What oil does Alberto's Mexican Food fry in?
Alberto's Mexican Food most likely fries in soybean oil and vegetable oil blend, but the chain has not confirmed it.
In detail: soybean/vegetable oil for frying (industry default, not officially disclosed); lard for carnitas; beef fat for carne asada.
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Build my orderAlberto's Mexican Food at a glance
| Fry oil (US) | Soybean oil and vegetable oil blend (estimated) |
| Seed oils | Yes |
| Beef tallow | Yes |
| Peanut oil | No |
| Seed oil grade | C (6.4 g average per item, 80 items) |
| Is it a seed oil? | Soybean oil: Yes · Vegetable oil: Yes |
The 5 cleanest things to order at Alberto's Mexican Food
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 |
|---|---|
| Carne Asada Taco | 4.0g |
| Carnitas Taco | 4.0g |
| Chicken Taco | 4.0g |
| Adobada Taco | 4.0g |
| Pollo Asado Taco | 4.0g |
Lower PUFA is cleaner. These are estimates from published nutrition data and disclosed oils; preparation varies by location.
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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 Alberto's Mexican Food 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 Alberto's Mexican Food fry in?
Alberto's Mexican Food most likely fries in soybean oil and vegetable oil blend, but the chain has not confirmed it. In detail: soybean/vegetable oil for frying (industry default, not officially disclosed); lard for carnitas; beef fat for carne asada.
Does Alberto's Mexican Food use seed oils?
Yes. Alberto's Mexican Food most likely fries in soybean oil and vegetable oil blend. The chain has not confirmed it. Its seed oil grade is C, about 6.4 g of polyunsaturated fat per menu item.
Does Alberto's Mexican Food use beef tallow?
Yes, at least for some items. Our notes: soybean/vegetable oil for frying (industry default, not officially disclosed); lard for carnitas; beef fat for carne asada.
Does Alberto's Mexican Food use peanut oil?
Not that we can find. Alberto's Mexican Food most likely fries in soybean oil and vegetable oil blend. The chain has not confirmed it. 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 Alberto's Mexican Food?
Carne Asada Taco (4.0 g of polyunsaturated fat). Next: Carnitas Taco (4.0 g) and Chicken Taco (4.0 g).
Which Alberto's Mexican Food item has the most seed oil?
Carne Asada Fries, at about 22.0 g of polyunsaturated fat as listed.