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When one thinks of a UsefulNotes/{{Mexic|o}}an stereotype they think of a person wearing a sombrero, a wide-brimmed hat with a crown that is conical to some extent (not usually as tall or pointed as a witches hat), and a poncho, a well-known sleeveless garment with unsewn sides and a space for the head to pass through. Mexicans wearing sombreros and ponchos or serapes is a well-known stereotype and basically a visual shorthand for one who is from Mexico.

When one thinks of a Mexican stereotype they think of a person wearing a sombrero, a wide-brimmed hat with a crown that is conical to some extent (not usually as tall or pointed as a witches hat), and a poncho, a well-known sleeveless garment with unsewn sides and a space for the head to pass through. Mexicans wearing sombreros and ponchos or serapes is a well-known stereotype and basically a visual shorthand for one who is from Mexico.

The sombrero, technically called the sombrero charro (charro[[note]]Charro=horse-riding rural Mexican [[TheDandy dandy]][[/note]] hat; "sombrero" just means "hat" in Spanish), originated in the central Mexican state of Jalisco. The [[AmericansAreCowboys classic cowboy hat of an American stereotype]] and a norteño (a Northern Mexican) comes from the sombrero.

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The sombrero, technically called the sombrero charro (charro[[note]]Charro=horse-riding rural Mexican dandy[[/note]] hat; "sombrero" just means "hat" in Spanish), originated in the central Mexican state of Jalisco. The [[AmericansAreCowboys classic cowboy hat of an American stereotype]] and a norteño (a Northern Mexican) comes from the sombrero.

The sombrero, technically called the sombrero charro, originated in the central Mexican state of Jalisco. The [[AmericansAreCowboys classic cowboy hat of an American stereotype]] and a norteño (a Northern Mexican) comes from the sombrero.

This, along with maracas, [[MagnificentMoustachesOfMexico moustaches]], nachos, burritos, and tacos, are used to stereotypically represent Mexico. These also show up in {{Spexico}}, when North Americans assume UsefulNotes/{{Spain}} is simply an eastwards and transatlantic extension of UsefulNotes/{{Mexico}} and export Mexican tropes, like the sombreros and Mexican Spanish, to a country where they don't belong.

* ''WebVideo/{{Smosh}}'': Invoked in ''Anthony is Mexican'', where the titular character dons a sombrero and poncho after "[[MistakenEthnicity believing]]" his heritage is Mexican due to his Spanish last name, Padilla. Unfortunately, Ian points out to what Anthony is doing to emulate his supposed Mexican roots is borderline racist (along with not knowing any Spanish besides a few words). The video ends with TheReveal that Anthony is not actually Mexican, but [[ChocolateBaby black]].

* ''VideoGame/MetalGearRisingRevengeance:'' When the cyborg ninja Raiden has a mission in an unnamed Mexican city, he comes up with a disguise so he'll "blend right in" on the streets. This disguise, of course, is a mariachi-style sombrero and poncho, [[PaperThinDisguise which does absolutely nothing to hide any of his cybernetics below the waist]]. Two locals (who are wearing much more low-key hats) notice Raiden mere seconds after he exits his car, and wonder who the heck this mariachi cyborg is.

The serape was an inexpensive outer piece of clothing first worn by the poorer working folk of Mexico and Guatemala. The serape can be Serapes can be traced back to the Chichimecs people in the northeastern Mexican state of Coahuila. The original serapes would have been worn like a poncho, either with an opening for the head to pass through or thrown over the shoulder as often seen in the movies. As a long rectangular piece of clothing, serapes would be wrapped around the body like a shawl or blanket for protection against cold and the environment. Serape refers to both a blanket and a garment possessing a traditional striped weave.

* Panchito Pistoles from ''WesternAnimation/TheThreeCaballeros'' is a Mexican rooster who wears a sombrero as part of his ensemble. He is generally a NiceGuy but has a sanguine, energetic personality, and at least in his early appearances, he was quite the GunNut. Downplayed, however, since often times when the Cabelleros appear or sing together (both within the film and in other works featuring the characters), they ''all'' wear sombreros, even though Donald is American and Jose is Brazilian. A serape is also featured, but is played akin to a magic carpet.

When one thinks of a Mexican stereotype they think of a person wearing a sombrero, a wide-brimmed hat with a crown that is conical to some extent (not usually as tall or pointed as a witches hat), and a poncho, a well-known sleeveless garment with unsewn sides and a space for the head to pass through. Mexicans wearing sombreros and ponchos (or serapes) is a well-known stereotype and basically a visual shorthand for one who is from Mexico.

* Panchito Pistoles from ''WesternAnimation/TheThreeCaballeros'' is a Mexican rooster who wears a sombrero as part of his ensemble. He is generally a NiceGuy but has a sanguine, energetic personality, and at least in his early appearances, he was quite the GunNut. Downplayed, however, since often times when the Cabelleros appear or sing together (both within the film and in other works featuring the characters), they ''all'' wear sombreros, even though Donald is American and Jose is Brazilian.

When one thinks of a Mexican stereotype they think of a person wearing a sombrero, a wide-brimmed hat with a crown that is conical to some extent (not usually as tall or pointed as a witches hat), and a poncho, a well-known sleeveless garment with unsewn sides and a space for the head to pass through. Mexicans wearing sombreros and ponchos is a well-known stereotype and basically a visual shorthand for one who is from Mexico.

* Creator/FritoLay had a Fritos mascot who was a stereotypical Mexican revolutionary named Frito Bandito, who stole Fritos chip bags. He wore a sombrero and bandoliers.

The Sombrero, technically called the sombrero charro, originated in the central Mexican state of Jalisco. The [[AmericansAreCowboys classic cowboy hat of an American stereotype]] and a norteño (a Northern Mexican) comes from the sombrero.

The poncho, on the other hand, originates in South America along the Andes Mountains and in Patagonia. Although the origin of the word poncho is not clear it is believed to come from the Quechua pu(n)chu or the Mapudungun pontro. Although the origin is not certain, it was the Mapuche people who spread what we know today as the poncho throughout Spain and Latin America, including Mexico.

Common part of the outfit of the {{Bandito}}, the vaquero and charro (two different flavors of Mexican {{Cowboy}}), the ranchero, the Mexican revolutionary, and the mariachi. This hat is also commonly worn by Americans on UsefulNotes/CincoDeMayo.

* Creator/FritoLay had a Fritos mascot who was a stereotypical Mexican revolutionary named Frito Bandito, who stole Fritos chip bags. He wore a sombrero.

* ''Anime/MobileFighterGGundam'' takes this trope to hilarious levels, with the Space Colony of Neo-Mexico being shaped like a Giant Sombrero and their Gundam Fighter representative, the Tequila Gundam, literally rocking a sombrero and poncho. The series doesn't take itself very seriously and makes no effort to be subtle about each nation's stereotypes, but Neo Mexico is one of the more obvious examples.

* In ''VideoGame/SuperMarioOdyssey'', one of the hats for sale in the Sand Kingdom (which [[FantasyCounterpartCulture is based on]] Mexico) is a Sombrero.

The Sombrero, technically called the sombrero charro, originated in the central Mexican state of Jalisco. The classic cowboy hat of an American stereotype and a norteño (a Northern Mexican) comes from the sombrero.

* WesternAnimation/MomosAmerika: In the first episode, when Momo's son is depicted as ashamed of his Arab heritage and preferring to hang out with his Latino homies (the show takes place in Anaheim, California; most Latinos there are of Mexican heritage), he wears a sombrero and dances.

* In VideoGame/SuperMarioOdyssey, one of the hats for sale in the Sand Kingdom (which [[FantasyCounterpartCulture is based on]] Mexico) is a Sombrero.

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* ''Creator/FritoLay'' had a Fritos mascot who was a stereotypical Mexican revolutionary named Frito Bandito, who stole Fritos chip bags. He wore a sombrero.

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* ''Anime/ElCazadorDeLaBruja'' takes place in Mexico, but doesn't actually state that it takes place in Mexico. Sombreros are the most common form of visual indicator to make it obvious, though there are other, more subtle cultural clues as the series progresses.

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* Panchito Pistoles from ''WesternAnimation/TheThreeCaballeros'' is a Mexican rooster who wears a sombrero as part of his ensemble. He is generally a NiceGuy but has a sanguine, energetic personality, and at least in his early appearances, he was quite the GunNut. Downplayed, however, since often times when the Cabelleros appear or sing together (both within the film and in other works featuring the characters), they ''all'' wear sombreros, even though Donald is American and Jose is Brazilian.

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* ''VideoGame/HuniePop'': Two of the gifts in the "Mexico" category are a poncho and a sombrero.
* ''VideoGame/MetalGearRisingRevengeance:'' When the cyborg ninja Raiden has a mission in an unnamed Mexican city, he comes up with a disguise so he'll "blend right in" on the streets. This disguise, of course, is a mariachi-style sombrero and poncho, [[PaperThinDisguise which does absolutely nothing to hide any of his cybernetics below the waist]]. Two locals (who are wearing much more low-key hats) notice Raiden mere seconds after he exits his car, and wonder who the heck this mariachi cyborg is.

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* In ''WesternAnimation/{{TUGS}}'', Izzy Gomez is a Mexican banana tramper who is identified by his sombrero. He also exhibits many unflattering Mexican stereotypes such as being lazy and cheap, often trying to sneak into Bigg City Port for free.

* ''WesternAnimation/EdEddNEddy'': In the episode "Ready, Set... Ed!", when Eddy has all the kids in the rocket car with him, Ed and Double D are outside running in place in front of a scrolling backdrop, donning a new costume for each "country" represented. When they get to Mexico, Ed and Double D are wearing sombreros and ponchos.
* ''WesternAnimation/JellyJamm'': It's a minor RunningGag for a cardboard cutout of a mariachi with a sombrero to appear during comedic moments.

* Panchito Pistoles from ''WesternAnimation/TheThreeCaballeros'' is a Mexican rooster who wears a sombrero as part of his ensemble. He is generally a NiceGuy but has a sanguine, energetic personality, and at least in his early appearances, he was quite the GunNut.

When one thinks of a Mexican stereotype they think of a person wearing a sombrero, a wide brimmed hat with a crown that is conical to some extent (not usually as tall or pointed as a witches hat), and a poncho, a well-known sleeveless garment with unsewn sides and a space for the head to pass through. Mexicans wearing sombreros and ponchos is a well know stereotype and basically a visual shorthand for one who is from Mexico.

This, along with maracas, [[MagnificentMoustachesOfMexico moustaches]], nachos, burritos, and tacos, are used to stereotypically represent Mexico. These also show up in {{Spexico}}, when North Americans assume UsefulNotes/{{Spain}} is simply an eastwards and transatlantic extention of UsefulNotes/{{Mexico}} and export Mexican tropes, like the sombreros and Mexican Spanish, to a country where they don't belong.

One of the various Mexican NationalStereotypes. Goes hand in hand with SouthOfTheBorder. Often paired with MagnificentMoustachesOfMexico. Part of the outfit of members of a GratuitousMariachiBand. Common in TheWestern genre, TheWildWest, and the CowboyEpisode. AmericansAreCowboys wears a hat related to this kind of hat. AllAsiansWearConicalStrawHats is another use of a hat denoting NationalStereotypes.

* Panchito Pistoles from ''WesternAnimation/TheThreeCaballeros'' is a Mexican rooster who wears a sombrero as part of his ensemble. He is generally a NiceGuy, but has a sanguine, energetic personality, and at least in his early appearances, he was quite the GunNut.
* In ''WesternAnimation/TheLegoMovie'', when President Business advertises taco tuesday, most of the people shown celebrating have sombreros, ponchos, mustaches, and maracas.

* ''WesternAnimation/LooneyTunes'': Speedy Gonzales, the Fastest Mouse of all Mexico, wears a sombrero as part of his IconicOutfit. Ironically, it was in his original appearance, without his iconic sombrero, where he is more stereotypical and unflattering.

* ''WesternAnimation/EdEddNEddy'': In the episode "Ready, Set... Ed!", when Eddy has all the kids in the rocket car with him, Ed and Double D are outside running in place in front of a scrolling backdrop, donning a new costume for each "country" represented. When they get to Mexico, Ed and Double D are wearing sombreros, ponchos, and fake moustaches.

* WesternAnimation/MomosAmerika: In the first episode, when Momo's son is depicted ashamed of his Arab heritage and preferring to hang out with his Latino homies (the show takes place in Anaheim, California, most Latinos there are of Mexican heritage), he wears a sombrero and dances.
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