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The Mission – Old Town Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ
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The Mission – Old Town Scottsdale

$30 and under
Latin American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 102 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Neighborhood gem
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.

Why they're an Icon

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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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • 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!
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

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. $95 per person, plus tax and gratuity. - 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.
    Chef's Family Style Menu Photo

What 7,313 people are saying

The Mission – Old Town Scottsdale reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Scottsdale

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Mission – Old Town Scottsdale is celebrated for its "amazing food" and "outstanding service." It's a top choice for "creative and delicious" Mexican cuisine with a modern twist. The ambiance is vibrant and perfect for a date night or family gathering. Don't miss the "best guacamole in town."

7,313 Reviews
  1. Beth VIP

    Cleveland1 review

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was fantastic and the decor is amazing! The tables along the wall are very close together and it’s quite loud in the restaurant so if you are looking for conversation or a bit more space, choose the outdoor seating.

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  2. Barbara VIP

    Tampa5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Phenomenal. This restaurant was recommended to me by two completely unrelated people — one local and one from a different state. It did not disappoint. The tableside guacamole was to die for. The margaritas were fresh and perfectly balanced. And the short rib tacos were exquisitely seasoned and delicious. The service was top notch and the ambience casual but sophisticated. Highly recommend.

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  3. Vincent VIP

    Milwaukee9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have eaten at the Mission between five and ten times. I have never had a bad meal or experience. I was with my daughter it was her first time she loved it. Kennedy and the rest of the staff were great.

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  4. OpenTable Diner VIP

    San Diego6 reviews

    2.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Restaurant was recommended. Food was average. Home made guacamole was the best item we had. I had the chorizo stuffed pork at the waiters suggestion. It was basically all chorizo and fatty pork. Tacos didn't have much flavor and needed extra salsa. Would not go back

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  5. William VIP

    Hawaii5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food and service were fantastic. It is a very dark restaurant, making it difficult to read the menu. Also, the noise level is fairly high. However, these are minor problems and the tacos are amazing.

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  6. Nadine

    Phoenix3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The Mission never disappoints. The pork shoulder and steak tacos are so yummy. Server was awesome. Bartender prior to being seating was medium. I think he was having a bad day.

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  7. SvetlanaP

    Seattle3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Food was mediocre.. not sure what’s rhe hype is about ..we ordered stake taco and it was just meat with not much flavor

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  8. ArmandoR

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was not fresh, very dry, and tough. Ambiance was hectic and rushed. Service staff was great and helpful.

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  9. NancyE VIP

    Indiana40 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Got there at the beginning of lunch hour. Good attentive service. Food was so quick that it arrived right after our appetizer. Street corn was good but not exceptional. Seasoned fries were good with beautiful presentation but about half were stuck in a big ball. Skirt steak tacos were well flavored and excellent presentation but meat was a bit tough. The current open table average rating of 4.4 is just about right.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Alabama1 review

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The staff was very kind and our reserved table was ready right when we arrived! The table side guac was amazing, maybe not worth $18 though. The tacos were very average, and underwhelming for the price we paid. They acknowledged our anniversary with a free dessert which was so nice, but the value just isn’t worth it the hype to me unfortunately.

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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 7313 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 102 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Mission – Old Town Scottsdale

3815 North Brown Avenue, Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • 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!
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
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