Can filete mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Burkina Faso?

In Burkina Faso, medium rare is called "A point saignant". Rare is "Saignant" and well done is "Bien cuit".

What should I ask for at a butcher in Burkina Faso?

Ask for "Kom nao-ndo nere" when looking for filete in Burkina Faso.

loin primal · Chile

filete

Q: What is filete in Burkina Faso?

filete is the Chile retail name for the beef tenderloin, which sits on the loin primal. In Burkina Faso, the same cut is most often labeled nao-ndo nere or burkina brochette strip.

Q: What is filete called in Burkina Faso?

Look for nao-ndo nere, burkina brochette strip—mapped to Tenderloin (beef tenderloin).

Q: What primal is filete from?

Tenderloin is on the loin primal (psoas major).

In Burkina Faso, this cut is nao-ndo nere, also sold as burkina brochette strip.

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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 Burkina Fasonao-ndo nere · burkina brochette strip

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How to order steak doneness

Chile → Burkina Faso

rare	A lo inglés	→	Saignant	48–55°C
medium rare	A punto	→	A point saignant	55–60°C
medium	Tres cuartos	→	A point	60–65°C
well done	Bien cocido	→	Bien cuit	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

“filete” in Chile maps to canonical tenderloin (loin: psoas major). In Burkina Faso, look for labels such as nao-ndo nere · burkina brochette strip. Most tender muscle of the loin; center cuts often sold as filet mignon.