How to Say ‘Do you have any dietary restrictions?’ in Mexican Spanish
¿Tienen alguna restricción alimentaria?
tee-EH-nehn ahl-GOO-nah rrehs-treek-see-OHN ah-lee-mehn-TAH-ryah
[tee-EH-nehn ahl-GOO-nah rrehs-treek-see-OHN ah-lee-mehn-TAH-ryah]
💬 Usage Tip: With [ustedes], the verb is [tienen], not [tenéis]. In Mexico, [ustedes] is the normal plural [you] for both casual and polite situations.
Phrase Breakdown
Tienen
[tee-EH-nehn]
do you have
From "tener". Used to ask guests if they have any dietary needs or special conditions.
¿Tienen alguna alergia o tienen alguna restricción alimentaria?
Do you have any allergy or do you have any dietary restriction?
alguna
[ahl-GOO-nah]
any; some
Used with a feminine singular noun like "restricción" to ask about any restriction.
Si tienen alguna duda, con gusto les ayudamos.
If you have any question, we’ll gladly help you.
restricción
[rrehs-treek-see-OHN]
restriction
A limitation or requirement, especially about food in this context.
La restricción debe comunicarse antes de llegar.
The restriction should be communicated before arriving.
Alimentaria?
ah-lee-mehn-TAH-ryah
dietary?
Refers to food-related or diet-related restrictions.
Es una restricción alimentaria.
It is a dietary restriction.
Words in this phrase
alimentaria
[ah-lee-mehn-TAH-ryah]
dietary; food-related
Used to describe food-related needs, like allergies or diet preferences.
La opción alimentaria sin gluten está disponible.
The gluten-free food option is available.
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