Both come from the short loin but are very different eating experiences — tenderloin is butter-soft and lean while strip is firmer with more flavour and fat.
These are related cuts, but not perfect swaps. Use the table below to judge how close your local option is before buying.
| Country | Lomo | New York strip |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸United States | Tenderloin | New York strip |
| 🇬🇧United Kingdom | Fillet | Sirloin steak |
| 🇫🇷France | Filet | Faux-filet / Contre-filet |
| 🇪🇸Spain | Solomillo | Lomo bajo |
| 🇦🇷Argentina | Lomo | Bife angosto |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Filete | New York |
| 🇵🇹Portugal | Lombo | Vazia |
| 🇧🇷Brazil | Filé mignon | Contrafilé |
| 🇮🇹Italy | Filetto | Controfiletto |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Rinderfilet | Roastbeef |
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