"México lindo y querido" is a traditional mariachi and ranchera Mexican song written by Chucho Monge and made famous by singer Jorge Negrete ("the singing charro").
[1] He sang it in the 1952 movie Forever Yours.
[2] It is widely known throughout the Spanish-speaking world for its characterization of patriotism and loyalty for the land of Mexico.
[3] It has been covered by many well-known artists, including Vicente Fernández, Ana Gabriel, Bertín Osborne, and Pedro Fernández.
The most recognizable stanza of the song states: