Sanborns Mexico Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Sanborns Mexico cooks with: not disclosed (no oil statement on sanborns.com.mx or its ordering site); estimated as unspecified vegetable oil (soybean-dominant in Mexico), low confidence; refried beans may carry lard. Across the 66 menu items we analyzed, it averages 10.3g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
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Safest Orders at Sanborns Mexico
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: Pozole rojo estilo jalisciense + Cafe sanborns, 5.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Cafe sanborns | 0.0g |
| Limonada o naranjada | 0.0g |
| Refresco de lata de sabor | 0.0g |
| Chocolate Caliente o Frío | 0.2g |
| Flan | 0.4g |
What to Avoid at Sanborns Mexico
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Milanesa empanizada de pollo | 26.0g |
| Milanesa empanizada de res | 26.0g |
| Tacos dorados de pollo | 24.6g |
| Molletes de milanesa empanizada | 23.2g |
| Filete de pescado empanizado | 21.9g |
Every Sanborns Mexico item, ranked
All 66 items we have for Sanborns Mexico, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Cafe sanborns | 0.0g |
| Limonada o naranjada | 0.0g |
| Refresco de lata de sabor | 0.0g |
| Agua embotellada | 0.0g |
| Cafe cappuccino | 0.1g |
| Chocolate Caliente o Frío | 0.2g |
| Flan | 0.4g |
| Malteadas | 0.7g |
| Sopa de fideos | 1.8g |
| Caldo tlalpeño | 2.7g |
| Sopa especial sanborns | 2.7g |
| Croissant | 3.5g |
| Pay helado de limón | 3.9g |
| Pastel individual moka | 3.9g |
| Concha de chocolate | 4.1g |
| Concha blanca | 4.1g |
| Oreja | 4.1g |
| Pozole rojo estilo jalisciense | 5.0g |
| Filete de pescado al mojo | 5.4g |
| Pechuga a la poblana | 5.8g |
| Bísquets | 5.8g |
| Huevos revueltos a la mexicana | 6.4g |
| Huevos revueltos con jamón | 6.4g |
| Tamal suizo con pollo deshebrado | 6.4g |
| Fettuccini a la crema | 6.5g |
| Tacos de arrachera | 6.8g |
| Sopa de tortilla | 6.8g |
| Waffle | 7.0g |
| Huevos revueltos con tocino | 7.1g |
| Omelet de Jamón o Queso o Champiñones | 7.1g |
| Hot cakes | 7.5g |
| Dona de Levadura C/ Azucar | 8.2g |
| Tacos de cochinita pibil | 9.2g |
| Huevos rancheros | 10.2g |
| Torta de carne al pastor | 10.4g |
| Huevos divorciados | 11.1g |
| Suprema de pollo sanborns | 11.3g |
| Huevos motuleños | 11.9g |
| Molletes sanborns | 12.8g |
| Gringa de carne al pastor | 12.8g |
| Burritos de cochinita pibil | 12.8g |
| Club house especial sanborns | 13.0g |
| Pechuga de Pollo a la Parrilla | 13.5g |
| Chilaquiles a la sanborns | 13.6g |
| Tecolotes | 13.6g |
| Molletes con cochinita pibil | 14.2g |
| Hamburguesa sanborns con queso | 14.2g |
| Enchiladas de mole poblano | 14.5g |
| Hamburguesa británica | 14.8g |
| Ensalada especial del chef | 14.9g |
| Enchiladas suizas | 15.3g |
| Enchiladas suizas rojas | 15.3g |
| Chilaquiles suizos con pollo | 16.2g |
| Chilaquiles sanborns con huevos estrellados | 16.2g |
| Torta de milanesa | 17.4g |
| Tampiqueña de filete de res | 18.7g |
| Pepitos de arrachera | 19.3g |
| Pechuga a la cordon blue | 19.3g |
| Sandwich sanborns de lujo | 19.3g |
| Arrachera | 21.3g |
| Torta de chilaquiles con milanesa de pollo | 21.3g |
| Filete de pescado empanizado | 21.9g |
| Molletes de milanesa empanizada | 23.2g |
| Tacos dorados de pollo | 24.6g |
| Milanesa empanizada de pollo | 26.0g |
| Milanesa empanizada de res | 26.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Sanborns Mexico use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Sanborns Mexico cooks with: not disclosed (no oil statement on sanborns.com.mx or its ordering site); estimated as unspecified vegetable oil (soybean-dominant in Mexico), low confidence; refried beans may carry lard. Across the 66 menu items we analyzed, it averages 10.3g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
What oil does Sanborns Mexico cook with?
Our research indicates: not disclosed (no oil statement on sanborns.com.mx or its ordering site); estimated as unspecified vegetable oil (soybean-dominant in Mexico), low confidence; refried beans may carry lard. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Sanborns Mexico use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Sanborns Mexico cooks with not disclosed (no oil statement on sanborns.com.mx or its ordering site); estimated as unspecified vegetable oil (soybean-dominant in Mexico), low confidence; refried beans may carry lard, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Sanborns Mexico seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Sanborns Mexico cooks with not disclosed (no oil statement on sanborns.com.mx or its ordering site); estimated as unspecified vegetable oil (soybean-dominant in Mexico), low confidence; refried beans may carry lard, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Sanborns Mexico?
Cafe sanborns is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Sanborns Mexico, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Sanborns Mexico?
Milanesa empanizada de pollo is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Sanborns Mexico, at an estimated 26.0g 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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