How to Say ‘The menu, please’ in Mexican Spanish
El menú, por favor
ehl meh-NOO pohr fah-BOHR
[ehl meh-NOO pohr fah-BOHR]
🇲🇽 In Mexico: In Mexico, a server may hand you the menu without asking if you sit down, especially in casual places. If not, this is a normal, polite way to ask for it.
Phrase Breakdown
El
[ehl]
the
Masculine singular definite article.
El menú, por favor, antes de ordenar.
The menu, please, before ordering.
menú
[meh-NOO]
menu
List of food and drink options in a restaurant.
El menú, por favor, quiero ver las opciones.
The menu, please, I want to see the options.
por
[pohr]
please/by
Part of 'por favor'; used to make a polite request.
El menú, por favor, para decidir rápido.
The menu, please, so I can decide quickly.
favor
[fah-BOHR]
favor
Completes the phrase 'por favor,' meaning 'please.'
El menú, por favor, y también agua.
The menu, please, and also water.
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