The origin for the stereotypical Mexican bandito was probably General Pancho Villa, a 20th century revolutionary hero. He often wore crisscrossed bandoliers across his chest. Then movies embellished the appearance of outlaws with the sombrero, thick mustache and nasty sneer. Even Frito Corn Chips immortalized the look during their advertisements from 1967 through 1971 featuring the cartoon character Frito Bandito. This bronze statue on a bench along La Quinta Avenida makes a perfect photo op of your Mexican vacation.
