Buying Street Food
Use these practical phrases to confidently order food, ask about ingredients, and pay at a street food stall.
Key Phrases
Quiero una porción de pollo, por favor.
neutralI want a chicken portion, please.
A direct but polite way to order your food.
¿Me da un taco de carne, por favor?
politeCan you give me a beef taco, please?
Using 'me da' is a very common, slightly more formal way to order from staff.
Perdón, ¿qué tiene esto adentro?
neutralExcuse me, what does this have inside?
¿La salsa verde es muy picante?
neutralIs the green sauce very spicy?
Para mí, sin picante.
casualFor me, no spice.
Short, natural, and perfect for a quick response to the vendor.
Yo no quiero picante, por favor.
neutralI don't want spicy, please.
¿Puede poner un poco más de salsa?
politeCan you put a little more sauce?
¿Cuánto es todo, por favor?
neutralHow much is everything, please?
Voy a pagar en efectivo.
neutralI am going to pay in cash.
Uses 'voy a' (going to) which is the standard way to state your immediate plans.
¿Hay mesas para comer aquí?
neutralAre there tables to eat here?