Can cuete mean more than one cut?

This name may also align with Eye Of Round in this dataset—see alternatives below.

How do you order steak doneness in Colombia?

In Colombia, medium rare is called "Término medio". Rare is "Cruda" and well done is "Bien asada".

round primal · Mexico

cuete

Q: What is cuete in Colombia?

cuete is the Mexico retail name for the bottom round (outside round), which sits on the round primal. In Colombia, the same cut is most often labeled Posta.

Q: What is cuete called in Colombia?

Look for Posta—mapped to Outside Round (bottom round (outside round)).

Q: What primal is cuete from?

Outside Round is on the round primal (Outer thigh of the hindquarter).

In Colombia, this cut is Posta.

Approximate match · Confidence 0.69

⚠️ This cut may refer to multiple different cuts depending on region. This name spans more than one canonical cut in our ontology—compare the alternatives below. Match confidence is below 75%—treat as indicative, not definitive.

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

About this cut

From the outer thigh (biceps femoris). Leaner and less tender than inside round. Used for roasts, rouladen, and ground beef. Often sold as bottom round roast or eye of round.

Primalround

LocationOuter thigh of the hindquarter

In ColombiaPosta

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How to order steak doneness

Mexico → Colombia

rare	Rojo	→	Cruda	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 asada	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

“cuete” in Mexico maps to canonical outside round (round: Outer thigh of the hindquarter). In Colombia, look for labels such as Posta. 1 other canonical interpretation may apply. From the outer thigh (biceps femoris). Leaner and less tender than inside round. Used for roasts, rouladen, and ground beef. Often sold as bottom round roast or eye of round.