loin primal · Guatemala
In Estonia, this cut is välisfilee.
About this cut
Leaner than ribeye; the classic strip steak muscle running along the short loin.
| rare | Rojo | → | Verine |
| medium rare | Término medio | → | Poolverine |
| medium | Tres cuartos | → | Poolküps |
| well done | Bien cocido | → | Läbiküpsenud |
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 de cinta” in Guatemala maps to canonical striploin (loin: longissimus dorsi (short loin)). In Estonia, look for labels such as välisfilee. 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.