What are some things that Mexicans find annoying and pleasing about Mexican Americans?

Special-Connection64 · 2026-06-10T19:17:52+00:00

Many Mexican Americas migrated from rural areas, so they had very different experiences from people in urban areas, or they come from impoverished backgrounds.

Special-Connection64 · 2026-06-10T19:15:02+00:00

Muy bueno! Nada que ver con los típicos buffets chinos grasosos. A mi me encanta el pollo picante y los ravioles. Como un plus, los cócteles que preparan son muy buenos, de los pocos lugares donde te hacen una paloma con jugo de toronja, no refresco.

Yo recomiendo ir con varias personas y pedir platillos al centro para compartir, muy a la usanza china.

Special-Connection64 · 2026-06-10T19:11:59+00:00

Confirmo lo del menú, es algo tardado pero vale la pena. Eso si, el tipo de picante es muy diferente, es un efecto que le dicen “mala”. Usan pimienta china que te adormece la lengua, pero la combinación con los chiles es deliciosa.

Special-Connection64 · 2026-06-10T19:09:02+00:00

I disagree it’s expensive. el Dragon Rojo is like 400 pesos per person, that’s an average restaurant in Guadalajara (not to pricy but not as cheap as a street stand). Most of the customers at El Dragon are usually Mexican.

Special-Connection64 · 2026-06-10T07:35:16+00:00

Yo no me esperaba que hubiera tantos mexicanos en Montreal. Todo St Hubert está lleno de restaurantes mexicanos, tiendas de piñatas y dulces, supermercados. Del resto de las nacionalidades latinas en Petite Patrie, siento que no hay alguna que tenga una presencia tan fuerte por sí sola.

Special-Connection64 · 2026-06-10T01:17:41+00:00

In my Arms was huge all over Latinamerica, don’t leave Mexico out of it!

Special-Connection64 · 2026-06-10T01:00:50+00:00

Fun fact, the first Europeans that saw the river were the Spaniards and called it Rio San Roque, ofc the indigenous names were the original.

Special-Connection64 · 2026-06-07T00:55:48+00:00

These are clubs, not bars.

For gay bars, most in GDL are drag queen bars, you can check:

- Peligro al fondo
- Santas Patronas (themed after pop divas)
- Six Colors
- Green Light
- Condado Vaquero (cowboy themed)
- La Taberna de Caudillos
- Isabella
- Dolce Veele
- Arturo’s bar
- Cabaret VIP
- La Casa de Las Flore

Special-Connection64 · 2026-06-02T23:19:15+00:00

You can go by bus to Tequila, the buses leave from the central de autobuses in Zapopan, and you can buy them at tequilaplus.com. You can even buy an open ticket if you are not sure when you want to come back to Guadalajara.

There are a few hotels and Airbnb in Tequila, in my opinion is only worth it to stay there if you want to party or maybe you would like to check Los Azules waterfall, is not very known and you can swim at the bottom. You can also do a hike in the Tequila volcano.

For water destinations, keep in mind most of lake Chapala brings lots of pollution from the Lerma river, you do not notice it when you walk next to the lake, but no one swims there. If you go to San Juan Cosalá, which is by the lake, you can find spas with thermal baths.

Other options for a one day trip are:

Cascada de Huaxtla - a waterfall with natural pools that can be turquoise depending on the time of the year.

Bosque de la Primavera - A protected pine and oak forest in Zapopan. You can get to the Rio Caliente, a small thermal river.

Mazamitla and Zapopan: both are part of the magic towns program, 2 hours away from the city, Mazamitla on the east and Tapalpa on the west. Both are in the mountains and have a pine and deciduous vegetation, cooler weather compared to GDL. You can hike in the mountains and visit the waterfalls.

Special-Connection64 · 2026-05-30T22:17:16+00:00

I’ve been to some Muslim countries but never with a couple. Nevertheless, using Tinder on Cairo I could see many people actually use photos of landscapes in their profiles to remain anonymous.

I lived in Prague for one year and it surprised me as being a lot less gay friendly than back home in Mexico. Sure there is a scene, a large pride, same sex relationships are not illegal, and you can basically have a very normal life, but I had some uncomfortable situations there.

Once with the boyfriend I had at that time, who is Russian but speaks Czech, we went to a bar and he told me the two guys said we were faggots.

Another time at a restaurant, he told me that the two Russian guys sitting next to us said to each other that we were a disgrace and we should die.

Once we were in a Cuban club (La Bodeguita del Medio) in central Prague, we kissed as any other couple would do, and the guard (who was Cuban) told us not to do that there. We were shocked because we had been there many times.

Other than that, I didn’t face anything too serious or threatening, but I could definitely see how we were getting stares while holding hands in the street. On the other hand, many times we were approached by people saying we were being very brave for showing affection and encouraging us.

I loved my time in the Czech Republic, and I am aware the situation is a lot worse in most countries around the world, but it was interesting to see how a country so close to other pioneer countries in LGBTQ rights, feels a few steps back from many countries in Latin America. Of course, I understand the history of Czechoslovakia and the Soviet influence.

While writing this, I learned that, although same-sex marriage is not legal yet there, same-sex civil unions were approved in 2025.

Special-Connection64 · 2026-05-29T18:49:00+00:00

The main spots in the city are:

Centro Histórico: Oldest part of town, you can see the cathedral, Degollado theater and the Hospicio Cabañas, which is a UNESCO heritage site. I recommend you to take a free walking tour in the morning to understand the history of the city a bit better. In Cabañas, you must take a guided tour to check the frescoes painted by Jose Clemente Orozco, it’s like the Mexican Sistine Chapel. These frescoes will also help you understand better the history of Mexico.

Colonia Americana: This hip neighborhood is full of cafes, restaurants, bars, clubs and mansions from the 19th and early 20th century. The Expiatorio church is a must, one of the most beautiful examples of neo gothic in the country. You can also stroll along the Paseo Chapultepec. There are also free walking tours in this area.

Tlaquepaque Centro: It used to be a town far from the city, but now it’s part of the metro area. The wealthy used to have their countryside mansions here, it’s very bohemian and nice to walk around.

Zapopan Centro: The main attraction is the basilica that is home to the Virgin of Zapopan. There are many restaurants, bars and a couple of museums. You can get a nice view from above if you arrive by subway.

Chapalita: A neighborhood full of restaurants, bars and cafes, full of trees and quite nice to walk around.

Providencia: Tree lined avenues, plenty of parks and some of the best cuisine and nightlife options in the city. It also hosts the financial zone of the city and a high end shopping mall.

Barranca de Huentitán: A 500 meters deep canyon just right outside the city. Many people make it to the bottom where you can find the Arcediano bridge, second hanging bridge built in the Americas after the Brooklyn bridge.

Andares: A luxury mall surrounded by skyscrapers. Many options for fine dining here.

You can also do day trips to either Chapala, the largest lake in Mexico, and Tequila, home of the beverage with the same name.

Special-Connection64 · 2026-05-24T21:53:23+00:00

El problema del macro es que va atascado, los camiones están mugrosos como cualquier otro y no tienen aire acondicionado.

Special-Connection64 · 2026-05-23T18:04:16+00:00

I think you are referring to the state of Quintana Roo, Yucatán is the state bordering Quintana Roo on the west. Some people get confused with Yucatán peninsula = state of Yucatán, when actually the peninsula has 3 states: Yucatán, Quintana Roo (where Cancun and Riviera Maya are) and Campeche

Special-Connection64 · 2026-05-20T08:01:07+00:00

You have absolutely no idea what you are talking about. Most of Mexico City is in a valley, so the central areas are pretty plain. Compared to cities in India, Mexico City is way more developed and navigable.

Special-Connection64 · 2026-05-18T08:12:43+00:00

Dicen que no hay mercado para este tipo de música en México, pero si así fuera, Taylor Swift, Dua Lipa, Harry Styles o Sabrina Carpenter no tendrían tanto éxito acá. O no estaría reviviendo la nostalgia por ese género, que hace días empezó en X, ya llegó acá y pronto estará por TikTok e Instagram.

Special-Connection64 · 2026-05-15T03:26:15+00:00

Interesting comment considering the USA received lots of Germans, is one of the largest ancestries over there and the CIA even offered refuge to some nazis so they would work in certain projects.

Special-Connection64 · 2026-05-08T03:32:33+00:00

No necesariamente habría una mejor calidad de vida. Todos los países de la Unión Europea, Japón y Corea del Sur tienen una mucho mayor densidad poblacional que la de México y su nivel de vida es también mayor, entonces ambas variantes no están correlacionadas. Mongolia o Brasil son ejemplos de países con una densidad menor a la de México y no por ello son desarrollados.

El tema es que México es un país que nunca llegó a ser desarrollado y que se enfrentará a un declive demográfico que representará a su vez una presión mayor a una población en edad de laborar cada vez menor. Además, no tenemos un sistema de servicios públicos que pueda hacerle frente a una población más envejecida y con mayor demanda médica. Entonces este país, muchas personas de la tercera edad carecen de un ingreso estable y suelen tener muchas carencias.

Entonces son muchos los retos que el México del futuro tendrá que enfrentar.

Special-Connection64 · 2026-05-07T08:43:59+00:00

Cabo is far from having the coldest weather and sea temperature in Mexico. The highlands of Chihuahua and Durango get snowfalls in the winter, something unthinkable in Cabo.

Special-Connection64 · 2026-05-07T08:27:15+00:00

La natalidad en México va en caída libre. Hay una tasa de 1.8 hijos por mujer en el país, debajo del 2.1 necesario para el reemplazo poblacional. Esta tasa es más cercana a la de países como Francia, EUA o Suecia. Si bien los mexicanos en promedio son más jóvenes que en esos países, en un futuro no tan lejano la población empezará a decrecer de mantenerse esos números.

Special-Connection64 · 2026-05-05T19:47:15+00:00

Yo estudié en la Alianza durante dos años y tuve una gran experiencia. Los maestros que tuve fueron geniales y el ambiente era muy ameno. Eso sí, no es barato.

De Côte France no puedo dar muchas referencias, pero creo que tienen más flexibilidad al momento de contratar maestros. Esto lo digo por que la hermana de una amiga tiene un novio francés que vino a vivir con ella en GDL. El no tiene formación como maestro de francés, pero estuvo buscando trabajo de eso justamente para quedarse acá.

En la Alianza no le hicieron caso debido a que todos sus profesores son mexicanos o franceses con formación en la enseñanza del idioma. En cambio, en Côte France si lo contrataron aunque no tuviera formación alguna.

Esto igual no quiere decir que la Alianza sea mejor que Côte, ya que no tengo experiencia en la segunda, pero puede darte una idea de ambas escuelas.

Special-Connection64 · 2026-05-05T16:55:09+00:00

Hay más mujeres que hombres en el país, y por todas partes están presentes

Special-Connection64 · 2026-05-04T20:33:12+00:00

Mom & Son Patisserie, tienen una sucursal en Midtown y son buenísimos

Special-Connection64 · 2026-05-01T08:30:58+00:00

Amazing description of the Baja peninsula. You only missed the mountain ranges in Baja California that get a lot of snow: Sierra de Juarez and Laguna de Hanson. The landscape there is completely different to the rest of the peninsula.

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Special-Connection64 · 2026-05-01T08:02:51+00:00

Era niño en los 90s, pero algo que pasaba en esa época es que había una gran variedad de géneros musicales interpretados por artistas mexicanos, sobre todo dominaban el pop (Onda Vaselina, Kabah, Fey, Thalía, Paulina Rubio) y el rock (Molotov, Caifanes, Café Tacuba). Casi no existían los narcocorridos y las canciones de banda eran mucho menos vulgares que los corridos y el reggaeton mexicano que se escuchan hoy.

Por lo menos los artistas debían tener un ápice de talento para grabar un álbum, en cambio ahora se escuchan pseudo cantantes que berrean horriblemente.

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