What oil does Abuelo's fry in?
Abuelo's cooks with Soybean/canola blend (deep frying); dairy fat (queso, cheese); avocado (guacamole); minimal grilling oil (fajitas).
The 5 cleanest things to order at Abuelo's
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.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Paloma Tradicional | 0.0g |
| Blackberry Mint Mojito | 0.0g |
| Spanish Sangria Roja | 0.0g |
| Sangria Swirl | 0.0g |
| Vegetable Medley | 1.0g |
Lower PUFA is cleaner. These are estimates from published nutrition data and disclosed oils; preparation varies by location.
Why the frying oil matters
Most fast-food chains fry in seed oils like soybean, canola, corn, or a blend of them, which are high in polyunsaturated fat (PUFA). A handful still use beef tallow or other stable fats, which are far lower in PUFA. The oil a kitchen fries in is the single biggest driver of how much seed oil ends up on your plate. See the full breakdown on the Abuelo's report card, or where it lands on the Seed Oil Index.
Frequently asked
Does Abuelo's use beef tallow?
No. Abuelo's cooks with Soybean/canola blend (deep frying); dairy fat (queso, cheese); avocado (guacamole); minimal grilling oil (fajitas), not beef tallow. See which chains fry in real fats on Tallow Watch.