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== Restaurant Phrases ==


As a Spanish teacher with over 20 years of experience, I have learned that learning a language is not just about grammar, but also about the culture and the people who speak it. In this lesson, we will focus on restaurant phrases, so you can order food and drinks at any Spanish-speaking restaurant with ease.  
In this lesson, you will learn the essential phrases and vocabulary needed to order food and drinks at a restaurant in Spanish. This knowledge will help you navigate menus, interact with waitstaff, and fully immerse yourself in the Spanish dining experience. Whether you're traveling to a Spanish-speaking country or simply want to enhance your language skills, mastering these restaurant phrases will ensure you have a delicious and enjoyable dining experience.


To make the most out of this lesson, I encourage you to practice your pronunciation out loud and try to memorize the vocabulary. This way, you will be able to use it in conversations and improve your Spanish skills.
=== Ordering Food ===


== Vocabulary ==
When dining out in a Spanish-speaking country, it's important to know how to order your food. Here are some common phrases to help you communicate your preferences to the waitstaff:


Here are some common phrases and words that you will hear in a restaurant:
* Quisiera (pronounced kee-see-EH-rah): I would like...


For example:
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Spanish !! Pronunciation !! English
! Spanish !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
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| Quiero reservar una mesa || kee-eh-ro reh-ser-var oo-nah meh-sah || I want to reserve a table
| Quisiera una ensalada.  || Kee-see-EH-rah oo-nah en-sah-LAH-dah. || I would like a salad.
|-
|-
| La carta, por favor || lah kar-tah, por fa-vor || The menu, please
| Quisiera el pollo asado.  || Kee-see-EH-rah el poh-yoh ah-SAH-doh. || I would like the roasted chicken.
|-
| Quisiera una mesa para dos.  || Kee-see-EH-rah oo-nah MAY-sah pah-rah dohs. || I would like a table for two.
|}
 
* Me gustaría (pronounced may goos-tah-REE-ah): I would like...
 
For example:
{| class="wikitable"
! Spanish !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| ¿Qué me recomienda? || keh meh re-ko-myen-dah || What do you recommend?
| Me gustaría una hamburguesa.  || May goos-tah-REE-ah oo-nah ham-boor-GAY-sah. || I would like a hamburger.
|-
|-
| Quiero pedir... || kee-eh-ro peh-deer || I want to order...
| Me gustaría probar el plato del día. || May goos-tah-REE-ah proh-BAR el PLAH-toh del DEE-ah. || I would like to try the daily special.
|-
|-
| Para tomar || pah-rah toh-mar || To drink
| Me gustaría pedir la cuenta.  || May goos-tah-REE-ah peh-DEER lah KWEHN-tah. || I would like to ask for the bill.
|}
 
* ¿Cuál es la especialidad de la casa? (pronounced kwal es lah ess-peh-see-ahl-ee-DAD deh lah KAH-sah): What is the house specialty?
 
* ¿Qué me recomienda? (pronounced keh meh reh-koh-MEE-en-dah): What do you recommend?
 
* ¿Tienen algún plato vegetariano? (pronounced tee-EH-nen ahl-GOON PLAH-toh veh-heh-tah-ree-AH-no): Do you have any vegetarian dishes?
 
=== Asking for Recommendations ===
 
If you're unsure of what to order or want to try something new, don't hesitate to ask the waitstaff for recommendations. Here are some phrases to help you in those situations:
 
* ¿Cuál es el plato más popular? (pronounced kwal es el PLAH-toh mas poh-poo-LAR): What is the most popular dish?
 
* ¿Qué me recomienda probar? (pronounced keh meh reh-koh-MEE-en-dah PROH-bar): What do you recommend trying?
 
* ¿Cuál es el postre más delicioso? (pronounced kwal es el POHS-treh mas deh-lee-see-OH-so): What is the most delicious dessert?
 
* ¿Cuál es la especialidad de la casa? (pronounced kwal es lah ess-peh-see-ahl-ee-DAD deh lah KAH-sah): What is the house specialty?
 
* ¿Qué plato es típico de la región? (pronounced keh PLAH-toh es TEE-pee-koh deh lah reh-hee-ON): What dish is typical of the region?
 
=== Interacting with the Waitstaff ===
 
When dining out, it's important to know how to communicate with the waitstaff in a respectful and polite manner. Here are some phrases to help you interact with the waitstaff:
 
* Por favor (pronounced por fah-BOHR): Please
 
For example:
{| class="wikitable"
! Spanish !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| Para comer || pah-rah ko-mer || To eat
| ¿Me puede traer la carta, por favor?  || Meh PWEH-deh trah-er lah KAR-tah, por fah-BOHR? || Can you bring me the menu, please?
|-
|-
| La cuenta, por favor || lah kwen-tah, por fa-vor || The bill, please
| ¿Podría traer más agua, por favor?  || Poh-DREE-ah trah-er mas AH-gwah, por fah-BOHR? || Could you bring more water, please?
|-
| ¿Nos podría tomar una foto, por favor?  || Nos poh-DREE-ah toh-MAR oo-nah FOH-toh, por fah-BOHR? || Could you take a picture of us, please?
|}
|}


== Sample Dialogues ==
* Gracias (pronounced GRAH-see-us): Thank you
 
For example:
{| class="wikitable"
! Spanish !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| Gracias por el excelente servicio.  || GRAH-see-us por el ehks-eh-LEHN-teh sehr-BEE-syoh. || Thank you for the excellent service.
|-
| Muchas gracias por su amabilidad.  || MOO-chas GRAH-see-us por soo ah-mah-bee-LEED. || Thank you very much for your kindness.
|-
| Gracias por la recomendación.  || GRAH-see-us por lah reh-koh-men-dah-see-ON. || Thank you for the recommendation.
|}


Now, let's see these phrases in context with some sample dialogues:
* De nada (pronounced deh NAH-dah): You're welcome


Dialogue 1:
* Disculpe (pronounced dees-KOOL-peh): Excuse me


- Hola, ¿cuántos son? (Hi, how many are you?)
For example:
- Somos cuatro. (We are four.)
{| class="wikitable"
- Síganme, por favor. (Follow me, please.)
! Spanish !! Pronunciation !! English
- Quiero reservar una mesa para cuatro. (I want to reserve a table for four.)
|-
- Perfecto, aquí tienen su mesa. (Perfect, here's your table.)
| Disculpe, ¿podría traer más servilletas? || Dees-KOOL-peh, poh-DREE-ah trah-er mas sehr-vee-YEH-tahs? || Excuse me, could you bring more napkins?
- La carta, por favor. (The menu, please.)
|-
- ¿Qué me recomienda para comer? (What do you recommend for eating?)
| Disculpe, ¿dónde están los baños?  || Dees-KOOL-peh, DOHN-deh es-TAHN los BAH-nyos? || Excuse me, where are the restrooms?
- Yo les recomiendo el pollo asado. Es muy rico. (I recommend the roasted chicken. It's very delicious.)
|-
- Sí, quiero pedir el pollo asado, por favor. (Yes, I want to order the roasted chicken, please.)
| Disculpe, ¿me puede traer la cuenta, por favor?  || Dees-KOOL-peh, meh PWEH-deh trah-er lah KWEHN-tah, por fah-BOHR? || Excuse me, can you bring me the bill, please?
- ¿Algo para tomar? (Anything to drink?)
|}
- Quiero una cerveza, por favor. (I want a beer, please.)
- Perfecto, enseguida se lo traigo. (Perfect, I'll bring it right away.)
- La cuenta, por favor. (The bill, please.)
- Aquí tienen. Son 60 euros en total. (Here you go. It's 60 euros in total.)


Dialogue 2:
=== Paying the Bill ===


- Buenas tardes, ¿en qué puedo servirles? (Good afternoon, how can I help you?)
When it's time to pay the bill, here are some phrases to help you communicate with the waitstaff:
- Quiero pedir una paella y una ensalada mixta, por favor. (I want to order a paella and a mixed salad, please.)
- Perfecto, ¿algo para tomar? (Perfect, anything to drink?)
- Quiero un vaso de agua, por favor. (I want a glass of water, please.)
- Muy bien, enseguida se lo traigo. (Very good, I'll bring it right away.)
- ¡Qué rica está la paella! (This paella is very delicious!)
- ¡Sí, estoy de acuerdo! (Yes, I agree!)
- ¿Quieren postre? (Do you want dessert?)
- Sí, quiero un flan, por favor. (Yes, I want a flan, please.)
- La cuenta, por favor. (The bill, please.)
- Aquí tienen. Son 35 euros. (Here you go. It's 35 euros.)


== Tips ==
* La cuenta, por favor (pronounced lah KWEHN-tah, por fah-BOHR): The bill, please


- If you want to practice your Spanish, try to order your food and drinks in Spanish. Even if the waiter speaks English, they will appreciate your effort.
* ¿Aceptan tarjetas de crédito? (pronounced ah-sehp-TAHN tar-HEH-tahs deh KREH-dee-toh): Do you accept credit cards?
- Don't be afraid to ask for recommendations if you are not sure what to order. The waiters are usually happy to help and give you advice.
- In Spain, lunch and dinner are later than in some other countries. Lunch is served from 1 pm to 3 pm, while dinner can start as early as 8 pm.
- Don't forget to say "gracias" (thank you) and "por favor" (please) whenever you ask for something.


== Practice ==
* ¿Se puede pagar en efectivo? (pronounced seh PWEH-deh pah-GAR en eh-feh-TEE-boh): Can I pay in cash?


Here are some exercises to practice your restaurant phrases:
* ¿Incluye el servicio? (pronounced een-KLOO-yeh el sehr-BEE-syoh): Is the service charge included?


1. Imagine you are in a Spanish restaurant. Write down a dialogue between you and the waiter where you order food and drinks.
* ¿Cuánto es en total? (pronounced kwan-toh es en toh-TAHL): How much is it in total?


2. Watch a video of a Spanish-speaking restaurant on YouTube. Try to write down the phrases you hear and practice them out loud.
* ¿Puedo dejar propina? (pronounced PWEH-doh deh-HAR pro-PEE-nah): Can I leave a tip?


3. Role-play with a friend or a classmate. One of you is the waiter, and the other is the customer. Practice the phrases and switch roles.
* Gracias, vuelvo enseguida (pronounced GRAH-see-us, BWEL-boh en-seh-GEE-dah): Thank you, I'll be right back


== Sources ==
=== Conclusion ===
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spanish_cuisine Spanish cuisine]
 
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romantic_Dinner_(painting) Romantic Dinner painting]
Congratulations! You've learned some of the most important phrases and vocabulary for ordering food and drinks at a restaurant in Spanish. Practice using these phrases in various scenarios, and soon you'll feel confident navigating menus and interacting with waitstaff. By immersing yourself in the Spanish dining experience, you'll not only enhance your language skills but also gain a deeper appreciation for the rich culinary traditions of Spanish-speaking countries.
 
Remember to enjoy the delicious food and drinks while savoring the cultural experience!


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==Related Lessons==
 
==Sources==
* [https://blog.pimsleur.com/2019/08/01/102-spanish-restaurant-phrases-how-to-order-food-in-spanish/ 102 Spanish Restaurant Phrases: How To Order Food in Spanish ...]
* [https://www.fluentu.com/blog/spanish/spanish-restaurant-vocabulary-words-phrases/ Spanish Restaurant Vocabulary: 89 Words and Phrases You Should ...]
* [https://www.spanish.academy/blog/the-ultimate-vocabulary-guide-to-restaurants-in-spanish/ The Ultimate Vocabulary Guide to Restaurants in Spanish]
 
 
 
==Other Lessons==
* [[Language/Spanish/Vocabulary/Ordinal-Numbers|Ordinal Numbers]]
* [[Language/Spanish/Vocabulary/Ordinal-Numbers|Ordinal Numbers]]
* [[Language/Spanish/Vocabulary/Spanish-Linking-Words|Spanish Linking Words]]
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* [[Language/Spanish/Vocabulary/How-to-Say-Hello-and-Greetings|How to Say Hello and Greetings]]
* [[Language/Spanish/Vocabulary/How-to-Say-Hello-and-Greetings|How to Say Hello and Greetings]]


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Restaurant Phrases[edit | edit source]

In this lesson, you will learn the essential phrases and vocabulary needed to order food and drinks at a restaurant in Spanish. This knowledge will help you navigate menus, interact with waitstaff, and fully immerse yourself in the Spanish dining experience. Whether you're traveling to a Spanish-speaking country or simply want to enhance your language skills, mastering these restaurant phrases will ensure you have a delicious and enjoyable dining experience.

Ordering Food[edit | edit source]

When dining out in a Spanish-speaking country, it's important to know how to order your food. Here are some common phrases to help you communicate your preferences to the waitstaff:

  • Quisiera (pronounced kee-see-EH-rah): I would like...

For example:

Spanish Pronunciation English
Quisiera una ensalada. Kee-see-EH-rah oo-nah en-sah-LAH-dah. I would like a salad.
Quisiera el pollo asado. Kee-see-EH-rah el poh-yoh ah-SAH-doh. I would like the roasted chicken.
Quisiera una mesa para dos. Kee-see-EH-rah oo-nah MAY-sah pah-rah dohs. I would like a table for two.
  • Me gustaría (pronounced may goos-tah-REE-ah): I would like...

For example:

Spanish Pronunciation English
Me gustaría una hamburguesa. May goos-tah-REE-ah oo-nah ham-boor-GAY-sah. I would like a hamburger.
Me gustaría probar el plato del día. May goos-tah-REE-ah proh-BAR el PLAH-toh del DEE-ah. I would like to try the daily special.
Me gustaría pedir la cuenta. May goos-tah-REE-ah peh-DEER lah KWEHN-tah. I would like to ask for the bill.
  • ¿Cuál es la especialidad de la casa? (pronounced kwal es lah ess-peh-see-ahl-ee-DAD deh lah KAH-sah): What is the house specialty?
  • ¿Qué me recomienda? (pronounced keh meh reh-koh-MEE-en-dah): What do you recommend?
  • ¿Tienen algún plato vegetariano? (pronounced tee-EH-nen ahl-GOON PLAH-toh veh-heh-tah-ree-AH-no): Do you have any vegetarian dishes?

Asking for Recommendations[edit | edit source]

If you're unsure of what to order or want to try something new, don't hesitate to ask the waitstaff for recommendations. Here are some phrases to help you in those situations:

  • ¿Cuál es el plato más popular? (pronounced kwal es el PLAH-toh mas poh-poo-LAR): What is the most popular dish?
  • ¿Qué me recomienda probar? (pronounced keh meh reh-koh-MEE-en-dah PROH-bar): What do you recommend trying?
  • ¿Cuál es el postre más delicioso? (pronounced kwal es el POHS-treh mas deh-lee-see-OH-so): What is the most delicious dessert?
  • ¿Cuál es la especialidad de la casa? (pronounced kwal es lah ess-peh-see-ahl-ee-DAD deh lah KAH-sah): What is the house specialty?
  • ¿Qué plato es típico de la región? (pronounced keh PLAH-toh es TEE-pee-koh deh lah reh-hee-ON): What dish is typical of the region?

Interacting with the Waitstaff[edit | edit source]

When dining out, it's important to know how to communicate with the waitstaff in a respectful and polite manner. Here are some phrases to help you interact with the waitstaff:

  • Por favor (pronounced por fah-BOHR): Please

For example:

Spanish Pronunciation English
¿Me puede traer la carta, por favor? Meh PWEH-deh trah-er lah KAR-tah, por fah-BOHR? Can you bring me the menu, please?
¿Podría traer más agua, por favor? Poh-DREE-ah trah-er mas AH-gwah, por fah-BOHR? Could you bring more water, please?
¿Nos podría tomar una foto, por favor? Nos poh-DREE-ah toh-MAR oo-nah FOH-toh, por fah-BOHR? Could you take a picture of us, please?
  • Gracias (pronounced GRAH-see-us): Thank you

For example:

Spanish Pronunciation English
Gracias por el excelente servicio. GRAH-see-us por el ehks-eh-LEHN-teh sehr-BEE-syoh. Thank you for the excellent service.
Muchas gracias por su amabilidad. MOO-chas GRAH-see-us por soo ah-mah-bee-LEED. Thank you very much for your kindness.
Gracias por la recomendación. GRAH-see-us por lah reh-koh-men-dah-see-ON. Thank you for the recommendation.
  • De nada (pronounced deh NAH-dah): You're welcome
  • Disculpe (pronounced dees-KOOL-peh): Excuse me

For example:

Spanish Pronunciation English
Disculpe, ¿podría traer más servilletas? Dees-KOOL-peh, poh-DREE-ah trah-er mas sehr-vee-YEH-tahs? Excuse me, could you bring more napkins?
Disculpe, ¿dónde están los baños? Dees-KOOL-peh, DOHN-deh es-TAHN los BAH-nyos? Excuse me, where are the restrooms?
Disculpe, ¿me puede traer la cuenta, por favor? Dees-KOOL-peh, meh PWEH-deh trah-er lah KWEHN-tah, por fah-BOHR? Excuse me, can you bring me the bill, please?

Paying the Bill[edit | edit source]

When it's time to pay the bill, here are some phrases to help you communicate with the waitstaff:

  • La cuenta, por favor (pronounced lah KWEHN-tah, por fah-BOHR): The bill, please
  • ¿Aceptan tarjetas de crédito? (pronounced ah-sehp-TAHN tar-HEH-tahs deh KREH-dee-toh): Do you accept credit cards?
  • ¿Se puede pagar en efectivo? (pronounced seh PWEH-deh pah-GAR en eh-feh-TEE-boh): Can I pay in cash?
  • ¿Incluye el servicio? (pronounced een-KLOO-yeh el sehr-BEE-syoh): Is the service charge included?
  • ¿Cuánto es en total? (pronounced kwan-toh es en toh-TAHL): How much is it in total?
  • ¿Puedo dejar propina? (pronounced PWEH-doh deh-HAR pro-PEE-nah): Can I leave a tip?
  • Gracias, vuelvo enseguida (pronounced GRAH-see-us, BWEL-boh en-seh-GEE-dah): Thank you, I'll be right back

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Congratulations! You've learned some of the most important phrases and vocabulary for ordering food and drinks at a restaurant in Spanish. Practice using these phrases in various scenarios, and soon you'll feel confident navigating menus and interacting with waitstaff. By immersing yourself in the Spanish dining experience, you'll not only enhance your language skills but also gain a deeper appreciation for the rich culinary traditions of Spanish-speaking countries.

Remember to enjoy the delicious food and drinks while savoring the cultural experience!

Table of Contents - Spanish Course - 0 to A1[edit source]


Introduction to Spanish


Verbs


Adjectives


Pronouns


Common Words and Phrases


Food and Drink


Travel and Directions


Spanish-Speaking Countries


Celebrations and Festivals


Hispanic Heritage Month

Videos[edit | edit source]

Going to the restaurant phrases in Spanish! Learn Spanish with ...[edit | edit source]

Useful Phrases to Use at Restaurants | Spanish Lessons - YouTube[edit | edit source]

Spanish lesson Vocabulary and phrases at the restaurant - YouTube[edit | edit source]

Spanish Restaurant Vocabulary (version 1) - YouTube[edit | edit source]


Sources[edit | edit source]


Other Lessons[edit | edit source]



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