What oil does Alberto's Mexican Food fry in?
Alberto's Mexican Food cooks with soybean/vegetable oil for frying (industry default, not officially disclosed); lard for carnitas; beef fat for carne asada.
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 |
|---|---|
| Pico De Gallo | 0.0g |
| Sour Cream | 1.0g |
| Flan | 2.0g |
| Buñuelo | 3.0g |
| Carne Asada Taco | 4.0g |
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 Alberto's Mexican Food report card, or where it lands on the Seed Oil Index.
Frequently asked
Does Alberto's Mexican Food use beef tallow?
Yes, at least for some items. Alberto's Mexican Food uses: soybean/vegetable oil for frying (industry default, not officially disclosed); lard for carnitas; beef fat for carne asada. See which chains fry in real fats on Tallow Watch.