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Burritos,
fajita burritos, burrito bowls, tacos & salads with delicious
chicken, steak, pork and vegetarian fillings, all served from the
selection of fresh burrito bar ingredients to eat in or take out.
It
already has a cult following on facebook - you only have to visit
the 'Burritos in Oxford' group to see that this is a very welcome
addition to the town centre, and it also becomes apparent that up
until now, Oxford didn't have anywhere serving a truly fresh,
wholesome, and made just as you like it burrito!
The
Mexican grill on St Michael's Street in Oxford has opened it's doors
to a very hungry and very happy Oxford, serving the best of the best
in meat and vegetarian burritos for diners to eat in or take out.
Amongst those lining up patiently for The Mission to open for the
first time were an excitable crowd of American fans studying in
Oxford and who have said their dreams have come true now that they
can have a taste of home while staying in the university city.
With
the added advantage of a license, this is the perfect destination
for a quick beer and a meal that actually fills you up, before
heading to the theatre or a wine bar. The Mission is also a great
lunch choice while out shopping, giving you a whole lot more goodness
than most options.
With
their years spent in the heart of the Mission District in San
Francisco, the home of the burrito, owners Jan and Sharon Rasmussen
are doing it all as it should be done - California-Mexican style. The
Mission has already developed quite a following and Jan has been
overwhelmed by the response so far.
"It's
been truly fantastic, we knew Oxford was without really good,
wholesome Cal-Mex cuisine, and having lived in San Francisco for some
time, we always missed the food when we returned to the UK. We always
talked about opening a restaurant over home made burritos!".
It
seems that the unbeatable tastes and flavours of pinto beans and
guacamole are getting tastes buds all over the city very excited! And
with a Mexican chef on board, you really can expect an authentic
experience at The Mission - "the owners are true to their
California roots" one customer said on opening day.
The
thing is, everyone's perfect burrito is different. Whether you want
extra cheese or no cheese, hot salsa or mild salsa, each burrito is
made specifically to order. And these are not just burritos. Food on
the go can be found in the same place as wholesome, freshly prepared
ingredients that taste fantastic. The focus is on fresh - so there
definitely no microwaves or freezers in residence at The Mission. The
one and only time they ever need a tin opener is when those cheeky
tomatillos (little green Mexican tomatoes used in salsa) are out of
season and can't be picked in the UK!
At
The Mission, vegetables are taken very seriously indeed. As you move
along the counter choosing your fillings you'll see that they play a
very important part in the ingredients being served, and while there
is everything for the meat lovers, there's nothing better than a
black bean and guacamole burrito. Here you'll find a well balanced
selection with fantastic vegetarian food on offer.
So,
the burrito has finally come to Oxford, bringing with it a Cal-Mex
revolution, and much to the delight of this town!
The
Mission 8 St Michael's Street, Oxford, OX1 2DU
www.missionburritos.co.uk
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