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The Mission

8 St Michael_s Street, Oxford OX1 2DU, England
01865 202016
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Ranked #116 of 377 restaurants in Oxford
Price range: £5 - £10
Cuisines: Mexican
Good for: Cheap Eats
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Takeout, After-hours
Restaurant details
Good for: Cheap Eats
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Takeout, After-hours
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San Diego, California
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30 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 June 2013

OK... maybe it's a San Francisco health food crazed entrepreneur's twisted vision of Mexican Food. But I know Mexican Food and The Mission failed miserably at doing Mexican. In fact Mexico should sue this franchise for culinary slander. Having lived for over six decades in San Diego, right next to the border and having practically been weaned on tacos and... More

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Oxford, United Kingdom
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3 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013

For the North American visitor it is very much like going to Chipotle. For expats hungry for something resembling Mexican food it is great. The ingredients are very fresh and the burritos are big. Very tasty all round. If you are a short term visitor from North America I would skip it as you can get Chipotle when you get... More

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Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 March 2013

I love this place, and always get a great meal. It's quick, easy and reliable, the carnitas burrito is so good.

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Oxford, United Kingdom
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560 helpful votes 560 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 November 2012

Visited again last night on route to the cinema. Quick and easy tasty Mexican food - minimal queuing and fab value in a relaxed and informal atmosphere. Great for veggies too. We like it!

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Taos, New Mexico
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 October 2012

The Mission restaurant, which on St.Michael's street off Cornmarket , is one of those places that you go to when you are hungry, don't want to spend a lot of money or time. It is tasty, very well prepared, and a "wee taste of America's Southwest. As one of the other reviewers said, "it's not authentic". Of course it's not.... More

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Oxford, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 September 2012

If you are from California, don't expect much. However, if you want to try some "Mexican food" then the MIssion is for you. Nice burritos, good flavour, but not authentic.

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Oxford, England, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 September 2012 via Local Picks

The Mission is a small boutique Mexican restaurant founded in Oxford but rapidly growing. Mission delivers clean, easy Mexican food - mainly Burritos - the best way to describe their approach is like a Mexican subway; pick your meat, filling and sauce and then bundled all together in a huge burrito to keep you full throughout the day. The portions... More

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Oxford, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 September 2012

I love Mission Burrito! When in town and in need of a filling meal with high value for money rating and loads of taste... Mission it is! Big ole burrito and drink for £7 ish. Nice.

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Oxford, England, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 September 2012

This is where I go whenever I'm on my own in Oxford. Great food, great prices. A poorly kept local secret.

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budapest
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 September 2012

I went yesterday (2 adults and 4 children) there was no explanations for the 3 new burrito eaters what the rice/beans/extras all were. The staff began piling things on and then I ended up having that one. If they had explained the differences between the types of beans rather than just pointing to 2 pots, the newbies would have had... More

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