El sillón - usage in Mexico

Question

The last time that I was in the Monterrey area of Mexico I asked one of my Mexican co-workers what the proper word would be for a booth in a restaurant. She replied that they normally don´t make a distinction for that. She added that "sillón" might be used, and that sillón is used for a couch in Mexico, not sofá.

So, can any of our frequent travellers or Mexican natives weigh in on these two points? Is there a common word for a booth in a restaurant (as opposed to a table), and is sillón commonly used instead of sofá? Regional differences, perhaps?

Gracias.

There's gotta be a way to differentiate!!! I must have a booth, I do not like regular restaurant tables. - webdunce, Oct 20, 2010

Ditto. Exactly why I asked her the question in the first place. These are the important things in life! - 008f2974, Oct 20, 2010

Answer 1

Here's a couple that I found:

Una mesa privada, mesa que tiene bancos corridos, reservado, privado, taula cabina (wooden booth).

Oye, MC ¿quién es este barbudo y por qué está aplastado solo en un restaurante? ¿Será que no va a esperar a la dueña (o el dueño) de la bolsa del banco opuesto? - 005faa61, Oct 20, 2010

Gracias - 008f2974, Oct 20, 2010

JC, no tengo ni idea :p Solo un hombre de Google, lol :) - Kiwi-Girl, Oct 20, 2010

Gracias, Una mesa privada para dos? - TomHi, Dec 9, 2010

Answer 2

Estoy de acuerdo con Julian y con la maria.

Gracias - 008f2974, Oct 20, 2010

Answer 3

I agree with Maria-Claire's findings; "Banco" in a restaurant is correct although "Sillón" would be understood .

In Mexico City, the correct word for sofa is "El sofá" although "Sillón" is sometimes used as well.

Gracias - 008f2974, Oct 20, 2010