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loin primal · Mexico

bistec

In United States, this cut is New York strip, also sold as Strip steak.

Approximate match · Confidence 0.55

⚠️ This cut may refer to multiple different cuts depending on region. This name spans more than one canonical cut in our ontology—compare the alternatives below. Match confidence is below 75%—treat as indicative, not definitive.

Fig. 1 · longissimus dorsi (short loin) · loin primal

About this cut

Leaner than ribeye; the classic strip steak muscle running along the short loin.

Primalloin
Locationlongissimus dorsi (short loin)
In United StatesNew York strip · Strip steak

How to order steak doneness

rareRojoRare
medium rareTérmino medioMedium rare
mediumTres cuartosMedium
well doneBien cocidoWell done

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

“bistec” in Mexico maps to canonical striploin (loin: longissimus dorsi (short loin)). In United States, look for labels such as New York strip · Strip steak. 1 other canonical interpretation may apply. Leaner than ribeye; the classic strip steak muscle running along the short loin.

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Alternative mappings

Coulotte

sirloin primal · top sirloin cap (coulotte)

People also ask about this cut

What is bistec in United States?
bistec maps to Striploin (striploin (strip steak)) in this ontology; in USA, look for labels such as New York strip, Strip steak.

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What is bistec called in America?
In the United States, bistec (Mexico) is usually sold as New York strip, Strip steak—the same canonical striploin (strip steak).

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Where does bistec come from on the cow?
bistec refers to striploin (strip steak) on the loin primal (longissimus dorsi (short loin)).

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What primal is bistec from?
bistec is tied to the loin primal as Striploin (striploin (strip steak)).

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Is bistec the same as ribeye?
No—bistec maps to striploin (strip steak) (Striploin), while ribeye is a separate canonical rib primal cut.

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How is bistec different from Tenderloin?
striploin (strip steak) (Striploin) differs from beef tenderloin by primal and muscle: compare the two hub pages in this site.

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What is the canonical beef cut for bistec?
bistec resolves to Striploin (striploin (strip steak)) in the Cutranslator ontology.

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What should I ask for at a United States butcher?
Ask for New York strip, Strip steak and mention Striploin if needed—the mapped retail names above match striploin (strip steak).

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Why might bistec be less common in United States?
bistec is a Mexico retail term; United States shops may use different names for the same striploin (strip steak) muscle.

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Where can I read a full definition of bistec?
Open the glossary page for bistec (/what-is/bistec) and the Striploin hub for country-by-country names.

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How this information is generated

This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.