Why Do Some Parts Of America Feel More Mexican Than Some States In Mexico?

Why do some parts of the United States feel more Mexican than some parts of Mexico itself?

From South Texas and Southern California to Arizona, New Mexico, and parts of Colorado, some American communities have deeply rooted Mexican traditions, Spanish-language influence, food, music, architecture, family customs, and regional identities. In some places, Mexican heritage has been present for generations—long before the modern U.S.–Mexico border was established.

In this video, we explore why certain parts of America can feel remarkably Mexican, how historical borders shaped these communities, and why Mexican-American culture can look very different from region to region. We’ll also examine the differences between Mexican culture in Mexico and Mexican-rooted communities in the United States, including Tejano, Chicano, Californio, and other regional identities