Can filet mignon mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Mexico?

In Mexico, medium rare is called "Término medio". Rare is "Rojo" and well done is "Bien cocido".

What is filet mignon in Mexico?

Q: What is filet mignon in Mexico?

filet mignon is the United States retail name for the beef tenderloin, which sits on the loin primal. In Mexico, the same cut is most often labeled Filete.

Q: What is filet mignon called in Mexico?

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

Q: What primal is filet mignon from?

Tenderloin is on the loin primal (psoas major).

Exact match

filet mignon

is Filete in Mexico

Ask for: Filete

About this cut

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

loin primal · psoas major

In Mexico

Filete

What is this cut?·Global guide

How to order steak doneness

United States → Mexico

rareRare→Rojo48–55°C

medium rareMedium rare→Término medio55–60°C

mediumMedium→Tres cuartos60–65°C

well doneWell done→Bien cocido70–100°C

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

Detailed explanation

“filet mignon” in United States maps to canonical tenderloin (loin: psoas major). In Mexico, look for labels such as Filete. 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.