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    The Mission

    3.7 (111 reviews)
    Open • 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Loved this bar area
    Kelsey R.

    The ambience, the food and the drinks were all spectacular. If you're looking for an upscale, Mexican dining experience look no further -this gives the vibe of old fancy tequila factory meets steakhouse. I had one of these signature margaritas and the Street corn - my friend had tacos. Everything was delicious. The staff was attentive. We were seated quickly . Service was prompt and the music choices was great. We will definitely come back here again.

    Jazmine C.

    10/10, no notes! I've been to their location in Old Town but this new location in Gilbert is beautifully designed with a very modern look and feel and a good amount of natural light. Their food is EXCELLENT!! Well seasoned with every bite wanting you to go back for more. If you go, get their table side guacamole and any of their delicious margaritas. I will definitely be returning to try more of their menu!

    Pumpkin bread pudding
    Brittney C.

    Went for an anniversary dinner and the service was phenomenal. The ambiance of the restaurant is perfection, feels upscale with a little cozy feel that makes you feel comfortable sitting back, laughing, and enjoying the evening with those you're with. The food was absolutely delicious. We shared all the plates we ordered and every single dish was cooked to perfection. We tried things that we normally would not have tried at a typical Mexican food restaurant and we were not disappointed. Highly recommend, and we'll definitely be back!

    Happy hour- bottle of wine, chips, salsa and guacamole for $20
    Lori A.

    I've been a couple of times - once for lunch and once for happy hour and both times the service was top notch. The food was very tasty. There are several vegetarian options, but I wish they had some fully vegan meals. The restaurant is beautiful inside. The interior design was very well done. Happy hour is amazing - $20 for a bottle of wine, chips, salsa and guacamole.

    Impressive kids menu!
    Doreen N.

    We came here to celebrate Mother's Day and wanted to try out the newly opened Latin American Mission within the Epicenter. This took the place of an Asian Fusion restaurant named Belly. I've been to the Mission in old town Scottsdale and always found it to be delicious and such a unique vibe! This location also had beautiful candelabras and a Himalayan salt brick wall. We made reservations for lunch. Our server was really nice, but we had the hardest time hearing him and felt like his energy was a little low. We started off with the famous tableside guacamole. We got all the addins, absolutely satiating! The lady preparing was a great conversationalist, very engaging the whole time while multitasking and creating a beautiful bowl of tasty guacamole. Next we got the crispy rock shrimp and pollo a la brasa Mission tacos. Both very delicious. Btw, they have the most impressive kids menu with pictures to color on the back. My kiddo really enjoyed his meal and particularly enjoyed the off the cob corn. Well we were absolutely stuffed from lunch and went next door for a tasty Salt and Straw. Will definitely be back and bring out of town guests with us!

    green Chile pinto beans
    Nisha J.

    As always, the Mission delivers! Walked in on a friday night (found a reservation online!!) and it was so lively! The food was good, the staff were great, the vibe was perfect. This time we had a few different items and enjoyed it! I stuck with the chicken for the entree as it's just so good The shrimp app and the gordita app as well as the green chile beans are now our favs! Def make reservations before you go!

    Shamile B.

    First impressions matter, and The Mission in Gilbert started us off right. We called while stuck in traffic and Julia answered. She was kind, calm, and genuinely understanding. She gave us about a 15 minute grace period on our reservation and still made sure we were seated at a great table when we arrived. That kind of hospitality sets the tone. My husband and I have been to the Scottsdale location, so we were excited to see this concept in Gilbert. It is a smaller space, cute. Joshua was our server and he was excellent. Friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable about the menu. His recommendations were spot on and he made the whole experience feel enjoyable. Definitely one of those servers you hope to get again. We started with the tableside Mission guacamole. Jace prepared it and followed our request for extra spice perfectly. He was engaging, asked about our night, and added a fun, personal touch to the table. When we found out he is only 16, so sweet to see young hardworking people. We had seen some mixed reviews before coming, but as a former restaurant owner, I think it is important to give new locations time to find their rhythm. Our experience was smooth, well-paced, and genuinely enjoyable. Joshua recommended the Arroz Chaufa with Peruvian duck fried rice, and it absolutely delivered. Great depth of flavor, balanced, and a generous portion so we took some home. We also ordered the Duck Carnitas Empanada with orange habanero glaze and queso Oaxaca. It was rich and flavorful, but we were already starting to get full since we like to order a variety and share. Like I said, we took some home. Lol. For drinks, I had the Mission Margarita and my husband had the Primarita. Both were well balanced. The agave and tequila selection here is worth noting. We tried the Arette Gran Clase from the extra añejo list, and it was smooth, clean, and perfect for sipping. For our main, we shared the 18 oz bone-in ribeye. Presentation was beautiful. It comes with handmade corn tortillas, chimichurri, sherry glaze, and roasted garlic crema. The chimichurri stood out the most for me, fresh and bright, and everything paired really well without competing. We still ended up ordering dessert and took it home for the kids. The espresso churros with cinnamon, brown sugar, and Ibarra chocolate milkshake were sweet and satisfying. The milkshake is thick, rich, and definitely something to share. The churros are sweet, if you are into the sweet flavors. Overall, this place is fun and energetic. It does get loud, but that is part of the vibe, and we liked it. If you are expecting quiet, this is not that kind of spot. If you want a lively atmosphere, solid food, and great service, it is absolutely worth trying. We will definitely be back.

    Tableside made guacamole
    Gregory B.

    First time in this relatively new spot off Ray Rd. Worthy addition to the neighborhood. VERY crowded for a Thursday night ... a good sign. Don't go without a reservation at this point!! I'm impressed by how well the restaurant seems to be running so early in its life. Well organized front desk, very accommodating young ladies who found a great table for me and my service dog. And then managed the table nearest us to make sure my service companion was not bothered. Menu has some interesting items on it. All on one page, refreshingly simple, but complete. We tried the Mission Guacamole and the Duck Empanadas. The former was great, made tableside by an engaging young man. Would recommend to go "hot" as we did medium and it could have used the extra heat, even though it was REALLY GOOD. We also tried the Duck Empanadas. I found them just "ok", rather bland and 2 of the three on the plate were over fried. Would not recommend. Craft cocktails a strength. We tried the Mission Sour and the Saturday Morning Cartoons. Both were excellent. For entrees, we went with the Linz Reserve Filet and the Tecate Skirtsteak. Very reasonable portion sizes, not too much food. Cook on the steaks was perfectly what we requested. Server was attentive, but not bothersome. Staff kept our water glasses filled. Took a bit of time to get our initial cocktails. I had view of bartenders and they seemed stressed and undermanned. For dessert, we tried the pumpkin bread pudding. Also, pretty nice. All in $250 pre-tax for 2, so to get the full Monty of the experience it's gonna cost you. Vibe here is lively, and it really has a high-end mission feel to it. Colorful ties, lower lighting. In section of restaurant I was in there were several larger parties of 6+ patrons. Everybody having a great time. It's a bit noisy, so don't expect a quiet, fine dining experience ... but I don't think this is what they are going for Recommend you give The Mission a try

    Table guacamole
    Jen T.

    I've been really enjoying frequenting The Mission in Gilbert. Staff are personable and friendly. They aim for attention to detail and it shows in the way food and service is displayed. The table guacamole is delicious. I truly love this shared table dish. I also always get the steak skirt tacos. $25 for three- it's definitely on the expensive side but the flavor is there! It's something I'll keep ordering. I've also tried another pork appetizer dish and it was quite dry. I enjoyed their corn dish and their table salsa and chips. I'll keep coming back! Highly recommend

    Guac Cart
    Angel A.

    New Date Night destination unlocked! Great place with beautiful ambience. Beautiful chandeliers and decor through the restaurant. Has a charming Latin artsy feel. Great customer service from a knowledgeable staff and curated menu by a passionate chef. The food was GREAT! Everything was full of flavor and was presented well. The kitchen has a passion for plating and presentation as everything was aesthetically pleasing.

    Cucumber jalapeño margarita
    Y B.

    We had a fantastic night tonight for Fathers Day at the bar with Lauren Marie. She was so attentive and had some great recommendations. I went with the salmon which was amazing! Perfectly cooked med with the brown butter pineapple sauce- so glad I ordered it! Hubby had a Father's Day special . Cucumber jalapeño margaritas are so refreshing and hubs had a great martini- finished off with a chocolate fig dessert. Lauren made our night! Thanks guys!!

    Tableside guac
    Liz P.

    This place is fun! I really liked the prickly pear margs but I do not recommend the add on topper. It's Smokey and doesn't go with the pear well. I had the Mahi mahi tacos. The tortillas were fantastic but the fish was breaded and I was disappointed. The guacamole is fantastic! The skirt steak tacos were good. My husband ordered the Cubano torta which was one of the best things I have ever tasted. Highly recommend!!! We finished with the chocolate dessert and it was amazing! The place is pretty pricy. May be best for a special occasion. They really need to do something with the bathrooms. The floor is so slick and the women's bathroom's first stall wasn't flushing, water(I hope) on the floor. I almost slipped and fell. Be careful.

    Amber M.

    We enjoyed our dinner at the new Mission in Gilbert. The table side guacamole is a must, as they made it to your preferences! The elote dip was so good and paired really well with the guacamole and salsa. We shared the flank steak tacos which were very flavorful! The margaritas had great flavor but we pretty weak in terms of alcohol. The staff however was very friendly and attentive. The restaurant is set up beautifully and has a really nice date night vibe!

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    Buck & Rider — Gilbert / East Valley

    4.5(1.1k reviews)
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    Absolutely love Buck & Rider in Gilbert! The atmosphere is always great, the food and drinks are…read moreexcellent, and the service keeps me coming back. A special shoutout to Jen behind the bar! she is fantastic! She's friendly, personable, attentive, and always makes sure everyone is taken care of, even when the bar is busy. She has a great personality and makes you feel welcome from the minute you sit down. You can tell she genuinely cares about giving her customers a great experience. If you're stopping by Buck & Rider Gilbert, grab a seat at the bar and ask for Jen. She's a huge part of what makes this place a 5-star experience. Highly recommend!

    Great happy hour menu and super excited it is offered until 7pm. We came for happy hour during the…read moreweek ( it is offered from 3 to 7 PM daily). It was busy at around 5:30pm but since we decided to sit at the counter height tables facing the windows and got seated as soon as we came in. Buck & Rider offers a variety of happy hour menu items: drinks ($7 to $11), raw bar items- all oysters $2.50 per and small bites items for $12. We ordered the following items: Baja Shrimp Ceviche during happy hour (3 to 7 PM daily) $12 Smoked trout dip with saltines and watermelon radish during happy hour (3 to 7 PM daily) $12 All Oysters during happy hour (3 to 7 PM daily) $2.50 per oyster

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    Smoke & Grain - This is the pb&j burger with a fired egg on top yummmmmmmmmmmm

    Smoke & Grain

    4.6(103 reviews)
    1.0 mi

    Smoke & Grain is such a hidden gem in Gilbert! Don't let the fact that it's attached to a gun club…read morefool you. This restaurant is legitimately fantastic and deserves to be discovered by more people. My husband and I went on a Friday night, and the place was absolutely poppin with a great, lively atmosphere. We split the Ammo Burger with onion rings and the Philly cheesesteak (we added jalapeños, of course!) with fries. Everything was phenomenal. The burger was delicious, the Philly cheesesteak was fantastic, and the fries deserve their own shout-out. They're cooked in beef tallow, and the crisp on them was absolutely perfect. The onion rings were also delicious! They had an amazing beer special while we were there, buy one, get one for $1, which I believe may have been a Labor Day special, so definitely check before you go. But we were more than happy to take advantage of it! One thing I really loved was seeing the chef come out and make his way around the restaurant to say hello and check in with everyone. That always creates such a welcoming, personal vibe and says a lot about a place. Seriously, if you haven't discovered Smoke & Grain yet, put it on your list. Great food, great atmosphere, cold beer, and an all-around fun night out. We will definitely be back!

    Finally got to stop by & try smoke & grain. It's located…read morebehind the top golf. Upon walking in I was smacked in the face with the most amazing aromas! There was tons of seating & even bar top seating. I opted for the bar & was helped out by the lovely MJ who was highly attentive and super personable! I ordered a church music, water & I went for the Western Bacon Bbq Burger + Fries They have tons of side options to choose from & lemme just say the burger was one of the best I've had in a long while esp with a side of ranch. I love that it comes with cheddar & pepper jack cheese I asked for it to be well done as well, it was crispy yet juicy! I'll def be back to try other options!

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    The White Rabbit

    4.1(465 reviews)
    4.4 mi
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    As a huge Alice in Wonderland fan, I was so excited to try this place! I LOVE the atmosphere here;…read moredimly lit and romantic feel. Sometimes seating is difficult with a larger party, as the tables and seating seem a little compact. There are tons of drinks in their menu to choose from. For a speakeasy, I think their pricing is very comparable, and really did not feel as if it was overpriced. The first time I came here I ordered a bees knees cocktail, and last time I enjoyed a generously poured glass of prosecco. I love the atmosphere, location, pricing, and service at this speakeasy. Can't wait to come back.

    I have been wanting to try the white rabbit for years and finally made it over! Expectations may…read morehave been a little bit high on my end at no fault of theirs. I did appreciate that the speakeasy was below ground and required a password. I do think it's odd that when making a reservation online, you are not prompted on how to retrieve the password. Thank goodness my friend receives the emails and let me know ahead of time what to say. You enter down a long hallway and wait at a bookcase that opens. It kind of feels like forever because there's nowhere to go and could create a little bit of potential claustrophobia/panic for people who may be sensitive to those types of environments. The drink menu was good but I really wasn't wowed. They did offer three mocktails which wasn't really impressive and the cocktails did include a variety of liquors and flavor profiles but again, wasn't as extensive or interesting as some other speakeasies around town. The food menu was very disappointing - a lot of dairy and bread - pretzels with cheese, flatbread, queso with chips, and "rabbit food" - hummus with bread and vegetables. We asked to have all vegetables instead of bread and they did accommodate with a generous helping of full-size rainbow carrots and cherry tomatoes. We actually ran out of hummus before we could finish the vegetables. I understand elevated pricing for the aesthetic/experience but I did think the pricing here was a little bit high for what was received.

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    Bourbon & Bones Chophouse | Bar - Steak with chimichurri at Bourbon & Bones steakhouse

    Bourbon & Bones Chophouse | Bar

    4.2(957 reviews)
    1.5 mi
    •$$$$

    Good evening folks, tonight's dinner we will be celebrating a Birthday of a great friend Nichole,…read moreoh to be 25 again lol. This was our first time for us at Bourbon & Bones so hoping for a good experience, we didn't wait long to be seated and immediately our drink order was taken . It wasn't long and our dinner order was taken. We ordered several items and decided to share each so we could try a little of everything, our choices were perfect and everything was good. We all had a good time and would say the staff was very helpful and friendly with any questions we had, the Ambiance was very nice, the decor was nicely done as well, I will put this as one of my top 3 to go to for a nice evening out. Thanks Bourbon & Bones for a good evening out with friends.

    Disappointing Anniversary Dinner - Expected More for the Price…read more My wife and I decided to celebrate our anniversary here after getting recommendations from friends who spoke highly of the place. Since we're in the Gilbert area, we loved the idea of a great steakhouse without the drive to Scottsdale. We went in with high expectations -- we're no strangers to special occasion dining, so we knew what we were hoping for. Unfortunately, the experience fell short in almost every way. The ambience and service felt more like a polished chain restaurant than the upscale dining experience the prices suggest. For a $300-$400 dinner for two, you expect a certain level of attentiveness and flow -- and we just didn't get it. After our appetizers, we noticed we never received the pretzel bread everyone raves about. When I asked our waiter, he said they had just finished baking a fresh batch. When it arrived, it was cold -- so that clearly wasn't the case. We also had to flag our waiter down to take our entrée order, which shouldn't happen at this price point. My steak was fine -- just fine. My wife's fish was the same. Nothing memorable, nothing that made us feel like the bill was justified. By the end of the meal we were both ready to leave. Our waiter did offer a complimentary dessert for our anniversary, which was a nice gesture, but we were already checked out mentally and chose to go somewhere else to finish the evening on a better note. If you're in the East Valley looking for a truly special dinner, I'd honestly just make the drive to Mastro's Oceans Club or Steak 44.

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    Outside Patio area at Bourbon & Bones at SanTan Village in Gilbert

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    Steak knife selection at Bourbon & Bones steakhouse

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    Sotol Modern Cocktail Kitchen

    Sotol Modern Cocktail Kitchen

    4.0(383 reviews)
    4.4 mi
    •$$

    Went here for dinner at the end of August so it was pretty hot out still. We sat "inside" although…read more there was no real partition from inside outside. It was hot, to no fault of the place, but I had a bit of swamp *** by the end of the meal. Drinks were designer. Which is fun, but you dont always truly know what youre getting. My drink said it was smoky and it indeed had a smoky taste to it. Different. They so have beer too, but it is not the standard Coors or Bud Light. As for food, lots going into presentation. Lots of dishes coming out in a smoky bell jar. I got the NY steak, mashed potatoes, and asparagus. Potatoes and asparagus was terrific. For the steak, it was not bad but admittedly im not into cuts that have large fat caps. The cook and the flavoring were fine but nothing mind blowing, especially compared to the potatoes and asparagus. Service was friendly. Served from bar. They let you enjoy your food without constantly asking you gow things were. Honestly kind of reminded me of European type service which was welcome as quite frankly American service comes too often.

    We came on a Friday evening for a drink. We were seated right away. Our server was very pleasant…read moreand we let her know we were only ordering drinks, no food. We sat in the patio and had a nice view. The staff were attentive and kept refilling out waters glasses. Much needed in the middle of summer. The craft cocktails are on the pricey side, range from $13-$18 but they are beautiful. We ordered the following two drinks: -Sotol So Good: sotol, butterfly pea, coconut rum, pineapple, lime, orgeat $16 -Devil's Heart: tequila, lime and red wine $14

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    Sotol Modern Cocktail Kitchen
    Sotol Modern Cocktail Kitchen

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