¡Buen provecho! means "Enjoy your meal!" in Spanish. In Mexico, people say it to anyone eating, even strangers, for example when passing their table on the way out of a restaurant.
Polite Polite enough for anyone, including strangers.
How It's Used
Tone & Context
Say it as you walk past people eating, or as you leave a restaurant. Reply with "gracias", or "igualmente" if they're eating too.
"¡Provecho!" is the short, casual version.
Related Expressions
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FAQ: ¡Buen provecho!
¡Buen provecho! means "Enjoy your meal!" in Spanish. In Mexico, people say it to anyone eating, even strangers, for example when passing their table on the way out of a restaurant.
Yes, in Mexico it's polite to say it to people eating when you pass them or leave.
"Gracias", or "igualmente" if the other person is eating too.