Spanish Restaurant Phrases for Ordering Food and Paying
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Spanish Restaurant Phrases for Ordering
These Spanish restaurant phrases help you get a table, order food, ask about ingredients, and pay without switching to English.
| Spanish | Pronunciation | English | Situation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quisiera una mesa para dos. | kee-SYEH-rah OO-nah MEH-sah | I would like a table for two. | Entering |
| ¿Que recomienda? | keh reh-koh-MYEHN-dah | What do you recommend? | Choosing food |
| Quiero pedir... | KYEH-roh peh-DEER | I want to order... | Ordering |
| Soy alergico a... | soy ah-LEHR-hee-koh ah | I am allergic to... | Allergies |
| La cuenta, por favor. | KWEN-tah por fah-BOR | The bill, please. | Paying |
Useful Food and Drink Requests
- Sin cebolla, por favor. (Without onion, please.)
- ¿Tiene platos vegetarianos? (Do you have vegetarian dishes?)
- Un vaso de agua, por favor. (A glass of water, please.)
- ¿Puedo pagar con tarjeta? (Can I pay by card?)
Next Food Lessons
Learn the words behind these phrases with Spanish food vocabulary, then review Spanish numbers 1-100 for prices and bills.