Can cecina sv mean more than one cut?

Check the confidence note below; low confidence or multi-cut rows are flagged when present.

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 should I ask for at a butcher in Mexico?

Ask for "Arrachera bien marinada, término medio" when looking for cecina sv in Mexico.

What is cecina sv in Mexico?

Q: What is cecina sv in Mexico?

cecina sv is the El Salvador retail name for the skirt steak, which sits on the plate primal. In Mexico, the same cut is most often labeled Arrachera.

Q: What is cecina sv called in Mexico?

Look for Arrachera—mapped to Skirt (skirt steak).

Q: What primal is cecina sv from?

Skirt is on the plate primal (diaphragm (inside/outside skirt varies by spec)).

⚠️ Mapping confidence is limited—verify the exact subprimal with your butcher. Match confidence is below 75%—treat as indicative, not definitive.

Approximate

cecina sv

The closest Mexico equivalent is Arrachera

Ask for: Arrachera

About this cut

Plate primal diaphragm muscle; very beefy, used for fajitas and grilling.

plate primal · diaphragm (inside/outside skirt varies by spec)

In Mexico

Arrachera

Say this at the butcher

“Arrachera bien marinada, término medio”

Arrachera is always marinated — ask for it in tacos or as a plato

What is this cut?·Global guide

How to order steak doneness

El Salvador → Mexico

rareRojo→Rojo48–55°C

medium rareTérmino medio→Término medio55–60°C

mediumTres cuartos→Tres cuartos60–65°C

well doneBien cocida→Bien cocido70–100°C

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

Detailed explanation

“cecina sv” in El Salvador maps to canonical skirt (plate: diaphragm (inside/outside skirt varies by spec)). In Mexico, look for labels such as Arrachera. Plate primal diaphragm muscle; very beefy, used for fajitas and grilling.

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