| Term | Definition |
| cocinar | to cook |
| docena | dozen |
| duro/dura | tough, hard, hard boiled |
| fresco/fresca | fresh |
| ingrediente | ingredient |
| kilo | kilogram |
| libra | pound |
| litro | liter |
| plato principal | main dish, entree |
| postre | dessert |
| rico/rica | rich, delicious |
| sabroso/sabrosa | delicious |
| tierno/tierna | tender |
| cuanto cuesta la entrada | how much is the cover charge |
| esta incluida la propina | is the tip included |
| me falta/faltan...hielo/servilletas | I need...ice/napkins |
| me puede traer...por favor | can you please bring me... |
| ppuedo ver la carta/el menu/la lista de vinos | can I see the menu/the wine list |
| que recomienda usted | What do you recommend |
| que tarjetas de credito aceptan | what credit cards do you accept |
| Quesiera hacer una reservacion/reserva para | I'd like to make a reservation for |
| se necesitan reservaciones | are reservations necessary |
| tiene usted una mesa para | do you have a table for |
| traigame la cuenta por favor | please bring me the check/bill |