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| - If you're looking for a restaurant hotspot in Old Town, look no further. The Mission offers up gourmet latin-inspired creations in a dimly-lit, totally chic setting, with decor reminiscent of its days as a pueblo church. We went on a Saturday night, and it was a good thing I made a reservation - the place was PACKED! The bar was packed, the tables were packed, even the aisles were packed!
To eat:
*Crispy Cola Pork - Tasty, but seemed more asian than latin-inspired. Close your eyes and you might think you're eating an extra-sweet teriyaki lettuce wrap.
*Duck Empanadas w/ Foie - Pass on this one. The foie was strangely spongy and the empanada crust was very tough and mealy. Filling was bland. All around fail.
*Mahi Mahi Tacos - $14 gets you two lipstick-sized tacos with nothing on the side. Same goes for all the taco dishes. Very bad value.
*Shortrib Asado Negro - Meat was tender and flavorful, and there was a decent portion of it. But there was hardly any garnish to cut it - maybe 4 small bites worth. Why skimp on black beans, plantains, and rice that cost next to nothing? Silly.
*Espresso Churros - Delicious! My favorite part was the milkshake - Perfectly smooth and coffee-y. However, the main component of this dish is supposed to be the churros and for some reason there were only a few small sticks of those.
Conclusion: The Mission has an awesome-sounding menu, but most of the actual dishes fall short. Portions are generally very scant and uneven across menu items, so be sure to ask your server about what to expect. The food is basically good for noshing while enjoying several cocktails, looking hot, mingling, and enjoying the upbeat vibe!
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