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I may have some pics my dad took in the early 80's when he took my kids to Hanna Barbera. I'll look this week & post them this weekend if I do.

I remember Kiddie Wonderland, but not where it was. Also remember Peppermint Park, but not where it was either. If anyone remembers, would like to know.

Most Hispanic neighborhoods are pretty safe, yep, even at night. I'm Anglo & raised my kids in one because I was a working single mom & that's where I could afford to live. Now I live near them by choice. They taught me how to be poor and still maintain a good quality of life. I'm an artist, own a business, & am in much better financial condition than I was back in those days, but I love Mexican culture and neighborhoods. Where else can you keep chickens in your backyard without someone calling the city? Just stay alert if you're there at night and you'll be fine. I made it---both kids grew up just fine, & 3 grandkids followed.

I grew up in SE Houston and we used to eat at the original Ninfa's on Navigation right after Mama Ninfa's husband died and she first opened. Navigation is a very established Hispanic neighborhood.

I now live and have my business close to the Farmer's Market on Airline. If you drive around the neighborhoods east of I-45 between the N. Main & Airline exits there is another very established Latino neighborhood with some excellent taqueirias. The ones in the trailers set up in parking lots are usually very inexpensive and good. The one I go to is on Houston Ave. at Crockett near downtown. You get a free little cup of beans that are outstanding with your tacos, which are only $1-$1.50 depending on what you get.

Hope your visit is fun---being adventurous certainly adds to the probability that it will be.