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The Mission


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4.0 of 5 stars 95 ratings
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5.0 of 5 stars
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4.0 of 5 stars
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#9 of 1,702 restaurants in San Diego
  • Cuisines: Mexican
  • Price range*: $10-$20
  • Address: 2801 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92104
  • Phone:  (619)220-8992

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5 of 5 stars
DKK031   12 contributions
Denmark
Oct 26, 2009

This place was recommended to us by a fellow working at a hotel. Good choice sir! Very nice breakfast/brunch restaurant with a very nice infomal, family type atmosphere. Excellent food and choice of beverages. This place is recommended to all! It is a popular place, so weekends you can expect to wait before getting seated. We waited on average around... more

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4 of 5 stars
kittenkabootal   1 contribution
sunnyvale,ca
Oct 21, 2009

We had a wonderful breakfast at the Mission Restaurant in Mission Beach. A fun, funky decor greeted us, and we were seated promptly. Between four of us, we tried blueberry pancakes, granola-banana pancakes, french toast, plus chicken-apple sausage, bacon, & eggs. Yum! It was all delicious. And sizable portions, too. No ocean or bay view here, but you are steps... more

yummy
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4 of 5 stars
coconutcurry   4 contributions
toronto
Sep 9, 2009

i ordered the Pappas Loco, it was flavorful, tasty, and delicious. everything was just cook right, actually the portion was quiet large and I couldn't finish. But I didn't want to waste anything so I saved the rest for later... more

Wow!
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5 of 5 stars
aztraverler04   11 contributions
glendale, AZ
Sep 8, 2009

Breakfast was great and portions were huge. I would recommend this place to anyone looking for breakfast with a mexican twist. The price was good considering the amount of food we were given. more

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4 of 5 stars
shappych   15 contributions
San Diego, California
Aug 26, 2009

Look, breakfast just isn't that hard to do well, but I just have to give credit here: the Mission is just consistently great. There are a few locations, but this one is local for me. Their cinnamon bread french toast borders on being obscenely good (best to be shared with another unless you're feeling particularly gluttonous), and their pancakes are... more

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5 of 5 stars
newmexicangirl   2 contributions
Flagstaff
Jul 26, 2009

After finding this location a way from the beach where we were staying, I was glad we did. Great food, excellent friendly wait staff and management. Would recommend this to anyone visiting San Diego. more

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5 of 5 stars
Mishell1   1 contribution
Phoenix
Jul 3, 2009

Pancakes that are fluffy and light. They are so delicious, syrup is not necessary. Rosemary potatoes are grilled to perfection. They are crisp but not burnt. Other menu items look great, but I haven't wondered from these ideal carbs. Weekends can have a wait, but weekdays are easier to have a leisurely, slow meal. more

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5 of 5 stars
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May 31, 2009

Perfect place for breakfast. Food is just right. Coffee is hot, fresh, and flavorful. Difficult to decide which dish to order since everything is very good. more

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4 of 5 stars
2Sweet   52 contributions
Dallas, Texas
Apr 22, 2009

Chose The Mission from reviews online. They did not disappoint. There is nothing overly fabulous about it...but nothing terribly bad. There was a wait to get in (which is always a good sign) but the line moved quickly. There was no one at the front to greet guests when they arrived...my friend saw the list and started to write her... more

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4 of 5 stars
ramsj900SanDiego   54 contributions
Jan 23, 2009

Great breakfast specialties that have a southwest flair. Several other locations all menu items good. more

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The Mission Address

2801 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92104
Tel: (619)220-8992
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.