Mission Cantina
(Now Closed)Mexican Restaurant$$$$
Lower East Side, New York
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Kika GFebruary 22, 2014Tacos are great but don't miss the scallop and veal heart ceviche. Sounds crazy but it's worth it!
Brian MasefieldNovember 1, 2014Loved the salmon tacos and cool waitstaff. Beware: the dishes are small but very filling. Order as you go.
the vietnamese breakfast is the best. get the chicken pho and pretend you're in Hanoi instead of the LES
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.
Andy RosenbergFebruary 21, 2014The burrito hype is legit. Start out with a carnitas. Possibly my new favorite burrito in NYC.
AmateurConciergeJune 24, 2015The best burritos in NYC are back!! Before 6 PM only. Whatever the daily selection is, get it!!- AmateurConciergeApril 29, 2015The new chile relleno is great: the cheese and pumpkin filling blend for creamy deliciousness with slightly less guilt
Rory ParnessMarch 21, 2014Take a friend for lunch (no crowds) and order the wings and 4 different tacos, share and enjoy.- AmateurConciergeSeptember 21, 2015Current special: Fuku chicken wrap with chicharones from Russ and Daughters. Hope ur hungry
Daren RJanuary 28, 2014the alambres tacos are orgasmic and the spicy peanuts are what's good. fela kuti in the background was a bonus. 👍
Andrew CerdaJuly 31, 2014The fish tacos were delicious, but the service was hideous. 4 tables left during our 45-min dinner, due to neglectful staff.
Ray LinMay 21, 2015The Mexican sister of Mission Chinese is much pricier than expected, but very delicious. Reserve on OpenTable.
Kevin ChupkaNovember 22, 2013The wings, shrimp and butterfish ceviche, lamb taco and beef taco were all fantastic!!!
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.
The new fish burrito is to die for!!! Love everything and everyone here!!
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.
Geoffroy BablonFebruary 24, 2014The burritos are only for delivery. But that's okay, the tacos are delicious too. And the horchata looks mighty good.
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.
Peter CortezMarch 8, 2014Lots of pretty good stuff here, but the best of the best are the Lamb and skate tacos.
Vivian LabitMarch 14, 2015The food is extremely delicious have no complaints what's so ever. The margaritas are amazingly delicious.
Pam B.March 19, 2014Recommended by NYMag: chicken wings, fresh guacamole, ceviches, lamb shoulder, fried chicken
Matthew SpectorFebruary 15, 2015Danny Bowien gets it - amazing burritos, great atmosphere and devastatingly cool.
The roast chicken here is the best chicken dish since The Nomad's chicken dish. Fact
Whitney FishmanFebruary 28, 2016Go for the soft serve & fries (yep that's a real dish) and the fried rice.
Edward RodriguezOctober 1, 2014Burritos are gooood. You should make a res for dinner on the weekend.
Garett PressAugust 15, 2014Fried jalapeño taco is something special, and that's coming from a full on carnivore.- Alambres taco, pumpkin taco, scallop and beef heart ceviche
- Kate FurmanJanuary 11, 2016There are 3 versions of the Chinese Burrito special - ask which one they have that day before you order.
- Dina RughaniJanuary 28, 2015This is for the vietnamese breakfast: order the lamb pho and vietnamese coffee
Elevine BergeSeptember 13, 2014Fun colourful atmosphere, and turns the music up and serves burritos from 11pm. Roasted peanut guacamole was good, but food overall was just ok.
Mike McBryanNovember 28, 2015Get the Chinese Style burrito and Fuku Finger crunchwrap while they last!
Carl CollinsJanuary 17, 2016The New Mexican + Chinese menu is amazing. Why is this place always empty!?
Jeremy JacobowitzAugust 21, 2014Tacos were really interesting and different but I wouldn't say they were great.
Eat the chicken and save space for the tacos. All the tacos.
Kira FisherDecember 24, 2013best taco is chicken wing and octopus, every other one is pretty standard
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- Mon–Sun
- 10:00 AM–10:00 PM
(212) 254-2233
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Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
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