The Mission, Mexican restaurant in Old Town, Scottsdale, United States.
The Mission is a Latin American restaurant located in Old Town Scottsdale that uses pecan and mesquite wood grilling for meats and seafood as its primary cooking technique. Every dish comes with house-made tortillas and fresh salsas prepared daily in-house.
Chef Matt Carter opened this restaurant in Old Town Scottsdale in the early 2000s to introduce contemporary Latin American cuisine to Arizona's dining scene. Its arrival brought a fresh direction to the local food culture at that time.
The space celebrates cooking traditions from multiple Latin American countries and Spain, presented through dishes that reimagine classic recipes. Walking through the dining areas, you can sense how these different regional influences come together on the menu.
The restaurant serves lunch on weekdays and brunch on weekends, with dinner extending into the evening on most days. It is helpful to check exact hours in advance since timing varies by the day of the week.
The dining spaces feature a Himalayan salt block wall lit by candlelight, which creates a warm and distinctive visual effect as you walk through the room. This architectural detail tends to stand out in visitors' memories long after their meal.
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