Las Palapas Seed Oil Report Card
Safest Orders
| Sour Cream | 0.0g PUFA |
| Borracho Beans | 1.0g PUFA |
| Breakfast Taco - Bean & Cheese | 2.0g PUFA |
| Menudo | 2.0g PUFA |
| Caldo de Res (beef soup) | 2.0g PUFA |
Watch Out For
| Chips & Queso | 14.0g PUFA |
| Chips & Salsa | 11.0g PUFA |
| Kids Chicken Strips with Fries | 10.0g PUFA |
| Nachos | 9.0g PUFA |
| Chicken Flautas Plate | 9.0g PUFA |
Frequently asked
Does Las Palapas use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Las Palapas cooks with: San Antonio Tex-Mex — homemade flour tortillas made with vegetable (soybean) shortening; crispy shells, flautas, fries and chips fried in soybean oil; queso and refried beans add modest oil.. Across the 50 menu items we analyzed, it averages 4.7g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
What oil does Las Palapas cook with?
Our research indicates: San Antonio Tex-Mex — homemade flour tortillas made with vegetable (soybean) shortening; crispy shells, flautas, fries and chips fried in soybean oil; queso and refried beans add modest oil.. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
What is the safest thing to order at Las Palapas?
Sour Cream is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Las Palapas, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Las Palapas?
Chips & Queso is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Las Palapas, 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. Curious why people avoid them? Read the evidence.
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