loin primal · Panama
In Honduras, this cut is filete.
About this cut
Most tender muscle of the loin; center cuts often sold as filet mignon.
| rare | Término Rojo | → | Rojo |
| medium rare | Término Medio | → | Término medio |
| medium | Tres Cuartos | → | Tres cuartos |
| well done | Bien Cocido | → | 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.
“filete” in Panama maps to canonical tenderloin (loin: psoas major). In Honduras, look for labels such as filete. Most tender muscle of the loin; center cuts often sold as filet mignon.
This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.