Can ribeye mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Spain?

In Spain, medium rare is called "Al punto". Rare is "Poco hecho" and well done is "Muy hecho".

What should I ask for at a butcher in Spain?

Ask for "Chuletón, poco hecho" when looking for ribeye in Spain.

What is ribeye in Spain?

Q: What is ribeye in Spain?

ribeye is the Mexico retail name for the ribeye, which sits on the rib primal. In Spain, the same cut is most often labeled Entrecot.

Q: What is ribeye called in Spain?

Look for Entrecot—mapped to Ribeye (ribeye).

Q: What primal is ribeye from?

Ribeye is on the rib primal (upper rib / rib eye muscle).

Exact match

ribeye

is Entrecot in Spain

Ask for: Entrecot

About this cut

Highly marbled steak cut from the rib primal; bone-in or boneless retail cuts vary by market.

rib primal · upper rib / rib eye muscle

In Spain

Entrecot

Say this at the butcher

“Chuletón, poco hecho”

In Basque Country, ask for txuletón

What is this cut?·Global guide

How to order steak doneness

Mexico → Spain

rareRojo→Poco hecho48–55°C

medium rareTérmino medio→Al punto55–60°C

mediumTres cuartos→En su punto60–65°C

well doneBien cocido→Muy hecho70–100°C

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

Detailed explanation

“ribeye” in Mexico maps to canonical ribeye (rib: upper rib / rib eye muscle). In Spain, look for labels such as Entrecot. Highly marbled steak cut from the rib primal; bone-in or boneless retail cuts vary by market.

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