Dos Caminos

Dos Caminos is the Uptown Mexican restaurant and bar on South Tryon Street. It is a large, lively room that fills steadily through the evening, and it works as well for a drink at the bar as for a full dinner beforehand. The menu draws from several regions of Mexico and includes a carne en su jugo given a modern turn. Gluten free and vegan options are marked clearly on the menu, which is more than most restaurants in this category manage.

What to know

• Mole short ribs come out tender enough to cut with a fork.
• Birria flautas and mole enchiladas are the other dishes to know.
• A margarita arrives in a ceramic glass you take home.
• Service runs hot and cold when the room is full.