Can filete mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Uruguay?

In Uruguay, medium rare is called "A punto". Rare is "Jugoso" and well done is "Bien cocido".

What is filete in Uruguay?

Q: What is filete in Uruguay?

filete is the Panama retail name for the beef tenderloin, which sits on the loin primal. In Uruguay, the same cut is most often labeled Lomo.

Q: What is filete called in Uruguay?

Look for Lomo—mapped to Tenderloin (beef tenderloin).

Q: What primal is filete from?

Tenderloin is on the loin primal (psoas major).

Exact match

filete

is Lomo in Uruguay

Ask for: Lomo

About this cut

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

loin primal · psoas major

In Uruguay

Lomo

What is this cut?·Global guide

How to order steak doneness

Panama → Uruguay

rareTérmino Rojo→Jugoso48–55°C

medium rareTérmino Medio→A punto55–60°C

mediumTres Cuartos→Cocido60–65°C

well doneBien Cocido→Bien cocido70–100°C

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

Detailed explanation

“filete” in Panama maps to canonical tenderloin (loin: psoas major). In Uruguay, look for labels such as Lomo. 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.