I’m originally from Costa Rica, but lived in both the US and Canada
The US has always had a major xenophobia problem, even in progressive areas. I grew up in a red area of a blue state before moving to the city. My experience growing up was horrible. Cops are relentless and will try to fabricate evidence to ruin your life. No one in the US seems to understand that Costa Rica is a country and would constantly call me Puerto Rican or Mexican. People also don’t seem to realize Puerto Ricans are citizens. This was even the case before Trump.
Canada is different, Costa Rica has a much stronger presence here and people are much more aware of it (though I’ve yet to actually meet any other Costa Ricans). My experience as a latina has been better by comparison, though unfortunately it’s because a lot of the racism and xenophobia gets directed at South Asian people.
Biggest pet peeve is when people think texmex is traditional Hispanic food. Fuck off with that hard shell BS
Yes but the American idea of a taco is not traditional Hispanic food, and especially not representative of the majority of Latin America. Something like Birria or Al Pastor are more representative- and even then those are strictly Mexican (though delicious). The average American’s perception of us is mainly tacos and sombreros.
Traditional dishes are more along the lines of rice and beans, soups, platters, grilled meat, and so on
I noticed that. They all have empanadas, but they’re different in each county. Also ceviche is slightly different everywhere.
I loved gallo pinto for breakfast when I was visiting Costa Rica, shame I’m too lazy to make it at home really.
I’m originally from Costa Rica, but lived in both the US and Canada
The US has always had a major xenophobia problem, even in progressive areas. I grew up in a red area of a blue state before moving to the city. My experience growing up was horrible. Cops are relentless and will try to fabricate evidence to ruin your life. No one in the US seems to understand that Costa Rica is a country and would constantly call me Puerto Rican or Mexican. People also don’t seem to realize Puerto Ricans are citizens. This was even the case before Trump.
Canada is different, Costa Rica has a much stronger presence here and people are much more aware of it (though I’ve yet to actually meet any other Costa Ricans). My experience as a latina has been better by comparison, though unfortunately it’s because a lot of the racism and xenophobia gets directed at South Asian people.
Biggest pet peeve is when people think texmex is traditional Hispanic food. Fuck off with that hard shell BS
Didn’t Texas use to be a part of Mexico?
Yes but the American idea of a taco is not traditional Hispanic food, and especially not representative of the majority of Latin America. Something like Birria or Al Pastor are more representative- and even then those are strictly Mexican (though delicious). The average American’s perception of us is mainly tacos and sombreros.
Traditional dishes are more along the lines of rice and beans, soups, platters, grilled meat, and so on
I noticed that. They all have empanadas, but they’re different in each county. Also ceviche is slightly different everywhere. I loved gallo pinto for breakfast when I was visiting Costa Rica, shame I’m too lazy to make it at home really.
Gallo pinto is lazy man’s food. You make a huge amount at a time then reheat it over the next few days