Can filete mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Lithuania?

In Lithuania, medium rare is called "Vidutiniškai nekeptas". Rare is "Su krauju" and well done is "Gerai iškeptas".

What should I ask for at a butcher in Lithuania?

Ask for "Aš norėčiau išpjovos, vidutiniškai iškeptos" when looking for filete in Lithuania.

loin primal · Mexico

filete

Q: What is filete in Lithuania?

filete is the Mexico retail name for the beef tenderloin, which sits on the loin primal. In Lithuania, the same cut is most often labeled išpjova.

Q: What is filete called in Lithuania?

Look for išpjova—mapped to Tenderloin (beef tenderloin).

Q: What primal is filete from?

Tenderloin is on the loin primal (psoas major).

In Lithuania, this cut is išpjova.

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Fig. 1 · psoas major · loin primal

About this cut

Most tender muscle of the loin; center cuts often sold as filet mignon.

Primalloin

Locationpsoas major

In Lithuaniaišpjova

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How to order steak doneness

Mexico → Lithuania

rare	Rojo	→	Su krauju	48–55°C
medium rare	Término medio	→	Vidutiniškai nekeptas	55–60°C
medium	Tres cuartos	→	Vidutiniškai iškeptas	60–65°C
well done	Bien cocido	→	Gerai iškeptas	70–100°C

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.

Detailed explanation

“filete” in Mexico maps to canonical tenderloin (loin: psoas major). In Lithuania, look for labels such as išpjova. Most tender muscle of the loin; center cuts often sold as filet mignon.