Ahг­ Te Encargo -

Luis realized then that “Ahí te encargo” is the ultimate shorthand for:

For three weeks, Luis barely slept. He burned a batch of conchas, he mixed up an order, and he learned that Doña Elena was indeed terrifying if her bread was late. But every time he felt like giving up, he heard his grandfather’s voice: “Ahí te encargo.” It wasn't just a request; it was a vote of confidence. AhГ­ te encargo

To a stranger, it sounded like: "I'm leaving the business in your hands." But to Luis, those four words were an entire manual. They meant: Don’t let the sourdough starter die. Luis realized then that “Ahí te encargo” is

Make sure Doña Elena gets her rolls at 6:00 AM sharp, or she’ll complain to the whole plaza. he mixed up an order