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/Sounds like "ah" (as in "art") + "rrah" + "CHEH" (as in "check") + "rah" (as in "rapper")/

Meaning

In Mexico, the thin skirt steak cut from the beef diaphragm, marinated and grilled to perfection on a taco griddle. One of the most beloved cuts for tacos and weekend grilling.

Examples

Arrachera tacos with cilantro and onion are a must at any taco stand.

He marinated the arrachera overnight and it was incredibly tender.

Regional synonyms

A strong insult or a term of endearment between close friends in Colombia, depending entirely on tone and context. Between friends it's "dude" or "man"; aimed at someone with real anger, it's a genuine insult implying stupidity or worthlessness.