What oil does Los Betos fry in?
Los Betos cooks with Soybean/canola blend for deep frying (rolled tacos, chimichangas, french fries); lard in refried beans; shortening in flour tortillas — consistent with regional Arizona Mexican fast-food norms; no published allergen/nutrition document found to confirm or deny.
The 5 cleanest things to order at Los Betos
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 | 0.5g |
| Flan | 2.0g |
| Tres Leches | 3.0g |
| Bacon and Eggs Plate | 3.0g |
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 Los Betos report card, or where it lands on the Seed Oil Index.
Frequently asked
Does Los Betos use beef tallow?
No. Los Betos cooks with Soybean/canola blend for deep frying (rolled tacos, chimichangas, french fries); lard in refried beans; shortening in flour tortillas — consistent with regional Arizona Mexican fast-food norms; no published allergen/nutrition document found to confirm or deny, not beef tallow. See which chains fry in real fats on Tallow Watch.