Surrounded on three sides by the Mississippi, with dramatic bluff views of the surrounding cityscape, the West Side is energized by its diverse cultures and enriched by one of the largest collections of public art in the Twin Cities, ranging from murals that tell neighborhood stories to sculpture by nationally recognized artists. The area's pleasant residential zones are dotted with intersections offering an eclectic mix of small shops, restaurants, and cafes both old and new. District del Sol, Saint Paul's original Mexican-American neighborhood, is chockablock with authentic taquerias and restaurants, many of which predate today's mushrooming Latin business growth by generations.