loin primal · Guatemala
In Chile, this cut is Filete.
About this cut
Most tender muscle of the loin; center cuts often sold as filet mignon.
| rare | Rojo | → | A lo inglés |
| medium rare | Término medio | → | A punto |
| medium | Tres cuartos | → | Tres cuartos |
| well done | Bien cocido | → | 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.
“lomito” in Guatemala maps to canonical tenderloin (loin: psoas major). In Chile, look for labels such as Filete. 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.