The Mission
Mexican Restaurant and Cocktail Bar$$$$
Downtown Scottsdale, Scottsdale
"Steak tip tacos, table side guac & try the avocado marg"(19 Tips)
"Save room for dessert, the pumpkin bread pudding is orgasmic!!!"(6 Tips)
"Order the pork shoulder tacos, guac, chipotle honey grits, and corn!"(8 Tips)
"great street corn and bean purée!"(6 Tips)
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Dave McFebruary 14, 2019A high-end, trendy restaurant with totally awesome food, but a little more dimly lit than ideal and really too noisy for comfortable conversation.
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🌵Andrew Kolikoff🌵October 13, 2014Classy, elegant, warm setting inside an old converted Mission Church. Simply Gorgeous throughout and as well on the patios (front & back). Mexican fusion. Very pricey. Try the fresh made guacamole!
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Peggy Garcia D'OttavioFebruary 10, 2019The porchetta w/chorizo was amazing! It was fork tender, perfectly seasoned w/warm soft corn/flour tortillas. The entire staff were great, shout out to Greg our waiter! 🤗
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Ricky PottsFebruary 12, 2014Are you thirsty? Then you're in luck! They have a tron of great signature cocktails on their drink menu including a Moscow Mule made with homemade lime infused tequila. I'll drink to that. Cheers!Upvote2Downvote
Stacy YDecember 4, 2015Get the guacamole. I'm not even a guac lover and I can't stop thinking about it! Mahi mahi tacos and blood orange marg is the way to go! Amazing service and friendliest management staff!UpvoteDownvote
Dano RenelFebruary 17, 2019About as authentic Latin / Mexican you’ll find anywhere. The table-side guacamole is a must. If you are there on Sunday you can take advantage of the all you can eat pot tacos.UpvoteDownvote
Valerie SchoenJanuary 27, 2017A foodies paradise!!! One of THE BEST fine dining experiences of my life. So amazing other diners and myself had to loose our minds telling each other about what we got and even sharing tastes!UpvoteDownvote
Bachelor10March 18, 2013Remember where you are (near the border of Mexico), & order the tequila flights for your boys and then a colorful fruity drink for your man of the hour. He needs even a little more attention tonight. Read moreUpvote1Downvote- Nathan WarnockJanuary 20, 2016This place was excellent from start to finish. We had the tableside gauc - amazing! Must have it. I had the black bean tapata - outstanding. Sterling was our server and he was awesome as well!UpvoteDownvote
Phoenix New TimesMarch 6, 2013The creamy blended avocado provides a silky base to the Aguacate Margarita. All that goodness is offset by a limey, sour nature so tasty that it's hard to tell that this is an alcoholic concoction. Read more
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Taylor AlexanderNovember 18, 2013Make a reservation because this place is usually booked, and with good reason! Latin fusion cuisine and if you are a fan of tequila look no further! REALLY knowledgeable for an intimidating menu.UpvoteDownvote
JJ LemieuxSeptember 12, 2022Fantastic food overall. Even the stock salsa with the chips was the best. Guacamole at your table was fantastic. Highly recommend!Upvote1Downvote
Liz MunnellyFebruary 29, 2020Pulled Pork Tacos were delicious! Margarita was perfection. We had the table side guacamole, which was the best we had ever had, though at $14 a little steep...UpvoteDownvote- Phoenix New TimesFebruary 17, 2014Chef Matt Carter's The Mission offers a sophisticated Sunday brunch where the atmosphere perfectly complements the modern Mexican food. The two patios offer beautiful breezy brunch settings!
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Jetset ExtraSeptember 3, 2013There was one dish, however, worth going to the Mission for alone: the award-winning almejas al vapor, a Peruvian clam stew with rock shrimp and chorizo. Read more
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John LeslieApril 12, 2018The tableside guacamole is wonderful. Pick your level of “heat”. I recommend the tacos esp the skirt steak. Great range of margaritas.UpvoteDownvote
John LumsdenAugust 10, 2021B. Great dark Mexican atmosphere with good amount of authentic workers. Had skirt steak tacos. Good quality and authentic menu. Chips were an A.UpvoteDownvote
Russ WakelinMarch 20, 2018Don’t let the short lunch menu fool you. Everything is amazing. Brussel sprouts tacos were amazing as was the skirt steak tacos.UpvoteDownvote
Michelle GabeNovember 5, 2020Fish tacos and duck empanadas are unreal! Great service. Sit outside if you can, the patio is super cute. Inside is a little too dark.UpvoteDownvote
JamesMay 28, 2014chips and guac, mahi tacos, street fries, sweet corn, corn gorditas, and for dessert, pumpkin bread pudding...... just be patient, theyre on a very lax pace out there....UpvoteDownvote
Calyn JJune 28, 2013First time here-Heidi was our server, and I don't think she could have done a better job. Excellent service, excellent food, and overall excellent experience. Would definitely return.UpvoteDownvote
Randy ClevengerDecember 7, 2017Little pricey and the portions are small but the street corn, hand rolled short rib tacos, and pumpkin bread pudding were all excellent.UpvoteDownvote
Elizabeth BursteinMay 28, 2018Mom had green chili duck confit - wow! I had chicken tacos. Also good!
UpvoteDownvote- Stephanie PenceSeptember 4, 2013The scallop tacos are great! The table side guacamole is amazing! great street corn and bean purée! FANTASTIC ambiance! Expensive drinks!Upvote1Downvote
Viktoria DimplesAugust 6, 2014Housemade tableside guacamole, mexican street corn, and kale salad was amazing! The brisket torta was a little too saucy for me!UpvoteDownvote
Tonnina DaleyMarch 21, 2014The Brunch on the weekends is awesome! The Cinnamon Waffles are like a Churro and a Horchata in one! The Guacamole is perfect!UpvoteDownvote
Marty O.April 22, 2023Shrimp, pork shoulder, beef, or veggie tacos are good here. Get the table-side guacamole & you’ll be set.UpvoteDownvote
Gabe SumnerDecember 24, 2016Malbec braised short ribs, street corn off the cob. Honestly, you probably can't go too wrong with anything on the menu.UpvoteDownvote
Jenny GordonDecember 3, 2016The handmade Guacamole is an experience not to miss. The Margaritas are off the tap and the Malbec Marinated Shortrib is unbelievable!UpvoteDownvote- Phoenix New TimesAugust 13, 2014If you're only going to knock back $15 cocktails, the atmosphere here is certainly dark and sexy enough to encourage lingering. Read more
UpvoteDownvote - Marty O.April 22, 2023Shrimp, pork shoulder, beef, or veggie tacos are good here. Get the table-side guacamole & you’ll be setUpvoteDownvote
Karan TamhaneNovember 2, 2015Amazing food! The Sunday brunch pig out is phenomenal, with unlimited pork shoulder and carnitas tacos + fixins!UpvoteDownvote
Bryan LeearApril 8, 2011I loved this restaurant and sitting out on the beautiful outdoor patio. The guacamole is made fresh right in front of you...and has to be the best tasting guacamole I have ever had!UpvoteDownvote
Suzanne Gonzales-WebbSeptember 15, 2015Flat iron steak, sweet corn (with a kick!!) delicious...scallops...ORDER the scallops. Cooked perfectly, amazing.UpvoteDownvote
Teresa WJune 12, 2016mahi mahi tacos, Kobe beef hot dog, table side guac plus a few cucumber jalapeño margaritas 👌🏼UpvoteDownvote
Jim IvinsOctober 22, 2019The brussels sprout taco is probably top three one of my favorite tacos I’ve ever eatenUpvoteDownvote
Matthew BreuerJune 7, 2019Unbelievable tacos, guacamole was very good, drink program was meh - tacos are literally worth traveling to the city forUpvoteDownvote
Renée VargasMarch 2, 2018A little pricey but awesome guacamole made at your table and a delicious selection of cocktailsUpvoteDownvote
Evie CosciaSeptember 2, 2016Seriously expensive but ambiance, food and service are all outstanding. Guac is out of this world.UpvoteDownvote- leah dDecember 24, 2013Sit outside by the fire. Order the pork shoulder tacos, guac, chipotle honey grits, and corn! Amazing food.Upvote1Downvote
- Bachelor10September 30, 2012Remember where you are (near the border of Mexico), and order the tequila flights for your boys and then a colorful fruity drink for your man of the hour. Read moreUpvoteDownvote
Jason BaxterSeptember 1, 2014Grilled street corn, guacamole, Tecate skirt steak tacos were all excellent. Great bar service from Caleb.Upvote1Downvote
jules howard-wrightApril 11, 2016Awesome cucumber and jalapeño margarita. Great Wall made of pink salt!
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Carol CFebruary 3, 2013Outstanding Swordfish Veracruz! Must have their make at the table guacamole. Also awesome margaritas. Service is excellent!!!!!Upvote1Downvote- Anne CobbJanuary 1, 2011Awesome service and atmosphere! The tableside guac is great and the rock shrimp with yucca bread is to die for...also the best bloody (mission) mary ive had in a long time!UpvoteDownvote
- My favorite spot in Old Town Scottsdale! The salsa and guac are delicious as is the blood orange margarita and the mahi mahi tacos!UpvoteDownvote
JetzNYDecember 4, 2018No Take Out On Busy Nights or Nights with Large Parties Seems like Bartenders are Stressed and SHORT in patience A Need for Extra Bartenders Working On Busy nitesUpvoteDownvote- Lorenzo MarreroMay 21, 2016Got to have.....Chorizo Porchetta, Tableside Guacamole and Chipotle Honey Creamy GritsUpvoteDownvote
Sadaka AssociatesApril 15, 2011Scottsdale is beautiful. There are many great plces to eat, including Mission. It's not the best place for a business meal because the seating is cramped, but the food is great.UpvoteDownvote
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The Mission Restaurant and Lounge serves modern latin cuisine....(Show more)
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- Mon–Thu, Sun
- 11:00 AM–10:00 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 11:00 AM–10:30 PM
(480) 636-5005
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