That statement, along with, “There aren’t many Mexicans in New York,” seem to be things people just enjoy saying about New York.  For those who have actually explored New York outside of Manhattan (because believe it or not, “New York City” actually consists of Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island, in addition to Manhattan), they will know that there are big neighborhoods, primarily Corona in Queens and 5th Avenue in Brooklyn, where you can find huge Mexican populations, and along with them, really authentic Mexican food, like Tortilleria Nixtamal and Tacqueria Coatzingo.