Can rabo 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 Mexico?

In Mexico, medium rare is called "Término medio". Rare is "Rojo" and well done is "Bien cocido".

What is rabo in Mexico?

Q: What is rabo in Mexico?

rabo is the Venezuela retail name for the oxtail, which sits on the round primal. In Mexico, the same cut is most often labeled Cola de res.

Q: What is rabo called in Mexico?

Look for Cola de res—mapped to Oxtail (oxtail).

Q: What primal is rabo from?

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

Exact match

rabo

is Cola de res in Mexico

Ask for: Cola de res

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 Mexico

Cola de res

What is this cut?·Global guide

How to order steak doneness

Venezuela → Mexico

rareRojo→Rojo48–55°C

medium rareTérmino medio→Término medio55–60°C

mediumTres cuartos→Tres cuartos60–65°C

well doneBien cocida→Bien cocido70–100°C

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

Detailed explanation

“rabo” in Venezuela maps to canonical oxtail (round: Tail, cross-cut into round sections). In Mexico, look for labels such as Cola de res. 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.