Taco No No, Part 2
I am working at a diner that’s very close to the USA/Mexico border. It’s September 15th and some college-age guys are getting some food on their way south.
Customer #1: “I’ll get the tacos.”
Customer #2: “Dude, in a couple of hours we’ll be in Mexico. Get the real Mexican food later.”
[Customer #2] then looks over at me as I have approached to take their orders.
Customer #2: “No offence.”
Me: “Oh, none taken! Mexican food in Mexico will always be better! You heading down there for the celebrations?”
Customer #1: “What celebrations?”
Me: “Tomorrow is Mexican Independence Day.”
Customer #1: “No, that’s July 4th.”
Me: “Uh… no, that’s our Independence Day.”
Customer #2: “I thought Mexican Independence Day was Cinco De Mayo.”
Me: “No, it’s September 16th. Cinco De Mayo traditionally commemorates the Battle of Puebla, but it’s not widely celebrated in Mexico. Honestly, it’s more celebrated over here with tequila and Mexican food.”
Customer #1: “Wait… so there are other Independence Days?”
Me: “Yup!”
Customer #1: “That’s so stupid. The Mexicans see that we got a good thing going, and then they wanna copy it…”
Me: “So… are you ready to order?”
Customer #1: “Texan-style cheese tacos, please!”
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