What is Cabeza de res called in France?

In France, Cabeza de res is known as Tête de bœuf.

What part of the beef does Cabeza de res come from?

Cabeza de res comes from the Various section of the beef.

Cabeza de res

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Also called

🇫🇷Tête de bœuf

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Cabeza de res refers to the meat from the head of the cow, encompassing the cheeks, temples, and other facial muscles. It is a prized taco filling in Mexico, slowly braised until fall-apart tender. Each part of the head has a slightly different texture and richness. It is deeply embedded in Mexican street food culture, particularly in tacos de cabeza.

Names by country

Country	Name	Notes
🇲🇽Mexico	Cabeza de resprimary	A traditional Mexican taco filling, slow-steamed and served with cilantro and onion
🇫🇷France	Tête de bœuf

Find Cabeza de res near you

Ask your butcher for Cabeza de res. It's most likely to be stocked by a Mexican butcher or Latin market.

Find a Mexican butcher or Latin market near you

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Similar cuts

Cabeza de cerdoapproximate

Same conceptual cut on a different animal — beef head vs pork head. Both are nose-to-tail preparations that yield multiple sub-products (cheeks, tongue, jowl meat).

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