rib primal · United States
In Colombia, this cut is Lomo vetado (regional).
About this cut
Highly marbled steak cut from the rib primal; bone-in or boneless retail cuts vary by market.
| rare | Rare | → | Cruda |
| medium rare | Medium rare | → | Término medio |
| medium | Medium | → | Tres cuartos |
| well done | Well done | → | Bien asada |
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.
“ribeye” in United States 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.
This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.