Filiberto's Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Filiberto's cooks with: Soybean/canola blend in deep fryer (unconfirmed — no official published statement found; consistent with typical Arizona Mexican fast-food practice); carne asada grilled over open flame using beef fat; refried beans likely contain lard. Across the 96 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 Filiberto'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: Carne Asada Taco + Bottled Water, 4.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Mango Habanero | 0.0g |
| Sour Cream | 0.5g |
| Carne Asada Taco | 4.0g |
| Cheese Quesadilla | 4.0g |
| Adobada Taco | 4.0g |
What to Avoid at Filiberto's
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Carne Asada Fries | 21.0g |
| Chimichanga | 16.0g |
| Super Nachos | 14.0g |
| 5 Rolled Tacos | 14.0g |
| California Burrito | 12.0g |
Every Filiberto's item, ranked
All 96 items we have for Filiberto's, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Horchata (16 oz) | 0.0g |
| Agua Fresca (16 oz) | 0.0g |
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| House Salsa | 0.0g |
| Hot Salsa | 0.0g |
| Mango Habanero | 0.0g |
| Sour Cream | 0.5g |
| Guacamole | 1.0g |
| Pint of Rice | 1.0g |
| Mexican Rice | 2.0g |
| Refried Beans | 2.0g |
| Pint of Beans | 2.0g |
| Carne Asada Taco | 4.0g |
| Cheese Quesadilla | 4.0g |
| Beans Tostada | 4.0g |
| Jr Bean and Cheese Kids Meal | 4.0g |
| Adobada Taco | 4.0g |
| Pollo Asado Taco | 4.0g |
| Churros | 4.0g |
| Chicken Salad | 4.0g |
| Spanish Omelette | 4.0g |
| Chicken Taco | 4.0g |
| Chips and Salsa | 4.0g |
| Carnitas Taco | 4.0g |
| Beef Taco | 4.0g |
| Lengua Taco | 4.0g |
| Buffalo Sauce | 4.4g |
| Machaca Burrito | 5.0g |
| Shredded Chicken Taco | 5.0g |
| Carne Asada Quesadilla | 5.0g |
| Breakfast Burrito (Egg & Cheese) | 5.0g |
| Carnitas Torta | 5.0g |
| Carnitas Tostada | 5.0g |
| Chicken Tostada | 5.0g |
| Cheese Enchilada | 5.0g |
| Machaca Plate | 5.0g |
| Shrimp Salad | 5.0g |
| Jr Quesadilla Kids Meal | 5.0g |
| Machaca Torta | 5.0g |
| Shrimp Quesadilla | 5.0g |
| Ham Torta | 5.0g |
| Carne Asada Tostada | 5.0g |
| Carne Asada Salad | 5.0g |
| Chicken Quesadilla | 5.0g |
| Chicken Torta | 5.0g |
| Carne Asada Torta | 5.0g |
| Green Burrito | 6.0g |
| Chips & Guacamole | 6.0g |
| Breakfast Burrito (Carne Asada) | 6.0g |
| Chorizo Plate | 6.0g |
| Adobada Torta | 6.0g |
| Chorizo Torta | 6.0g |
| Taco Salad | 6.0g |
| Bean and Cheese Burrito | 6.0g |
| Chicken Bowl | 6.0g |
| Sriracha Ranch | 6.0g |
| Breakfast Burrito | 7.0g |
| Adobada Bowl | 7.0g |
| Pollo Asado Burrito | 7.0g |
| Enchilada Plate | 7.0g |
| Chicken Burrito | 7.0g |
| Carne Asada Plate | 7.0g |
| Carne Asada Bowl | 7.0g |
| Carnitas Burrito | 8.0g |
| Chorizo Burrito | 8.0g |
| Adobada Burrito | 8.0g |
| Green Chile Burrito | 8.0g |
| Lengua Burrito | 8.0g |
| Beef Burrito | 8.0g |
| Carne Asada Burrito | 9.0g |
| Shredded Chicken Burrito | 9.0g |
| Fish Taco | 9.0g |
| Nachos with Cheese | 9.0g |
| Shrimp Taco | 9.0g |
| Mixed Burrito | 9.0g |
| Chile Relleno Burrito | 9.0g |
| Cowboy Fries | 9.0g |
| Camaron Shrimp Burrito | 9.0g |
| 3 Rolled Tacos | 9.0g |
| Two Taco Combo | 9.0g |
| Nachos with Carne Asada | 10.0g |
| Three Rolled Tacos | 10.0g |
| Arizona Burrito | 10.0g |
| Chicken Nugget Kids Meal | 10.0g |
| French Fries | 11.0g |
| Fish Burrito | 11.0g |
| Fish Torta | 11.0g |
| Pescado Fish Taco | 11.0g |
| Enchilada and Taco Combo | 11.0g |
| California Burrito | 12.0g |
| Burrito and Taco Combo | 12.0g |
| Ranch Dressing | 12.0g |
| Super Nachos | 14.0g |
| 5 Rolled Tacos | 14.0g |
| Chimichanga | 16.0g |
| Carne Asada Fries | 21.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Filiberto's use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Filiberto's cooks with: Soybean/canola blend in deep fryer (unconfirmed — no official published statement found; consistent with typical Arizona Mexican fast-food practice); carne asada grilled over open flame using beef fat; refried beans likely contain lard. Across the 96 menu items we analyzed, it averages 6.4g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
What oil does Filiberto's cook with?
Our research indicates: Soybean/canola blend in deep fryer (unconfirmed — no official published statement found; consistent with typical Arizona Mexican fast-food practice); carne asada grilled over open flame using beef fat; refried beans likely contain lard. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Filiberto's use beef tallow?
Yes, at least for some items. Our research indicates: Soybean/canola blend in deep fryer (unconfirmed — no official published statement found; consistent with typical Arizona Mexican fast-food practice); carne asada grilled over open flame using beef fat; refried beans likely contain lard. Beef tallow is far lower in PUFA than seed oils.
Is Filiberto's seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Filiberto's cooks with Soybean/canola blend in deep fryer (unconfirmed — no official published statement found; consistent with typical Arizona Mexican fast-food practice); carne asada grilled over open flame using beef fat; refried beans likely contain lard, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Filiberto's?
Mango Habanero is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Filiberto's, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Filiberto's?
Carne Asada Fries is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Filiberto's, at an estimated 21.0g 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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