Oak Cliff, the heart of Mexican-American culture in Dallas

A local bicycle vendor on Jefferson Blvd. (Photo: Claire Ballor/Fox News Latino)

Downtown Dallas where Little Mexico once stood. (Photo: Claire Ballor/Fox News Latino)

The famous Texas Theater on Jefferson Blvd. (Photo: Claire Ballor/Fox News Latino)

A mural in Oak Cliff depicting the local art and culture. (Photo: Claire Ballor/Fox News Latino)

Downtown Dallas is only minutes from the Dallas Tortilla and Tamale Factory. (Photo: Claire Ballor/Fox News Latino)

Ruben Leal, owner of the Dallas Tortilla and Tamale Factory, with long-term employees Carla and Beyli. (Photo: Claire Ballor/Fox News Latino)

The Dallas Tortilla and Tamale Factory. (Photo: Claire Ballor/Fox News Latino)

A view of downtown Dallas from the Oak Cliff side of Commerce Street across the Trinity River (Photo: Claire Ballor/Fox News Latino)