The Story of Mi Cariño

The Story of Mi Cariño is the modern Mexican restaurant and cocktail bar on South Tryon Street in South End, a striking, bustling room where the plates arrive composed carefully enough that people hesitate before eating them.

Aguachile with prieto shrimp, enchiladas regulars call the best they have had in years, a wagyu ribeye, lamb cooked until it falls off the bone, tostadas and crackers with several salsas, a popcorn flan and a rio lime sorbet. Mexican families who describe themselves as picky about Mexican food say each dish honors the traditional version. The bar is the walk in seat right at opening. Closed Sunday and Monday.

What to know

• Composed plates and a serious bar.
• Aguachile, enchiladas and the wagyu ribeye.
• Sit at the bar if you have not booked.
• Dinner only; closed Sunday and Monday.