What oil does Abuelo's fry in?
Abuelo's fries in soybean and canola oil.
In detail: Soybean/canola blend (deep frying); dairy fat (queso, cheese); avocado (guacamole); minimal grilling oil (fajitas).
Ordering at Abuelo's? Build your meal in the app and see its seed oil total before you pay.
Build my orderAbuelo's at a glance
| Fry oil (US) | Soybean and canola oil |
| Seed oils | Yes |
| Beef tallow | No |
| Peanut oil | No |
| Seed oil grade | D (8.6 g average per item, 137 items) |
| Is it a seed oil? | Soybean oil: Yes · Canola oil: Yes |
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 |
|---|---|
| Beef Fajitas | 2.2g |
| Steak Fajitas | 2.2g |
| Vegetable Fajitas | 2.2g |
| Fajita Salad (Shrimp) | 2.3g |
| Fajita Salad (Chicken) | 2.4g |
Lower PUFA is cleaner. These are estimates from published nutrition data and disclosed oils; preparation varies by location.
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Pick your meal, sides, sauces and drink in the app and see your seed oil total before you order. It logs to your day in one tap. Free on iPhone and Android.
Build my orderWhy 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. See which chains fry in real fats on Tallow Watch.
Frequently asked
What oil does Abuelo's fry in?
Abuelo's fries in soybean and canola oil. In detail: Soybean/canola blend (deep frying); dairy fat (queso, cheese); avocado (guacamole); minimal grilling oil (fajitas).
Does Abuelo's use seed oils?
Yes. Abuelo's fries in soybean and canola oil. Its seed oil grade is D, about 8.6 g of polyunsaturated fat per menu item.
Does Abuelo's use beef tallow?
No. Abuelo's fries in soybean and canola oil, not beef tallow.
Does Abuelo's use peanut oil?
Not that we can find. Abuelo's fries in soybean and canola oil. If you have a peanut allergy, ask the restaurant directly, because oils and suppliers can vary by location.
What is the lowest seed oil order at Abuelo's?
Steak Fajitas (2.2 g of polyunsaturated fat). Next: Fajita Salad (Shrimp) (2.3 g) and Fajita Salad (Chicken) (2.4 g).
Which Abuelo's item has the most seed oil?
Chicken Tampiquena, at about 42.3 g of polyunsaturated fat as listed.