
Top 50 phrases to get by Mexico: Dining out
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Key Phrases
Quiero esto
I want this
La cuenta, por favor
The check, please
No picante
Not spicy
Skills You'll Learn
Ordering food and drinks
Pedir comida y bebida
Requesting the bill
Solicitar la cuenta
Expressing spicy food preferences
Expresar preferencias sobre el picante
Lesson Vocabulary & Phrases
Menú
meh-noo
Menu
💬 Pronounce it like 'meh-nu'.
🇲🇽 In many places, the menu often features regional specialties.
See breakdown →Agua
ah-gwah
Water
💬 Remember, 'agua' is feminine despite the 'el' in singular form: el agua.
🇲🇽 Bottled water is common, as tap water might not be safe to drink.
See breakdown →Cerveza
ser-veh-sah
Beer
💬 Say it like 'ser-veh-sa'.
🇲🇽 Mexico is famous for its beers like Corona and Modelo.
See breakdown →Tequila
teh-kee-lah
Tequila
💬 Pronounced 'teh-KEE-lah'.
🇲🇽 Tequila is a traditional Mexican spirit made from agave.
See breakdown →Café
kah-feh
Coffee
💬 Sounds just like the English 'cafe'.
🇲🇽 Don't miss trying Mexican coffee; it's rich and aromatic.
See breakdown →Quiero esto
kee-eh-roh ehs-toh
I want this
💬 Use 'quiero' when pointing to something.
🇲🇽 Perfect for markets or street stalls when you can't name the item.
See breakdown →Delicioso
deh-lee-see-oh-soh
Delicious
💬 'Deh-lee-see-OH-so' is how it sounds.
🇲🇽 Mexican cuisine is known for its bold and diverse flavors.
See breakdown →La cuenta, por favor
lah kwen-tah por fah-vor
The check, please
💬 It's polite to add 'por favor' (please).
🇲🇽 Don't forget to check if service is included in the bill.
See breakdown →Vegetariano
veh-heh-tah-ree-ah-noh
Vegetarian
💬 For females, use 'vegetariana'.
🇲🇽 Being vegetarian is increasingly popular and often accommodated.
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