Can sirloin mean more than one cut?

This name may also align with Sirloin Cap in this dataset—see alternatives below.

How do you order steak doneness in Latvia?

In Latvia, medium rare is called "Vidēji asiņains". Rare is "Ar asinīm" and well done is "Pilnībā izcepts".

What should I ask for at a butcher in Latvia?

Ask for "Muguras fileju, biezi sagrieztu" when looking for sirloin in Latvia.

loin primal · United States

sirloin

Q: What is sirloin in Latvia?

sirloin is the United States retail name for the striploin (strip steak), which sits on the loin primal. In Latvia, the same cut is most often labeled muguras fileja.

Q: What is sirloin called in Latvia?

Look for muguras fileja—mapped to Striploin (striploin (strip steak)).

Q: What primal is sirloin from?

Striploin is on the loin primal (longissimus dorsi (short loin)).

In Latvia, this cut is muguras fileja.

Approximate match · Confidence 0.64

⚠️ 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 Latviamuguras fileja

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How to order steak doneness

United States → Latvia

rare	Rare	→	Ar asinīm	48–55°C
medium rare	Medium rare	→	Vidēji asiņains	55–60°C
medium	Medium	→	Vidēji izcepts	60–65°C
well done	Well done	→	Pilnībā izcepts	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

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