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The Mission – Old Town Scottsdale

$30 and under

Latin American

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2 people

Nov 25, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 83 times today

Experiences are available.

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Great for creative cocktails

Old Town Scottsdale’s heart beats to a Latin drum at The Mission where renowned Chef Matt Carter (Zinc Bistro and Fat Ox) brings a modern twist to Latin cuisine blending influences from Spain, Mexico, Central America and South America.

Sip a signature margarita with unique flavors such as cucumber jalepeno or aguacate (yes, we said avocado) as you watch your Tableside Guacamole made to your taste from more than a dozen fresh ingredients.

Home made tortillas, and salsas are made fresh daily to accompany an assortment of meats and seafood prepared on a Plancha or a grill using pecan and mesquite wood that instills a rich flavor. And save room for dessert including our pumpkin bread pudding or expresso churros.

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Executive chef: Matt Carter

From the OpenTable editors: You know a chef is a big deal when they win a lifetime achievement award from the Arizona Restaurant Association, like chef Matt Carter did in 2024 for his contributions to furthering Arizona's culinary culture. At The Mission, Carter takes broad inspiration from the Americas with dishes like handmade tortillas, freshly smashed salsas, and tableside guacamole from the molcajete cart that showcase the gorgeous local bounty.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Latin American, Latin / Spanish, Mexican / Southwestern
Hours of operation
Daily 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(480) 636-5005
Website
http://themissionaz.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
We have an open dining area that is separate from the main dining room. We can also accommodate up to 32 people in our semi-private draped room. Our Garden Patio seats up to 60, the Courtyard Patio will seat 35 people.
Private party contact
Sonia Sorensen: (855) 447-0694

Location
3815 North Brown Avenue, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Neighborhood
Old Town Scottsdale
Parking details
Lots of easy access to free parking in the front and to the back of the restaurant. Along the street as well!
Public transit
The Scottsdale Trolley stops in three spots within less than 2 blocks from The Mission!
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Chef's Family Style Menu
Multiple dates available
Come and experience our dinner menu with our 3-Course Chef's Family-Style menu for the table. $100 per person, plus tax and gratutity. - FIRST COURSE - Guacamole, Chips, and Roasted Tomato Salsa Crispy Pork & Cola Lime Glaze - SECOND COURSE - Chipotle Caesar Salad Or Shaved Kale Salad - THIRD COURSE - Marinated Free-Range Chicken Tecate Battered Mahi Mahi 18 oz. Linz Bone-in Ribeye* - SIDES - White Bean Puree Brussels Sprouts Grilled Street Corn - DESSERT - Individual Espresso Churros Pumpkin Bread Pudding *Prices do not include beverages, tax, or gratuity. *A la carte dining is not offered for parties of 8 or more.

Popular dishes

Mission Guacamole$16.50
Mild or Medium, chunky haas avocado, jalapeño, red onion, fresh garlic, sea salt, lime, tomatoes, chipotle puree, cilantro, cotija, toasted pepitas
Tostadas$14.50
chicken thigh, black beans, ham hock, cotija, ají rocoto, crispy handmade corn tortillas
Grilled Street Corn$10.00
skewered corn, butter, chile, ají rocoto, cilantro, cotija
Roasted Corn Gordita$12.50
roasted corn, squash, zucchini, mushroom, huitlacoche crema
Wild Sea of Cortez Shrimp Anticuchos$20.00
skewered shrimp, ají panca, oregano, soy, black pepper
Creekstone Beef Anticuchos*$16.50
smoked Oaxacan pasilla glaze, sesame, soy, chimichurri

Ensaladas y Sopas

Add to Any Salad: chile roasted shaved chicken $7, two wild grilled shrimp $12, pan seared salmon* $15

Chipotle Caesar Salad$14.00
lil gem lettuce, shaved radish, black beans, cilantro, cotija
Shaved Kale Salad$15.00
ají amarillo vinaigrette, baby heirloom tomatoes, blood orange, goat cheese, marcona almonds
Roasted Vegetable Salad$15.00
whipped requesson, winter greens, chimayo vinaigrette
Pozole$18.00
red chile, smoked pork, hominy, avocado, lime, corn tortilla strips
Almejas al Vapor$20.00
Peruvian clam stew, rock shrimp, chorizo, ají amarillo, roasted corn

A La Plancha

Add fried egg $2

Kobe Dog$18.00
bacon, brioche, green chile pintos, cotija, red onion, ají rocoto
Cubano Torta$16.50
pork belly, smoked ham, Swiss, pickle, dijonnaise
Crispy Fried Chicken Torta$16.50
chorizo, corn, ají amarillo, queso Oaxaca
Mission Double Smash Burger$20.00
griddled ham, chimayo, modelo beer cheese, turmeric house pickle, onion, MJ sesame seed bun

Mission Tacos

hand-pressed corn tortillas

Crispy Rock Shrimp$18.00
Tecate battered, rocoto crema, cotija, shaved cabbage
Roasted Pork Shoulder$16.00
pineapple glaze, cilantro, cotija
Tecate Battered Mahi Mahi$20.00
citrus escabeche, green olive aioli, cilantro, cotija
Roasted Organic Butternut Squash$14.00
black bean sofrito, cumin, lime, pepitas, pickled jalapeño, cotija
Pollo a la Brasa$16.50
ají rocoto, white bean puree, oregano, lime, cabbage, avocado, cotija
Short Rib$19.00
barbacoa, aji panca, raisin, smoked cashew, b+b pickle, cotija
Tecate Creekstone Skirt Steak*$20.00
morita salsa, avocado, lime, cilantro, cotija
Brussels Sprouts$14.00
sesame, chile de arbol, apple, ginger, cotija

Sides

$10

White Bean Puree
garlic, arugula, roasted tomato, cotija
Black Bean Puree
serrano, lime
Haricot Vert
butter, smoked chilies, bacon, lime
Adobo Roasted Potatoes
grilled chorizo, cotija
Brussels Sprouts
bacon, merquen, lime
Green Chile Pinto Beans
bacon lardons
Chipotle Grits
butter, honey, cotija
Roasted Poblano Grits
horseradish, cotija

What 7,113 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Mission – Old Town Scottsdale offers a "fun vibe" with "amazing" food and drinks in a beautifully "gorgeous" setting. Known for its lively atmosphere, standout dishes include "tableside guacamole" and duck empanadas. While the ambience is "inviting," it can be "very dark" and "loud," making outdoor seating a quieter option.

7,113 Reviews

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Karen
Indiana
25 reviews
vip
5.0
25 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous food. Friendly professional service. Loved it!!!
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Michael
Seattle
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
We had three recommendations for the Mission Old Town. After getting water we waited 20 minutes to be greeted by our server. He was polite until we asked about gluten free options and then was very unhelpful. We ordered the famous guacamole which was very good but when he delivered it he told us the salsa has soy sauce in it so it’s not gluten free. That would have been helpful to know before we ordered. He ignored us another 40 minutes without taking our order. Our drinks were empty, the guacamole was long since empty so we flagged down a host for the bill before ordering entrees and decided to go eat somewhere else.
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Alex
Tulsa
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I have eaten at The Mission many times. I try to go every time I am in town. It never fails to deliver.
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Jim
Vancouver
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
Music was far too loud. Staff asked how things tasted too many times
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Stephanie
Phoenix
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Thank you so much for making our birthdays special!
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Marcia
Phoenix
293 reviews
vip
4.0
293 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Lovely outdoor patio in Old Town with fireplace& space heaters. Great for those chilly AZ nights. Nice service, somewhat slow as all nights are busy at the Mission. Good food, but overpriced for what you get. Tasty cocktails but again quite pricey.
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John
Atlanta Metro
28 reviews
vip
4.0
28 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Food was great but inside was very noisy & tables were too close together.
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Suzie
Seattle
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The restaurant was beautiful. Service and food was wonderful! Will for sure be back.
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Judy
Phoenix
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A "one of it's kind" dining experience with a energetic vibe, excellent food and drinks, and a relaxed atmosphere when enjoying time with family and friends.
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BillW
Las Vegas
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 1
The lighting in the restaurant was awful. Diners were holding candles up to the menu in order to read it. When the food was served, I couldn't see what I was eating. The wait staff was excellent but I will never go back to this place. There are dozens of restaurants in the area where you can actually see what is on the table. Just to clarify, we were in the center of the restaurant, not in a corner. The whole place was dark except at the bart.
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FAQs

The Mission – Old Town Scottsdale offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (480) 636-5005.

The Mission – Old Town Scottsdale is rated 4.6 stars by 7113 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 25, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 83 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Mission – Old Town Scottsdale

3815 North Brown Avenue, Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Additional information

Neighborhood
Old Town Scottsdale
Hours of operation
Daily 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Latin American, Latin / Spanish, Mexican / Southwestern
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Lots of easy access to free parking in the front and to the back of the restaurant. Along the street as well!
Public transit
The Scottsdale Trolley stops in three spots within less than 2 blocks from The Mission!
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://themissionaz.com/
Phone number
(480) 636-5005
Private party facilities
We have an open dining area that is separate from the main dining room. We can also accommodate up to 32 people in our semi-private draped room. Our Garden Patio seats up to 60, the Courtyard Patio will seat 35 people.
Private party contact
Sonia Sorensen: (855) 447-0694

The Mission – Old Town Scottsdale

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Why they're an Icon

Private dining

Additional information

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Chef's Family Style Menu

Guacamole

Mission Guacamole

Chorizo Porchetta

Starters y Botanas

Mission Guacamole$16.50

Tostadas$14.50

Grilled Street Corn$10.00

Roasted Corn Gordita$12.50

Wild Sea of Cortez Shrimp Anticuchos$20.00

Creekstone Beef Anticuchos*$16.50

Ensaladas y Sopas

Chipotle Caesar Salad$14.00

Shaved Kale Salad$15.00

Roasted Vegetable Salad$15.00

Pozole$18.00

Almejas al Vapor$20.00

A La Plancha

Kobe Dog$18.00

Cubano Torta$16.50

Crispy Fried Chicken Torta$16.50

Mission Double Smash Burger$20.00

Mission Tacos

Crispy Rock Shrimp$18.00

Roasted Pork Shoulder$16.00

Tecate Battered Mahi Mahi$20.00

Roasted Organic Butternut Squash$14.00

Pollo a la Brasa$16.50

Short Rib$19.00

Tecate Creekstone Skirt Steak*$20.00

Brussels Sprouts$14.00

Sides

White Bean Puree

Black Bean Puree

Haricot Vert

Adobo Roasted Potatoes

Brussels Sprouts

Green Chile Pinto Beans

Chipotle Grits

Roasted Poblano Grits

Featured Items

Corn Tortillas$4.00

Flour Tortillas$4.00

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