La Parrilla Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, La Parrilla cooks with: 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.. Across the 111 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 |
|---|---|
| Aguas Frescas | 0.0g |
| Flour Tortillas | 1.0g |
| Sour Cream | 1.0g |
| Flan | 1.0g |
| Carne Asada Taco | 2.0g |
What to Avoid at La Parrilla
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Mojarra Frita | 14.0g |
| Pescado Empanizado | 13.0g |
| Camarones Empanizados | 13.0g |
| Flautas de Pollo Plate | 12.0g |
| Chicken Burger with Fries | 12.0g |
Every La Parrilla item, ranked
All 111 items we have for La Parrilla, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Aguas Frescas | 0.0g |
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Chips & Salsa | 0.0g |
| Flour Tortillas | 1.0g |
| Sour Cream | 1.0g |
| Flan | 1.0g |
| Hot Chocolate | 1.0g |
| Milkshake | 1.0g |
| Horchata | 1.0g |
| Guacamole Dip | 1.5g |
| Carne Asada Taco | 2.0g |
| Taco Fajita a la Parrilla | 2.0g |
| Menudo | 2.0g |
| Guacamole | 2.0g |
| Charro Beans | 2.0g |
| Bistek Taco | 2.0g |
| Pollo Taco | 2.0g |
| Mexican Rice | 2.0g |
| Chicken Fajita Taco | 2.0g |
| Bean Dip | 2.0g |
| Chicken Fajitas | 3.0g |
| Refried Beans | 3.0g |
| Machacado Taco | 3.0g |
| Coctel de Camaron | 3.0g |
| Steak and Egg | 3.0g |
| Carne Guisada Taco | 3.0g |
| Caldo de Camaron | 3.0g |
| Bean and Cheese Breakfast Taco | 3.0g |
| Lengua Taco | 3.0g |
| Kid's Carne Guisada Taco | 3.0g |
| Pork Chop Plate | 3.0g |
| Cheese Dip (Queso) | 3.0g |
| Pierna de Puerco Taco | 3.0g |
| Machacado con Huevo | 3.0g |
| Breakfast Taco | 3.0g |
| Huevos a la Mexicana | 3.0g |
| Barbacoa Taco | 3.0g |
| Caldo de Res | 3.0g |
| Al Pastor Taco | 3.0g |
| Huevos con Chorizo | 4.0g |
| House Omelet | 4.0g |
| Huevos Rancheros | 4.0g |
| Cheese Quesadilla | 4.0g |
| Kid's Cheese Enchilada | 4.0g |
| Migas Taco | 4.0g |
| Shrimp Parrillada | 4.0g |
| Sirloin Steak with Shrimp | 4.0g |
| Chilaquiles Taco | 4.0g |
| Hamburger | 4.0g |
| T-Bone with Shrimp | 4.0g |
| Tostada | 4.0g |
| Barbacoa Burrito | 4.0g |
| Bistek Parrillada | 4.0g |
| Carne Asada Plate | 4.0g |
| Chicken Fajita Burrito | 4.0g |
| Breakfast Waffles | 4.0g |
| Fabulous Chicken Breast | 4.0g |
| Pancakes | 4.0g |
| Burrito Regular | 4.0g |
| Beef Fajitas | 4.0g |
| Breakfast Burrito | 4.0g |
| Fajitas Texanas | 4.0g |
| Rib Eye with Shrimp | 4.0g |
| 5 Mini Tacos | 5.0g |
| Tilapia a la Plancha | 5.0g |
| Supreme Breakfast | 5.0g |
| Parrilla Azteca | 5.0g |
| Carne Guisada Plate | 5.0g |
| Kid's Crispy Taco | 5.0g |
| Migas | 5.0g |
| Asada Quesadilla | 5.0g |
| Camarones a la Plancha | 5.0g |
| Cheese Dip | 5.0g |
| Rajas Dip | 5.5g |
| Cheese Enchiladas Plate | 6.0g |
| Empanada | 6.0g |
| Jalisco Burrito | 6.0g |
| Gordita | 6.0g |
| Camarones a la Diabla | 6.0g |
| Alambres Mini Tacos | 6.0g |
| Torta | 6.0g |
| Pollo Fantastico | 6.0g |
| Camarones a la Mexicana | 6.0g |
| Carne Tampiquena | 6.0g |
| Tex Mex Burger | 6.0g |
| Chilaquiles Rojos | 6.0g |
| Fajita Torta | 6.0g |
| Beef Dip | 6.5g |
| Torta Especial | 7.0g |
| Enchiladas de Carne Plate | 7.0g |
| Enchiladas Verdes | 7.0g |
| Jalisco Special Burrito | 7.0g |
| Steak Enchilada Plate | 7.0g |
| French Fries | 7.0g |
| Chorizo Dip | 7.5g |
| Texas Plate | 8.0g |
| Bean and Cheese Nachos | 8.0g |
| Plato Mexicano | 8.0g |
| 3 Crispy Tacos | 8.0g |
| 3 Fajita Quesadillas | 8.0g |
| Nachos with Guacamole | 9.0g |
| Bean, Queso and Asada Nachos | 9.0g |
| 3 Shrimp Quesadillas | 9.0g |
| Kid's Chicken Nuggets | 9.0g |
| Fajita Nachos | 10.0g |
| 3 Flautas | 11.0g |
| Flautas de Pollo Plate | 12.0g |
| Chicken Burger with Fries | 12.0g |
| Pescado Empanizado | 13.0g |
| Camarones Empanizados | 13.0g |
| Mojarra Frita | 14.0g |
Frequently asked
Does La Parrilla use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, La Parrilla cooks with: 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.. Across the 111 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 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., 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 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., which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at La Parrilla?
Aguas Frescas is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at La Parrilla, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at La Parrilla?
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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