Our generation has a serious obsession with food. From late night runs to Cookout, to casual brunches at Cracker Barrel, to really intense meals at Kabuto's - we know how to eat and how to eat well. However, nothing truly compares to the joy people our age feel when sitting down and getting the best food ever for an affordable prize. As a college student myself, I often get more than excited to get food for free. But the second most amazing feeling is getting a full meal for the cost of virtually nothing. As a Richmonder, I know and appreciate Mexican cuisine as we have it around every corner and what made me appreciate this food even more was my experience with Blacksburg's El Rodeo. Mexican food not only brings us together by tasting absolutely delicious but it combines the spirit and joy of Mexican culture to create an atmosphere filled with fun and excitement. Who doesn't love wearing a giant sombrero on their birthday while 20 of your closest waiter friends sing "Feliz Cumpleanos" to you? I encourage all Mexican lovers to go out and thank all of their favorite restaurants and show the love and appreciation we all deeply feel for Mexican cuisine.

Mexican Food

I rolled out of bed this morning and had a craving,

It was a real rough morning after a night of raving.

Is it too early? Am I too fat?

No - Mexican food is where it’s at.

From queso to salsa to that fine guacamole,

Mexicans know how to cook food that is holy.

Here come the chips, here come our drinks,

When Mexican food exists, who in the world needs shrinks?

I’m feeling so happy or I’m feeling so low,

But my quesadilla waiting gives me that glow.

Is that a baby in my stomach? Oh no it’s just a taco!

I would walk anywhere for Mexican – from Virginia to Morocco!

I get up from my table and realize I now have to crawl,

I completely resemble a perfectly round ball.

I huff and I puff and I grumpily make my way out,

Mexican food - in regards to my diet, you give me some doubt.

Whether it’s game day, a Sunday,

or you’re just really hungry,

get off that couch and drive to your nearest spot,

we all know when you taste it how you look won't be so hot!

Mexican food will be there for you through thick and thin,

it don't matter who you are or where you've been.

If you need a new thing or you need a new flame,

Mexican food in your life will forever change the game.

I bet you're really craving some Mexican after this - get off the couch and go get you some tacos! In all seriousness, shout out to all of Mexico for blessing our lives with their amazing food.