Did you know that August 13 is National Filet Mignon Day. The most expensive cut of beef comes from the small end of the tenderloin. Because this area of the animal is not weight-bearing, the connective tissue is not toughened by The term “filet mignon” is a French derivative, the literal meaning is small (mignon) boneless meat (filet). On restaurant menus it is called Filet Mignon, Tournedos, Medallions, Filet de Boeuf and Tenderloin Steak.  This cut of beef  ia one of our most popular sellers.