When we eat at Mexican restaurants, we like to see Mexican cooks and Mexican diners. That way, we know they’re authentic.
I would hope, however, that the Mexican staff and diners are legal immigrants. There are plenty of legal immigrant Mexicans to staff every Mexican restaurant.
We’ve been eating at this particular restaurant for over 20 years. Great food, used to be cheap, mostly authentic. But, seeing a white Anglo waiter there surprised me. First thing I thought of...were they having trouble getting “authentic” legal help? The wife said the Anglo was their “token” (you see why I love her).
Now, if we wanted “maximum authentic” Mexican, we go to this little dive over in the area that has pretty much gone immigrant. Most of the customers don’t even speak English. Good, cheap food. I love that place.