Gerardo Mejia who plays Flaco is known as a one hit wonder for his 1991 hit song Rico Suave.
Very few people know that this movie (along with the 1957 version and the 1946 version) are loosely based upon a short story by Mark Twain called "The Million Pound Bank Note", published in 1893. The story line in the book, and the three movie versions, basically only share the theme of the "bank note" or "check" that cannot be cashed or spent.
Jorge tells Juan that it's polite to burp during a meal, it shows that you're enjoying the cooks food. This is true in China, and Taiwan.
When Jeff says he dislikes Mariachi music, he mimics Woody Woodpecker by describing how the music sounds.
Directorial debut of Paul Rodriguez.