Mexican Bar Company is Proud to be a
Seed Oil Free Mexican Restaurant
We use high-quality ingredients like beef tallow and organic extra virgin olive oil in most of our dishes.
Healthy Cooking You Can Actually Enjoy
At Mexican Bar Company, we believe you shouldn’t have to choose between incredible flavor and high-quality ingredients. That’s why we proudly offer a seed oil free menu in Plano, TX, serving guests from Allen, Frisco, McKinney, Richardson, Fairview, The Colony, Celina, Addison, and across North Dallas.
Our kitchen is built around a simple philosophy: use real, traditional fats and fresh ingredients to create food that tastes better—and is better for you.
What Does “Seed Oil Free” Mean?
Seed oils are highly processed oils extracted from seeds such as soybean, canola, corn, sunflower, and safflower. These oils are commonly used in restaurants because they are inexpensive and shelf-stable—but they often undergo heavy industrial processing, high heat extraction, and chemical refinement.
At Mexican Bar Company, we take a different approach.
We eliminate these oils from our cooking and instead use traditional, minimally processed fats that align with authentic Mexican cooking methods and modern health-conscious preferences.
Why Avoid Seed Oils?
Many people today are choosing to avoid seed oils for a variety of reasons, including:
- Highly processed production methods
- High omega-6 fatty acid content, which may contribute to inflammation when consumed excessively
- Oxidation at high heat, which can degrade oil quality during cooking
- A desire for more natural, whole-food-based ingredients
If you want to explore more about this topic, here are two well-respected educational resources:
- https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/fats-and-cholesterol/
- https://www.eatreal.org/why-seed-oils-are-controversial/
These sources provide balanced, research-backed perspectives on dietary fats and cooking oils.
What Oils Do We Use Instead?
Instead of seed oils, our kitchen uses:
Beef Tallow
- A traditional cooking fat used for centuries, beef tallow offers:
- Excellent heat stability
- Rich, authentic flavor
- Minimal processing
Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO)
- We use high-quality organic EVOO for:
- Fresh preparations
- Light sautéing
- Dressings and finishing touches
Organic EVOO is widely recognized for its role in heart-healthy diets and is a staple in clean, whole-food cooking.
FAQs
Yes. We are 100% seed oil free from deep frying to dressing to cooking, 100% seed oil free. We design our menu and cooking processes to completely avoid all seed oils in all of our dishes! If you have specific dietary concerns, our team is always happy to guide you through menu options.
Below is a quick run down on common questions for our seed oil free preparations
- French fries and wings are cooked in our beef tallow fryer.
- Our complimentary chips are fried fresh and are seed oil free.
- All of our dressings for salads are seed oil free
- We cook and sauté in organic extra-virgin olive oil. These are huge upgrades to quality of food.
Yes—in the best way. Cooking with beef tallow and olive oil enhances flavor, giving dishes a richer, more authentic taste compared to heavily processed oils.
While nutrition depends on the overall diet, many people prefer seed oil free meals because they avoid highly processed ingredients and rely on more traditional fats.
Absolutely. Our goal isn’t restriction—it’s better ingredients. You can still enjoy queso, tacos, cocktails, and brunch favorites, all crafted with higher-quality cooking methods.
Healthy & Tasty
Traditional Mexican Cuisine
Texas-born Mexican Bar Company (MBC) offers the full scope of Mexican cuisine; handmade corn tortilla tacos, freshly prepared ceviches, guacamoles, salsas, and an exceptional selection of regional dishes. Mexican Bar Company stays true to the classic delicacies of Mexico and its legendary food markets while adding his renowned layers of flavors.