What oil does La Parrilla fry in?
La Parrilla cooks with Specific fryer oil not disclosed anywhere public. La Parrilla's own FAQ confirms they do deep-fry: chips are fried in a separate pan each morning in fresh oil, and they warn that other menu items are fried too (on top of flour tortillas) as a cross-contact risk for gluten-avoiders. No nutrition or allergen PDF exists (their FAQ says outright they don't offer one), and no franchise disclosure document or trade coverage naming the oil could be found. Industry default for a casual Tex-Mex chain of this size (soybean or canola oil blend) is assumed for the fryer, not verified..
The 5 cleanest things to order at La Parrilla
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 |
|---|---|
| Aguas Frescas | 0.0g |
| Flour Tortillas | 1.0g |
| Sour Cream | 1.0g |
| Flan | 1.0g |
| Carne Asada Taco | 2.0g |
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 La Parrilla report card, or where it lands on the Seed Oil Index.
Frequently asked
Does La Parrilla use beef tallow?
No. La Parrilla cooks with Specific fryer oil not disclosed anywhere public. La Parrilla's own FAQ confirms they do deep-fry: chips are fried in a separate pan each morning in fresh oil, and they warn that other menu items are fried too (on top of flour tortillas) as a cross-contact risk for gluten-avoiders. No nutrition or allergen PDF exists (their FAQ says outright they don't offer one), and no franchise disclosure document or trade coverage naming the oil could be found. Industry default for a casual Tex-Mex chain of this size (soybean or canola oil blend) is assumed for the fryer, not verified., not beef tallow. See which chains fry in real fats on Tallow Watch.