Can posta negra mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Philippines?

In Philippines, medium rare is called "Medium rare". Rare is "Hilaw-hilaw pa" and well done is "Lutong-luto".

round primal · Honduras

posta negra

Q: What is posta negra in Philippines?

posta negra is the Honduras retail name for the top round (inside round), which sits on the round primal. In Philippines, the same cut is most often labeled pierna corta.

Q: What is posta negra called in Philippines?

Look for pierna corta—mapped to Inside Round (top round (inside round)).

Q: What primal is posta negra from?

Inside Round is on the round primal (Inner thigh of the hindquarter).

In Philippines, this cut is pierna corta.

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Fig. 1 · Inner thigh of the hindquarter · round primal

About this cut

A large, lean cut from the inner thigh (adductor and semimembranosus muscles). Sold as top round steaks, London broil, or roasts. Lean but can be tough — best sliced thin or braised.

Primalround

LocationInner thigh of the hindquarter

In Philippinespierna corta

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How to order steak doneness

Honduras → Philippines

rare	Rojo	→	Hilaw-hilaw pa	48–55°C
medium rare	Término medio	→	Medium rare	55–60°C
medium	Tres cuartos	→	Medium	60–65°C
well done	Bien cocido	→	Lutong-luto	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

“posta negra” in Honduras maps to canonical inside round (round: Inner thigh of the hindquarter). In Philippines, look for labels such as pierna corta. A large, lean cut from the inner thigh (adductor and semimembranosus muscles). Sold as top round steaks, London broil, or roasts. Lean but can be tough — best sliced thin or braised.