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loin primal · Costa Rica

lomo

In Chad, this cut is lahm al-dahar.

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Fig. 1 · longissimus dorsi (short loin) · loin primal

About this cut

Leaner than ribeye; the classic strip steak muscle running along the short loin.

Primalloin
Locationlongissimus dorsi (short loin)
In Chadlahm al-dahar

How to order steak doneness

rareRojoNiy
medium rareTérmino medioNiy shwayya
mediumTres cuartosBayn bayn
well doneBien cocidoMistawi tamam

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 Costa Rica maps to canonical striploin (loin: longissimus dorsi (short loin)). In Chad, look for labels such as lahm al-dahar. Leaner than ribeye; the classic strip steak muscle running along the short loin.

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What is lomo in Republic of Chad?
lomo maps to Striploin (striploin (strip steak)) in this ontology; in Chad, look for labels such as lahm al-dahar.

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What is lomo called in Chad?
In Chad, lomo corresponds to Striploin; common retail wording includes lahm al-dahar.

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Where does lomo come from on the cow?
lomo refers to striploin (strip steak) on the loin primal (longissimus dorsi (short loin)).

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What primal is lomo from?
lomo is tied to the loin primal as Striploin (striploin (strip steak)).

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Is lomo the same as ribeye?
No—lomo maps to striploin (strip steak) (Striploin), while ribeye is a separate canonical rib primal cut.

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How is lomo different from Tenderloin?
striploin (strip steak) (Striploin) differs from beef tenderloin by primal and muscle: compare the two hub pages in this site.

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What is the canonical beef cut for lomo?
lomo resolves to Striploin (striploin (strip steak)) in the Cutranslator ontology.

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What should I ask for at a Republic of Chad butcher?
Ask for lahm al-dahar and mention Striploin if needed—the mapped retail names above match striploin (strip steak).

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Why might lomo be less common in Republic of Chad?
lomo is a Costa Rica retail term; Republic of Chad shops may use different names for the same striploin (strip steak) muscle.

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Where can I read a full definition of lomo?
Open the glossary page for lomo (/what-is/lomo) and the Striploin hub for country-by-country names.

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How this information is generated

This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.