), which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Alberto's Mexican Food?
Carne Asada Taco is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Alberto's Mexican Food, at an estimated 4.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Alberto's Mexican Food?
Carne Asada Fries is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Alberto's Mexican Food, at an estimated 22.0g 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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