California is a potluck of cultures, and immigrants, especially Mexicans, bring the essential ingredients. Behind the scenes of those fancy Mexican restaurants are hardworking hands in the kitchen, ensuring every dish is perfect. Even the salad you eat at Olive Garden is made possible by vegetables picked by the same hands that labor under the sun. We Mexicans build homes, fix tires, wash your cars for the weekend, and brighten highway exits with flowers. At the corner of every other block, we see fruit stands bursting with color, offering fresh produce that brings life to our tables. Where others see a vacant plot of land, we see a space to serve a piece of our culture with a taco stand, filling our nights with the aroma of sizzling carne asada and laughter shared over late-night bites. We Mexicans add the bright colors to life..whether it’s the vibrancy of fruit stands, the warmth of a freshly made taco, or the care and pride we pour into everything we touch. We provide the essenti...