Spanish Premium Beef

About Spanish Premium Beef

About Spanish Premium Beef
The Rubia Gallega (Spanish Blonde cow breed) is used for dairy and meat yield and can live up to 18 years. They have great amounts of intramuscular fat, making them unique and extremely popular.

They live in large expanses of land of unique beauty, filled with holm oak, cork oak, and other species of forests, along with pastures, scrubs, and aromatic herbs. Cattle stay in a healthy and wide environment, complying with the regulations of 1 head of cattle per hectare. Quality and animal welfare are ensured by keeping the animals in a rural environment. All resources are used for feeding beef as well as fighting bulls, creating a sustainable management model.

To achieve the same tenderness in all cuts, we leave our carcasses to rest in our temperature- and humidity-controlled dry-aging rooms for a minimum of 12 days. The premium cuts, however, are dry-aged for 45-60 days to enhance their exceptional flavor and tenderness.

Authentic Rubia Gallega Direct from Galicia

If you've never tasted true Spanish beef, what's waiting in this collection will change the way you think about a great steak. ARC Ibérico Imports brings you Rubia Gallega — the legendary old-cow breed raised on the lush Atlantic pastures of Galicia in Northwestern Spain — imported directly to Canada with full traceability and certified quality at every step.

This is spanish beef with a character that supermarket cuts simply cannot replicate: extraordinary intramuscular fat, a signature golden-yellow fat cap, and a depth of flavour built through years of slow, natural growth and expert dry aging. Browse the collection below and discover why chefs and serious home cooks across Canada have made Rubia Gallega their benchmark for what beef can truly taste like.

Why Buy Your Spanish Beef from ARC Ibérico Imports

Not all "imported" beef is equal, most goes through multiple intermediaries before it reaches your door, and quality suffers along the way. At ARC Ibérico Imports, we've been direct importers of premium Spanish products since 2017, which means we source our Rubia Gallega straight from certified Galician farms with no middlemen, no compromises, and complete cold-chain control from Spain to your kitchen in Canada.

• Direct import, every cut. We work with certified producers in Galicia so you get the same quality that top Spanish restaurants pay a premium for — at a price that makes sense for your table.
• Certified quality you can trace. Every piece of Spanish beef in our range comes with full provenance documentation. We don't just take the supplier's word for it.
• Specialists since 2017. Nearly a decade of importing Spanish fine foods has taught us exactly which farms produce the finest Rubia Gallega — and which don't make the cut.

What Makes Rubia Gallega the World's Most Sought-After Beef

The Rubia Gallega — rubia meaning "blonde," after the animal's distinctive golden coat — is a breed unlike any other. These are what Spanish butchers call "vacas viejas": older cows that have spent years grazing freely on Galicia's green Atlantic pastures on a 100% grassfed diet.

That time and that lifestyle translate directly into the meat: deep natural marbling, a thick creamy-gold fat cap loaded with omega fatty acids, and a flavour intensity that younger, grain-fed breeds simply cannot achieve.

The beef is dry-aged for a minimum of 45 days, a process that concentrates moisture, tenderises the muscle, and develops the complex aromatic notes that make a Chuletón or bone-in prime rib from a Rubia Gallega an experience you remember. Whether you grill it over live fire the classic Spanish way or roast it low and slow as a centrepiece, this beef rewards patience and heat in equal measure.

Our Spanish Beef Cuts

Our Rubia Gallega collection includes the most celebrated cuts of this exceptional breed:

• Bone-in Chuletón (Rib Steak) — the iconic Spanish steakhouse cut. Thick, bone-in, heavily marbled. Grilled hard and sliced at the table, this is the Rubia Gallega at its most traditional.
• Boneless Ribeye — dry-aged for maximum flavour development. A showstopper roast that delivers on every level.
• Sirloin cuts — available seasonally. Check the collection for current stock.

Frequently asked questions

How is the Spanish beef shipped to Canada?

All our Rubia Gallega beef is shipped frozen or vacuum-packed fresh, depending on the product, with full cold-chain integrity from our import facility to your door. Orders ship Canada-wide. Check individual product pages for availability by province and estimated delivery times.

How should I cook Rubia Gallega beef?

The classic method is high-heat grilling on cast iron or live fire — salt generously, cook to medium-rare, and rest for at least 10 minutes before slicing. The fat needs heat to render properly, so don't be afraid of a very hot pan or grill. For bone-in cuts, a reverse-sear approach (low oven first, then hard sear to finish) works beautifully.

How long does Spanish Beef delivery take?

Most Spanish Beef orders are delivered within approximately 1–2 business days, although delivery times may vary depending on your location and the time the order is placed.

How do I choose the right Spanish Beef cut?

Each product page includes detailed information about the cut, marbling level, aging process, and cooking recommendations to help you choose the perfect piece for your preferred cooking style.

Explore Our Full Spanish Beef Collection Online

Explore the full spanish beef collection below and filter by cut to find exactly what you're looking for. Each product includes full details on aging, weight options, and suggested preparation. Questions? Our team is happy to help — we know this beef inside out.