15 Signs You're A Latino Who Grew Up In Upstate New York

A listicle from the perspective of a Latina who grew up in Upstate New York

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1. You've never experienced a full hispanic community, which means you never realized how much you needed Elote in your life.

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2. You never used the word cholo until the song lean like a cholo was played EVERYWHERE

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3. Once you tell people you're of latino decent you will always be asked if you can say something in spanish

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4. And to counter, if you don't speak Spanish you will hear the inevitable, "are you even hispanic?" Yes, yes I still am.

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5. You have an instant connection with other latinos in your community. We're very limited here!

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6. You had no idea El Super existed, and quite frankly don't understand why they aren't placed in Upstate. Even a small one?

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7. La Panaderia is a blessing and you feel bad Upstater's don't get a chance to experience it.

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8. No one understands that you either grew up on red or green hot sauce. Not on both.

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9. Also, tamales. Whereee are you? Upstate, please step up the Mexican food game!

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10. You're surprised when you learn there's a Spanish nightclub downtown and you can finally show off your salsa moves

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11. Blasting reggaeton is unheard of. I'm sure Nicky Jam wouldn't approve.

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12. The people surrounding you think Taco Bell and Chipotle are real Mexican food

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13. People think you're an exotic creature from another planet. I mean, I am pretty special.

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14. No one understands why the phrase "I can eat a whole medium pizza by myself" is so iconic. They really should. I strive to say this one day.

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15. You don't realize the sorcery of taco trucks. I'm telling you, once these babies are discovered taco Tuesday becomes taco Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday.