A taco stand moves fast. The taquero asks two or three quick questions, and the line is waiting. Situation. Chunk. Response. Learn the situation, not the word list: you know what’s coming (toppings, salsa, for here or to go), so your answer is ready before the question ends.
These are all 17 phrases from the app’s At the Taco Stand situation, word for word, with the English the app shows. Sitting down at a restaurant instead? See Mexican Spanish restaurant phrases for getting a table and paying the bill.
Ordering
Onion, Cilantro & “Con Todo”
At a taco stand con todo means “with everything”: the usual toppings. The taquero will often ask about onion and cilantro first.
How Spicy Is It?
In Mexico “spicy” is a verb: picar. Ask before you add the salsa.
For Here or to Go
You’ll hear this at almost every stand. More on “¿Para aquí o para llevar?”.
A Real Order, Line by Line
This is the app’s “At the taquería” conversation: order tacos like a local. Cover your lines and answer the taquero out loud.
When the food comes, you’ll hear “¡Buen provecho!” (Enjoy your meal!) from the people around you.
These 17 phrases are the app’s At the Taco Stand situation, one of 40 real-life situations, each with audio from Mexican voices and quizzes. Start free with 2 starter situations (~50 phrases), or unlock all 40 situations and 1,000 phrases with Plus.
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🎁 Get your plan + 7 days of Plus freeFAQ: Taco Stand Phrases
It means “with everything”: the usual toppings. “Con todo, por favor.” is “With everything, please.” The taquero may ask “¿Con todo?” (With everything?) or “¿Le pongo cebolla y cilantro?” (Do you want onion and cilantro?)
Name the order: “Una orden de pastor, por favor.” (An order of al pastor, please.) or “¿Me da tres tacos al pastor, por favor?” (Can I have three al pastor tacos, please?) Not sure what they have? Ask “¿De qué son los tacos?” (What kind of tacos are they?)
“Que no pique, por favor.” (Not spicy, please.) or “Sin chile, por favor.” (No chili, please.) Ask first with “¿Pica mucho?” (Is it very spicy?)
“For here or to go?” Answer “Para llevar, por favor.” (To go, please.) or “Para comer aquí.” (For here.)
“Sin cebolla, por favor.” (No onions, please.) Or keep it simple: “No, solo limón.” (No, just lime.)