What is Arrachera called in United States?

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

Can Arrachera mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in United States?

In United States, medium rare is called "Medium rare". Rare is "Rare" and well done is "Well done".

What is Arrachera in the USA?

Q: What is Arrachera in the USA?

Arrachera is the Mexico retail name for the skirt steak, which sits on the plate primal. In USA, the same cut is most often labeled Skirt steak.

Q: What primal is Arrachera from?

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

Exact match

arrachera

is Skirt steak in United States

Ask for: Skirt steak

About this cut

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

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

In United States

Skirt steak

What is this cut?·Global guide

How to order steak doneness

Mexico → United States

rareRojo→Rare48–55°C

medium rareTérmino medio→Medium rare55–60°C

mediumTres cuartos→Medium60–65°C

well doneBien cocido→Well done70–100°C

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

Detailed explanation

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

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