loin primal · Bolivia
In Taiwan, this cut is fei li.
About this cut
Most tender muscle of the loin; center cuts often sold as filet mignon.
| rare | Vuelta y vuelta | → | San fen shu |
| medium rare | Término medio | → | Wu fen shu |
| medium | Tres cuartos | → | Qi fen shu |
| well done | Bien cocido | → | Quan shu |
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 Taiwan, look for labels such as fei li. 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.