The Mission · Restaurant · Scottsdale
Modern Latin fire in Old Town Scottsdale
The Mission is the most atmospheric Latin table in Old Town Scottsdale, a candlelit room from acclaimed Arizona chef Matt Carter that has anchored the neighborhood for years. The cooking is modern Latin, pulling from Spain, Mexico, Central America, and South America, and the setting matches the ambition. A wall of glowing Himalayan salt brick wraps the open kitchen and throws a warm, ember-like light across the dining room, softening the whole space and setting the tone for a slower, more sensory dinner. Guests choose between the intimate interior, the lively bar and community table, or the front and back patios, where heaters and blankets keep the seats comfortable on cooler desert nights.
The food is built on craft and fire. Tortillas, sauces, and salsas are made fresh in house every day, and Carter works with a deep pantry of dried chiles to layer heat and smoke. Meats and seafood come off a plancha or a grill fueled by pecan and mesquite wood, which lends a richness you taste from the first bite. The meal opens with tableside guacamole, made to order from the molcajete cart and dialed to your preferred spice level, one of the most requested rituals in Scottsdale dining. From there the kitchen ranges across duck carnitas empanadas, twelve-hour braised pork shoulder tacos, chorizo porchetta, and bright, chile-forward plates that reward sharing. The bar keeps pace with signature margaritas, including cucumber jalapeno and a creamy avocado version.
Carter's reputation gives the room real weight. In 2024 he received the Arizona Restaurant Association Foodist Awards Food Pioneer honor, a lifetime achievement recognition, and The Mission remains one of his defining rooms. It works for a date night, a celebration, or a group dinner before the night opens up nearby, and the table books directly through OpenTable.
Address: 3815 N Brown Ave, Scottsdale, AZ 85251, Scottsdale
The Mission takes reservations through OpenTable. This MyRSVP guide covers the room, what it is known for and when to go in Scottsdale; use the booking link on this page to reserve direct.
Hours of operation
- Monday: 11:00 - 22:00
- Tuesday: 11:00 - 22:00
- Wednesday: 11:00 - 22:00
- Thursday: 11:00 - 22:00
- Friday: 11:00 - 23:00
- Saturday: 11:00 - 23:00
- Sunday: 11:00 - 22:00
Frequently asked about The Mission
How do I get a reservation at The Mission in Scottsdale?
Tables at The Mission are booked directly with the restaurant. If it is part of a bigger Scottsdale plan, our Scottsdale partner handles the nightlife around your dinner and can point you to the venue's own reservations channel.
What should I order at The Mission?
The Mission is best known for its signature dishes and shareable plates. Tell MyRSVP your party size and any dietary needs and we note them with your request.
What is the dress code at The Mission?
The Mission keeps an upscale dining dress code: smart, dressed-up attire, no athletic wear or beachwear. MyRSVP confirms any current door specifics with your booking.
Where is The Mission located?
The Mission is in Scottsdale, at 3815 N Brown Ave, Scottsdale, AZ 85251. MyRSVP can build it into a full Scottsdale itinerary alongside the surrounding nightlife.
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