1. “¿Qué onda, güey?” (What’s up, dude?) – A very Mexican casual greeting.
2. “Unos tacos al pastor, por favor.” (Some al pastor tacos, please.) – To try popular street food.
3. “¿Cómo llego a Chichén Itzá?” (How do I get to Chichen Itza?) – For visiting the famous Mayan ruins.
4. “Un tequila, por favor.” (A tequila, please.) – To try Mexico’s iconic drink.
5. “¿Dónde está el Zócalo?” (Where is the Zócalo?) – For finding the main square in Mexico City.
6. “¿A qué hora es el mariachi?” (What time is the mariachi show?) – For experiencing traditional music.
7. “Está padre.” (That’s cool.) – A very Mexican expression of approval.
8. “¿Dónde puedo comprar alebrijes?” (Where can I buy alebrijes?) – For shopping colorful folk art.
¡Buen Viaje! Essential Phrases for Traveling in Mexico
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