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The Mission – Old Town Scottsdale

Name: The Mission – Old Town Scottsdale
Address: 3815 North Brown Avenue, Scottsdale, AZ, United States, 85251
Telephone: (480) 636-5005
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

$30 and under

Latin American

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2 people

29 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 119 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Neighbourhood gem
Hot spot

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
Area
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, Takeaway, 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. $85 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 GuacamoleUSD 18.00
chunky haas avocado, jalapeño, red onion, fresh garlic, sea salt, lime, tomatoes, chipotle puree, cilantro, cotija, toasted pepitas
TostadasUSD 14.50
chicken thigh, black beans, ham hock, cotija, ají rocoto, crispy handmade corn tortillas
Grilled Street CornUSD 10.00
skewered corn, butter, chile, ají rocoto, cilantro, cotija
Roasted Corn GorditaUSD 14.50
roasted corn, squash, zucchini, mushroom, huitlacoche crema
Sea of Cortez Wild Shrimp AnticuchosUSD 22.00
skewered shrimp, ají panca, oregano, soy, black pepper
Creekstone Beef Anticuchos*USD 18.00
smoked Oaxacan pasilla glaze, sesame, soy, chimichurri
Crispy Pork & Cola Lime GlazeUSD 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 SaladUSD 14.00
lil gem lettuce, shaved radish, black beans, cilantro, cotija
Shaved Kale SaladUSD 15.00
ají amarillo vinaigrette, baby heirloom tomatoes, blood orange, goat cheese, marcona almonds
PozoleUSD 20.00
red chile, smoked pork, hominy, avocado, lime, corn tortilla strips
Almejas al VaporUSD 22.00
Peruvian clam stew, rock shrimp, chorizo, ají amarillo, roasted corn

A La Plancha

Add fried egg $2

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

Mission Tacos

hand-pressed corn tortillas

Crispy Rock ShrimpUSD 18.00
Tecate battered, rocoto crema, cotija, shaved cabbage
Roasted Pork ShoulderUSD 16.00
pineapple glaze, cilantro, cotija
Tecate Battered Mahi MahiUSD 20.00
citrus escabeche, green olive aioli, cilantro, cotija
Roasted Organic Butternut SquashUSD 14.00
black bean sofrito, cumin, lime, pepitas, pickled jalapeño, cotija
Pollo a la BrasaUSD 16.50
ají rocoto, white bean puree, oregano, lime, cabbage, avocado, cotija
Short RibUSD 22.00
barbacoa, aji panca, raisin, smoked cashew, b+b pickle, cotija
Tecate Creekstone Skirt Steak*USD 24.00
morita salsa, avocado, lime, cilantro, cotija
Brussels SproutsUSD 14.00
sesame, chile de arbol, apple, ginger, cotija

Sides

White Bean PureeUSD 10.00
garlic, arugula, roasted tomato, cotija
Black Bean PureeUSD 10.00
serrano, ham hock, lime
Haricot VertUSD 10.00
butter, smoked chilies, bacon, lime
Adobo Roasted PotatoesUSD 10.00
grilled chorizo, cotija
Brussels SproutsUSD 10.00
bacon, merquen, lime
Green Chile Pinto BeansUSD 10.00
bacon lardons
Chipotle GritsUSD 10.00
butter, honey, cotija
Roasted Poblano GritsUSD 10.00
horseradish, cotija
Mission FriesUSD 10.00
cumin, lime, chipotle ketchup
Corn TortillasUSD 5.00
Flour TortillasUSD 5.00

What 7,168 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 is a culinary delight with "the best most creative food" and a lively ambiance. Guests rave about the "outstanding service" and "amazing tableside guacamole." While some find it pricey, the vibrant atmosphere and "delicious" dishes make it a top pick for celebrations and everyday dining alike.

7,168 Reviews

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David
VIP
Milwaukee
99 reviews
5.0
99 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Virtually all of the food was delicious. Duck empanadas and salads were fabulous. Fish tacos and the pork shoulder tacos were amazing. The only weak dish was the squash tacos where the squash was undercooked. Ambiance was fun and service was solid. Great meal.
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Laura
VIP
Detroit
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Brought our adult kids and significant others over holidays. Food is delicious. Highly recommend table side guacamole, pork shoulder tacos, street corn. Place has so much southwest character. Thoroughly enjoyed!
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Dave
Phoenix
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was outstanding. We were seated very quickly, our server came right over with water and asked for beverage orders and appetizers. The food was absolutely delicious!!!
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Endicott
VIP
Greater Boston
26 reviews
4.0
26 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love this restaurant and its outdoor garden setting! The menu and drinks (especially the sangria) are delightful. The lower rating is associated with pricing…. Specifically, protein addition (for example,two shrimp addition for $14) on the delicious Kale salad.
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Darren
VIP
Phoenix
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server was outstanding , She made excellent recommendations and made sure our experience was memorable
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Belinda Bel
Denver
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The food was outstanding! The tableside guacamole is a bit misleading. The inflated price is only acceptable if the service is actually done tableside, and it was not. This should have been explained upon ordering, and we would have made a different decision. If this problem only occurred because the restaurant was busy, that would be one thing. I suspect that was not the problem, and the restaurant owners and staff should be more transparent.
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Connie
Omaha
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful meal, top notch in every way. Try the Smokehouse margarita!
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Marc
Fort Lauderdale
39 reviews
5.0
39 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was excellent. They have a scratch kitchen so there were some interesting dishes. Our family would definitely go back.
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Jamie
Seattle
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent overall - a fusion of Mexican and Peruvian with excellent food. The espresso churros are not to be missed!
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Scott
Phoenix
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food for five persons were very good with great services and hospitality.We ate our dinner at five pm and the outdoor dining area were pretty dark as there are no ceiling lights but do have small table LED light lamps and under bench lighting. Some of us had hard hard time reading the menus with low lights but was managed somehow. We will go there again with better daylights.
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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 7168 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

29 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 119 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

Area
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, Takeaway, 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 booking

Order delivery or takeout

Why they're an Icon

Private dining

Additional information

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Chef's Family Style Menu

Guacamole

Pork Belly

Chorizo Porchetta

Starters y Botanas

Mission GuacamoleUSD 18.00

TostadasUSD 14.50

Grilled Street CornUSD 10.00

Roasted Corn GorditaUSD 14.50

Sea of Cortez Wild Shrimp AnticuchosUSD 22.00

Creekstone Beef Anticuchos*USD 18.00

Crispy Pork & Cola Lime GlazeUSD 16.00

Ensaladas y Sopas

Chipotle Caesar SaladUSD 14.00

Shaved Kale SaladUSD 15.00

PozoleUSD 20.00

Almejas al VaporUSD 22.00

A La Plancha

Kobe DogUSD 18.00

Cubano TortaUSD 16.50

Crispy Fried Chicken TortaUSD 16.50

Mission Double SmashburgerUSD 20.00

Mission Tacos

Crispy Rock ShrimpUSD 18.00

Roasted Pork ShoulderUSD 16.00

Tecate Battered Mahi MahiUSD 20.00

Roasted Organic Butternut SquashUSD 14.00

Pollo a la BrasaUSD 16.50

Short RibUSD 22.00

Tecate Creekstone Skirt Steak*USD 24.00

Brussels SproutsUSD 14.00

Sides

White Bean PureeUSD 10.00

Black Bean PureeUSD 10.00

Haricot VertUSD 10.00

Adobo Roasted PotatoesUSD 10.00

Brussels SproutsUSD 10.00

Green Chile Pinto BeansUSD 10.00

Chipotle GritsUSD 10.00

Roasted Poblano GritsUSD 10.00

Mission FriesUSD 10.00

Corn TortillasUSD 5.00

Flour TortillasUSD 5.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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