Hours: 11 AM-9 PM

Best Times to Practice Your Spanish: 11 AM – 1 PM

Reminder! Basic greetings:
Hola, buenos días / buenas tardes / buenas noches – Hi, good morning / afternoon / evening
¿Cómo está usted? – How are you?

What do they sell at The Bee Ice Cream?

•Helado – ice cream
•Paletas – popsicles
•Donuts
•Agua Fresca – water with fruit
•Mangonadas – chopped mango with Tajin and chamoy
•Esquites – corn of the cob with mayo and Tajin

What are some common questions I might need to ask the staff?

•Quiero probar… – I want to try…
•¿Qué sabor es tu favorito? – What is your favorite flavor?
•Me puede dar un…. – Can you give me a… (This is the most common way to order at a counter)
• Quiero el tamaño… (pequeño, mediano, grande) – I would like the (small, medium, large) size
•¿Usted tiene una cuchara extra? – Do you have an extra spoon?
•Necesito más servilletas por favor. – I need more napkins please.
•¡Que rico! – How delicious!

How do I pay at the register?

First, here’s some vocabulary:
•cash register – la caja / el registro
•cash – el efectivo
•credit card – la tarjeta de crédito
•cuánto – how much
•listo – ready

Phrases for checking out at the register:
•¿Cuánto cuesta_____? – How much does_____ cost?
•¿Puedo pagar con tarjeta? – Can I pay with a card?
•¡Muchas gracias! – Thanks so much!

Questions the cashier might ask:
•¿Paga con tarjeta o cash (efectivo)? – Are you paying with a card or cash?
•¿Desea/quiere su recibo? – Do you desire/want your receipt?

What videos can I watch to help me order?


Here’s a quick clip of Maestra Ana ordering a nieve (sorbet) at the Bee Ice Cream.

This YouTube video from Spanish Butterfly is a great overview that provides lots of context.