Top 8 Most Famous Mexican Cartoon Characters

There are a lot of Mexican cartoons that are loved by kids all around the world! And in those cartoons, there are some remarkable characters who leave a strong impression on the viewers. These characters often end up becoming fan-favourites. Today’s topic is also related to that. In today’s article, we will be listing the top 8 most famous and noteworthy Mexican cartoon characters. So, make sure to read this article until the end. Now, without dilly-dallying any longer let’s proceed with this article!

1. Dora Marquez – Dora The Explorer

Dora Marquez commonly known as Dora The Explorer is the iconic titular character of the abovementioned cartoon series! She is a Latina girl who embarks on various adventures for the purpose of either helping someone or finding something throughout the series. She is a really kind character as she couldn’t even come to despise one of the most evil characters of the entire show, Swiper. This venturesome and bubbly girl almost never becomes angry with anyone.

However, there were instances where even someone of such a cool temperament as she hated some evils and refused to make amends and cooperate. But, ultimately she wasn’t able to come to truly hate them and eventually forgave them. Dora is shown to be 7 years old until the show’s season 5. However, in Dora And The Lost City Of Gold, she is said to be 16 years old. This cheerful little adventurer is loved by all!

2. Diego Marquez – Dora The Explorer

Diego is an 8-year-old boy who is also the cousin of Dora Marquez, the protagonist of the Dora The Explorer cartoon series. He has a very big heart. His aim is to protect and preserve nature and animals. He resorts to a scientific approach to solve any kind of problem or overcome any hurdles in his path as an adventurer.

This jolly and bright kid also loves to learn about new things that he never crossed paths with! Whenever faced with any unfavourable situation he makes use of his high-tech gadgets to save the day! Diego is a very athletic child who fears almost nothing and is very brave. This Latina boy is loved by the fans of the series and when compared comes only second to his cousin, Dora in popularity.

Just like Dora, he can converse in both English and Spanish language. Diego Marquez truly deserves the spot of the second most popular Mexican cartoon character on our list!

3. Speedy Gonzales – Looney Tunes

The last one to claim a spot on the top three of our list is none other than the beloved mouse, Speedy Gonzales from Looney Tunes! He is portrayed as the “Fastest mouse in the entirety of Mexico”. He is extremely fast, and quick-witted and also speaks in an overemphasizing Mexican accent. This little cheese enthusiast was first shown in the 1953 show, Cat-Tails For Two.

He usually wears the most recognizable Mexican attire that usually the natives of Mexico wear. He wears a yellow Sombrero, with a white shirt and trousers and a handkerchief. All of this had cultural and traditional values. Speedy Gonzales is a character that most of us remember from the Looney Tunes cartoon we watched during our childhood!

4. Fernando – Looney Tunes

He is a character from the cartoon series Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies. He is a Mexican mouse friend of Speed Gonzales. He made his first appearance on Tabasco Road. In this series, he had to be saved by his friend Speedy Gonzales from a hungry and feral cat.

In Tabasco Road, Speedy Gonzales had to save his friends Pablo and Fernando from a huge and ravenous alley cat. Fernando like Speed Gonzales wears a yellow Sombrero and white shirt and trousers. Speedy in Tabasco Road from Looney Tunes eventually saved him which only deepened the bond between these two mouse friends!

5. Slowpoke Rodriguez – Looney Tunes

This little mouse is the slowest character in the entirety of Mexico! He is also the cousin of Speedy Gonzales who is his exact opposite. Because of being so slow on his feet, he is unlike his cousin never able to outrun those fiendish cats. However, being slow in just one department doesn’t mean that he can’t save his own skin in desperate times.

Despite being slow he is much smarter than anyone else even his cousin! He makes use of his quick thinking in situations where he is in danger! He carries a gun and uses it whenever needed. He is also never phased by anything and always keeps his composure. Slowpoke Rodriguez really is one of the most iconic characters and deserving of the fifth place in our list of best Mexican cartoon characters!

6. El Tigre – The Adventures Of Manny Rivera

This show revolves around the thirteen-year-old boy Manny Rivera who has superpowers that he uses to defeat his foes. He can transform into a masked superhero El Tigre. His ancestors had superpowers too including his father who was a superhero and his grandfather who was a villain. As he continues this legacy he will face many bizarre opponents which will sometimes pose a great threat to Manny or the superhero El Tigre.

However, he by hook or by crook will prevail. He wants to go down the path of good but deep down he feels that going down the path of evil and becoming a villain would be much more heart-throbbing and exciting. Will he make the right choice and not regret it later on? Watch this cartoon series to know the answer to that question!

7. Jose And Manuel – Looney Tunes

Both Jose and Manuel are two crows who first appeared in the “Mexicali Shmoes” as cats. Both of them are very lazy and remain idle most of the time throughout the series. Both of these crows love to doze off most of the time. They are also not very intelligent and can be quite foolish at times.

They also appeared as mice in “Cannery Woe”. A different variation of this duo also appeared in “Chili Corn Corny”. Both of these crows wear a yellow sombrero and are hilarious. They often get into funny or unexpected situations whether as a cat or any variation of theirs.

It is always a treat to watch them get into these types of situations and then somehow get out of the trouble they often create for themselves.

8. Isabella Garcia Shapiro – Phineas And Ferb

Isabella is the neighbour and good friend of the show’s two male protagonists Phineas and Ferb. Isabella secretly loves Phineas but is unable to convey her feelings to her crush. In her teen years, she helped out her mother with her restaurant and was also very busy with her school’s extracurricular activities. At this point in time, she had completely given up on Phineas ever viewing her romantically and also didn’t visit the backyard of both the boys as often compared to before.

She is also the leader of the Fireside Girls Troop 46231, which she worked hard for. She has a cheerful personality and an optimistic attitude towards any situation in life. She is also quick-witted and is also very easy to get along with because of her friendly nature. She is a character who is known by everyone around the globe as this cartoon series was really popular in its heyday and is still rocking!

Phineas And Ferb is a great cartoon series to watch with family and loved ones. Watch this series to witness Isabella’s adventure alongside the main theme of the story!

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