Can patinho mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Mexico?

In Mexico, medium rare is called "Término medio". Rare is "Rojo" and well done is "Bien cocido".

What is patinho in Mexico?

Q: What is patinho in Mexico?

patinho is the Brazil retail name for the sirloin tip (knuckle), which sits on the round primal. In Mexico, the same cut is most often labeled Bola.

Q: What is patinho called in Mexico?

Look for Bola—mapped to Sirloin Tip (sirloin tip (knuckle)).

Q: What primal is patinho from?

Sirloin Tip is on the round primal (Front of the rear leg, between sirloin and round).

Close match

patinho

is very similar to Bola in Mexico

Ask for: Bola

About this cut

Also called the knuckle. A lean, moderately tender cut from the front of the round, near the sirloin. Used for roasts, kabobs, and stir-fry. Not from the sirloin despite the name.

round primal · Front of the rear leg, between sirloin and round

In Mexico

Bola

What is this cut?·Global guide

How to order steak doneness

Brazil → Mexico

rareMal passada→Rojo48–55°C

medium rareAo ponto para mal→Término medio55–60°C

mediumAo ponto→Tres cuartos60–65°C

well doneBem passada→Bien cocido70–100°C

Doneness terminology varies by country and restaurant. When unsure, describe what you want (e.g., “warm red center”).

Detailed explanation

“patinho” in Brazil maps to canonical sirloin tip (round: Front of the rear leg, between sirloin and round). In Mexico, look for labels such as Bola. Also called the knuckle. A lean, moderately tender cut from the front of the round, near the sirloin. Used for roasts, kabobs, and stir-fry. Not from the sirloin despite the name.

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This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.