Queens Mexican restaurant Whitexicans faces backlash for controversial name

A New York City Mexican restaurant named "Whitexicans" is facing backlash for its controversial name, which some locals deem offensive. Owners, who are Colombian, claim the name is satire intended to promote inclusion and a positive response to the current political climate. The term "Whitexicans" can be used pejoratively to describe privileged, light-skinned Mexicans. The restaurant's name has sparked debate on social media, with critics citing heightened immigration enforcement and fear within communities as reasons the name is inappropriate.