Top sirloin
Top sirloin is called Alcatra in Brazil; Cuadril in Argentina and Uruguay; and Aguayón in Mexico.
Lean, beefy steaks from the top of the sirloin. Where translation gets interesting: picanha, tri-tip and flap all come from here.
Some names on this page are still being checked against published sources.
Top sirloin around the world
| Where | What butchers call it |
|---|---|
| United States | Top sirloin |
| Mexico | Aguayón |
| Central America | No common local name recorded |
| Colombia | Cadera |
| Venezuela | No common local name recorded |
| Brazil | AlcatraThe center is 'miolo da alcatra' |
| Argentina | Cuadril |
| Uruguay | Cuadril |
| Chile | No common local name recorded |
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