Learn how to book a table, order food and drinks, and pay the bill in Spanish with confidence!

In this beginner Spanish podcast episode, Em and Val teach you the essential Spanish phrases and vocabulary you’ll need when eating at restaurants in Spanish-speaking countries. You’ll learn how to reserve a table, order your meal, ask for the bathroom, request the bill, and understand common questions your waiter might ask.

Perfect for Spanish beginners, travellers, backpackers, and anyone wanting to feel more confident dining out in Spanish.

🎙️ In this episode, you’ll learn:

✅ How to reserve a table and arrive at a restaurant with confidence

✅ How to order food and drinks using natural Spanish phrases

✅ How to ask for the bathroom, request the bill, and pay for your meal

🎯 Reto de la Semana (Challenge of the Week)

Imagine you’ve just walked into a restaurant. What’s the very first thing you would say in Spanish? Maybe you’re reserving a table with Quiero reservar una mesa, or perhaps you’ve arrived and say Tengo una reserva a nombre de…

Leave your answer in the comments or send us a DM, we LOVE seeing your progress!!

💛 Shoutout

Special shoutout this week to Yasmin, who commented on our very first episode saying she’d just discovered the podcast and was finally starting her Spanish journey. Welcome to the Spanglish Friends family, Yasmin, we’re so happy you’re here!

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🎶 Music by @scotairdmusic