As I walked back this morning from casting my vote to choose my next mayor, I noticed a store I had never seen before in my neighbhorhood. It’s not your regular New York City deli but it’s called “El changarrito de la Viagra” and it features tacos, burritos, quesadillas and whatn … | Continue reading
I have no idea what this is, but it looks colorful and “ethnic” enough to earn a space in this blog. For other wonderful examples of “ethnic-relevant costumes,” click here, here or here. Photo: Laura Martínez, Harlem, NYC. | Continue reading
Say what you will about Mexico and Mexicans, my people are the most creative and shit. | Continue reading
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… just go over these photos and watch the following video. NOTE: These images are not mine. I was fortunate enough to be elsewhere when the Sept. 19, 2017 earthquake struck. I just thought all of what has happened so far in my birth country should serve as a great reminder of how … | Continue reading
Mexican dairy company Grupo Lala recently launched a limited edition of milk and milk-related products featuring – what else? – characters from Star Wars, which is kind of ironic considering most of us targeted by the popular franchise are now lactose intolerant. I guess I just a … | Continue reading
You may not know this but Semana Santa (Holy Week) is a very important religious holiday in Mexico, and among the many events that take place during the course of the week, the so-called passion play is one of the most popular — and well-attended. It consists of a representation … | Continue reading
Marketing and advertising executives would be well advised to use the advertising tactics of Mr. Miguel Fong, some dude I don’t know but who teaches English in Mexico. If you are bilingual, you will now have appreciated the power of the above ad. But here’s a quick translation fo … | Continue reading
Remember the Absolut brouhaha? Remember the Alamo? Well, none of those contentious binational confrontations would ever come close to what’s happening these days after U.S. President Donald Trump decided to rename the Gulf of Mexico as Gulf of America. His idea, though controvers … | Continue reading
… Because this is the only heart-shaped thing I could possibly care about. Today, and every other day. | Continue reading
A White House news release Sunday announcing retaliatory tariffs on Colombia, they called the country “Columbia” instead of Colombia. As cringy as that already is, the above statement was simply quoting a post from President Trump on the platform Truth Social, where he actually h … | Continue reading
Just when I thought I had seen all kinds of nonsensical marketing fusions, comes Native Jarritos a collaboration between personal care company Native and one of Mexico’s most famed sugary soft drinks: Jarritos. Why? Because, for some reason, some high-level marketing executive th … | Continue reading
Three Kings Day – better known as Día de Reyes in Spanish-speaking countries – is celebrated on Jan. 6 to honor the Three Wise Men (Los tres reyes magos) who went through great lenghts to visit baby Jesus and bring tons of presents to celebrate his birth. In Mexico – and a few ot … | Continue reading
Behold the Shalom Amigos Jewish Mexican Hanukkah Shirt, a fine product to kick off your 2024 Hanukkah celebrations, which this year begins on Christmas Day, which has only happened four times since 1900, so we’re calling it Chrismukkah. It’s still on sale and it can be yours for … | Continue reading
A Peruvian police officer dressed as The Grinch got busy this week in the capital, Lima, helping his fellow non-Grinch officers busting a drug gang. Just look at him banging the hell of that door before getting his hands on three drug traffickers. Video via: The Associated Press | Continue reading
If you’ve ever visited Mexico, I’m sure you have noticed the ubiquitous organ grinders (known as organilleros,) that tend to gather around main plazas or outside churches to provide entertainment –and one of the most characteristic sounds of my country. Nowadays, most of Mexico’s … | Continue reading
As I get ready to move back to New York City early next year and prepare for my last Thanksgiving in Mexico City (at least for a while), I wanted to thank my paisanos in the U.S. for all the hard work and for enduring stuff like this, this and this on a daily basis. I’m not … Con … | Continue reading
Remember Burger King’s Texican Whopper? Well, that was nothing compared to the recently launched Mexican Street Corn Whopper, a weird-looking sandwich stuffed with what appears to be a bunch of Fritos. I have, of course, many questions, starting with why on Earth anyone would thi … | Continue reading
Back in 2019, and just in time for Día de Muertos (or what Americans dare call “Mexican Halloween”) Mattel came up with a signature Barbie Día de Muertos which – according to a very long press release – featured a “long, embroidered dress decorated with flowers and butterflies [a … | Continue reading
If you thought pan de muerto was the only sweet Mexican sweet bread to enjoy around Halloween time, think again: Del Norte Bakery, a popular bakery in Dallas, TX, decided to dress up their conchas with themes like mummies, spiders and pumpkins. According to the local press, the H … | Continue reading
I’m going to go out on a limb here and say these tacos will make your belly explode … or something. Also, filing under Mexicans: How can anyone not like us? Photo: Laura Martínez, CDMX | Continue reading
I’m going to go out on a limb here and say these tacos will make your belly explode … or something. Also, filing under Mexicans: How can anyone not like us? Photo: Laura Martínez, CDMX | Continue reading
Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum is truly a first in many ways. Not only she is my country’s first female president, but she is also the first with a Jewish background. But to make things even more interesting, this week she appointed a new interim commander to take over the … | Continue reading
Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum is truly a first in many ways. Not only she is my country’s first female president, but she is also the first with a Jewish background. But to make things even more interesting, this week she appointed a new interim commander to take over the … | Continue reading
I don’t know about you, but I do take national holidays very seriously, especially when it comes to drinking and eating like there’s no tomorrow. So, in celebration of my second September back in Mexico in years, I’m reposting this series with some of the very best stuff you can … | Continue reading
I don’t know about you, but I do take national holidays very seriously, especially when it comes to drinking and eating like there’s no tomorrow. So, in celebration of my second September back in Mexico in years, I’m reposting this series with some of the very best stuff you can … | Continue reading
From the always popular “Mexicans: How can anybody not like us?” series, I give you Barackawama, a real bar in the unassuming town of Iguala de la Independencia, Guerrero. This jewel even caters to lovers of Bud Light’s Lime-a-Ritas and features some awesome artwork on its walls. … | Continue reading
From the always popular “Mexicans: How can anybody not like us?” series, I give you Barackawama, a real bar in the unassuming town of Iguala de la Independencia, Guerrero. This jewel even caters to lovers of Bud Light’s Lime-a-Ritas and features some awesome artwork on its walls. … | Continue reading
The Mexican meme machine never stops working, and this blogger is thankful for it. See also: Photo is said to show Trump’s ear with no damage | Continue reading
The Mexican meme machine never stops working, and this blogger is thankful for it. See also: Photo is said to show Trump’s ear with no damage | Continue reading
A coupole of years ago, when J.D. Vance was running for Senate, he released an advertisement asking Ohio voters if they were racists and/or if they “hate Mexicans.” Are you a racist? pic.twitter.com/Fdknxld39i — J.D. Vance (@JDVance1) April 5, 2022 Soon after making its debut acr … | Continue reading
A coupole of years ago, when J.D. Vance was running for Senate, he released an advertisement asking Ohio voters if they were racists and/or if they “hate Mexicans.” Are you a racist? pic.twitter.com/Fdknxld39i — J.D. Vance (@JDVance1) April 5, 2022 Soon after making its debut acr … | Continue reading
Photo: Via who-knows-where in the Internet but I’m 99.9% sure this is somewhere in Jalisco. | Continue reading
Photo: Via who-knows-where in the Internet but I’m 99.9% sure this is somewhere in Jalisco. | Continue reading
It’s July 4 y’all, which means it’s time to celebrate “America” so please enjoy this rendition of “The Star Spangled Banner” by one of many of the awesome mariachi bands found in Chicago. HAPPY CUATRO DE CINCOU DE JULIO! | Continue reading
It’s July 4 y’all, which means it’s time to celebrate “America” so please enjoy this rendition of “The Star Spangled Banner” by one of many of the awesome mariachi bands found in Chicago. HAPPY CUATRO DE CINCOU DE JULIO! | Continue reading
If this song is not about her, I don’t know what is… Romina viaja tierna y nuevade campo a estrellay va subiendo por las teclasdel piano, escalera. Romina se ha escapado lejostras de un conejo blancoy aunque sabe que la esperanse va jugando. Romina lleva caramelosque arroja del c … | Continue reading
If this song is not about her, I don’t know what is… Romina viaja tierna y nuevade campo a estrellay va subiendo por las teclasdel piano, escalera. Romina se ha escapado lejostras de un conejo blancoy aunque sabe que la esperanse va jugando. Romina lleva caramelosque arroja del c … | Continue reading
You may not know this but Semana Santa (Holy Week) is a very important religious holiday in Mexico, and among the many events that take place during the course of the week, the so-called passion play is one of the most popular — and well-attended. It consists of a representation … | Continue reading
Thirteen years ago today, my mother, my best friend –and the funniest Mexican I’ve ever met– quietly passed away in a small hospital room in Mexico City. While her (sudden and premature) death was the worst thing me and my siblings have had to endure, she left us the one thing no … | Continue reading
Because this is the only heart-shaped thing I could possibly care about. | Continue reading
Are you on a tight budget for fancy avocados and still haven’t made any “ethnic-looking” friends? Worry not! You can now buy 5-feet-tall Mexican “scene setters,” ready to assemble and give your Super Bowl party a unique fiesta touch. It’s as easy as bashing a piñata! Besides, wit … | Continue reading
Three Kings Day – better known as Día de Reyes in Spanish-speaking countries – is celebrated on January 6 to honor the Three Wise Men (Los tres reyes magos) who went through great lenghts to visit baby Jesus and bring tons of presents to celebrate his birth. In Mexico –and a few … | Continue reading
If you’ve ever visited Mexico, I’m sure you have noticed the ubiquitous organ grinders (known as organilleros,) that tend to gather around main plazas or outside churches to provide entertainment –and one of the most characteristic sounds of my country. Nowadays, most of Mexico’s … | Continue reading
In the latest chapter of Bizarre Marketing Endorsements, Luis Miguel (aka El Sol de México) has partnered with Alignment HealthPlan in an effort to celebrate a “commitment to vitality and wellness at every age,” because, as President & CEO Dawn Maroney says: Together, we’re not j … | Continue reading
This blogger will be taking some time off to embark on a food and drink rampage spiritual retreat to plan for the year ahead and thank my paisanos for all the hard work and for enduring stuff like this, this and this on a daily basis. Also, I wanted you to know I’m officially kic … | Continue reading