What oil does Rosa's Cafe & Tortilla Factory fry in?
Rosa's Cafe & Tortilla Factory cooks with Soybean/vegetable oil (deep frying chips, crispy shells); shortening/lard blend (flour tortillas); dairy fat (queso, cheese); minimal oil (grilled fajita meat).
The 5 cleanest things to order at Rosa's Cafe & Tortilla Factory
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 |
|---|---|
| Sour Cream | 0.5g |
| Chili con Queso (8 oz) | 1.0g |
| Bean & Cheese Burrito | 1.0g |
| Flour Tortillas (2) | 1.0g |
| Pico de Gallo | 1.0g |
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 Rosa's Cafe & Tortilla Factory report card, or where it lands on the Seed Oil Index.
Frequently asked
Does Rosa's Cafe & Tortilla Factory use beef tallow?
No. Rosa's Cafe & Tortilla Factory cooks with Soybean/vegetable oil (deep frying chips, crispy shells); shortening/lard blend (flour tortillas); dairy fat (queso, cheese); minimal oil (grilled fajita meat), not beef tallow. See which chains fry in real fats on Tallow Watch.