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The Story of Mi Cariño is a chef-driven gastro-cantina and mezcalería in Charlotte's South End, blending Mexican and Latin American cuisine with one of the Carolinas' most thoughtfully curated agave spirits programs. Explore recent media coverage, interviews and stories about the restaurant, its team and the experience.

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Hispanic Heritage Month celebrated through Charlotte food scene

Hispanic Heritage Month in Charlotte

Why Charlotte’s South Boulevard Is The South’s Most Underrated Food Crawl

For the Love of Agave: Five Southern Bars Putting Mexican Spirits Front and Center

Mi Cariño's Camarones Kora

A-List Editor’s Picks: The Story of Mi Cariño

Agave and Atmosphere (Pg. 37-40)

30 new businesses that opened in Charlotte in 2026

The Story of Mi Cariño: Left-coast flavor, Latin heart

Queen City Nerve: Chef Hector González-Mora Starts New Chapter at The Story of Mi Cariño

Eater Carolinas: 17 Best New Restaurants in Charlotte Right Now

SouthPark Magazine: Mi Carino debuts in South End with bold, unexpected flavors

QCityMetro: New Latin restaurant opens in South End

Charlotte Business Journal: Mi Cariño gastro-cantina to open in South End with $2.6M investment and 300 spirits

Unpretentious Palate: The inside story on The Story of Mi Cariño

Charlotte Observer (C5): Get an inside look at The Story of Mi Cariño, a gastrocantina opening in South End

Axios Charlotte: Vinyl team's Mi Cariño opens this month in South End

Cardinal & Pine: 8 highly anticipated NC restaurants opening in 2026

Charlotte Observer (C5): These are the 26 best restaurants around Charlotte to visit in ‘26

Charlotte Observer: 2025 has been a year worth celebrating in Charlotte’s food and drink scene

Axios Charlotte: The 20 most anticipated new restaurants and bars in Charlotte

Charlotte Business Journal: South End, SouthPark and Cornelius see new dining options replacing closed restaurants

Charlotte Business Journal: South End restaurant to blend West Coast influence with Mexican roots in $2.5M concept

QC Exclusive: From VINYL To Mi Cariño: B-Side’s Next Hit

Unpretentious Palate: Hector González-Mora to lead upcoming South End restaurant

South Charlotte Weekly: Business Briefs (7/11/25): The Story of Mi Cariño opening in fall

Charlotte Business Journal: New restaurants join Charlotte dining scene as other spots close

Axios Charlotte: The 29 most anticipated new restaurants and bars in Charlotte

Queen City Nerve: The Story of Mi Cariño Set to Replace VANA in Prime South End Spot

WSOC-TV: Local group cooks up new restaurant venture

What Now Charlotte: Team Behind VINYL Bringing New Concept To South End

Charlotte Business Journal: South End restaurant up next for team behind Vinyl

Axios Charlotte: Vinyl team to bring Mexican flavors and mezcal to South End with Mi Cariño