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plate primal · Argentina

Entrana

In Costa Rica, this cut is entraña.

Close match · Confidence 0.85
Fig. 1 · diaphragm (inside/outside skirt varies by spec) · plate primal

About this cut

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

Primalplate
Locationdiaphragm (inside/outside skirt varies by spec)
In Costa Ricaentraña

How to order steak doneness

rareJugosoRojo
medium rareA puntoTérmino medio
mediumCocidoTres cuartos
well doneBien cocidoBien cocido

Doneness terminology varies by country and restaurant. When unsure, describe what you want — e.g., “warm red center” — rather than relying on the name alone.

Detailed explanation

“Entraña” in Argentina maps to canonical skirt (plate: diaphragm (inside/outside skirt varies by spec)). In Costa Rica, look for labels such as entraña. Plate primal diaphragm muscle; very beefy, used for fajitas and grilling.

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What is Entrana in Costa Rica?
Entrana maps to Skirt (skirt steak) in this ontology; in Costa Rica, look for labels such as entraña.

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What is Entrana called in Costa Rica?
In Costa Rica, Entrana corresponds to Skirt; common retail wording includes entraña.

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Where does Entrana come from on the cow?
Entrana refers to skirt steak on the plate primal (diaphragm (inside/outside skirt varies by spec)).

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What primal is Entrana from?
Entrana is tied to the plate primal as Skirt (skirt steak).

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Is Entrana the same as ribeye?
No—Entrana maps to skirt steak (Skirt), while ribeye is a separate canonical rib primal cut.

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Is Entrana the same as Flank?
No—Entrana is skirt steak; Flank is flank steak, a different canonical cut.

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How is Entrana different from Sirloin Flap?
skirt steak (Skirt) differs from sirloin flap by primal and muscle: compare the two hub pages in this site.

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What is the canonical beef cut for Entraña?
Entraña resolves to Skirt (skirt steak) in the Cutranslator ontology.

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What should I ask for at a Costa Rica butcher?
Ask for entraña and mention Skirt if needed—the mapped retail names above match skirt steak.

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Why might Entrana be less common in Costa Rica?
Entrana is a Argentina retail term; Costa Rica shops may use different names for the same skirt steak muscle.

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How this information is generated

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