Pancheros Mexican Grill Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Pancheros Mexican Grill cooks with: canola oil. Across the 49 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 Pancheros Mexican Grill
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: Veggie Tacos (2 pc) + Bottled Water, 3.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Veggie Tacos (2 pc) | 3.0g |
| Veggie Salad | 3.0g |
| Chicken Tacos (2 pc) | 4.0g |
| Tofurizo Tacos (2 pc) | 4.0g |
| Cheese Quesadilla | 4.0g |
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Build my orderWhat to Avoid at Pancheros Mexican Grill
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Queso | 17.0g |
| Chips & Queso | 12.0g |
| Quesadilla (steak) | 11.0g |
| Burrito (steak) | 10.0g |
| Quesadilla (chicken) | 10.0g |
Every Pancheros Mexican Grill item, ranked
All 49 items we have for Pancheros Mexican Grill, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Pinto Beans | 0.0g |
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Medium Salsa Verde | 0.0g |
| Hot Tomatillo Salsa | 0.0g |
| Pico de Gallo | 0.0g |
| Mild Ancho Salsa | 0.0g |
| Sour Cream | 1.0g |
| Habanero Salsa | 1.0g |
| Roasted Tomato Salsa | 1.0g |
| Side of Guacamole | 2.0g |
| Side of Rice | 2.0g |
| Cilantro Lime Rice | 2.0g |
| Black Beans | 2.0g |
| Guacamole | 2.0g |
| Roasted Corn Salsa | 2.0g |
| Veggie Tacos (2 pc) | 3.0g |
| Veggie Salad | 3.0g |
| Single Taco Kids | 3.0g |
| Kids Burrito (veggie) | 4.0g |
| Side of Queso | 4.0g |
| Chicken Tacos (2 pc) | 4.0g |
| Tofurizo Tacos (2 pc) | 4.0g |
| Cheese Quesadilla | 4.0g |
| Veggie Quesadilla | 4.0g |
| Kidsadilla | 4.0g |
| Burrito Bowl (veggie) | 5.0g |
| Kids Burrito (chicken) | 5.0g |
| Tofurizo Burrito Bowl | 5.0g |
| Steak Tacos (2 pc) | 5.0g |
| Carnitas Tacos (2 pc) | 5.0g |
| Blue Corn Chips | 5.0g |
| Chips & Guacamole | 6.0g |
| Tofurizo Burrito | 6.0g |
| Carnitas Quesadilla | 6.0g |
| Carnitas Salad | 6.0g |
| Burrito (veggie) | 7.0g |
| Burrito Bowl (chicken) | 7.0g |
| Salad (chicken) | 7.0g |
| Burrito Bowl (steak) | 8.0g |
| Burrito Bowl (pork carnitas) | 8.0g |
| Salad (steak) | 8.0g |
| Chips & Salsa | 8.0g |
| Burrito (chicken) | 9.0g |
| Burrito (pork carnitas) | 9.0g |
| Burrito (steak) | 10.0g |
| Quesadilla (chicken) | 10.0g |
| Quesadilla (steak) | 11.0g |
| Chips & Queso | 12.0g |
| Queso | 17.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Pancheros Mexican Grill use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Pancheros Mexican Grill cooks with: canola oil. Across the 49 menu items we analyzed, it averages 4.8g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
What oil does Pancheros Mexican Grill cook with?
Our research indicates: Canola oil, per the chain's own allergen PDF: canola in the chicken, the rice, the corn salsa and the cilantro lime vinaigrette, and canola spray on the grill. Dairy fat in the cheese and sour cream. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Pancheros Mexican Grill use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Pancheros Mexican Grill cooks with canola oil, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Pancheros Mexican Grill seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Pancheros Mexican Grill cooks with canola oil, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Pancheros Mexican Grill?
Veggie Salad is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Pancheros Mexican Grill, at an estimated 3.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Pancheros Mexican Grill?
Queso is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Pancheros Mexican Grill, at an estimated 17.0g 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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