La Parrilla Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, La Parrilla cooks with: soybean and canola oil (estimated). Across the 130 menu items we analyzed, it averages 4.8g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
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Safest Orders at La Parrilla
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 + Iced Tea, 2.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| 20. Menudo | 2.0g |
| Carne Asada Taco | 2.0g |
| Pollo Taco | 2.0g |
| Bistek Taco | 2.0g |
| Chicken Fajita Taco | 2.0g |
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Build my orderWhat to Avoid at La Parrilla
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| 36. Mojarra Frita | 14.0g |
| 38. Pescado Empanizado | 13.0g |
| 39. Camarones Empanizados | 13.0g |
| 34. Combinacion | 13.0g |
| 14. Flautas De Pollo | 12.0g |
Every La Parrilla item, ranked
All 130 items we have for La Parrilla, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Aguas Frescas | 0.0g |
| Chips & Salsa | 0.0g |
| Sour Cream | 1.0g |
| Flour Tortillas | 1.0g |
| Flan | 1.0g |
| Horchata | 1.0g |
| Hot Chocolate | 1.0g |
| Milkshake | 1.0g |
| Guacamole Dip | 1.5g |
| 20. Menudo | 2.0g |
| Guacamole | 2.0g |
| Carne Asada Taco | 2.0g |
| Pollo Taco | 2.0g |
| Bistek Taco | 2.0g |
| Chicken Fajita Taco | 2.0g |
| Taco Fajita a la Parrilla | 2.0g |
| Mexican Rice | 2.0g |
| Charro Beans | 2.0g |
| Bean Dip | 2.0g |
| Steak and Egg | 3.0g |
| Huevos a la Mexicana | 3.0g |
| Machacado con Huevo | 3.0g |
| Pork Chop Plate | 3.0g |
| Breakfast Taco | 3.0g |
| Bean and Cheese Breakfast Taco | 3.0g |
| Machacado Taco | 3.0g |
| Cheese Dip (Queso) | 3.0g |
| Carne Guisada Taco | 3.0g |
| Pierna de Puerco Taco | 3.0g |
| Lengua Taco | 3.0g |
| Barbacoa Taco | 3.0g |
| Al Pastor Taco | 3.0g |
| Chicken Fajitas | 3.0g |
| 33. Coctel de Camaron | 3.0g |
| 37. Caldo de Camaron | 3.0g |
| 12. Caldo De Res o Pollo | 3.0g |
| 41. Taco Carne Guisada | 3.0g |
| Refried Beans | 3.0g |
| 16. Fajitas de Pollo | 3.0g |
| 44. 1 Asada Taco | 3.0g |
| Huevos Rancheros | 4.0g |
| Huevos con Chorizo | 4.0g |
| House Omelet | 4.0g |
| Pancakes | 4.0g |
| Breakfast Waffles | 4.0g |
| Chilaquiles Taco | 4.0g |
| Migas Taco | 4.0g |
| Breakfast Burrito | 4.0g |
| Tostada | 4.0g |
| Burrito Regular | 4.0g |
| Barbacoa Burrito | 4.0g |
| Chicken Fajita Burrito | 4.0g |
| Cheese Quesadilla | 4.0g |
| Fajitas Texanas | 4.0g |
| Beef Fajitas | 4.0g |
| Bistek Parrillada | 4.0g |
| Shrimp Parrillada | 4.0g |
| Rib Eye with Shrimp | 4.0g |
| T-Bone with Shrimp | 4.0g |
| Sirloin Steak with Shrimp | 4.0g |
| 1. Carne Asada | 4.0g |
| 28. The Faboulous Chicken Breast | 4.0g |
| Hamburger | 4.0g |
| 42. 1 Enchilada | 4.0g |
| 2. Steak Ranchero | 4.0g |
| 21. Bistek Plate | 4.0g |
| 27. Pork Chops | 4.0g |
| 3. Sirloin Ranchero | 4.0g |
| 26. T-Bone | 4.0g |
| 43. 1 Beef Enchilada | 4.0g |
| 15. Plato Guadalajara | 4.0g |
| 24. Fajitas Texanas | 4.0g |
| 29. Fajitas Flameadas | 4.0g |
| 13. Jaliscience | 4.0g |
| Migas | 5.0g |
| Supreme Breakfast | 5.0g |
| 5 Mini Tacos | 5.0g |
| 22. Asada Quesadilla | 5.0g |
| 35. Camarones a la Plancha | 5.0g |
| 40. Tilapia a la Plancha | 5.0g |
| Parrilla Azteca | 5.0g |
| 11. Carne Guisada | 5.0g |
| 45. 1 Crispy Taco | 5.0g |
| Cheese Dip | 5.0g |
| 17. Tacos Suaves | 5.0g |
| 30. Carnitas Plate | 5.0g |
| 5. Carne Al Pastor | 5.0g |
| 19. Steak a la Mexicana | 5.0g |
| Rajas Dip | 5.5g |
| Chilaquiles Rojos | 6.0g |
| Gordita | 6.0g |
| Alambres Mini Tacos | 6.0g |
| Jalisco Burrito | 6.0g |
| Torta | 6.0g |
| Fajita Torta | 6.0g |
| 31. Camarones a la Mexicana | 6.0g |
| 32. Camarones a la Diabla | 6.0g |
| 7. Cheese Enchiladas | 6.0g |
| 9. Carne Tampiqueña | 6.0g |
| 23. Pollo Fantastico | 6.0g |
| Tex Mex Burger | 6.0g |
| Empanada | 6.0g |
| Beef Dip | 6.5g |
| Jalisco Special Burrito | 7.0g |
| Torta Especial | 7.0g |
| 8. Enchiladas De Carne | 7.0g |
| 25. Enchiladas Verdes | 7.0g |
| 4. Steak Enchiladas | 7.0g |
| French Fries | 7.0g |
| Chorizo Dip | 7.5g |
| Nachos 1. Beans & Cheese | 8.0g |
| 18. Crispy Tacos | 8.0g |
| 3 Fajita Quesadillas | 8.0g |
| 6. Plato Mexicano | 8.0g |
| 10. Texas Plate | 8.0g |
| Nachos 2. Beans, Cheese & Asada | 9.0g |
| Nachos 3. Beans, Cheese, Asada & Guacamole | 9.0g |
| 3 Shrimp Quesadillas | 9.0g |
| 46. Chicken Nuggets | 9.0g |
| 47. Chicken Tenders | 9.0g |
| Nachos 4. Beans, Cheese, Asada, Guacamole & Sour Cream | 9.0g |
| Nachos 5. Beef or Chicken Fajita, Guacamole & Sour Cream | 10.0g |
| 3 Flautas | 11.0g |
| 14. Flautas De Pollo | 12.0g |
| Chicken Burger with Fries | 12.0g |
| 38. Pescado Empanizado | 13.0g |
| 39. Camarones Empanizados | 13.0g |
| 34. Combinacion | 13.0g |
| 36. Mojarra Frita | 14.0g |
Frequently asked
Does La Parrilla use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, La Parrilla cooks with: soybean and canola oil (estimated). Across the 130 menu items we analyzed, it averages 4.8g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
What oil does La Parrilla cook with?
Our research indicates: Specific fryer oil not disclosed anywhere public. La Parrilla's own FAQ confirms they do deep-fry: chips are fried in a separate pan each morning in fresh oil, and they warn that other menu items are fried too (on top of flour tortillas) as a cross-contact risk for gluten-avoiders. No nutrition or allergen PDF exists (their FAQ says outright they don't offer one), and no franchise disclosure document or trade coverage naming the oil could be found. Industry default for a casual Tex-Mex chain of this size (soybean or canola oil blend) is assumed for the fryer, not verified. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does La Parrilla use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates La Parrilla cooks with soybean and canola oil (estimated), not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is La Parrilla seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates La Parrilla cooks with soybean and canola oil (estimated), which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at La Parrilla?
Carne Asada Taco is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at La Parrilla, at an estimated 2.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at La Parrilla?
36. Mojarra Frita is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at La Parrilla, at an estimated 14.0g 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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