What oil does Pancheros Mexican Grill fry in?
Pancheros Mexican Grill cooks with Canola oil, per the chain's own allergen PDF: canola in the chicken, the rice, the corn salsa and the cilantro lime vinaigrette, and canola spray on the grill. Dairy fat in the cheese and sour cream..
The 5 cleanest things to order at Pancheros 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 |
|---|---|
| Pico de Gallo | 0.0g |
| Sour Cream | 1.0g |
| Veggie Tacos (2 pc) | 3.0g |
| Veggie Salad | 3.0g |
| Tofurizo Tacos (2 pc) | 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 Pancheros Mexican Grill report card, or where it lands on the Seed Oil Index.
Frequently asked
Does Pancheros Mexican Grill use beef tallow?
No. Pancheros Mexican Grill cooks with Canola oil, per the chain's own allergen PDF: canola in the chicken, the rice, the corn salsa and the cilantro lime vinaigrette, and canola spray on the grill. Dairy fat in the cheese and sour cream., not beef tallow. See which chains fry in real fats on Tallow Watch.