mesero
Mexico, masculine
In Mexico a waiter is mesero and a waitress is mesera. The word camarero is common in Spain and is understood, but a Mexican restaurant worker is usually called mesero.
Meaning: person who serves food in a restaurant (noun)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| mesero | Mexico, masculine |
| mesera | Mexico, feminine |
| camarero | Spain |
To get attention politely, Mexicans say Disculpe or Joven, and sometimes Señor or Señorita. A tip is a propina.
Which one should you use?
In Spain you would hear camarero or camarera. In Mexico camarera is more likely to mean a hotel room cleaner.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word changes for gender: el mesero, la mesera.
Did you know?
- In many Mexican restaurants waiters expect a tip because it is a major part of their income.
Examples in context
- El mesero nos trajo el menú.The waiter brought us the menu.
- La mesera es muy amable.The waitress is very kind.
- Disculpe, ¿me trae la cuenta?Excuse me, could you bring the bill?
Example conversation
Elena and Mario finish dinner at a restaurant in Mérida.
- MarioDisculpe, mesero, la cuenta, por favor.Excuse me, waiter, the bill, please.
- MeseroEnseguida se la traigo.I will bring it right away.
- ElenaDéjale una buena propina.Leave him a good tip.
- MarioClaro, nos atendió muy bien.Of course, he served us very well.
