Spanish Restaurant Phrases
Master 70 essential Spanish phrases for restaurant with translations, context, and usage examples
Understanding Spanish Restaurant Phrases
Master dining out in Spanish with essential restaurant vocabulary and phrases. Order food, ask about menu items, make reservations, request the bill, and handle dietary restrictions with confidence.
When to Use These Phrases
Use formal "usted" with waitstaff in most Spanish-speaking countries. Call servers with "Disculpe" or "Por favor," never snap fingers. Tipping customs vary by country - research local expectations.
Learning Tips for Restaurant Phrases
- Learn food vocabulary and cooking methods: frito, asado, cocido
- Practice dietary restrictions: "Soy vegetariano/a" (I'm vegetarian), "Soy alérgico a..." (I'm allergic to...)
- Understand menu sections: entrantes (starters), platos principales (main courses), postres (desserts)
- Know meal times vary: lunch (comida) is typically 2-4pm in Spain and Latin America
Essential Restaurant Phrases
Start with these commonly used expressions for restaurant situations
Complete List of Restaurant Phrases
A cold beer, please
Una cerveza fría, por favor
A cup of coffee
Una taza de café
A glass of red wine
Una copa de vino tinto
A glass of water, please
Un vaso de agua, por favor
A glass of white wine
Una copa de vino blanco
a little bit more
un poco más
A table for two, please.
Una mesa para dos, por favor.
Black coffee
Café negro
Breakfast
El desayuno
Can I buy you a drink?
¿Te puedo invitar a una copa?
Can I have a receipt please?
¿Me puede dar un recibo, por favor?
Can I have more bread?
¿Me trae un poco más de pan, por favor?
Can I pay with cash?
¿Puedo pagar en efectivo?
Can I see the wine list?
¿Puedo ver la carta de vinos, por favor?
Can we split the bill?
¿Podemos dividir la cuenta?
Can you recommend a good restaurant?
¿Me puede recomendar un buen restaurante?
Can you recommend...?
¿Me puede recomendar...?
Cheers
¡Salud!
Coffee with milk
Un café con leche
Dinner
La cena
Do you accept credit cards?
¿Aceptan tarjetas de crédito?
Enjoy your meal
Buen provecho
For dessert
de postre
For here or to go
¿Para comer aquí o para llevar?
French fries
patatas fritas
Gluten free
Sin gluten
hot dog
perrito caliente
I am a vegetarian
Soy vegetariano / Soy vegetariana
I am allergic to...
Soy alérgico a... / Soy alérgica a...
I am diabetic
Soy diabético / Soy diabética
I am hungry
Tengo hambre
I am thirsty
Tengo sed.
I am vegan
Soy vegano / Soy vegana
I don't eat meat
No como carne
I don't eat pork
No como cerdo
I have a food allergy
Tengo alergia a...
I have a reservation
Tengo una reserva
I would like to order
Me gustaría pedir...
I'll have the same
Para mí, lo mismo
I'm full
Estoy lleno / Estoy llena
Ice cream
helado
Is it spicy?
¿Pica?
Is the tip included?
¿La propina está incluida?
It was very good
Estuvo muy bien
Keep the change
Así está bien
Lactose intolerant
Soy intolerante a la lactosa
Lunch
El almuerzo
My favorite food is...
Mi comida favorita es...
No, thank you
No, gracias.
Not too spicy, please
No muy picante, por favor
Orange juice
Jugo de naranja
Rare, Medium, Well Done
Rojo / Término medio / Bien cocido
room service
servicio de habitaciones
scrambled eggs
huevos revueltos
Separate checks, please
¿Nos trae cuentas separadas, por favor?
Sparkling water
Agua con gas
Tap water
Agua del grifo
That's enough
Basta
The bill, please
La cuenta, por favor
The menu, please
La carta, por favor.
This is delicious
Está delicioso
This is for me
Esto es para mí
What do you recommend?
¿Qué me recomienda?
What is the special of the day?
¿Cuál es el especial del día?
what time is breakfast
¿A qué hora es el desayuno?
With ice
Con hielo
Without ice
Sin hielo
without salt
sin sal
without sugar
sin azúcar
Yes, please
Sí, por favor
Frequently Asked Questions About Spanish Restaurant Phrases
How do you order food in Spanish at a restaurant?
"Quisiera..." or "Me gustaría..." (I would like...), "Para mí..." (For me...), "Voy a pedir..." (I'm going to order...). Point: "Esto, por favor" (This, please). Ask: "¿Qué recomienda?" (What do you recommend?).
How do you ask for the bill in Spanish?
"La cuenta, por favor" (The check, please) is universal. Also: "¿Nos trae la cuenta?" (Can you bring us the check?). In some countries: "¿Nos cobra?" (Will you charge us?). Don't say "el cheque" - that means bank check.
What are common restaurant phrases in Spanish?
"Una mesa para dos" (A table for two), "El menú, por favor" (The menu, please), "¿Qué lleva?" (What does it have?), "Está delicioso" (It's delicious), "¿Tienen WiFi?" (Do you have WiFi?), "¿Dónde está el baño?" (Where's the bathroom?).
Have more questions about learning Spanish phrases? Browse our complete phrase guide or explore our learning resources.
Browse All Spanish Phrase Categories
Ready to Master More Spanish Phrases?
Explore our complete collection of Spanish phrases organized by category, situation, and difficulty level. Perfect for beginners to advanced learners.
View All Spanish Phrases →