loin primal · Guatemala
In Lithuania, this cut is nugarinė.
About this cut
Leaner than ribeye; the classic strip steak muscle running along the short loin.
| rare | Rojo | → | Su krauju |
| medium rare | Término medio | → | Vidutiniškai nekeptas |
| medium | Tres cuartos | → | Vidutiniškai iškeptas |
| well done | Bien cocido | → | Gerai iškeptas |
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 Lithuania, look for labels such as nugarinė. 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.