What is lengua? Lengua is simply the Spanish word for tongue. At the meat counter and on menus it means beef tongue - also called cow tongue, lengua de res, or lengua de vaca - the cut behind the taqueria classic, tacos de lengua.
Our beef tongue is a rich, south of the border classic known in common Latin dishes such as Taco de Lengua.
Tongue is tender and rich, and naturally provides zinc, iron, choline, and vitamin B12.
Prep is easy, simmer until tender, shred or slice. With a flavor similar to roast beef, this cut makes a great addition to soups or stir fry.