loin primal · France
In Peru, this cut is lomo fino.
About this cut
Most tender muscle of the loin; center cuts often sold as filet mignon.
| rare | Saignant | → | Término Inglés |
| medium rare | À point | → | Término medio |
| medium | Entre à point et bien cuit | → | Tres cuartos |
| well done | Bien cuit | → | Bien cocido |
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.
“filet” in France maps to canonical tenderloin (loin: psoas major). In Peru, look for labels such as lomo fino. 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.