What is cola in the USA?

cola is the Argentina retail name for the oxtail, which sits on the round primal. In USA, the same cut is most often labeled Oxtail.

What is cola called in United States?

Look for Oxtail—mapped to Oxtail (oxtail).

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 United States?

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

round primal · Argentina

cola

Q: What primal is cola from?

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

In United States, this cut is Oxtail.

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Fig. 1 · Tail, cross-cut into round sections · round primal

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.

Primalround

LocationTail, cross-cut into round sections

In United StatesOxtail

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How to order steak doneness

Argentina → United States

rare	Jugoso	→	Rare	48–55°C
medium rare	A punto	→	Medium rare	55–60°C
medium	Cocido	→	Medium	60–65°C
well done	Bien cocido	→	Well done	70–100°C

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

“cola” in Argentina maps to canonical oxtail (round: Tail, cross-cut into round sections). In United States, look for labels such as Oxtail. 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.