Complimenting the Food

Telling the restaurant staff that the food was delicious and you enjoyed your meal.

Waitress
¿Qué tal estuvo todo?
keh tahl ehs-TOO-boh TOH-doh?
How was everything?
You
¡Estuvo todo delicioso! La carne estaba perfecta.
ehs-TOO-boh TOH-doh deh-lee-SYOH-soh! lah KAHR-neh ehs-TAH-bah pehr-FEHK-tah.
Everything was delicious! The meat was perfect.
Complimenting the food is deeply appreciated. Other options: 'riquísimo' (super delicious), 'increíble' (incredible), 'exquisito' (exquisite).
You
Por favor, felicite al chef de nuestra parte.
pohr fah-BOHR, feh-lee-SEE-teh ahl chef deh NWEHS-trah PAHR-teh.
Please, give our compliments to the chef.
This phrase will make you memorable. Kitchen staff rarely hear compliments directly from diners.
Waitress
¡Qué amable! Se lo diré. Esperamos verlos pronto de nuevo.
keh ah-MAH-bleh! seh loh dee-REH. ehs-peh-RAH-mohs BEHR-lohs PROHN-toh deh NWEH-boh.
How kind! I'll tell them. We hope to see you again soon.