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Gentefied Drinking Game + Cocktail

Three cousins fight gentrification one taco at a time.

The Rules

  • Sip — Pop's taco shop Mama Fina's appears on screen
  • Sip — Erik stresses about fatherhood or Lidia's pregnancy
  • Sip — Chris experiments with a fusion taco recipe
  • Sip — Ana struggles between art career and family loyalty
  • Sip — A Spanglish conversation switches languages mid-sentence
  • Drink Twice — The threat of Mama Fina's closing is discussed
  • Drink Twice — Pop tells a story about the old neighborhood
  • Drink Twice — Gentrification changes are visible in Boyle Heights
  • Shot — Pop faces immigration issues or ICE concerns
  • Shot — The cousins make a major sacrifice for the shop
  • Chug — The family rallies together for Mama Fina's biggest crisis

Themed Cocktail

Mama Fina's Michelada

Ingredients:

  • 12 oz Mexican lager
  • 2 oz fresh lime juice
  • 1 oz Clamato juice
  • 0.5 oz hot sauce
  • 0.5 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • Tajin and salt for rim

Instructions:

  1. 1Rim the pint glass with lime and coat in Tajin-salt mixture.
  2. 2Add lime juice, Clamato, hot sauce, and Worcestershire to the glass.
  3. 3Add ice and stir to combine.
  4. 4Pour in the Mexican lager slowly and stir gently.

Fun Facts

  • Created by Linda Yvette Chavez, Marvin Lemus.(Source)
  • Starring J. J. Soria, Carlos Santos, Joaquín Cosío.(Source)
  • Network: Netflix.(Source)
  • 2 seasons, 18 episodes.(Source)
  • Tagline: "This family’s not for sale."(Source)

Disclaimer: Drink responsibly. This is intended for adults of legal drinking age. Never drink and drive. Always know your limits and drink in moderation.