{"id":9728,"date":"2019-08-01T17:13:04","date_gmt":"2019-08-01T21:13:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.pimsleur.com\/?p=9728"},"modified":"2025-11-19T15:54:28","modified_gmt":"2025-11-19T20:54:28","slug":"102-spanish-restaurant-phrases-how-to-order-food-in-spanish","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pimsleur.com\/blog\/102-spanish-restaurant-phrases-how-to-order-food-in-spanish\/","title":{"rendered":"102 Spanish Restaurant Phrases: How To Order Food in Spanish"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ultimate-guide-to-ordering-food-in-spanish\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Ultimate Guide to Ordering Food in Spanish<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s1\">Traveling to Latin America or Spain?&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"s1\">On today\u2019s menu, we\u2019re serving up the Spanish Restaurant and Food Guide<b> <\/b>so you can enjoy the local cuisine stress-free.&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"s1\">Don\u2019t go hungry because you don\u2019t know how to order in Spanish!&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading p5\" id=\"h-essential-spanish-restaurant-phrases\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Essential Spanish Restaurant Phrases<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s1\">Let\u2019s start off with an appetizer (<i>aperitivo<\/i>) covering all the basics you\u2019re more than likely to encounter the moment you enter a restaurant. Spruce up your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pimsleur.com\/blog\/common-spanish-phrases-for-traveling\/\">Spanish travel vocabulary<\/a> with these dishes, eateries, foods, and drinks:&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading p6\" id=\"h-setting-the-table-poniendo-la-mesa\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Setting the Table <em>(Poniendo La Mesa)<\/em><\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list ul1\">\n<li><i><\/i><span class=\"s1\"><i>el primer plato\/entrante\/entrada<\/i>: starter<br><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><i><\/i><span class=\"s1\"><i>la\/s tapa\/s<\/i>: small dish<br><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><i><\/i><span class=\"s1\"><i>una media raci\u00f3n:<\/i> a half portion<br><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><i><\/i><span class=\"s1\"><i>una raci\u00f3n:<\/i> full portion<br><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><i><\/i><span class=\"s1\"><i>segundo<\/i>: main meal<br><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><i><\/i><span class=\"s1\"><i>el plato combinado:<\/i> mixed plate (a main course and side dish together)<br><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><i><\/i><span class=\"s1\"><i>plato fuerte<\/i>: entr\u00e9e<br><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><i><\/i><span class=\"s1\"><i>el postre:<\/i> dessert<br><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><i><\/i><span class=\"s1\"><i>la mesa<\/i>: the table<br><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><i><\/i><span class=\"s1\"><i>el men\u00fa<\/i>: the menu<br><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><i><\/i><span class=\"s1\"><i>el plato: <\/i>plate\/dish<i><br><\/i><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><i><\/i><span class=\"s1\"><i>el tenedor: <\/i>fork<i><br><\/i><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><i><\/i><span class=\"s1\"><i>la cuchara: <\/i>spoon<i><br><\/i><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><i><\/i><span class=\"s1\"><i>el cuchillo:<\/i> knife<br><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><i><\/i><span class=\"s1\"><i>la servilleta: <\/i>napkin<i><br><\/i><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><i><\/i><span class=\"s1\"><i>la sal\/el salero: <\/i>salt\/salt shaker<i><br><\/i><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><i><\/i><span class=\"s1\"><i>la pimienta\/el pimentero: <\/i>pepper\/pepper shaker<i><br><\/i><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><i><\/i><span class=\"s1\"><i>la cuenta:<\/i> bill<i><br><\/i><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><i><\/i><span class=\"s1\"><i>no\/s\u00ed, gracias<\/i>: no\/yes, thank you<br><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><i><\/i><span class=\"s1\"><i>el camarero\/mesero<\/i>: waiter<br><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><i><\/i><span class=\"s1\"><i>la camarera\/mesera<\/i>: waitress<br><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading p6\" id=\"h-where-am-i-donde-estoy\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Where Am I? <em>(\u00bfD\u00f3nde Estoy?)<\/em><\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list ul1\">\n<li><i><\/i><span class=\"s1\"><i>el restaurante:<\/i> the restaurant<br><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><i><\/i><span class=\"s1\"><i>el bar:<\/i> the bar<br><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><i><\/i><span class=\"s1\"><i>la tasca:<\/i> the tavern<br><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><i><\/i><span class=\"s1\"><i>la cafeter\u00eda:<\/i> the caf\u00e9<br><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><i><\/i><span class=\"s1\"><i>el mes\u00f3n<\/i>: the rustic inn<br><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading p6\" id=\"h-on-the-menu-en-el-menu-nbsp\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>On the Menu <em>(<\/em><i>En el Men\u00fa<\/i><em>)<\/em>&nbsp;<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list ul1\">\n<li><i><\/i><span class=\"s1\"><i>el solomillo<\/i>: the tenderloin<br><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><i><\/i><span class=\"s1\"><i>el filete\/pescado<\/i>: the fillet\/fish<br><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><i><\/i><span class=\"s1\"><i>la ternera<\/i>: the beef\/veal<br><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><i><\/i><span class=\"s1\"><i>el bistec<\/i>: the steak<br><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><i><\/i><span class=\"s1\"><i>el pollo<\/i>: the chicken<br><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><i><\/i><span class=\"s1\"><i>la carne de cerdo<\/i>: the pork<br><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><i><\/i><span class=\"s1\"><i>con salsa<\/i>: with sauce<br><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><i><\/i><span class=\"s1\"><i>la sopa:<\/i> the soup<br><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><i><\/i><span class=\"s1\"><i>el pulpo:<\/i> the octopus<br><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><i><\/i><span class=\"s1\"><i>las patatas\/papas:<\/i> the potatoes<br><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><i><\/i><span class=\"s1\"><i>el bocadillo, el montadito:<\/i> the sandwich\/snack<br><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><i><\/i><span class=\"s1\"><i>los pasteles<\/i>: the pastries<br><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><i><\/i><span class=\"s1\"><i>torta:<\/i> cake<br><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s1\">Salivating yet? Check out this useful <a href=\"http:\/\/www.latinolife.co.uk\/articles\/top-ten-traditional-latin-american-dishes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"s2\">list of common Spanish meals<\/span><\/a> that you\u2019re bound to encounter on any menu during your travels.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading p6\" id=\"h-can-i-buy-you-a-drink-puedo-invitarte-a-una-copa\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Can I Buy You a Drink? <em>(<\/em><i>\u00bfPuedo Invitarte a Una Copa?<\/i><em>)<\/em><\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list ul1\">\n<li><span class=\"s1\"><i>agua<\/i> (<i>sin gas\/con gas<\/i>): (still\/sparkling) water<br><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"s1\"><i>la cerveza:<\/i> the beer (bottle)<br><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"s1\"><i>una ca\u00f1a:<\/i> beer (small draft)<br><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"s1\"><i>el vino tinto\/blanco:<\/i> the red\/white wine<br><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"s1\"><i>el refresco:<\/i> the soft drink<br><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"s1\"><i>el t\u00e9<\/i>: the tea<br><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"s1\"><i>el caf\u00e9<\/i> (<i>s\u00f3lo\/con leche<\/i>): coffee (black\/with milk)<br><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"s1\"><i>la copa:<\/i> the glass (for wine)<br><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"s1\"><i>el vaso:<\/i> the glass (for water)<br><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading p5\" id=\"h-navigating-the-restaurant-nbsp\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Navigating the Restaurant&nbsp;<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped aligncenter wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"900\" data-id=\"10263\" src=\"https:\/\/d3brn974kg3172.cloudfront.net\/2019\/08\/Pimsleur-Spanish-Restaurant-Convo.png\" alt=\"Spanish Restaurant Vocabulary and conversation\" class=\"wp-image-10263\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s1\">You\u2019ve walked through the doors of <i>el restaurante<\/i>. Maybe you\u2019ve made a reservation, or you aren\u2019t sure if you should wait to be seated. Meanwhile, your stomach rumbles with hunger. Let\u2019s get you seated and ready to place in order in Spanish!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list ul1\">\n<li><i><\/i><span class=\"s1\"><i>Quisiera hacer una reserva para _ persona(s)<\/i>: I would like to make a reservation for _ people.<br><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><i><\/i><span class=\"s1\"><i>\u00bfBajo el nombre de qui\u00e9n?<\/i>: Under whose name?<br><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><i><\/i><span class=\"s1\"><i>\u00bfPodr\u00eda sentarme en el bar?<\/i>: Can I sit at the bar?<br><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><i><\/i><span class=\"s1\"><i>\u00bfPuedo ver el men\u00fa, por favor?: <\/i>Can I see the menu, please?<i><br><\/i><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><i><\/i><span class=\"s1\"><i>\u00bfCu\u00e1l es la comida t\u00edpica de esta regi\u00f3n?<\/i>: What is the typical food of this region?<br><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><i><\/i><span class=\"s1\"><i>\u00bfQu\u00e9 me recomienda?: <\/i>What do you recommend?<i><br><\/i><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading p5\" id=\"h-useful-spanish-phrases-for-ordering-food\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Useful Spanish Phrases for Ordering Food<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s1\">Now, onto the main course! This list will teach you how to order food in Spanish in no time:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span class=\"s1\"><i>Soy vegetariano\/vegetariana<\/i>:&nbsp; I\u2019m vegetarian<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"s1\"><em>\u00bf<\/em><i>Tienen alg\u00fan plato vegetariano<\/i>?:&nbsp; Do you have any vegetarian dishes?<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"s1\"><i>Tengo al\u00e9rgia a _<\/i>_:&nbsp; I\u2019m allergic to __<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"s1\"><i>No como <\/i>__:&nbsp; I don\u2019t eat __<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"s1\"><i>Un momento por favor:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/i>One moment, please<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"s1\"><i>Necesitamos m\u00e1s tiempo para decidir<\/i>:&nbsp; We need more time to decide.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"s1\"><i>Estoy\/Estamos listos para ordenar\/pedir<\/i>:&nbsp; I\/We are ready to order.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"s1\"><i>Quisiera _____:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/i>I would like ___<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"s1\"><i>bien cocido<\/i>:&nbsp; well-done<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"s1\"><i>medio<\/i>:&nbsp; medium<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"s1\"><i>poco cocido\/rojo<\/i>:&nbsp; rare<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"s1\"><i>\u00bfPuede darme<\/i> __?:&nbsp; Can you give me __?<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"s1\">\u00bf<i>Cu\u00e1l es el plato del dia<\/i>?&nbsp; What is the dish of the day?<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>\u00bfCu\u00e1l es la comida t\u00edpica de esta regi\u00f3n?&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/em>What is the typical food of this region? <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>\u00bfHay alguna especialidad de la casa<\/em>?:&nbsp; Is there a house specialty?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>\u00bfQu\u00e9 recomienda usted?<\/em>:&nbsp; What do you recommend?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>\u00bfQu\u00e9 lleva el plato?:<\/em>&nbsp; What is in the dish?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bf<em>Qu\u00e9 est\u00e1 incluido<\/em>?:&nbsp; What is included?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bf<em>Viene con ensalada<\/em>?:&nbsp; Does it come with salad?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>\u00bfCu\u00e1l es la sopa del d\u00eda<\/em>?:&nbsp; What is the soup of the day?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading p6\" id=\"h-spanish-restaurant-phrases-for-waiters-frases-comunes-en-restaurantes-para-meseros-nbsp\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Spanish Restaurant Phrases for Waiters <em>(Frases Comunes en Restaurantes Para Meseros)&nbsp;<\/em><\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list ul1\">\n<li><i><\/i><span class=\"s1\"><i>\u00bfQu\u00e9 desea comer? <\/i>What would you like to eat?<br><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><i><\/i><span class=\"s1\"><i>\u00bfQu\u00e9 desea beber? <\/i>What would you like to drink?<i><br><\/i><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><i><\/i><span class=\"s1\"><i>\u00bfEst\u00e1n listos para ordenar? <\/i>Are you ready to order?<i><br><\/i><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><i><\/i><span class=\"s1\"><i>\u00bfQu\u00e9 desea ordenar<\/i>?: What would you like to order?<br><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><i><\/i><span class=\"s1\"><i>\u00bfQu\u00e9 quiere?<\/i> What do you want?&nbsp;<i><br><\/i><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><i><\/i><span class=\"s1\"><i>\u00bfLo siento\/Lamento, no tenemos __: <\/i>Sorry, we don\u2019t have__<i><br><\/i><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"s1\">\u00bf<i>C\u00f3mo est\u00e1 todo<\/i>?: How is everything?<br><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><i><\/i><span class=\"s1\"><i>\u00bfTodo est\u00e1 bien?<\/i>: Is everything okay?<i><br><\/i><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><i><\/i><span class=\"s1\"><i>\u00a1Buen provecho!<\/i>: Enjoy your meal!<br><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s1\">This may be shocking to many, but you don\u2019t have to go overseas to speak restaurant Spanish! Have you heard of Calle 8? You can head on down to South Florida to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pimsleur.com\/blog\/miami-learn-spanish-through-food\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"s2\">practice your Spanish in the Latin restaurants of Miami<\/span><\/a>. Spanish is best learned over food!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading p5\" id=\"h-once-your-food-has-arrived-munch-on-these-phrases\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Once Your Food Has Arrived, Munch on These Phrases<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s1\">There is no better feeling than seeing your waiter <em>(mesero)<\/em> approach your table with a tray of piping hot food. Put your Spanish restaurant dialogue to the test with these phrases that are guaranteed to get you through the meal and successfully pay for your service without getting lost in communication:&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list ul1\">\n<li><i><\/i><span class=\"s1\"><i>\u00a1Estuvo delicioso!: <\/i>That was delicious!<br><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><i><\/i><span class=\"s1\"><i>Esto no es lo que he pedido<\/i>: This is not what I ordered.<br><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><i><\/i><span class=\"s1\"><i>No gracias, estoy a reventar\/ estoy lleno: <\/i>No thank you, I\u2019m bursting\/full.<i><br><\/i><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"s1\">\u00bf<i>Tienen una caja para llevar<\/i>? Do you have a take-away box?<br><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><i><\/i><span class=\"s1\"><i>la propina<\/i>: tip<br><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"s1\">\u00bf<i>La propina est\u00e1 incluida<\/i>?: Is the tip included?<br><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><i><\/i><span class=\"s1\"><i>Nos gustar\u00eda pagar juntos<\/i>: We&#8217;d like to pay together.<br><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><i><\/i><span class=\"s1\"><i>Nos gustar\u00eda pagar por separado<\/i>: We&#8217;d like to pay separately.<br><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><i><\/i><span class=\"s1\"><i>la tarjeta de cr\u00e9dito<\/i>: credit card<br><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"s1\">\u00bf<i>D\u00e9bito o cr\u00e9dito<\/i>? Debit or credit?<br><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><i><\/i><span class=\"s1\"><i>dinero efectivo<\/i>: cash<br><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"s1\">\u00bf<i>Acepta usted cheques de viajero<\/i>?: Do you accept travelers&#8217; checks?<br><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"s1\">\u00bf<i>Se\u00f1or\/Se\u00f1ora, la cuenta, por favor<\/i>?: Mr.\/Ms. the bill, please?<br><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading p5\" id=\"h-is-your-belly-full-with-spanish-travel-vocabulary-nbsp\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Is Your Belly Full With Spanish Travel Vocabulary?&nbsp;<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s1\">Communication is an important part of our everyday lives, even more so when traveling to a foreign country. Becoming acquainted with Spanish will give you a leg up in better understanding the culture so you can make the most out of your trip (and meals).<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s1\">If you\u2019re still hungry for more Spanish lessons, start your 7-day&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pimsleur.com\/learn-spanish-latin-american\/\"><span class=\"s2\">Pimsleur Spanish&nbsp;Free Trial&nbsp;<\/span><\/a>\u2013 you\u2019ll be speaking like a pro in no time!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pimsleur.com\/free-lesson\/\">Try a Free Lesson<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading p4\" id=\"h-buen-provecho\"><strong><span class=\"s1\">\u00a1Buen provecho!<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ultimate Guide to Ordering Food in Spanish Traveling to Latin America or Spain?&nbsp;On today\u2019s menu, we\u2019re serving up the Spanish Restaurant and Food Guide so you can enjoy the local cuisine stress-free.&nbsp;Don\u2019t go hungry because you don\u2019t know how to order in Spanish!&nbsp;&nbsp; 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