Ordering Food in Spanish

The most common Spanish phrases for ordering food and drinks are “Necesito una mesa para dos.” (I need a table for two.), “La carta, por favor.” (The menu, please.), “Tengo sed.” (I'm thirsty.), “Soy vegetariano.” (I'm vegetarian.), “Está delicioso.” (This is delicious.), “La cuenta, por favor.” (Check, please.) and “Tengo hambre.” (I'm hungry.). Below are all 50, grouped by situation, each with its English meaning. Tap any one to hear it.

50 phrases · 7 situations · #126–175 of 333 · Updated

Getting a table

Ask for a table, or say you have a reservation.

  1. #154 Necesito una mesa para dos. I need a table for two.
  2. #155 ¿Tiene reserva? Do you have a reservation?
  3. #156 Tengo una reserva. I have a reservation.
  4. #157 ¿Está ocupado este asiento? Is this seat taken?
  5. #158 ¿Podemos sentarnos afuera? Can we sit outside?
  6. #175 Una mesa para uno, por favor. A table for one, please.

Ordering

Ask for the menu, ask what is good, and order.

  1. #131 La carta, por favor. The menu, please.
  2. #132 ¿Qué recomienda? What do you recommend?
  3. #133 Estamos listos para pedir. We're ready to order.
  4. #134 Quiero el pollo. I'll have the chicken.
  5. #161 ¿Sirven desayuno? Do you serve breakfast?
  6. #162 Quiero huevos. I'd like eggs.
  7. #169 ¿Podemos pedir ya? Can we order now?
  8. #173 ¿Tienen fruta fresca? Do you have fresh fruit?
  9. #174 Quiero postre. I'd like dessert.

Drinks

Water, coffee and tea the way you like them.

  1. #127 Tengo sed. I'm thirsty.
  2. #128 Quiero un poco de agua. I'd like some water.
  3. #129 Un café, por favor. A coffee, please.
  4. #130 Un té, por favor. A tea, please.
  5. #137 Sin azúcar, por favor. No sugar, please.
  6. #138 Sin hielo, por favor. Without ice, please.
  7. #167 Una botella de agua, por favor. A bottle of water, please.
  8. #168 Otro café, por favor. Another coffee, please.

Special requests

Allergies, no meat, and the things missing from the table.

  1. #135 Soy vegetariano. I'm vegetarian.
  2. #136 Soy alérgico a los frutos secos. I'm allergic to nuts.
  3. #145 Más pan, por favor. More bread, please.
  4. #146 ¿Me pasas la sal? Can I have the salt?
  5. #163 Sin carne, por favor. No meat, please.
  6. #164 ¿Este plato pica? Is this dish spicy?
  7. #165 Necesito una cuchara. I need a spoon.
  8. #166 ¿Me da un tenedor? Can I have a fork?
  9. #171 Caliéntelo, por favor. Please heat this up.
  10. #172 Sin queso, por favor. No cheese, please.

Talking about the food

Say what you like, and what is wrong with the dish.

  1. #141 Está delicioso. This is delicious.
  2. #142 No me gusta. I don't like it.
  3. #143 Está muy picante. It's too spicy.
  4. #144 Está muy salado. It's too salty.
  5. #159 La comida está fría. The food is cold.
  6. #170 Esto no es lo que pedí. This isn't what I ordered.

Paying and leaving

Ask for the check and take the rest with you.

  1. #139 La cuenta, por favor. Check, please.
  2. #140 ¿Está incluida la propina? Is the tip included?
  3. #160 ¿Me lo puede poner para llevar? Can I take this to go?

Eating at home

Mealtimes with family and friends.

  1. #126 Tengo hambre. I'm hungry.
  2. #147 El desayuno está listo. Breakfast is ready.
  3. #148 ¿A qué hora es el almuerzo? What time is lunch?
  4. #149 Vamos a comer. Let's eat.
  5. #150 Estoy lleno. I'm full.
  6. #151 ¿Quieres un poco? Do you want some?
  7. #152 Sírvete. Help yourself.
  8. #153 Buen provecho. Enjoy your meal.

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The most common Spanish phrases for ordering food and drinks are “Necesito una mesa para dos.” (I need a table for two.), “La carta, por favor.” (The menu, please.), “Tengo sed.” (I'm thirsty.), “Soy vegetariano.” (I'm vegetarian.), “Está delicioso.” (This is delicious.), “La cuenta, por favor.” (Check, please.) and “Tengo hambre.” (I'm hungry.). All 50 are on this page, grouped by situation.

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