Why do Hispanics deny that George Zimmerman is Hispanic?

Dear Mexican: Why do Hispanics deny that George Zimmerman is Hispanic? He did nothing wrong and has been crucified in the media. La Raza cannot bow down to the race-baiters and race traitors who call themselves African-American leaders! Brown and Down Dear Wab: This column is ¡Ask a Mexican!, not…

Chipotle or Qdoba? Either way, burritos legally stand on their own

Next to food trucks, the biggest Mexican-food trend over the past decade has been Denver burritos — not the Mile High City’s indigenous marvels, but the type that originated in San Francisco’s Mission District: gargantuan, foil-wrapped bricks stuffed with beans, rice, meat, cheese, guacamole, salsa, sour cream and seemingly every…

Why Denver is home to the best Mexican dish in the United States

Tom Tancredo doesn’t like Mexicans — no way, no how, no duh. The former Colorado congressman and one-time presidential candidate spent most of his political career railing against a supposed invasion of the United States by Mexico — and while intelligent minds can disagree about the benefits versus detriments caused…

Speak English, cabron!

Dear Mexican: Stop using Spanish in your column.  I like reading your column, but when every other word is in Spanish, I don’t know what the hell is going on. It makes you sound like that nerdy kid who uses big words to try and sound impressive. Don’t be lazy, and…

Will Mexicanos ever see Chicanos as equals?

Dear Mexican: I was born in Los Estados Unidos, my father is from Tamaulipas, and my mother is a third-generation Chicana. I’m married to a Mexicano, and we recently vacationed in his home town of Apatzingan, Michoacán. It was my first time meeting my in-laws and everyone from his colonia…

America is obsessed with Mexis instead of Canadian illegals

Dear Mexican: I work for a major news organization and often have heard the figure of 10 million illegal Mexicans. Unofficially, I have been quoted the number 20 to 25 million illegals, most of them not Mexican. From experience with the government, I would say these numbers are low. Why…

And the insanity in Arizona continues…

Dear Mexican: Aunqué soy Boricua, mi corazón está al lado del pueblo mejicano, aquí en Arizona. ¿Porqué no hablas contra “La Bruja Mala del Oeste,” Gobernadora Jan Brewer; “El Leon Cobarde,” Ex-Senador Russell Pearce; “El Hombre Hecho de Lata,” Alguacil del Condado Maricopa Joe Arpaio; “El Hombre Hecho de Paja,” Abogado…

What’s the best way to learn Spanish on your own?

Dear Mexican: I’ve tried and failed to learn the Spanish language for the last two years. During high school and college, I took both Spanish I and Spanish II, but nothing really stuck with me. Last year, I visited a Spanish-speaking church to help immerse myself in the language, but…

Marco Rubio is a pretty boy with a caca-eating grin

Dear Mexican: This question was inspired by the recent video you did on the Republicanos and the Latina/o vote. What’s your opinion of Cuban-American and Tea Party cariñito Marco Rubio? All this talk about him being the “Hispanic” savior of the Republican Party by being the vice-presidential nominee is getting…

Ron Paul is two tacos short of a combo plate

Dear Mexican: Six generations of my family have been born and raised in Brownsville, Texas. Everyone speaks Spanish most of the time. Right now, almost every Republican in the state is trying to get redistricting to the finish line to cut out the bumper crop of Mexican-American candidates from coming…

Mexicans should stop groveling to gringos

Dear Mexican: It’s so sad to see your wimpy answers. Your replies scream self-hatred and self-shame for your raza. You’re pathetic! No plan or desire to fix Mexico’s problems. You’re a puto with no huevos. My DREAM Act would be that you Mexicans would stop groveling to gringos, and scream…

Why do Mexicans find Mormonism so fascinating?

Dear Readers: I usually save reruns of my columna for when I have to smuggle in the latest cousin from the rancho, but given the ascendancy of Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney, one issue must be addressed — namely, that he’s half-Mexican. The lamestream media is treating this as a…

Why don’t Mexicans compete in the Winter Olympics?

Dear Mexican: How come Mexicans don’t perform in the Winter Olympics? What, no talent? Or are Mexicans afraid of snow? I’m thinking both. Also, Mexicans don’t do too well in the Summer Olympics, either — they even suck in soccer. There is plenty of snow in Mexico, so don’t use…

Why do Americans pronounce Junipero as Juan-a-pear-o?

Dear Mexican: In my home town of Playa Larga (Long Beach, California), natives refer to a major avenida in our villa, Junipero Avenue (named for Father Junípero Serra, accused native genocider, a candidate for sainthood — but I digress), as Juan-a-pear-o. There is no “Juan” in Junipero, but that’s how…

Greatest Mexican hits of 2011

Dear Readers: Here’s a look back at some of the best questions of the year. Dear Mexican: Thirteen years old, and I’m jacking off, not knowing I left the bathroom door ajar. Just as I blasted onto the shower curtain, my mom walked in. Aghast, she shouted, “¡Cochino, te vas…

Behold, your Ask a Mexican! holiday shopping list

Dear Readers: In between your fifteenth tamale and sixth spiked cup of ponche, you’re going to have to buy regalos for Christmas or whatever pinche holiday you celebrate. Okay, you don’t have to, but you should, to support all those great indie businesses suffering during this Great Recession. Behold, then,…

Are Mexicans racist?

Dear Mexican: Having been called a “gabacho” by “Mexicans” much lighter than I and “wetback” by those whose parents (or who themselves) crossed several rivers as they migrated to California, I’m curious as to which group you believe I should hold in the greatest disdain. While Anglo wetbacks are much…