Can picanha mean more than one cut?

Check the confidence note below; low confidence or multi-cut rows are flagged when present.

How do you order steak doneness in El Salvador?

In El Salvador, medium rare is called "Término medio". Rare is "Rojo" and well done is "Bien cocida".

What should I ask for at a butcher in El Salvador?

Ask for "Punta de lomo, término medio" when looking for picanha in El Salvador.

sirloin primal · Poland

picanha

Q: What is picanha in El Salvador?

picanha is the Poland retail name for the sirloin cap, which sits on the sirloin primal. In El Salvador, the same cut is most often labeled punta de lomo.

Q: What is picanha called in El Salvador?

Look for punta de lomo—mapped to Sirloin Cap (sirloin cap).

Q: What primal is picanha from?

Sirloin Cap is on the sirloin primal (top sirloin cap (coulotte)).

In El Salvador, this cut is punta de lomo.

Approximate match · Confidence 0.70

⚠️ Mapping confidence is limited—verify the exact subprimal with your butcher. Match confidence is below 75%—treat as indicative, not definitive.

Fig. 1 · top sirloin cap (coulotte) · sirloin primal

About this cut

Triangular cap on the top sirloin; prized as picanha in Brazil.

Primalsirloin

Locationtop sirloin cap (coulotte)

In El Salvadorpunta de lomo

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How to order steak doneness

Poland → El Salvador

rare	Krwisty	→	Rojo	48–55°C
medium rare	Średnio krwisty	→	Término medio	55–60°C
medium	Średnio wysmażony	→	Tres cuartos	60–65°C
well done	Dobrze wysmażony	→	Bien cocida	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

“picanha” in Poland maps to canonical sirloin cap (sirloin: top sirloin cap (coulotte)). In El Salvador, look for labels such as punta de lomo. Triangular cap on the top sirloin; prized as picanha in Brazil.