cutranslator

plate primal · Mexico

Arrachera

In Albania, this cut is skirt.

Exact match · Confidence 0.95
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 Albaniaskirt

How to order steak doneness

rareRojoI gjallë
medium rareTérmino medioMesatar i rrallë
mediumTres cuartosMesatar
well doneBien cocidoI pjekur mirë

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

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

Keep exploring

Related cuts

Compare with similar cuts

Arrachera in other countries

Show all 97 destinations →

Skirt steak around the world

Show all 18 source countries →

People also ask about this cut

What is Arrachera in Albania?
Arrachera maps to Skirt (skirt steak) in this ontology; in Albania, look for labels such as skirt.

Translate it in another country

What is Arrachera called in Albania?
In Albania, Arrachera corresponds to Skirt; common retail wording includes skirt.

Translate it in another country

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

Translate it in another country

Show 7 more questions
What primal is Arrachera from?
Arrachera is tied to the plate primal as Skirt (skirt steak).

Translate it in another country

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

Translate it in another country

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

Translate it in another country

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

Translate it in another country

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

Translate it in another country

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

Translate it in another country

Why might Arrachera be less common in Albania?
Arrachera is a Mexico retail term; Albania shops may use different names for the same skirt steak muscle.

Translate it in another country

Explore more cuts

How this information is generated

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