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

4.6

5693 Reviews

$30 and under

Latin American

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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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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 22, 2022

May 2022

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Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

7:00 PM

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Takeout

(480) 636-5005

Private dining

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Latin American, Latin / Spanish, Mexican / Southwestern
Hours of operation
Daily 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
(480) 636-5005
Website
http://themissionaz.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Matt Carter
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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Popular dishes

Guacamole$14.00
Mild or Medium, chunky haas avocado, jalapeño, red onion, fresh garlic, sea salt, lime, tomatoes, chipotle puree, cilantro, cotija, toasted pepitas
Tostadas$12.50
chicken thigh, black beans, ham hock, cotija, ají rocoto, crispy handmade corn tortillas
Grilled Street Corn$8.00
skewered corn, butter, chile, ají rocoto, cilantro, cotija
Wild Sea of Cortez Shrimp Anticuchos*$18.50
skewered shrimp, ají panca, oregano, soy, black pepper
Creekstone Beef Anticuchos*$14.00
smoked Oaxacan pasilla glaze, sesame, soy, chimichurri
Roasted Corn Gordita$12.00
roasted corn, squash, zucchini, mushroom, gordita, huitlacoche crema
Crispy Pork & Cola Lime Glaze$15.00
pork belly, cola, lime, chiltepin, peanut, pickled red onion, iceberg lettuce
Duck Carnitas Empanada$22.00
duck confit, foie gras, orange habanero glaze, oregano, mushroom & queso Oaxaca

Mission Tacos

hand-pressed corn tortillas

Pollo a la Brasa$16.50
ají rocoto, white bean puree, oregano, lime, cabbage, avocado, cotija
Tecate Battered Mahi Mahi$18.00
citrus escabeche, green olive aioli, cilantro, cotija
Roasted Pork Shoulder
smoked & slow braised for 12 hours, with pineapple habanero glaze -10 hand made corn tortillas
- Serves 2$35.00
Tecate Creekstone Skirt Steak*$18.00
morita salsa, avocado, lime, cilantro, cotija
Roasted Organic Butternut Squash$13.00
black bean sofrito, cumin, lime, pepitas, pickled jalapeño, cotija
Brussels Sprouts$13.00
sesame, chile de arbol, apple, ginger, toasted peanut, cotija

Sides

Green Chile Pinto Beans$8.00
bacon lardons
White Bean Puree$8.00
garlic, arugula, roasted tomato, cotija
Black Bean Puree$8.00
serrano, lime
Oaxacan Cheesy Rice$8.00
jalapeño, corn, soy, lime
Adobo Roasted Potatoes$8.00
grilled chorizo, cotija
Roasted Poblano Grits$8.00
horseradish, cotija
Haricot Vert$8.00
butter, smoked chilies, bacon, lime
Brussels Sprouts$8.00
bacon, merquen, lime
Corn Tortillas
- 6 for$3.00
Flour Tortillas
- 3 for$3.00

Mission Cocktails

Margaritas

Mission Margarita$14.00
Corazon Reposado, Oj, lime juice, agave, egg white
Primarita$14.00
El Mayor Reposado, organic agave nectar, pressed limes
Prickly Pear$14.00
Milagro Blanco tequila, prickly pear juice, hand pressed lime, agave
Smokehouse$14.00
Vida, lime, agave, fantasma
Cucumber Jalapeño$14.00
El Mayor Reposado tequila, lime, agave, Green Chartreuse
Elderflower Paloma$14.00
Corazon Reposado, Giffard Elderflower, lime, grapefruit, agave
Spicy Hibiscus$14.00
Corrido Blanco, lime, agave, hibiscus, fantasma

Mojitos

$15

Traditional
Bacardi, lime, mint, simple syrup
Pineapple Ginger
Brugal Anejo, Giffard ginger, lime, mint, simple
Watermelon Basil
Bacardi, lime, watermelon syrup, basil

Mules

Traditional Mule$13.00
Ketel One, lime ginger beer
Grapefruit Rosé Mule$13.00
Ketel One, ginger beer, lime
Mission Mule$13.00
Corrido Blanco, Giffard ginger, pompelmo, lime
Roca Mule$16.00
Patron Roca Silver, ginger beer, lime

Sangria

Sangria$11.00
Red, White, Rosé blend of assorted fruits and seasonal wine

Mission Specialty

Bitter Bees$13.00
Tanqueray, grapefruit juice, agave, lime, basil
Briar Rose$13.00
Bulleit, hibiscus, lime, ginger beer
Mission Sour$15.00
Naran Mezcal, pineapple, agave nectar, egg white
Michoacan Caipirinha$12.00
Uruapan charanda, lime, sugar
The Missionary$12.00
Mission margarita & red sangria
Mission Bloody Mary$11.00
Vodka, House-made bloody Mary base

Wines

Reds

Seasonal Red$9.00
Black Magic, Red Blend$14.00
10 Span, Pinot Noir$10.00
Barrique, Pinot Noir$14.00
Bside, Cabernet$13.00
Ty Caton, Cabernet$19.00
La Posta, Malbec Blend$12.00
Pascual Toso, Malbec$13.00
El Enemigo, Malbec$17.00
Campo Grand Reserva, Rioja$16.00
Celest$14.00
H3, Merlot$12.00
The Offering GSM$16.00

Whites

Seasonal White, Rosé$9.00
Paradosso, Pinot Grigio$10.00
Giessen, Sauvignon Blanc$12.00
Trimbach, Pinot Blanc$15.00
Landmark, Chardonnay$14.00
Franciscan, Chardonnay$12.00
Frontera, Chardonnay$10.00
Licia, Albarino$12.00
Saint M, Riesling$11.00

What 5,693 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

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Darla
West Virginia
8 reviews
3.0
8 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall3food4service4ambience3
Visited several times in the past. Was a bit disappointed this time. Food ok but not over the top. Jalapeño cucumber margarita dull. Noisy too. Service was good. Overrated now from my opinion.
EW
EricW
Phoenix
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall3food3service4ambience2
Weird experience! We ordered the Mexican street corn to share, our waiter said we can take it off the Cobb for your convenience. We got it and it was fresh out of a can.
WH
WendyH
Milwaukee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time for dinner Was excellent, we had a great experience. We had heard from friends how good it was and finally got a reservation ! Everything was great! Will come back and bring others ! Awesome !
SB
ScottB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience3
At the risk of sounding old, it was TOO LOUD in the indoor dining area to have a conversation. I have eaten at your outdoor dining twice and had a very pleasant time, but the indoor dining was excessively loud, making it very difficult to hear my dining companion. Please turn the music down and consider some noise dampening for the dining room.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Jacksonville
2 reviews
vip
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall4food4service3ambience4
Service was a little slow. Waiter must have taken a smoke break, took about 20 minutes to get our drinks. Food was good. Ambiance very cool and romantic. Sit outside if you can as indoors was very loud.
SG
SherieG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
Make a reservation. Great food and drinks. The best guacamole. A bit expensive and very noisy.
VV
VeronicaV
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall3food4service5ambience3
Too noisy to sit and have dinner. Music was blaring that we had to shout at each other. Asked to sit out on the front patio with misters and was told only inside seating or the back patio which would’ve been in the heat, no misters. There were multiple tables open the entire time we were there on the front patio. Disappointing…
JD
JoannaD
Dallas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We came here for the first time for my birthday dinner and we had a fantastic time. The food was amazing, drinks were delicious. The staff was absolutely incredible! I’m so glad we found this place. This will be our go to spot when we visit Phoenix. Thank you Mission for an incredible birthday dinner!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Caribbean
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very nice restaurant. Great ambiance! Food was delicious!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Phenomenal food and service
OT
OpenTable Diner
Austin
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
Absolutely amazing food!!! The service was wonderful, she knew how to describe everything in detail on the menu! The ambiance was fun, a little loud for an early date night. But won’t keep us away.
CG
ChrisG
San Francisco
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience3
Weird techno? music waaaay too LOUD. Have to scream to chat. Otherwise, fabulous meal!
CP
CindyP
Salt Lake City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was wonderful!! Many thanks to our server for a memorable anniversary dinner!
MP
MayP
Los Angeles
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Angel was our waiter and he was fantastic! We brought our friends and they enjoyed the restaurant too.
CA
CAngelini
Philadelphia
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Fabulous Lunch! Everything was absolutely delicious. Honestly special and worth trying.
BL
BillL
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great guacamole and tacos. Service was excellent
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Perk
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on May 13, 2022
overall2food3service5ambience1
The food was average. Not bad but not amazing. Very pricy for the portion sizes. Very dark, very loud, and extremely cramped.
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dittik
New York Area
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience5
I'd come back but must say, I was not impressed. We had to ask no less than 5 times for water. Our server went MIA for a good 30+ minutes after our apps came & we finally got service again when we walked up to the host to ask for service. Even then our server didn't notice that we never received our entrees. So we had to ask again. Somehow our entree order was lost. They did comp us which was nice. I'd come back but felt neglected.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Columbus
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Had a great time! Some of the best cocktails I’ve ever had. Thank you!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing skirt steak tacos. The guacamole was also amazing.
FC
FlyingChef
Phoenix
67 reviews
vip
4.0
67 reviews
Dined on May 10, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience3
This restaurant is very good and I don't want to be negative but the price point is well beyond expensive. When three tiny steak tacos with no sides like rice and beans cost $20 I have to draw the line and call that beyond overpriced. So, back to all the good this place offers! It is located in a really quaint part of old Scottsdale. Every person I had the opportunity to speak with was very very nice and professional. The food is excellent with unique flavors. I am glad I ate hear once and recommend it to anyone that wants a good experience at a very high price.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Phoenix
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our waitress was awesome. The restaurant was very accommodating to my vegan diet.
F
Foodiehaw
Phoenix
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 9, 2022
overall4food3service4ambience4
I had requested outside but back was warm, and too many flies to enjoy a meal. We were seated inside but took a while to get service. Food was ok but not as good as I have had there before. Little disappointed, as I had guests I had raved about The Mission to.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Phoenix
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great service! Great Mother’s Day food.
JN
JohnN
Phoenix
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The skirt steak tacos were the best steak tacos I’ve ever had. Absolutely fantastic.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent servers!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Montana
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience3
The server was fantastic and very helpful, but the food just was not very good. We felt like we spent a lot and all left kind of dissatisfied. The rest of the reviews we read were excellent though so maybe we will try again sometime.
SB
ShannonB
Columbus
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Ryan was the best server we could have asked for! Three girls from Ohio on a Mother’s Day weekend trip and this place stood out like no other. We ordered whatever Ryan suggested. I suggest you do the same. Amazing!!
AN
AlexaN
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall1food3service2ambience5
We were a bit disappointed in our experience. I booked reservations back in January. When we arrived we were told it would just be a few minutes. After 15 minutes passed we asked for an update, the hostess said they were waiting for silverware to seat us. Another 15 minutes goes by and another hostess tells us we can either sit outside or wait an hour for a table. We were frustrated that the first hostess lied to us and that we’d had reservations for 5 months and after waiting 30 minutes they told us it would be another hour. Our server was great but she did forget to bring chips and salsa for the table.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Tampa
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service was phenomenal. Food was spectacular. Drinks were delicious. Overall, I would say it is one of a kind!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orlando
1 review
vip
1.0
1 review
Dined on May 5, 2022
overall1food1service4ambience1
Dark and too loud for late lunch. Dark and dismal.
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Winnie
Chicago
82 reviews
vip
5.0
82 reviews
Dined on May 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great old world atmosphere with elegant delicious food. The guacamole is a must and the chips are delicate, salted to perfection and delicious. My Cubano torte was huge and delicious! Strongly recommend.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were celebrating my hubs for his birthday- he loved! #Wifey points! Shara as our server made it even better.
L
Lovetoeat
Denver
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Met two friends for lunch in Old town and it was a great experience. Waiters were helpful with menu and everything was delicious. We each ordered street tacos, three different, and shared. Street corn was amazing and we tried three different margaritas! All on point!! A bit pricey but then again everything is!
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diamondD
Phoenix
66 reviews
vip
5.0
66 reviews
Dined on May 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Still my go to Mexican restaurant in The Valley. Quality cuisine at reasonable prices.
LB
LukeB
Phoenix
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on May 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Maybe the best guac anywhere. Nothing disappointed.
AB
ABD3
Chicago
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
What an unbelievable meal! Everything we ate was so incredibly well balanced and delicious. Truly every aspect of the evening was perfect, but the service we received from Ryan took our experience dining at The Mission to the next level. His knowledge of the food and the restaurant as a whole helped guide us through menu to pick the perfect dishes. He was also an absolute blast, we wish he could have sat with us at the table!! We will always request him as our server!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Minneapolis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food and service!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Seattle
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on May 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We first sat at the bar and had some specialty cocktails waiting for our table to be ready and the bartender was great! We moved to the back patio for dinner. The salmon is to die for and the Brussel sprout tacos were so good! Wouldn’t have thought of that combo before.
BH
BethanyH
Phoenix
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was wonderful. Thank you Aaron!

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

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 5693 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 22, 2022

May 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

7:00 PM

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(480) 636-5005

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 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
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
Executive chef
Matt Carter
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

Takeout

Private dining

Additional information

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Guacamole

Mahi Mahi

Roasted Pork Shoulder

Ensaladas y Sopas

Chipotle Caesar Salad$12.50

Shaved Kale Salad$14.00

Almejas Al Vapor$18.00

Ensaladas y Sopas Adiciones

Chile Roasted Shaved Chicken$6.00

Two Wild Grilled Shrimp$12.00

Pan Seared Salmon$14.00

Starters y Botanas

Guacamole$14.00

Tostadas$12.50

Grilled Street Corn$8.00

Wild Sea of Cortez Shrimp Anticuchos*$18.50

Creekstone Beef Anticuchos*$14.00

Roasted Corn Gordita$12.00

Crispy Pork & Cola Lime Glaze$15.00

Duck Carnitas Empanada$22.00

Mission Tacos

Pollo a la Brasa$16.50

Tecate Battered Mahi Mahi$18.00

Roasted Pork Shoulder

Tecate Creekstone Skirt Steak*$18.00

Roasted Organic Butternut Squash$13.00

Brussels Sprouts$13.00

Sides

Green Chile Pinto Beans$8.00

White Bean Puree$8.00

Black Bean Puree$8.00

Oaxacan Cheesy Rice$8.00

Adobo Roasted Potatoes$8.00

Roasted Poblano Grits$8.00

Haricot Vert$8.00

Brussels Sprouts$8.00

Corn Tortillas

Flour Tortillas

Mission Cocktails

Margaritas

Mission Margarita$14.00

Primarita$14.00

Prickly Pear$14.00

Smokehouse$14.00

Cucumber Jalapeño$14.00

Elderflower Paloma$14.00

Spicy Hibiscus$14.00

Mojitos

Traditional

Pineapple Ginger

Watermelon Basil

Mules

Traditional Mule$13.00

Grapefruit Rosé Mule$13.00

Mission Mule$13.00

Roca Mule$16.00

Sangria

Sangria$11.00

Mission Specialty

Bitter Bees$13.00

Briar Rose$13.00

Mission Sour$15.00

Michoacan Caipirinha$12.00

The Missionary$12.00

Mission Bloody Mary$11.00

Wines

Reds

Seasonal Red$9.00

Black Magic, Red Blend$14.00

10 Span, Pinot Noir$10.00

Barrique, Pinot Noir$14.00