Can ribeye 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 Colombia?

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

rib primal · Mexico

ribeye

Q: What is ribeye in Colombia?

ribeye is the Mexico retail name for the ribeye, which sits on the rib primal. In Colombia, the same cut is most often labeled Lomo vetado (regional).

Q: What is ribeye called in Colombia?

Look for Lomo vetado (regional)—mapped to Ribeye (ribeye).

Q: What primal is ribeye from?

Ribeye is on the rib primal (upper rib / rib eye muscle).

In Colombia, this cut is Lomo vetado (regional).

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Fig. 1 · upper rib / rib eye muscle · rib primal

About this cut

Highly marbled steak cut from the rib primal; bone-in or boneless retail cuts vary by market.

Primalrib

Locationupper rib / rib eye muscle

In ColombiaLomo vetado (regional)

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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

“ribeye” in Mexico maps to canonical ribeye (rib: upper rib / rib eye muscle). In Colombia, look for labels such as Lomo vetado (regional). Highly marbled steak cut from the rib primal; bone-in or boneless retail cuts vary by market.