What oil does Fajita Express Mexican Grill fry in?
Fajita Express Mexican Grill most likely fries in soybean and canola oil, but the chain has not confirmed it.
In detail: No disclosure found. Fajita Express Mexican Grill (San Antonio, TX, single location on Culebra Rd) publishes no nutrition panel, allergen sheet or ingredient statement on its site, printed menu or ordering pages, and nothing public names its fryer oil or whether its beans use lard. Its menu confirms deep-frying (chips, nachos, crispy and puffy taco shells, tostadas, chalupas, flautas, mini taquitos, chimichangas, french fries, chicken nuggets, birria fries), so the fryer is scored on the US industry-default soybean/canola blend under the higher-PUFA-wins rule. Grilled fajitas, asada, pastor and guisada are scored low. Every value for this restaurant is an estimate.
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Build my orderFajita Express Mexican Grill at a glance
| Fry oil (US) | Soybean and canola oil (estimated) |
| Seed oils | Yes |
| Beef tallow | No |
| Peanut oil | No |
| Seed oil grade | B (6.0 g average per item, 203 items) |
| Is it a seed oil? | Soybean oil: Yes · Canola oil: Yes |
The 5 cleanest things to order at Fajita Express Mexican Grill
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 |
|---|---|
| Chicken Fajita Taco | 2.0g |
| Shrimp Cocktail (Small) | 2.0g |
| Beef Fajita Taco | 2.0g |
| Asada Taco | 2.0g |
| Barbacoa Taco | 2.0g |
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 Fajita Express Mexican Grill 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 Fajita Express Mexican Grill fry in?
Fajita Express Mexican Grill most likely fries in soybean and canola oil, but the chain has not confirmed it. In detail: No disclosure found. Fajita Express Mexican Grill (San Antonio, TX, single location on Culebra Rd) publishes no nutrition panel, allergen sheet or ingredient statement on its site, printed menu or ordering pages, and nothing public names its fryer oil or whether its beans use lard. Its menu confirms deep-frying (chips, nachos, crispy and puffy taco shells, tostadas, chalupas, flautas, mini taquitos, chimichangas, french fries, chicken nuggets, birria fries), so the fryer is scored on the US industry-default soybean/canola blend under the higher-PUFA-wins rule. Grilled fajitas, asada, pastor and guisada are scored low. Every value for this restaurant is an estimate.
Does Fajita Express Mexican Grill use seed oils?
Yes. Fajita Express Mexican Grill most likely fries in soybean and canola oil. The chain has not confirmed it. Its seed oil grade is B, about 6.0 g of polyunsaturated fat per menu item.
Does Fajita Express Mexican Grill use beef tallow?
No. Fajita Express Mexican Grill most likely fries in soybean and canola oil, not beef tallow. The chain has not confirmed it.
Does Fajita Express Mexican Grill use peanut oil?
Not that we can find. Fajita Express Mexican Grill most likely fries in soybean and canola oil. 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 Fajita Express Mexican Grill?
Chicken Fajita Taco (2.0 g of polyunsaturated fat). Next: Beef Fajita Taco (2.0 g) and Asada Taco (2.0 g).
Which Fajita Express Mexican Grill item has the most seed oil?
Carnitas (1 lb), at about 18.0 g of polyunsaturated fat as listed.