loin primal · Bolivia
In Kenya, this cut is fillet ke, also sold as nyama laini.
About this cut
Most tender muscle of the loin; center cuts often sold as filet mignon.
| rare | Vuelta y vuelta | → | Rare |
| medium rare | Término medio | → | Medium rare |
| medium | Tres cuartos | → | Medium |
| well done | Bien cocido | → | Imeiva |
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.
“lomo fino” in Bolivia maps to canonical tenderloin (loin: psoas major). In Kenya, look for labels such as fillet ke · nyama laini. Most tender muscle of the loin; center cuts often sold as filet mignon.
This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.