loin primal · Nicaragua
In Slovenia, this cut is nizek hrbet.
About this cut
Leaner than ribeye; the classic strip steak muscle running along the short loin.
| rare | Rojo | → | Krvavo |
| medium rare | Término medio | → | Srednje surovo |
| medium | Tres cuartos | → | Srednje pečeno |
| well done | Bien cocido | → | Prepečeno |
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 centro” in Nicaragua maps to canonical striploin (loin: longissimus dorsi (short loin)). In Slovenia, look for labels such as nizek hrbet. 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.