What oil does Taqueria Arandas fry in?
Taqueria Arandas cooks with Soybean/corn oil for frying (no official disclosure; standard for this Houston chain type); lard for refried beans and rice; dairy for queso.
The 5 cleanest things to order at Taqueria Arandas
| Jamaica (Hibiscus Water) | 0.0g PUFA |
| Orange Juice | 0.0g PUFA |
| Coffee | 0.0g PUFA |
| Gelatina (Jello) | 0.0g PUFA |
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g PUFA |
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 Taqueria Arandas report card, or where it lands on the Seed Oil Index.