Tu Asador Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Tu Asador cooks with: vegetable oil blend and soybean oil (estimated). Across the 67 menu items we analyzed, it averages 3.5g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
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Safest Orders at Tu Asador
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: Sirloin (8oz), 2.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Filet (8oz) | 2.0g |
| Crema Mayita | 2.0g |
| Sirloin (8oz) | 2.0g |
| Ribeye (16oz) | 3.0g |
| Tacos de Filete y Tuétano | 3.0g |
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Build my orderWhat to Avoid at Tu Asador
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Coliflor Tu Asador | 12.0g |
| Flautas de Res | 11.0g |
| Kid's Chicken Strips | 10.0g |
| Guacamole y Totopos | 8.0g |
| Empalmes de Chicharrón | 8.0g |
Every Tu Asador item, ranked
All 67 items we have for Tu Asador, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Cebolla Asada | 0.0g |
| Joya Manzana | 0.0g |
| Mexican Coca-Cola | 0.0g |
| Salsa Picosa | 0.0g |
| Salsa Sampler | 0.0g |
| Cebollitas Cambray Asada | 0.0g |
| Topo Chico | 0.0g |
| Nespresso | 0.0g |
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Red Bull | 0.0g |
| Chiles Toreados | 1.0g |
| Arroz con Leche | 1.0g |
| Grilled Vegetables | 1.0g |
| Chimichurri de Piquin | 1.5g |
| Filet (8oz) | 2.0g |
| Yogurt con Fruta | 2.0g |
| Chimichurri de Piquín | 2.0g |
| Small Guacamole | 2.0g |
| Papa Asada | 2.0g |
| Crema Mayita | 2.0g |
| Charros | 2.0g |
| Sirloin (8oz) | 2.0g |
| Ribeye (16oz) | 3.0g |
| Tacos de Filete y Tuétano | 3.0g |
| Papas Adobadas | 3.0g |
| Costillitas al Tajín | 3.0g |
| Huevos Charros | 3.0g |
| Tacos Nuevo León | 3.0g |
| Machacado con Huevo | 3.0g |
| New York Strip (12oz) | 3.0g |
| Tabla de Barbacoa de Picanha | 3.0g |
| Salchicha Asada | 3.0g |
| Kid's Carne Asada Plate | 3.0g |
| Tuétanos | 3.0g |
| Picanha (10oz) | 3.0g |
| Fideo | 3.0g |
| Arrachera | 3.0g |
| Huevos a la Mexicana | 3.0g |
| Grilled Tuna | 3.0g |
| Refritos | 3.0g |
| Huevos en Salsa | 3.0g |
| Mostachón | 4.0g |
| Quesadillitas | 4.0g |
| Golden Scorpion Tomahawk | 4.0g |
| Costras de Arrachera | 4.0g |
| Migas con Huevo | 4.0g |
| Queso Fundido | 4.0g |
| Grilled Chicken | 4.0g |
| Molletes | 4.0g |
| Jalapeño Poppers | 5.0g |
| Torta de Chorizo con Huevo | 5.0g |
| Pio Pan | 5.0g |
| Mousse de Pistache | 5.0g |
| Discada | 5.0g |
| Suspiritos | 6.0g |
| Empalmes con Huevo | 6.0g |
| Totopos | 6.0g |
| Enchiladas Suizas | 7.0g |
| Kid's Hot Dog | 7.0g |
| Chilaquiles | 7.0g |
| Papas a la Francesa | 7.0g |
| Guacamole y Totopos | 8.0g |
| Empalmes de Chicharrón | 8.0g |
| Enchiladas Regias | 8.0g |
| Kid's Chicken Strips | 10.0g |
| Flautas de Res | 11.0g |
| Coliflor Tu Asador | 12.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Tu Asador use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Tu Asador cooks with: vegetable oil blend and soybean oil (estimated). Across the 67 menu items we analyzed, it averages 3.5g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
What oil does Tu Asador cook with?
Our research indicates: No published oil disclosure found; industry-default vegetable oil (likely soybean or canola blend) assumed for the fryer. Tu Asador is a small Mexican steakhouse group (2 San Antonio, TX locations) doing Norteño-style carne asada finished on a wood-chip smoker/grill, but its kitchen also deep-fries a real list of items: papas a la francesa (fries), chicken strips/tenders, fried cauliflower, chicharrón, totopos/chips, and deep-fried flautas and dessert tortilla strips. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Tu Asador use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Tu Asador cooks with vegetable oil blend and soybean oil (estimated), not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Tu Asador seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Tu Asador cooks with vegetable oil blend and soybean oil (estimated), which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Tu Asador?
Filet (8oz) is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Tu Asador, at an estimated 2.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Tu Asador?
Coliflor Tu Asador is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Tu Asador, at an estimated 12.0g 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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