Can lomito mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Spain?

In Spain, medium rare is called "Al punto". Rare is "Poco hecho" and well done is "Muy hecho".

What should I ask for at a butcher in Spain?

Ask for "Solomillo, al punto" when looking for lomito in Spain.

What is lomito in Spain?

Q: What is lomito in Spain?

lomito is the Venezuela retail name for the beef tenderloin, which sits on the loin primal. In Spain, the same cut is most often labeled Solomillo.

Q: What is lomito called in Spain?

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

Q: What primal is lomito from?

Tenderloin is on the loin primal (psoas major).

Exact match

lomito

is Solomillo in Spain

Ask for: Solomillo

About this cut

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

loin primal · psoas major

In Spain

Solomillo

Say this at the butcher

“Solomillo, al punto”

What is this cut?·Global guide

How to order steak doneness

Venezuela → Spain

rareRojo→Poco hecho48–55°C

medium rareTérmino medio→Al punto55–60°C

mediumTres cuartos→En su punto60–65°C

well doneBien cocida→Muy hecho70–100°C

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

Detailed explanation

“lomito” in Venezuela maps to canonical tenderloin (loin: psoas major). In Spain, look for labels such as Solomillo. 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.