Excellent! you really make me want to visit this place and high five all of ya ;)
Definitely marked for potential destinations on my travel decade coming up. There's also a lively psy scene in Mexico which is totally awesome, just like the natural obsession with the hot food.
Great article dude, the city should pay you commission. But then in a way I guess it already has through its qualities you described here.

Once in a lifetime at least huh?