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The Mission – Old Town Scottsdale

$30 and under

Latin American

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2 people

Mar 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 100 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.

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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.

Additional information

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: (480) 363-6721

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. $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.

Private dining

Popular dishes

Mission Guacamole$18.00
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$14.50
roasted corn, squash, zucchini, mushroom, huitlacoche crema
Sea of Cortez Wild Shrimp Anticuchos$22.00
skewered shrimp, ají panca, oregano, soy, black pepper
Creekstone Beef Anticuchos*$18.00
smoked Oaxacan pasilla glaze, sesame, soy, chimichurri
Crispy Pork & Cola Lime Glaze$16.00
pork belly, chiltepin, peanut, pickled onion, iceberg

Ensaladas y Sopas

Add to Any Salad: chile roasted shaved chicken $7, two wild grilled shrimp $14, pan seared salmon* $20

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
Pozole$20.00
red chile, smoked pork, hominy, avocado, lime, corn tortilla strips
Almejas al Vapor$22.00
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 Smashburger$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$22.00
barbacoa, aji panca, raisin, smoked cashew, b+b pickle, cotija
Tecate Creekstone Skirt Steak*$24.00
morita salsa, avocado, lime, cilantro, cotija
Brussels Sprouts$14.00
sesame, chile de arbol, apple, ginger, cotija

Sides

White Bean Puree$10.00
garlic, arugula, roasted tomato, cotija
Black Bean Puree$10.00
serrano, ham hock, lime
Haricot Vert$10.00
butter, smoked chilies, bacon, lime
Adobo Roasted Potatoes$10.00
grilled chorizo, cotija
Brussels Sprouts$10.00
bacon, merquen, lime
Green Chile Pinto Beans$10.00
bacon lardons
Chipotle Grits$10.00
butter, honey, cotija
Roasted Poblano Grits$10.00
horseradish, cotija
Mission Fries$10.00
cumin, lime, chipotle ketchup
Corn Tortillas$5.00
Flour Tortillas$5.00

What 7,313 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

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Scottsdale
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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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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

Mar 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 100 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: (480) 363-6721

The Mission – Old Town Scottsdale

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Order delivery or takeout

Why they're an Icon

Additional information

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Chef's Family Style Menu

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Garden Patio

Courtyard Patio

Front Patio

Custom inquiry

Guacamole

Pork Belly

Chorizo Porchetta

Starters y Botanas

Mission Guacamole$18.00

Tostadas$14.50

Grilled Street Corn$10.00

Roasted Corn Gordita$14.50

Sea of Cortez Wild Shrimp Anticuchos$22.00

Creekstone Beef Anticuchos*$18.00

Crispy Pork & Cola Lime Glaze$16.00

Ensaladas y Sopas

Chipotle Caesar Salad$14.00

Shaved Kale Salad$15.00

Pozole$20.00

Almejas al Vapor$22.00

A La Plancha

Kobe Dog$18.00

Cubano Torta$16.50

Crispy Fried Chicken Torta$16.50

Mission Double Smashburger$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$22.00

Tecate Creekstone Skirt Steak*$24.00

Brussels Sprouts$14.00

Sides

White Bean Puree$10.00

Black Bean Puree$10.00

Haricot Vert$10.00

Adobo Roasted Potatoes$10.00

Brussels Sprouts$10.00

Green Chile Pinto Beans$10.00

Chipotle Grits$10.00

Roasted Poblano Grits$10.00

Mission Fries$10.00

Corn Tortillas$5.00

Flour Tortillas$5.00

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