Image courtesy of The Mission.

The Mission

Full warning before you even step into this rustic-chic Mexican joint. You’ll likely eat more guacamole than you ever though you could (it’s that good) and it’s easy to order more than just anther round of their addictive cocktails (the Cucumber Jalapeno is a good place to start). With that being said, there’s also so much more to tempt yourself with at The Mission.

What You Need to Get: Dive into the Grilled Street Corn to start, then move onto the tacos –battered Mahi Mahi with a green olive roasted garlic crema, or the Roasted Organic Butternut Squash with black beans for the vegetarians. Don’t pass on the sides. The creamy White Bean Puree and Black Bean Puree are musts (And you may want to actually order two of each because they will go fast). And just so you know, here’s all the goodness in that guac: avocado, jalapeno, red onion, garlic, sea salt, lime, tomatoes, chipotle puree, cilantro, cotija and roasted pepitas.

Where to Find:
3815 N Brown Avenue, Scottsdale
1-480-636-5005
themissionaz.com

—Jennifer Weatherhead Harrington