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SuaderovsVacio

beef · Approximate equivalent

These cuts are approximate equivalents — similar in character but with meaningful differences in preparation or exact cut.

Both are thin abdominal-wall cuts with a layer of fat through them; vacío is the Argentine parrilla analogue to the Mexican taquería cut.

Translation takeaway

These are related cuts, but not perfect swaps. Use the table below to judge how close your local option is before buying.

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Suadero
Beef · Various

Suadero is a thin cut of beef taken from the area between the belly and the leg of the cow, comprising a thin layer of smooth muscle and fat. It is a distinctly Mexican cut with…

TenderloinRoundBottom SirloinRibPlateChuckShort LoinBrisketFlankSirloinShankShank
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Vacio
Beef · Flank

Flank steak is a flat, broad muscle from the abdominal area with long, coarse muscle fibers and very little fat. It has an intense, beefy flavor but can be chewy if not properly…

TenderloinRoundBottom SirloinRibPlateChuckShort LoinBrisketFlankSirloinShankShank
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Names by country

CountrySuaderoVacio
🇺🇸United StatesFlank steak
🇬🇧United KingdomFlank steak
🇫🇷FranceBavette de flanchet
🇪🇸SpainVacío
🇦🇷ArgentinaVacio
🇲🇽MexicoSuaderoArrachera exterior
🇵🇹PortugalVazio
🇮🇹ItalyPancia di manzo
🇩🇪GermanyBauchlappen