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loin primal · Philippines

solomillo

In Canada, this cut is tenderloin.

Exact match · Confidence 0.90
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 Canadatenderloin

How to order steak doneness

rareHilaw-hilaw paRare
medium rareMedium rareMedium rare
mediumMediumMedium
well doneLutong-lutoWell 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

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

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What is solomillo in Canada?
solomillo maps to Tenderloin (beef tenderloin) in this ontology; in Canada, look for labels such as tenderloin.

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What is solomillo called in Canada?
In Canada, solomillo corresponds to Tenderloin; common retail wording includes tenderloin.

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Where does solomillo come from on the cow?
solomillo refers to beef tenderloin on the loin primal (psoas major).

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What primal is solomillo from?
solomillo is tied to the loin primal as Tenderloin (beef tenderloin).

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Is solomillo the same as ribeye?
No—solomillo maps to beef tenderloin (Tenderloin), while ribeye is a separate canonical rib primal cut.

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Is solomillo the same as Striploin?
No—solomillo is beef tenderloin; Striploin is striploin (strip steak), a different canonical cut.

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How is solomillo different from Ribeye?
beef tenderloin (Tenderloin) differs from ribeye by primal and muscle: compare the two hub pages in this site.

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What is the canonical beef cut for solomillo?
solomillo resolves to Tenderloin (beef tenderloin) in the Cutranslator ontology.

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What should I ask for at a Canada butcher?
Ask for tenderloin and mention Tenderloin if needed—the mapped retail names above match beef tenderloin.

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Why might solomillo be less common in Canada?
solomillo is a Philippines retail term; Canada shops may use different names for the same beef tenderloin muscle.

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How this information is generated

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