The Mission – Mexican
This vibrant morning sanctuary hums with energy as the aroma of griddled batter and warm cinnamon drifts from a kitchen dedicated to the art of the perfect breakfast. Golden stacks of pancakes are elevated by bright lemon curd and seasonal fruits, while decadent slices of banana caramel French toast provide a rich, soulful centerpiece for a leisurely brunch. From the savory comfort of biscuits and gravy to the crunch of house-made granola, the experience captures a sense of neighborhood warmth and culinary craftsmanship.
2801, University Avenue, San Diego, CA 92104 +16192208992 https://themissionsd.com/0Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $
Dietary options: gluten-free, halal, kosher, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Menu
From The Griddle
- Classic Buttermilk Pancakes - $14: Three plain griddled cakes Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Strawberry Banana Pancakes - $16: Strawberry + banana pancakes stacked three high Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Granola Banana Pancakes - $16: Three cakes with toasted grains + nuts + coconut + bananas Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Blueberry Pancakes - $16: Three griddle cakes with blueberries Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Lemon Curd Pancakes - $17: Buttermilk pancakes topped with lemon curd + whipped cream + fresh lemon zest + powdered sugar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Seasonal Pancake - $17: Ask your server about our latest nom nom Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Baked Banana Caramel French Toast - $17: Fresh bananas + caramel sauce + maple syrup + house-made whipped cream + candied pecans Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- House-Made Cinnamon French Toast - $16: Three slices of our Famous cinnamon swirl bread + fresh blueberries + strawberries + powdered sugar + maple syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
Breakfast Plates
- Biscuits and Gravy - $18: Two jalapeno cheddar biscuits topped with pork sausage gravy served with two strips of double smoked bacon, two eggs over medium, and scallions Available at: breakfast, brunch
- House-Made Vegan Granola - $12: Gluten-free oats + fresh fruit + pecans + almonds + cranberries + coconut + coconut sugar (choice of milk or plain Greek yogurt) Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Fruit Bowl - $11: Fresh seasonal fruit Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Avocado Toast - $17: House-made toasted rosemary bread topped with smashed avocado + two eggs over medium + roasted beets and orange salad garnished with watercress + candied pecans + french goat cheese Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Mixed Mushroom Frittata - $18: Beech & button mushrooms + green chilis + tomato + caramelized onions mixed with eggs and baked + topped with rosemary potatoes + two links of chicken apple sausages Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Chicken Apple Sausage Frittata - $18: Tomatoes + scallions + jack cheese + salsa served with rosemary potatoes + rosemary bread Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Soy Chorizo & Egg Scramble - $16: Soy chorizo scrambled with eggs, served with black beans + cheese + jalapeños + chipotle cream + flour tortillas Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Breakfast Burritos - $15: Eggs scrambled with jack cheese + tomatoes + scallions + salsa wrapped in two handmade tortillas with black beans Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Rancheros Verde - $16: Fresh flour tortillas with eggs over medium + tomatoes + scallions + black beans + cheese & roasted chile verde sauce Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Breakfast Quesadilla - $16: Eggs scrambled with jack cheese + crispy bacon + tomatoes + scallions + black beans + salsa Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Sweet Corn & Chili Tamales - $16: Sweet corn green chile tamales + eggs over medium + cheese + black beans + roasted tomatillo sauce Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Desayuno Burrito - $15: Large wheat tortilla filled with potatoes + eggs + black beans + tomatoes + scallions + jack cheese + chipotle crema Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
Favorites
- Mission Rosemary - $17: Crispy rosemary potatoes + scrambled eggs + tomatoes + scallions + rosemary bread Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Papas Loco - $16: Rosemary potatoes + grilled jalapenos + black beans + cheese + avocado slice + sour cream + tomatoes + scallions + tortillas Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Mission Croissant - $16: Eggs + jack cheese + cream cheese + tomatoes + scallions + fresh fruit Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Zen Breakfast - $17: Scrambled egg whites + sesame-soy braised organic tofu + brown rice + grilled zucchini + squash + mushrooms + tomatoes + scallions Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Mission Omelets - $18: Choice of ABC (Avocado, Bacon, Cheese), Chorizo, or Veggie; served with rosemary potatoes and bread Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Mission Chilaquiles - $16: Scrambled eggs + corn tortilla chips + black beans + jack cheese + cotija cheese + roasted tomato ginger sauce + chipotle cream Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Sweet Hawaiian Portuguese Linguica - $16: Grilled Portuguese Linguica + eggs over medium + steamed brown rice + grilled rosemary bread + tomatoes + scallions Available at: breakfast, brunch
- The Loco Moco - $18: Seared 6 oz beef patty + beech & rosemary mushroom gravy + over easy egg + a bed of brown rice + red onions + scallions Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Steak & Eggs - $22: Grilled CAB Steak + horseradish cream + tomatoes + scallions + rosemary potatoes + grilled rosemary bread + scrambled eggs Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Tortilla Soup - $11: Tomato + garlic + chipotle chile + veggie broth + avocado + cotija cheese + cabbage + lime + cilantro + tortilla Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mission Chicken Salad - $17: Greens + tomatoes + grilled corn + cotija cheese + carrots + jicama + red onions + sprouts + lemon basil vinaigrette Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Quesadilla - $16: Grilled chicken + jack cheese + tomatoes + cilantro + salsa cruda + green onions + sour cream + black beans Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggie Sandwich - $15: Brown bread + avocado + cucumber + roma tomatoes + mayo + mixed greens Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: lunch
- Chicken Pesto Sandwich - $18: Homemade walnut pesto + grilled chicken + mayo + tomatoes + mixed greens Dietary tags: South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mission Turkey Club - $17: Smoked turkey + bacon + avocado + tomatoes + lettuce + mayo on rosemary bread Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Four Strips of Double Smoked Bacon - $6 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Chicken Apple or Portuguese Sausage - $6 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Crispy Rosemary Potatoes - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, South-Beach, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side Two Eggs - $5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Chips + Salsa Cruda - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Flour or Corn Tortilla - $2.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, dinner, lunch
- Half Avocado Sliced - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Kosher, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Grilled Rosemary Bread - $2.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cinnamon Bread - $3.25 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, brunch
- House-Made Banana Bread - $4 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- GF Rosemary Bread - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- GF Cinnamon Bread - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, brunch
- House-Made Muffin - $4 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
Desserts
- House-Made Brownie - $6.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- House-Made Brownie A La Mode - $10 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Root Beer Float - $8
Beverages
- House Brewed Coffee - $5
- Cold Brew - $6: Organic iced coffee
- Espresso - $5
- Latte - $7
- Mission Mocha - $7: Ghirardelli chocolate, espresso & whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Oregon Chai Latte - $7 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Cold Pressed Fresh Orange Juice - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Juice-Cleanse
- Mission Mimosa - $7 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Han Bloody Mary - $7 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
Restaurants near The Mission
- Lucha Libre Taco Shop — Mexican
- Colimas Mexican Grull — Mexican
- Carnitas' Snack Shack — Mexican
- City Tacos — Mexican
- The Taco Stand — Mexican
- Mike Hess Brewing — Mexican
- Panchita's Bakery — Mexican
- Carl's Jr. / Green Burrito — Mexican
- Roberto's Taco Shop — Mexican
- El Zarape Mexican Restaurant — Mexican
- Cafeina Cafe — Mexican
- Cocina 35 — Mexican
