Can fisilo mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Uruguay?

In Uruguay, medium rare is called "A punto". Rare is "Jugoso" and well done is "Bien cocido".

loin primal · Ethiopia

fisilo

Q: What is fisilo in Uruguay?

fisilo is the Ethiopia retail name for the beef tenderloin, which sits on the loin primal. In Uruguay, the same cut is most often labeled Lomo.

Q: What is fisilo called in Uruguay?

Look for Lomo—mapped to Tenderloin (beef tenderloin).

Q: What primal is fisilo from?

Tenderloin is on the loin primal (psoas major).

In Uruguay, this cut is Lomo.

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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 UruguayLomo

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How to order steak doneness

Ethiopia → Uruguay

rare	Tere	→	Jugoso	48–55°C
medium rare	Tibs leb-leb	→	A punto	55–60°C
medium	Yetebese	→	Cocido	60–65°C
well done	Yetebese kibrit	→	Bien cocido	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

“fisilo” in Ethiopia maps to canonical tenderloin (loin: psoas major). In Uruguay, look for labels such as Lomo. Most tender muscle of the loin; center cuts often sold as filet mignon.