Can Filetto mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Ecuador?

In Ecuador, medium rare is called "Término medio". Rare is "Término Inglés" and well done is "Bien cocida".

What is Filetto in Ecuador?

Q: What is Filetto in Ecuador?

Filetto is the Italy retail name for the beef tenderloin, which sits on the loin primal. In Ecuador, the same cut is most often labeled lomo fino.

Q: What is Filetto called in Ecuador?

Look for lomo fino—mapped to Tenderloin (beef tenderloin).

Q: What primal is Filetto from?

Tenderloin is on the loin primal (psoas major).

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filetto

is lomo fino in Ecuador

Ask for: lomo fino

About this cut

Most tender muscle of the loin; center cuts often sold as filet mignon.

loin primal · psoas major

In Ecuador

lomo fino

What is this cut?·Global guide

How to order steak doneness

Italy → Ecuador

rareAl sangue→Término Inglés48–55°C

medium rareCottura media→Término medio55–60°C

mediumAl punto→Tres cuartos60–65°C

well doneBen cotto→Bien cocida70–100°C

Ecuador also splits regionally: the coastal Guayaquil steak culture is closer to international standards (Término Medio); the Sierra (Quito) tradition leans Well Done for home cooking, especially for Bistec Encebollado.

Doneness terminology varies by country and restaurant. When unsure, describe what you want (e.g., “warm red center”).

Detailed explanation

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

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