Taqueria Arandas Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Taqueria Arandas cooks with: soybean and corn oil (estimated). Across the 101 menu items we analyzed, it averages 5.3g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
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Safest Orders at Taqueria Arandas
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: Chicken Fajita Taco + Jamaica (Hibiscus Water), 2.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Chicken Fajita Taco | 2.0g |
| Lengua (Tongue) Taco | 2.0g |
| Cabeza Taco | 2.0g |
| Breakfast Taco - Beans & Cheese | 2.0g |
| Caldo De Res O Pollo | 2.0g |
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Build my orderWhat to Avoid at Taqueria Arandas
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Flautas (3) | 20.0g |
| Chimichanga | 19.0g |
| Breaded Fish Fillet | 19.0g |
| Breaded Shrimp | 17.0g |
| Taquitos (5) | 15.0g |
Every Taqueria Arandas item, ranked
All 101 items we have for Taqueria Arandas, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Gelatina (Jello) | 0.0g |
| Jamaica (Hibiscus Water) | 0.0g |
| Limonada | 0.0g |
| Mexican Coke | 0.0g |
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Red Salsa | 0.0g |
| Green Salsa | 0.5g |
| Refried Beans (side) | 1.0g |
| Mexican Rice (side) | 1.0g |
| Rice | 1.0g |
| Horchata | 1.0g |
| Chicken Fajita Taco | 2.0g |
| Lengua (Tongue) Taco | 2.0g |
| Cabeza Taco | 2.0g |
| Guacamole (side) | 2.0g |
| Queso Dip (side) | 2.0g |
| Breakfast Taco - Beans & Cheese | 2.0g |
| Guacamole | 2.0g |
| Caldo De Res O Pollo | 2.0g |
| Coctel De Camaron | 2.0g |
| Refried Beans | 2.0g |
| Charro Beans | 2.0g |
| Flan Napolitano | 2.0g |
| Bean & Cheese Burrito | 3.0g |
| Tamale (Pork) | 3.0g |
| Breakfast Taco - Potato & Egg | 3.0g |
| Breakfast Taco - Chorizo & Egg | 3.0g |
| Breakfast Taco - Bacon & Egg | 3.0g |
| Breakfast Taco - Ham & Egg | 3.0g |
| Breakfast Taco - Egg & Cheese | 3.0g |
| Breakfast Taco - Potato & Chorizo | 3.0g |
| Breakfast Taco - Egg A La Mexicana | 3.0g |
| Breakfast Taco - Nopales & Egg | 3.0g |
| Breakfast Taco - Machacado | 3.0g |
| Breakfast Taco - Sausage & Egg | 3.0g |
| Queso Flameado | 3.0g |
| Chile Con Queso | 3.0g |
| Caldo De Mariscos | 3.0g |
| Tres Leches Cake | 3.0g |
| Cheesecake | 3.0g |
| Strawberry Cheesecake | 3.0g |
| Chorizo Taco | 4.0g |
| Huevos Rancheros | 4.0g |
| Migas | 4.0g |
| Taco - Carne Asada | 4.0g |
| Taco - Al Pastor | 4.0g |
| Taco - Barbacoa | 4.0g |
| Taco - Carnitas | 4.0g |
| Taco - Pollo Asado | 4.0g |
| Taco - Lengua | 4.0g |
| Taco - Tripa | 4.0g |
| Pechuga De Pollo Marinada | 4.0g |
| Ensalada De Fajita | 4.0g |
| Filete De Pescado A La Plancha (grilled) | 4.0g |
| Camarones A La Plancha | 4.0g |
| Carne Asada Quesadilla | 5.0g |
| Chicken Quesadilla | 5.0g |
| Cheese Enchiladas (3) | 5.0g |
| Chicken Enchiladas (3) | 5.0g |
| Chips & Salsa | 5.0g |
| Huevos Con Chorizo | 5.0g |
| Gordita | 5.0g |
| Fajitas - Carne Asada (Parrillada) | 5.0g |
| Fajitas Marinadas | 5.0g |
| Fajita Ranchera | 5.0g |
| Fajita A La Mexicana | 5.0g |
| Carne Tampiquena | 5.0g |
| Taco Salad | 5.0g |
| Camarones A La Diabla | 5.0g |
| Shrimp Taco (Fried) | 6.0g |
| Chicken Fajita Burrito | 6.0g |
| Chilaquiles Plate | 6.0g |
| Quesadilla Plate | 6.0g |
| Alambres | 6.0g |
| Tostada | 7.0g |
| French Fries (side) | 7.0g |
| Torta | 7.0g |
| Torta - Carne Asada | 7.0g |
| Arandas Special (mixed grill plate) | 7.0g |
| Enchiladas | 7.0g |
| Tex-Mex Enchiladas | 7.0g |
| French Fries | 7.0g |
| Burrito - Carne Asada | 8.0g |
| Burrito - Al Pastor | 8.0g |
| Burrito - Carnitas | 8.0g |
| Combination Platter | 8.0g |
| Nachos with Cheese | 9.0g |
| Tacos Al Carbon | 9.0g |
| Nachos Supreme | 9.0g |
| Nachos with Carne Asada | 11.0g |
| Burrito California | 11.0g |
| Flautas | 13.0g |
| Filete De Pescado Empanizado (fried) | 13.0g |
| Camarones Empanizados (fried shrimp) | 13.0g |
| Mojarra Frita (fried whole fish) | 14.0g |
| Seafood Combo | 14.0g |
| Taquitos (5) | 15.0g |
| Breaded Shrimp | 17.0g |
| Chimichanga | 19.0g |
| Breaded Fish Fillet | 19.0g |
| Flautas (3) | 20.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Taqueria Arandas use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Taqueria Arandas cooks with: soybean and corn oil (estimated). Across the 101 menu items we analyzed, it averages 5.3g 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.
Does Taqueria Arandas use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Taqueria Arandas cooks with soybean and corn oil (estimated), not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Taqueria Arandas seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Taqueria Arandas cooks with soybean and corn oil (estimated), which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Taqueria Arandas?
Chicken Fajita Taco is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Taqueria Arandas, at an estimated 2.0g 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. 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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