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/Sounds like "ROH" (as in "row") + "pah" (as in "park") + "BYEH" + "hah" (as in "hard")/

Meaning

A Cuban dish of shredded beef slowly cooked with tomato, bell pepper, onion, and spices that tastes way better than the name (old clothes) suggests. Ropa vieja is Cuban nostalgia in every bite.

Examples

My grandma's ropa vieja is unbeatable.

I ordered ropa vieja with rice and black beans.

Regional synonyms

A spiced meat stew made with chiles and spices, originally from Jalisco. Eaten as tacos, in consomé, or as a main dish, it's one of Mexico's most addictive foods.