Key Spanish expressions for ordering in restaurants and cafes
Essential Spanish Phrases for Your Travel Experience: Key Spanish expressions for ordering in restaurants and cafes
Here are key Spanish expressions commonly used for ordering in restaurants and cafes:
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To get the server’s attention:
- ¿Me puede atender? (Can you attend to me?)
- Por favor (Please)
- Disculpe (Excuse me)
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To ask for the menu:
- ¿Me puede traer el menú? (Can you bring me the menu?)
- ¿Tienen carta en inglés? (Do you have a menu in English?)
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To ask about recommendations:
- ¿Qué me recomienda? (What do you recommend?)
- ¿Cuál es la especialidad de la casa? (What is the house specialty?)
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To order food and drinks:
- Quisiera… (I would like…)
- Para mí, una cerveza y una ensalada, por favor. (For me, a beer and a salad, please.)
- ¿Puede traerme…? (Can you bring me…?)
- Me gustaría… (I would like…)
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To modify or specify the order:
- Sin… (Without…)
- Con… (With…)
- ¿Tiene opciones vegetarianas? (Do you have vegetarian options?)
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To ask for the bill:
- La cuenta, por favor. (The bill, please.)
- ¿Me puede traer la cuenta? (Can you bring me the bill?)
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To express thanks or politeness:
- Gracias (Thank you)
- Muchas gracias (Thank you very much)
These expressions are typically sufficient for basic ordering and polite interactions in Spanish-speaking restaurants and cafes. 1, 2