Can cola 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 Panama?

In Panama, medium rare is called "Término Medio". Rare is "Término Rojo" and well done is "Bien Cocido".

What is cola in Panama?

Q: What is cola in Panama?

cola is the Mexico retail name for the oxtail, which sits on the round primal. In Panama, the same cut is most often labeled rabo.

Q: What is cola called in Panama?

Look for rabo—mapped to Oxtail (oxtail).

Q: What primal is cola from?

Oxtail is on the round primal (Tail, cross-cut into round sections).

Exact match

cola

is rabo in Panama

Ask for: rabo

About this cut

The tail, cut into thick cross-sections exposing a central bone surrounded by rich, gelatinous meat. One of the most universally recognized cuts across all cultures. Ideal for slow braising — produces extraordinarily rich, collagen-heavy broth.

round primal · Tail, cross-cut into round sections

In Panama

rabo

What is this cut?·Global guide

How to order steak doneness

Mexico → Panama

rareRojo→Término Rojo48–55°C

medium rareTérmino medio→Término Medio55–60°C

mediumTres cuartos→Tres Cuartos60–65°C

well doneBien cocido→Bien Cocido70–100°C

Panama's high-end steakhouses use English terms due to US Canal Zone legacy. Traditional preference is Término Medio for Entraña — the #1 steakhouse order.

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

Detailed explanation

“cola” in Mexico maps to canonical oxtail (round: Tail, cross-cut into round sections). In Panama, look for labels such as rabo. The tail, cut into thick cross-sections exposing a central bone surrounded by rich, gelatinous meat. One of the most universally recognized cuts across all cultures. Ideal for slow braising — produces extraordinarily rich, collagen-heavy broth.

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