Ordering Food at a Mexican Restaurant

Ordering Food at a Mexican Restaurant

Learn how to navigate a Mexican menu and order delicious dishes at a restaurant.

Ordering Food at a Mexican Restaurant

• Buenos días/tardes - Good morning/afternoon

• ¿Algo para tomar? - Anything to drink?

• ¿Qué les gustaría ordenar? - What would you like to order?

• ¿Algo para comer? - Anything to drink?

• ¿Algo más? - Anything else?

• ¡Buen provecho! - Enjoy your meal!

Multiple Choice

What does 'Buen provecho!' mean?

• Good morning/afternoon

• Enjoy your meal

• Anything to drink?

• What would you like to order?

Buen provecho!

'Buen provecho!' is a Spanish phrase commonly used to wish someone an enjoyable meal. It is a polite way to express good wishes and hospitality. In Spanish-speaking countries, it is customary to say this phrase before starting a meal. So, next time you're in a Spanish-speaking country, remember to say 'Buen provecho!' to show your appreciation for the delicious food!

Multiple Choice

What should you do to communicate your order in a Mexican restaurant?

• Say...."me gustaria...(name your drink or food) por favor"

• Say..."Puedo ir al baño"

• Say..."Traigo mi comida gracias"

• Say... "No me gustaria el restuarante?

Open Ended

Write out a conversation that you would have at a mexican restuarant in Spanish where you discuss the following with the waiter/waitress. Greet, Discuss what kind of Salsa you want with your Chips, Order a drink, Order a meal, discuss whether you want dessert or not, depart/say good-bye. Please write our the waiter's and your parts. Refer to the slide inserted here for conversation terms.