Mario Lopez's TikTok Food Reviews Somehow Shock Folks That He's Mexican

@mariolopez Ok, let’s set the record straight for the people in the back… I’ma Mexican-American Actor/TV host with slang tendencies. Just not on TV! #VivaMexico #Trending #TwitterWildn ♬ original sound – mario

TV host and actor, Mario Lopez, recently trended on X (formerly known as Twitter) as users were somehow surprised of his Mexican roots, which were made evident to them through Lopez’s recent TikTok food reviews.

The revelation to the clueless became a celebration of authenticity as users praised Lopez for breaking stereotypes and embracing his heritage. Responding with humor he quipped, “Isn’t that a trip? With a name like Mario Lopez.”

But let’s not lose the fact that Lopez has been putting out some fun food reviews so far, with a focus on local Mexican restaurants and food trucks, all of which are highlighted here:

Ranking His Favorite Taco Meat

@mariolopez I don’t agree with #NationalTacoDay being on a Wednesday. Should ALWAYS be on a Tuesday. But my guy picked a winner today so I’m celebrating today… #NationalTacoDay #Buche #Lengua #Tripa #Cabeza #Birria ♬ Passionate Spanish Flamenco, Spanish(1324022) – tmk93

Mariscos & Modelos

@mariolopez I don’t agree with #NationalTacoDay being on a Wednesday. Should ALWAYS be on a Tuesday. But my guy picked a winner today so I’m celebrating today… #NationalTacoDay #Buche #Lengua #Tripa #Cabeza #Birria ♬ Passionate Spanish Flamenco, Spanish(1324022) – tmk93

AC Slater & Kelly Kapowski Do Taco Tuesday Together

@mariolopez Nice spending #TacoTuesday catching up with @tiffanithiessen The food was bomb at @antojitosloscuates ♬ original sound – mario

Wash Down That Teriyaki With Jugos

@mariolopez Had to stop by Teppanyaki Madness to get down on their famous teriyaki chicken plate! #MariosMenu #LopezyWorthy #FoodReview ♬ original sound – mario

Birria His Way

@mariolopez If anyone tells you how to do #TacoTuesday any different, they’re not your friend… #YouKnowHowWeDoIt #TacosForDays ♬ original sound – mario