Mission Cantina
(Now Closed)Mexican Restaurant$$$$
Lower East Side, New York
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Brian MasefieldNovember 1, 2014Loved the salmon tacos and cool waitstaff. Beware: the dishes are small but very filling. Order as you go.
Honghui YuJanuary 12, 2015Come here for 11:30 for the Vietnamese breakfast! I'd never think that chicken pho for breakfast could be so satisfying.
AmateurConciergeJune 24, 2015The best burritos in NYC are back!! Before 6 PM only. Whatever the daily selection is, get it!!
Talisa ChangAugust 29, 2014We had the scallop ceviche, lamb chorizo creamed masa, with uni and chicken wings. All were v tasty.
Ray LinMay 21, 2015The Mexican sister of Mission Chinese is much pricier than expected, but very delicious. Reserve on OpenTable.
Kika GFebruary 22, 2014Tacos are great but don't miss the scallop and veal heart ceviche. Sounds crazy but it's worth it!
Rory ParnessMarch 21, 2014Take a friend for lunch (no crowds) and order the wings and 4 different tacos, share and enjoy.
Daren RJanuary 28, 2014the alambres tacos are orgasmic and the spicy peanuts are what's good. fela kuti in the background was a bonus. 👍
Public House WineSeptember 3, 2014The weirdest tacos you'll ever come across, and we mean that as a compliment. Try one of each, and wash 'em down with micheladas.
Geoffroy BablonFebruary 24, 2014The burritos are only for delivery. But that's okay, the tacos are delicious too. And the horchata looks mighty good.
Kate FurmanJanuary 11, 2016There are 3 versions of the Chinese Burrito special - ask which one they have that day before you order.
Kevin ChupkaNovember 22, 2013The wings, shrimp and butterfish ceviche, lamb taco and beef taco were all fantastic!!!
The new fish burrito is to die for!!! Love everything and everyone here!!
Peter CortezMarch 8, 2014Lots of pretty good stuff here, but the best of the best are the Lamb and skate tacos.
Pam B.March 19, 2014Recommended by NYMag: chicken wings, fresh guacamole, ceviches, lamb shoulder, fried chicken- AmateurConciergeApril 29, 2015The new chile relleno is great: the cheese and pumpkin filling blend for creamy deliciousness with slightly less guilt
Danielle LandauOctober 13, 20142nd time here, not nearly as good as the 1st time. Heavily Asian inspired menu...not great when you're craving mexican food.
Matthew SpectorFebruary 15, 2015Danny Bowien gets it - amazing burritos, great atmosphere and devastatingly cool.
- AmateurConciergeSeptember 21, 2015Current special: Fuku chicken wrap with chicharones from Russ and Daughters. Hope ur hungry
Garett PressAugust 15, 2014Fried jalapeño taco is something special, and that's coming from a full on carnivore.
Village VoiceOctober 2, 2014Burritos stuffed with guac and french fries? Yes, your 2am dreams can come true. Read more
Andy RosenbergFebruary 21, 2014The burrito hype is legit. Start out with a carnitas. Possibly my new favorite burrito in NYC.
Edward RodriguezOctober 1, 2014Burritos are gooood. You should make a res for dinner on the weekend.
Kimberely ChengJanuary 17, 2014Make a reservation at least two weeks in advance. We have now been waiting 1.5 hours. Management has been nice though.
Whitney FishmanFebruary 28, 2016Go for the soft serve & fries (yep that's a real dish) and the fried rice.
Sarah MaguireSeptember 6, 2014Don't debate, order the corn side dish you won't regret it. However, the cocktails and tacos are so-so.
Vivian LabitMarch 14, 2015The food is extremely delicious have no complaints what's so ever. The margaritas are amazingly delicious.
Eat the chicken and save space for the tacos. All the tacos.
The roast chicken here is the best chicken dish since The Nomad's chicken dish. Fact
Kira FisherDecember 24, 2013best taco is chicken wing and octopus, every other one is pretty standard
Pueblo Viejo TequilaDecember 21, 2016Reflect your inner self in a cocktail mixed with Pueblo Viejo. Ask the bartender of Mission Cantina to make a Tequila Sunrise for you.
- Alambres taco, pumpkin taco, scallop and beef heart ceviche
- Dina RughaniJanuary 28, 2015This is for the vietnamese breakfast: order the lamb pho and vietnamese coffee
Vivienne GucwaSeptember 2, 2014Delivery: abysmal. Order was 30 min late. Called: person said delivery guy was carrying several orders for 1/2 hour. Waited another 20 min. Got it. Order was wrong. Sigh. Food meh, awful service.
Kevin GrantNovember 16, 2016Atmosphere good, food decent, price sucks, 18 bucks for a decent burrito is a lot. The guacamole was real good, but not nearly enough.
Leah HammerschlagSeptember 6, 2014Poor service- inattentive, eye-rolling waiters. Would have ordered the half chicken if they hadn't given me the check! Food was good, but not worth the hype. Wings are INSANELY spicy, and I like spice
Margot MazurMay 12, 2014Explain to me how this place does not have guacamole or sangria. Listen, yall, just go to Benny's on 6th. This place is hella over-hyped.
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Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 10:00 AM–10:00 PM
(212) 254-2233
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating
No
Food & Drink
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Dinner
Drinks
Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails
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