Asking to Try a Sample

You see an unfamiliar food or drink and want to taste it before buying.

You
¿Qué es eso? ¿Puedo probar un poquito?
keh es EH-soh? PWEH-doh proh-BAHR oon poh-KEE-toh?
What is that? Can I try a little bit?
"¿Puedo probar?" is a polite way to ask for a sample. Most vendors are happy to let you taste.
Vendor
Es queso fresco de la región. ¡Claro, pruebe!
es KEH-soh FRES-koh deh lah rreh-hee-OHN. KLAH-roh, PRWEH-beh!
It's fresh cheese from the region. Of course, try it!
You
¡Mmm, está delicioso! ¿A qué sabe el otro?
mmm, es-TAH deh-lee-see-OH-soh! ah keh SAH-beh el OH-troh?
Mmm, it's delicious! What does the other one taste like?
"¿A qué sabe?" literally means "What does it taste like?" — very useful at food markets.
Vendor
Ese es más fuerte, tipo manchego. ¿Quiere probar?
EH-seh es mahs FWEHR-teh, TEE-poh mahn-CHEH-goh. kee-EH-reh proh-BAHR?
That one is stronger, manchego-style. Would you like to try it?
You
Sí, por favor. ¡Qué rico! Me llevo uno de cada uno.
see, pohr fah-BOHR. keh RREE-koh! meh YEH-boh OO-noh deh KAH-dah OO-noh.
Yes, please. How tasty! I'll take one of each.
"Me llevo" means "I'll take" when buying. "Uno de cada uno" means "one of each."