George Lopez -- Mexicans Should Take Over ... If Government Shuts Down

Arizona beware ... George Lopez has a plan ... and if he gets his way during the impending government shut down -- THE MEXICANS WILL BE TAKING OVER!!

George was fired up about the idea while strolling through NYC today ... telling us the time is right for a Latino takeover.

In case you haven't heard -- it's ok, we forgive you -- Republicans and Dems are battling over defunding Obama-care, and since neither side is budging ... the government could essentially shut down.

George does give one race a pardon -- but only under one condition.