Photo courtesy of Carter Concepts Restaurant Group
Nestled in Epicenter at Agritopia, Chef Matt Carter’s acclaimed Latin-inspired restaurant transforms the midday meal into an experience rooted in bold flavor, warm hospitality and connection.
What many don’t realize is that The Mission’s celebrated dinner energy carries seamlessly into lunch service, where guests can enjoy the restaurant’s signature sophistication in a more relaxed daytime setting. “We’ve always believed dining should bring people together,” says Chef Carter. “Lunch gives guests the chance to slow down, share great food and enjoy flavors that transport them.”
Where every Mission meal should begin is the Mission Guacamole (served tableside). Made to order right in front of guests, the signature starter arrives bright, fresh and perfectly seasoned. Add a basket of warm corn or flour tortillas, and suddenly the guacamole becomes its own lunch ritual, handmade guac tacos built bite by bite, shared across the table as conversation flows.
Photo courtesy of Carter Concepts Restaurant Group
For something unexpected, the Burrata is a standout. Creamy cheese meets a vivid charred tomatillo and Oaxacan pasilla salsa layered over seeded blue masa, herbs, arugula and lime vinaigrette. The real wow factor is the salsa itself, a recipe inspired by Chef Carter’s travels through Oaxaca, where he learned its foundations from a local cook before crafting his own version for The Mission. It’s a dish that captures the restaurant’s spirit: rooted in tradition, elevated through craftsmanship.
And only available during lunch, the Crispy Rock Shrimp is reason enough to carve out time midday. Tecate-battered shrimp are piled high with rocoto crema, cotija and shaved cabbage, delivering crunch, heat, and richness in every bite. It’s indulgent, craveable and the kind of dish that turns a routine lunch into a memorable one.
Of course, atmosphere matters just as much as the menu. The Mission’s Gilbert location blends rustic warmth with modern polish, dim lighting, reclaimed wood, intimate booths and a buzzing dining room that feels equally suited for client lunches, team celebrations or an overdue catch-up with colleagues. It’s refined without being formal, energetic without being rushed.
At The Mission, lunch is more than a break in the day; it’s an invitation to gather, connect and savor something extraordinary. Because some of the best business decisions are still made around the table.
The Mission Gilbert
3150 E. Ray Rd., Gilbert
(480) 618-6003
Also locations in Old Town Scottsdale and Kierland Commons, Scottsdale
Mission Guacamole
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Burrata
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Mission Tacos: Crispy Rock Shrimp |
Did You Know: Restaurants in Carter Concepts Restaurant Group are The Mission, Zinc Bistro and Fat Ox.
