On 2008-08-22, Steve Pope > wrote:

> I've seen "beef for fajitas" in the meat counter at Mexican
> markets. I had figured this was being marketed at
> pseudo Mexicans though.

It's not only a specific cut of beef, it's a specific part of that cut, the
inside skirt as opposed to the outside. The scam-mongers that will sell you
a cut of pork called country-style ribs ....without a actual rib bone in
sight.... will also sell you just about anything labeled just about
anything.

If you go to a good carniceria, you will find a very good, very
identifiable, cut of beef. But, even a good carniceria will often sell you
pre-marinated chicken based fajita mix with chicken, peppers, and onions and
all, but they are marketers too and will also label and sell you whatever
your little heart is willing to pay cash for, just like gringos. It's up to
you. Like TFM said, if you are willing to buy dead cats to bake as
biscuits, I'm sure someone will sell it to you. MMmmmm..... pop'n fresh
cats!

nb