Taqueria Arandas Seed Oil Report Card
Safest Orders
| Refried Beans (side) | 1.0g PUFA |
| Mexican Rice (side) | 1.0g PUFA |
| Chicken Fajita Taco | 2.0g PUFA |
| Carnitas Taco | 2.0g PUFA |
| Barbacoa Taco | 2.0g PUFA |
Watch Out For
| Flautas (3) | 20.0g PUFA |
| Chimichanga | 19.0g PUFA |
| Breaded Fish Fillet | 19.0g PUFA |
| Breaded Shrimp | 17.0g PUFA |
| Taquitos (5) | 15.0g PUFA |
Frequently asked
Does Taqueria Arandas use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Taqueria Arandas cooks with: Soybean/corn oil for frying (no official disclosure; standard for this Houston chain type); lard for refried beans and rice; dairy for queso. Across the 32 menu items we analyzed, it averages 6.5g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
What oil does Taqueria Arandas cook with?
Our research indicates: Soybean/corn oil for frying (no official disclosure; standard for this Houston chain type); lard for refried beans and rice; dairy for queso. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
What is the safest thing to order at Taqueria Arandas?
Refried Beans (side) is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Taqueria Arandas, at an estimated 1.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Taqueria Arandas?
Flautas (3) is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Taqueria Arandas, at an estimated 20.0g 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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