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    18 Reasons Erik Is As Mexican As They Get

    ¡Arriba! ¡Andale!

    1. He’s been in far too many Quinceñearas. The dancing, food, fountains...

    2. Grew up in the hardcore streets of Lil’Mexico…a.k.a. LA.

    3. Killed around 53 piñatas in his lifetime.

    4. I will eat tacos all-day, everyday--I just don't care about my body anymore.

    5. Know’s gang signs. What up holmes?

    6. Works at a carniceria (Latin butcher market). Look how much Latino-ism is in the image.

    7. Worked the carniceria since the age of 8.

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    8. Grew up during the golden era of novelas.

    9. Puts chili on everything.

    10. Can make tamales.

    11. Has a mucho grande large family.

    12. Parents names are Maria and Jose.

    13. Been in these bad boys...

    14. Worn a hair net outside of cafeterias.

    15. Can recite lines and songs from the movie Selena.

    16. Can dance to this all the time.

    17. Even when wearing these…

    18. And he has an authentic Mexican mustache and beard. I mean, just look at it.