What oil does Pappasito's Cantina fry in?
Pappasito's Cantina cooks with Undisclosed - Pappas Restaurants publishes no fryer-oil statement or allergen/nutrition portal for Pappasito's (same as sister chain Pappadeaux); assumed soybean/vegetable oil per higher-PUFA-wins rule.
The 5 cleanest things to order at Pappasito's Cantina
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 |
|---|---|
| Tequila Lime Chicken Salad | 4.0g |
| Shrimp Brochette (Bacon-Wrapped) | 7.0g |
| Tacos al Carbon (Beef) | 8.0g |
| Caesar Salad with Chicken | 9.0g |
| Chicken Fajitas (for one) | 9.0g |
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 Pappasito's Cantina report card, or where it lands on the Seed Oil Index.
Frequently asked
Does Pappasito's Cantina use beef tallow?
No. Pappasito's Cantina cooks with Undisclosed - Pappas Restaurants publishes no fryer-oil statement or allergen/nutrition portal for Pappasito's (same as sister chain Pappadeaux); assumed soybean/vegetable oil per higher-PUFA-wins rule, not beef tallow. See which chains fry in real fats on Tallow Watch.