What oil does Tu Asador fry in?
Tu Asador most likely fries in vegetable oil blend and soybean oil, but the chain has not confirmed it.
In detail: No published oil disclosure found; industry-default vegetable oil (likely soybean or canola blend) assumed for the fryer. Tu Asador is a small Mexican steakhouse group (2 San Antonio, TX locations) doing Norteño-style carne asada finished on a wood-chip smoker/grill, but its kitchen also deep-fries a real list of items: papas a la francesa (fries), chicken strips/tenders, fried cauliflower, chicharrón, totopos/chips, and deep-fried flautas and dessert tortilla strips.
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Build my orderTu Asador at a glance
| Fry oil (US) | Vegetable oil blend and soybean oil (estimated) |
| Seed oils | Yes |
| Beef tallow | No |
| Peanut oil | No |
| Seed oil grade | A (3.5 g average per item, 67 items) |
| Is it a seed oil? | Vegetable oil: Yes · Soybean oil: Yes |
The 5 cleanest things to order at Tu Asador
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 |
|---|---|
| Filet (8oz) | 2.0g |
| Crema Mayita | 2.0g |
| Sirloin (8oz) | 2.0g |
| Ribeye (16oz) | 3.0g |
| Tacos de Filete y Tuétano | 3.0g |
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 Tu Asador report card, or where it lands on the Seed Oil Index. See which chains fry in real fats on Tallow Watch.
Frequently asked
What oil does Tu Asador fry in?
Tu Asador most likely fries in vegetable oil blend and soybean oil, but the chain has not confirmed it. In detail: No published oil disclosure found; industry-default vegetable oil (likely soybean or canola blend) assumed for the fryer. Tu Asador is a small Mexican steakhouse group (2 San Antonio, TX locations) doing Norteño-style carne asada finished on a wood-chip smoker/grill, but its kitchen also deep-fries a real list of items: papas a la francesa (fries), chicken strips/tenders, fried cauliflower, chicharrón, totopos/chips, and deep-fried flautas and dessert tortilla strips.
Does Tu Asador use seed oils?
Yes. Tu Asador most likely fries in vegetable oil blend and soybean oil. The chain has not confirmed it. Its seed oil grade is A, about 3.5 g of polyunsaturated fat per menu item.
Does Tu Asador use beef tallow?
No. Tu Asador most likely fries in vegetable oil blend and soybean oil, not beef tallow. The chain has not confirmed it.
Does Tu Asador use peanut oil?
Not that we can find. Tu Asador most likely fries in vegetable oil blend and soybean oil. The chain has not confirmed it. If you have a peanut allergy, ask the restaurant directly, because oils and suppliers can vary by location.
What is the lowest seed oil order at Tu Asador?
Filet (8oz) (2.0 g of polyunsaturated fat).
Which Tu Asador item has the most seed oil?
Coliflor Tu Asador, at about 12.0 g of polyunsaturated fat as listed.