What oil does Filiberto's fry in?
Filiberto's cooks with Soybean/canola blend in deep fryer (unconfirmed — no official published statement found; consistent with typical Arizona Mexican fast-food practice); carne asada grilled over open flame using beef fat; refried beans likely contain lard.
The 5 cleanest things to order at Filiberto'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 |
|---|---|
| Mango Habanero | 0.0g |
| Sour Cream | 0.5g |
| Carne Asada Taco | 4.0g |
| Cheese Quesadilla | 4.0g |
| Adobada 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 Filiberto's report card, or where it lands on the Seed Oil Index.
Frequently asked
Does Filiberto's use beef tallow?
Yes, at least for some items. Filiberto's uses: Soybean/canola blend in deep fryer (unconfirmed — no official published statement found; consistent with typical Arizona Mexican fast-food practice); carne asada grilled over open flame using beef fat; refried beans likely contain lard. See which chains fry in real fats on Tallow Watch.