Can posta de pupa 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 posta de pupa in Mexico?

Q: What is posta de pupa in Mexico?

posta de pupa is the Honduras retail name for the top sirloin, which sits on the sirloin primal. In Mexico, the same cut is most often labeled Chuleta de aguayón.

Q: What is posta de pupa called in Mexico?

Look for Chuleta de aguayón—mapped to Top Sirloin (top sirloin).

Q: What primal is posta de pupa from?

Top Sirloin is on the sirloin primal (Upper hip, above the sirloin cap (coulotte) and behind the short loin).

Close match

posta de pupa

is very similar to Chuleta de aguayón in Mexico

Ask for: Chuleta de aguayón

About this cut

A large, lean cut from the hip section. The top sirloin butt (NAMP 184) is the main muscle group. Versatile — grilled as steaks, roasted whole, or cut into kabobs. Moderate tenderness with good beefy flavor. Not to be confused with sirloin cap (coulotte/picanha) which sits on top of it.

sirloin primal · Upper hip, above the sirloin cap (coulotte) and behind the short loin

In Mexico

Chuleta de aguayón

What is this cut?·Global guide

How to order steak doneness

Honduras → Mexico

rareRojo→Rojo48–55°C

medium rareTérmino medio→Término medio55–60°C

mediumTres cuartos→Tres cuartos60–65°C

well doneBien cocido→Bien cocido70–100°C

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

Detailed explanation

“posta de pupa” in Honduras maps to canonical top sirloin (sirloin: Upper hip, above the sirloin cap (coulotte) and behind the short loin). In Mexico, look for labels such as Chuleta de aguayón. A large, lean cut from the hip section. The top sirloin butt (NAMP 184) is the main muscle group. Versatile — grilled as steaks, roasted whole, or cut into kabobs. Moderate tenderness with good beefy flavor. Not to be confused with sirloin cap (coulotte/picanha) which sits on top of it.

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