Can cola mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Peru?

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

round primal · Honduras

cola

Q: What is cola in Peru?

cola is the Honduras retail name for the oxtail, which sits on the round primal. In Peru, the same cut is most often labeled rabo.

Q: What is cola called in Peru?

Look for rabo—mapped to Oxtail (oxtail).

Q: What primal is cola from?

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

In Peru, this cut is rabo.

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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 Perurabo

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How to order steak doneness

Honduras → Peru

rare	Rojo	→	Término Inglés	48–55°C
medium rare	Término medio	→	Término medio	55–60°C
medium	Tres cuartos	→	Tres cuartos	60–65°C
well done	Bien cocido	→	Bien cocido	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 Honduras maps to canonical oxtail (round: Tail, cross-cut into round sections). In Peru, look for labels such as rabo. 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.