El Mariachi Restaurant and Cantina is a family owned restaurant nestled in the Appalachian Mountains. Locals love the food, frequently gathering at the restaurant for celebrations, but what is behind this amazing atmosphere and delicious food?

Before Hispanic Heritage Month became a month of celebration, the observation was only held for a week in 1968 under President Lyndon B. Johnson. Two decades later, on Aug. 17, 1988, President Ronald Reagan signed a law that expanded it to a 30-day period starting from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 annually, the Census said.

Celebrated each year from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, the month is a chance for many in the U.S. to learn about and celebrate the contributions of Hispanics.