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: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at The Mission
Dairy-Free at The Mission
The Mission in San Diego has 14 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Veggie Sandwich, Grilled Rosemary Bread and Four Strips of Double Smoked Bacon. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at The Mission
The Mission in San Diego has 7 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Four Strips of Double Smoked Bacon, Fruit Bowl and Half Avocado Sliced. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at The Mission
The Mission in San Diego has 34 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Baked Banana Caramel French Toast, Veggie Sandwich and Strawberry Banana Pancakes. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at The Mission
The Mission in San Diego has 2 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Four Strips of Double Smoked Bacon and Side Two Eggs. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at The Mission
The Mission in San Diego has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Four Strips of Double Smoked Bacon. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at The Mission
The Mission in San Diego has 2 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Four Strips of Double Smoked Bacon and Side Two Eggs. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at The Mission
The Mission in San Diego has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Four Strips of Double Smoked Bacon. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at The Mission
The Mission in San Diego has 13 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Grilled Rosemary Bread, Fruit Bowl and Half Avocado Sliced. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at The Mission
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken Apple or Portuguese Sausage | 45.9 g | 46.5 g |
| Side Two Eggs | 10.9 g | 46.1 g |
| Four Strips of Double Smoked Bacon | 3.8 g | 39.1 g |
| Avocado Toast | 32 g | 23 g |
| Tortilla Soup | 13.6 g | 21.8 g |
| Chips + Salsa Cruda | 51.2 g | 21.6 g |
| Chicken Pesto Sandwich | 8.2 g | 19.8 g |
| Crispy Rosemary Potatoes | 12.2 g | 14.6 g |
| Soy Chorizo & Egg Scramble | 0.2 g | 12.3 g |
| Breakfast Quesadilla | 16.8 g | 11.9 g |
| Veggie Sandwich | 18.7 g | 10.4 g |
| Biscuits and Gravy | 13.9 g | 8.5 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
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, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Strawberry Banana Pancakes - $16: Strawberry + banana pancakes stacked three high Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Granola Banana Pancakes - $16: Three cakes with toasted grains + nuts + coconut + bananas Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Blueberry Pancakes - $16: Three griddle cakes with blueberries Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, 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, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Seasonal Pancake - $17: Ask your server about our latest nom nom Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium 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, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium 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, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium 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 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium 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, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Fruit Bowl - $11: Fresh seasonal fruit Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, 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, Soy 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, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Breakfast Burritos - $15: Eggs scrambled with jack cheese + tomatoes + scallions + salsa wrapped in two handmade tortillas with black beans Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory 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 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: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
Favorites
- Mission Rosemary - $17: Crispy rosemary potatoes + scrambled eggs + tomatoes + scallions + rosemary bread Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Papas Loco - $16: Rosemary potatoes + grilled jalapenos + black beans + cheese + avocado slice + sour cream + tomatoes + scallions + tortillas Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Mission Croissant - $16: Eggs + jack cheese + cream cheese + tomatoes + scallions + fresh fruit Dietary tags: Halal, 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, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory 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: Halal, 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 Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory 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, Halal, Dairy-Free, 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: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Chicken Apple or Portuguese Sausage - $6 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Crispy Rosemary Potatoes - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, South-Beach, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side Two Eggs - $5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Chips + Salsa Cruda - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Flour or Corn Tortilla - $2.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, dinner, lunch
- Half Avocado Sliced - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Grilled Rosemary Bread - $2.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cinnamon Bread - $3.25 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, brunch
- House-Made Banana Bread - $4 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch
- GF Rosemary Bread - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- GF Cinnamon Bread - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, brunch
- House-Made Muffin - $4 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
Desserts
- House-Made Brownie - $6.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- House-Made Brownie A La Mode - $10 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Root Beer Float - $8 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, TLC
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, Halal, Pescatarian
- Oregon Chai Latte - $7 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Cold Pressed Fresh Orange Juice - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, 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
Frequently Asked Questions about The Mission
- Is The Mission dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. The Mission has 14 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Veggie Sandwich, Grilled Rosemary Bread and Four Strips of Double Smoked Bacon.
- What can I eat at The Mission on a dairy-free diet?
- Veggie Sandwich, Grilled Rosemary Bread and Four Strips of Double Smoked Bacon carry the dairy-free tag, out of 14 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does The Mission have vegan options?
- Yes. 13 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Grilled Rosemary Bread and Fruit Bowl.
- Is The Mission gluten-free?
- 7 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at The Mission?
- Chicken Apple or Portuguese Sausage, at roughly 46.5g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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