Can lomo mean more than one cut?

Check the confidence note below; low confidence or multi-cut rows are flagged when present.

How do you order steak doneness in Turkey?

In Turkey, medium rare is called "Az orta". Rare is "Az pişmiş" and well done is "Çok pişmiş".

What should I ask for at a butcher in Turkey?

Ask for "Bonfile var mı?" when looking for lomo in Turkey.

loin primal · Argentina

lomo

Q: What is lomo in Turkey?

lomo is the Argentina retail name for the beef tenderloin, which sits on the loin primal. In Turkey, the same cut is most often labeled bonfile.

Q: What is lomo called in Turkey?

Look for bonfile—mapped to Tenderloin (beef tenderloin).

Q: What primal is lomo from?

Tenderloin is on the loin primal (psoas major).

In Turkey, this cut is bonfile.

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Fig. 1 · psoas major · loin primal

About this cut

Most tender muscle of the loin; center cuts often sold as filet mignon.

Primalloin

Locationpsoas major

In Turkeybonfile

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How to order steak doneness

Argentina → Turkey

rare	Jugoso	→	Az pişmiş	48–55°C
medium rare	A punto	→	Az orta	55–60°C
medium	Cocido	→	Orta pişmiş	60–65°C
well done	Bien cocido	→	Çok pişmiş	70–100°C

Doneness terminology varies by country and restaurant. When unsure, describe what you want — e.g., “warm red center” — rather than relying on the name alone.

Detailed explanation

“lomo” in Argentina maps to canonical tenderloin (loin: psoas major). In Turkey, look for labels such as bonfile. Most tender muscle of the loin; center cuts often sold as filet mignon.