Entraña a la Parrilla: the story on the plate
Entraña is the skirt steak attached near the diaphragm, once treated as a secondary butcher’s cut but long appreciated by Argentine grill cooks. Its loose grain, membrane and intense flavour make it particularly suited to the direct heat of a parrilla. It is celebrated for a mineral, concentrated beef taste and crisp char. Because it is thin, the difference between juicy and overcooked is only a few minutes, and carving across the grain is essential. Entraña is a favourite choice at parrillas for diners who value flavour over uniform tenderness. It often arrives early in an asado because it cooks faster than ribs or vacío.
Historical background
Entraña is the skirt steak attached near the diaphragm, once treated as a secondary butcher’s cut but long appreciated by Argentine grill cooks. Its loose grain, membrane and intense flavour make it particularly suited to the direct heat of a parrilla.
Why it is famous
It is celebrated for a mineral, concentrated beef taste and crisp char. Because it is thin, the difference between juicy and overcooked is only a few minutes, and carving across the grain is essential.
Cultural significance
Entraña is a favourite choice at parrillas for diners who value flavour over uniform tenderness. It often arrives early in an asado because it cooks faster than ribs or vacío.




