loin primal · Latvia
In Bolivia, this cut is bife de chorizo.
About this cut
Leaner than ribeye; the classic strip steak muscle running along the short loin.
| rare | Ar asinīm | → | Vuelta y vuelta |
| medium rare | Vidēji asiņains | → | Término medio |
| medium | Vidēji izcepts | → | Tres cuartos |
| well done | Pilnībā izcepts | → | 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.
“muguras fileja” in Latvia maps to canonical striploin (loin: longissimus dorsi (short loin)). In Bolivia, look for labels such as bife de chorizo. 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.