Ordering Food and Drink

Eating out is one of the great pleasures of travelling in the Spanish-speaking world. From tapas bars in Spain to street food stalls in Mexico, knowing how to order food and drink in Spanish will enrich your experience enormously. This lesson covers menus, ordering phrases, and everything you need to dine with confidence.

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Menu Vocabulary

Spanish	English
la carta / el menú	the menu
el menú del día	the set menu of the day
el entrante / la entrada	the starter / appetiser
el primer plato	the first course
el segundo plato	the second course
el plato principal	the main course
el postre	the dessert
la bebida	the drink
la guarnición	the side dish
la especialidad de la casa	the house speciality
el plato del día	the dish of the day

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Common Drinks