Pidiendo Tacos
Ordering Tacos
Order street tacos like a local at a Mexico City taquería.
Tap play to hear each line spoken with a real Mexican accent.
The trompo spins, dripping juices. The taquero looks up.
¡Buenas noches! ¿Qué va a querer?
Good evening! What would you like?
¡Buenas noches! ¿Me da tres tacos de pastor, por favor?
Good evening! Could you give me three pastor tacos, please?
He slices meat from the spinning trompo.
¿Con todo? Lleva cebolla, cilantro y piña.
With everything? It comes with onion, coriander, and pineapple.
Sí, con todo menos cebolla, por favor.
Yes, with everything except onion, please.
He slides your plate across the counter.
Ahí están las salsas. ¿Algo de tomar?
The salsas are right there. Anything to drink?
Sí, un Jarritos de tamarindo, por favor. ¿Cuál es la salsa picosa?
Yes, a Jarritos tamarind, please. Which salsa is the spicy one?
You take the first bite. Incredible.
¿Qué tal? ¿Le gustaron?
How is it? Did you like them?
¡Deliciosos! Son los mejores tacos que he probado. ¿Cuánto le debo?
Delicious! They're the best tacos I've ever had. How much do I owe you?
He stacks the empty plates.
Me alegra. Son cincuenta y cinco pesos.
Glad to hear it. That's fifty-five pesos.
Aquí tiene. Quédese con el cambio. ¡Gracias!
Here you go. Keep the change. Thank you!
He nods as you turn to leave.
Hasta la próxima! Cuídese. Aquí lo esperamos.
Until next time! Take care. We'll be here waiting for you.
¡Gracias! Seguro regreso. ¡Buenas noches!
Thank you! Surely I'll be back. Good night!
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