The Caboverdian Mestico people from Cabo Verde, formerly known as Cape Verde, are of mixed descent and it would not be uncommon to see them with dark skin, lighter colored hair, and blue eyes while at the same time seeing others who have light skin and black hair. As such, they are a people of mixed African and European origins; another term is creole meaning mixed black and white descent.

Cabo Verde is a small island country, consisting of 10 volcanic islands, approximately 350 miles off the coast of West Africa.

Although Caboverdian Mestico people traditionally speak a Portuguese creole dialect on Cabo Verde, the majority in the United States also speak English. However, they maintain a strong sense of their ethno-linguistic identity by continuing to speak their mother tongue and celebrating their rich cultural heritage as a people group.