These cuts are approximate equivalents — similar in character but with meaningful differences in preparation or exact cut.
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.
| Country | Lomo | New York strip |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸United States | Tenderloin | New York strip |
| 🇬🇧United Kingdom | Fillet | Sirloin steak |
| 🇫🇷France | Filet | Faux-filet / Contre-filet |
| 🇪🇸Spain | Solomillo | — |
| 🇦🇷Argentina | Lomo | Bife angosto |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Filete | New York |
| 🇵🇹Portugal | Lombinho | Vazia |
| 🇧🇷Brazil | Filé mignon | Contrafilé |
| 🇮🇹Italy | Filetto | Controfiletto |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Rinderfilet | Roastbeef |
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