loin primal · Costa Rica
In Meghalaya, this cut is doh sniang, also sold as mithun meghalaya.
About this cut
Leaner than ribeye; the classic strip steak muscle running along the short loin.
| rare | Rojo | → | Rare |
| medium rare | Término medio | → | Medium rare |
| medium | Tres cuartos | → | Medium |
| well done | Bien cocido | → | Tep tep |
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” in Costa Rica maps to canonical striploin (loin: longissimus dorsi (short loin)). In Meghalaya, look for labels such as doh sniang · mithun meghalaya. Leaner than ribeye; the classic strip steak muscle running along the short loin.
This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.