Any other Hispanics in NC other than Mexican? (Greensboro: live, restaurant)

[cylenay]

Nothing against the Mexicans but are there any other Hispanics here in NC? Just moved here a year ago and seems like Hispanic is synonym for Mexican! They aren't the only hispanics here, are they?????

[Bound4NC]

I noticed that too (I am white). But, people tend to group the "name" as one.

[mmdj43]

Originally Posted by cylenay

Nothing against the Mexicans but are there any other Hispanics here in NC? Just moved here a year ago and seems like Hispanic is synonym for Mexican! They aren't the only hispanics here, are they?????

Can't answer that one, but if that's the case, then my husband will be the first Puerto Rican on the block.

[cylenay]

I am Cuban and since the people here in NC are not familiar with hardly any other hispanics, and we don't look Mexican, we are mostly confused with being Italian. We think it's kind of fun!! I love it here in NC, maybe we'll open a Cuban Restaurant and expose the locals to Cuban culture (much more different than the Mexican!

[cylenay]

Originally Posted by mmdj43

Can't answer that one, but if that's the case, then my husband will be the first Puerto Rican on the block.

Where r u moving from, and when?

[Washingtonian]

The cuban restaurant isn't a bad idea. Just make sure you keep it authentic, I hate when everyone changes the authentic taste of their food. Seriously, can you find Cuban food in NC?

[JAS]

Originally Posted by cylenay

I am Cuban and since the people here in NC are not familiar with hardly any other hispanics, and we don't look Mexican, we are mostly confused with being Italian. We think it's kind of fun!! I love it here in NC, maybe we'll open a Cuban Restaurant and expose the locals to Cuban culture (much more different than the Mexican!

I have tried to explain that to some NC natives (I have lived in NC for several years, but I am originally from Florida). The term "Hispanic" in NC is virtually synonymous with Mexican. Growing up in FL, I thought of Hispanics more in terms of Cuba, Puerto Rico, or eslewhere in the Caribbean. There is a big difference between Mexicans and Cubans.

I also tried to explain that Cuban food is different than Mexican food. If there is a Cuban restaurant in the Triad, I am not aware of it.

[mm34b]

I'm assuming you're asking about illegal Hispanics. All the data I've seen indicates they are mostly of Mexican origin with a much smaller percentage from Central and South America.

In my opinion, Hispanics tend to be divided into three groups, those of African, Indian or Western European ancestral lineage. About the only common denominator among the three is the Spanish language.

[a1m1700]

Originally Posted by cylenay

I am Cuban and since the people here in NC are not familiar with hardly any other hispanics, and we don't look Mexican, we are mostly confused with being Italian. We think it's kind of fun!! I love it here in NC, maybe we'll open a Cuban Restaurant and expose the locals to Cuban culture (much more different than the Mexican!

MY husband is Cuban and I thought he was Italian when I met him.

[cylenay]

Originally Posted by JAS

I have tried to explain that to some NC natives (I have lived in NC for several years, but I am originally from Florida). The term "Hispanic" in NC is virtually synonymous with Mexican. Growing up in FL, I thought of Hispanics more in terms of Cuba, Puerto Rico, or eslewhere in the Caribbean. There is a big difference between Mexicans and Cubans.

I also tried to explain that Cuban food is different than Mexican food. If there is a Cuban restaurant in the Triad, I am not aware of it.

I haven't heard of any. I was told that maybe in Greensboro, but it's ok, I cook everyday so we don't miss the food. My husband even found Cuban beer called "Hatuey" in World Market and he has given some to our neighbors which they have enjoyed very much!