How to Say ‘What can I get you?’ in Mexican Spanish
¿Qué te sirvo?
keh teh SEER-boh
[keh teh SEER-boh]
🇲🇽 In Mexico: This is something the server says to you, not something you would usually say when ordering. In Mexico it feels natural and service-oriented, especially at casual places.
Phrase Breakdown
Qué
[keh]
what
Used to ask what someone wants.
La pregunta empieza con "Qué" en la cafetería.
The question starts with "what" at the coffee shop.
Te sirvo
teh SEER-boh
I serve you / What can I get you?
A polite way for a server or cashier to ask what the customer would like.
Te sirvo un café.
I’ll get you a coffee.
Words in this phrase
te
[teh]
to you
Pronoun showing the action is for you.
En "te" sirvo, el café es para ti.
In "serve you," the coffee is for you.
sirvo
[SEER-boh]
I serve
Used by staff to ask what they can get for you.
El empleado dice "sirvo" para ofrecer ayuda.
The employee says "I serve" to offer help.
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