Can bola 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 Colombia?

In Colombia, medium rare is called "Término medio". Rare is "Cruda" and well done is "Bien asada".

What is bola in Colombia?

Q: What is bola in Colombia?

bola is the Mexico retail name for the sirloin tip (knuckle), which sits on the round primal. In Colombia, the same cut is most often labeled Huevo de aldana.

Q: What is bola called in Colombia?

Look for Huevo de aldana—mapped to Sirloin Tip (sirloin tip (knuckle)).

Q: What primal is bola from?

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

Close match

bola

is very similar to Huevo de aldana in Colombia

Ask for: Huevo de aldana

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 Colombia

Huevo de aldana

What is this cut?·Global guide

How to order steak doneness

Mexico → Colombia

rareRojo→Cruda48–55°C

medium rareTérmino medio→Término medio55–60°C

mediumTres cuartos→Tres cuartos60–65°C

well doneBien cocido→Bien asada70–100°C

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

Detailed explanation

“bola” in Mexico maps to canonical sirloin tip (round: Front of the rear leg, between sirloin and round). In Colombia, look for labels such as Huevo de aldana. 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.