Butcher's shop

Mexican Beef Cuts: Your Guide to Authentic Mexican Cuts at La Michoacana Meat Market™.

If you're looking for the best cuts of Mexican beef, your journey begins at La Michoacana Meat Market™ - Texas' trusted Mexican butcher shop and complete meat market.

Founded with our community in mind, La Michoacana celebrates life as we do best: around the table. Because what's better than a good carne asada, a flavorful pozole or a taquiza shared with family and friends? At the heart of every celebration is meat of exceptional quality.

Our Carniceria is more than a meat counter - it's a destination for fresh Mexican meat, expert advice and authentic flavor.
fresh, expert advice and authentic flavor.

Why is La Michoacana's butcher shop different?

is different?

When customers look for a Mexican butcher shop to feed the whole family, they are looking for trust, quality and tradition. That's exactly what they find at La Michoacana.

We proudly offer:

- USDA Choice and premium Black Angus beef.
- Fresh Mexican beef, never frozen
- Daily in-store cutting and preparation
- A wide selection of authentic Mexican cuts
- Exclusive marinated meats prepared in-store

Whether for a small dinner party or a large celebration, our Carniceria offers consistency and quality craftsmanship with every visit.

Understanding the cuts and traditions of

Mexican meat

At La Michoacana, the butcher's counter is a classroom. Here, customers learn which cuts are ideal for stews, which ones shine on the rotisserie and which ones are transformed by slow cooking. Arrachera, skirt steak, pork shoulder, chambarete, lengua - each cut has a history, a method and a tradition.

This knowledge doesn't come in the package. It is shared face to face, from butcher to customer, from generation to generation.

Grilling cuts and roast meat

When it comes to carne asada, choosing the right cut makes all the difference. At La Michoacana Meat Market™, these are the cuts our customers rely on for an unforgettable barbecue:

Arrachera (Skirt Steak).
A true star of the Mexican steakhouse, arrachera is prized for its tenderness, intense flavor and ability to absorb marinades. Whether simply seasoned with salt and lime or marinated with spices, it cooks quickly and delivers juicy, flavorful results.

Flank Steak
Lean, full-flavored and full of character, flank steak is a popular choice for tacos, fajitas and carne asada platters. When cut across the grain, it becomes incredibly tender and perfect for feeding many.

Tri-Tip
A Texas favorite for weekend barbecues, tri-tip offers the best of both worlds - the tenderness of a roast with the flavor of a steak. It works great grilled or baked and pairs well with chimichurri, salsa or fresh pico de gallo.

Cuts for slow cooking and braising

Slow cooking releases deep flavor, tenderness and comfort. These cuts are essential for traditional Mexican dishes that bring the family together:

Pork shoulder (for carnitas).

Rich in marbling and very versatile, pork shoulder becomes extremely tender when slow cooked. It is the basis for authentic carnitas - crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside and full of flavor.

Cachete and Beef Head Cuts (for Barbacoa and Birria)

These cuts produce some of the most flavorful dishes in Mexican cuisine. When slowly braised, the cachete becomes incredibly tender and deep in flavor, being the heart and soul of traditional barbacoa and birria.

Chambarete (Beef Shank)

Loaded with collagen and flavor, chambarete is perfect for soups, broths and stews. It creates rich broths and comforting meals for the whole family.

Traditional and unique Mexican cuts

For those seeking true authenticity, these cuts connect modern cuisines with generations of culinary tradition:

Beef Tongue

Soft, delicate and very flavorful when slow-cooked, lengua is a favorite for tacos, burritos and specialty foods.

Tripas

Crunchy or soft, depending on how they are prepared, tripas offer an intense flavor and texture that connoisseurs love for tacos and street-style dishes.

Buche (Pork Stomach)

A prized ingredient for tacos and stews, the buche offers a rich and satisfying bite when cooked correctly.

Marinated Shepherd's Pork

Seasoned with a blend of spices and achiote, al pastor offers an intense, smoky flavor, perfect for tacos, tortas and family platters.

The most popular cuts of Mexican

most popular in Texas

• Our customers in Texas come back time and time again for:

• - Arrachera for Weekend Carne Asada
  - Skirt and tri-tip for barbecue
  - Carnitas for tacos and events
  - Barbacoa for celebrations
  - Birria that everyone craves

• - Lengua, tripes, buche and chambarete for authentic home cooking

Consulting and in-store experience

Our butchers help you to:

- Choose the perfect cut
- Select marinades and seasonings
- Adjust thickness and doneness
- Plan meals for events and family gatherings

This level of service is what distinguishes a true butcher shop from an ordinary meat counter.

How our customers use these meats

At La Michoacana Meat Market™, the table is where life happens. Our Carniceria exists for those moments - the conversations, the laughter, the quiet family dinners, the noisy weekend barbecues and the celebrations that turn into stories.

Arrachera is not only chosen for its flavor, but because it means someone will turn on the grill. Pork shoulder is not just meat - it's the promise of carnitas that fill the house with aroma.
Cachete and cortes de cabeza signify barbacoa and birria, dishes that require time, patience and care, as well as the relationships they nurture.

Each cut that leaves the counter is part of something bigger than a meal: part of a memory being created.

Perfect combinations throughout the store

Nothing at La Michoacana exists in isolation. The Carnicería connects to every corner of the store, creating a complete journey from inspiration to table.

After choosing meat, customers stop by Frutas y Verduras for cilantro, onions, chiles and limes. They visit Dairy for fresh cheese and cream. They stop by the bakery for bolillos and tortillas. Sauces, spices, beverages and desserts complete the basket.

This is not just shopping. It's creating meals, creating memories, creating life.

Visit La Michoacana's butcher shop today.

When you're looking for the best cuts of Mexican beef in Texas, La Michoacana Meat Market™ is your destination.

From premium steaks for grilling and slow cooker favorites to hard-to-find traditional cuts and exclusive marinated meats, our Carniceria offers unmatched quality and authenticity.

Discover why families trust La Michoacana as their Mexican butcher shop and meat market - where every meal starts with tradition.