Tyler is a recent college graduate who wants his life to be amazing. But he quickly discovers that his expectations are not aligning with the harsh realities of the working world. After getting fired from his low-paying job in a Mexican restaurant, Tyler is presented with a difficult choice: return home to live with his parents or pretend to be an illegal immigrant in order to get a job. 'El Mexicano' is the hilarious and insightful story of a young American's search for work and identity in the post-recession era.