Spanish for a restaurant: a table, the menu and ordering
For a table, say Una mesa para dos, por favor. For the menu, say La carta, por favor.
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What to say
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A table for two, please
Una mesa para dos, por favor
Sounds like OO-na MEH-sa PA-ra doss, por fa-VOR
The menu, please
La carta, por favor
Sounds like la KAR-ta, por fa-VOR
Do you have…?
¿Tiene…?
Sounds like tee-EH-neh
Then say what you want, or point at it.
What is this?
¿Qué es esto?
Sounds like keh ess ESS-toh
This one, please
Este, por favor
Sounds like ESS-teh, por fa-VOR
Say it while you point at the menu.
A wine, please
Un vino, por favor
Sounds like oon BEE-noh, por fa-VOR
I have an allergy to…
Tengo alergia a…
Sounds like TEN-goh ah-LAIR-hee-ah ah
Then say what you are allergic to, or show it written down.
What you may hear
Anything else?
¿Algo más?
Sounds like AL-goh mass
One moment
Un momento
Sounds like oon moh-MEN-toh
Good to know
- In Spain the word "menú" usually means a set meal. For the full list, ask for La carta, por favor.
- Lunch is late in Spain, often from 2 o'clock. Dinner often starts at 9.
- For a serious allergy, carry a written card as well. Do not rely on a phrase.
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