The centerpiece 01 del volcán
Molcajete Mixto
Fish, scallops, mussels, shrimp, chicken, steak, chorizo, nopales, avocado and queso, all bubbling in a volcanic-stone bowl.
$42
Mission Viejo · Modern Mexican Kitchen & Agave Bar
Xclusive
True taste of Mexico. The kitchen plates seafood, fine cuts and the volcanic-stone molcajete. The bar pours from a wall of agave.
Two halves of one room
Plated and poured.
01
The Kitchen
Seafood from the cold case and the grill, prime cuts, the volcanic-stone molcajete bubbling to the table. Fresh, local and seasonal ingredients in a working mix of old and new.
Read the menu → 02
The Bar
Handcrafted cocktails built on premium tequilas, fresh citrus and unique combinations. A full wall of blanco, reposado, añejo, extra añejo and mezcal behind the neon.
Walk the agave wall →What lands on the table
The plates.
A short list of the ones the regulars come back for. The full menu runs much longer.
The centerpiece 
02 para dos
Surf and Turf
Six-ounce filet mignon in peppercorn sauce with shrimp scampi, white rice topped with avocado and grilled asparagus.
$68
03 salsa verde
Pork Chile Verde
Tender pork chunks in green sauce with white rice, beans, onion, cilantro and warm tortillas. A regular order.
$24
04 de la casa
Blackened Salmon
Jalapeño scalloped potatoes, mixed greens, chile crema and corn succotash.
$33
05 a la diabla
Plato de Camarones
Shrimp in a red spicy sauce or al mojo de ajo garlic butter, with white rice and black beans.
$25
The signature moment · behind the neon
The agave wall.
Pick a rest. The wall warms to it. From bright blanco to mahogany extra añejo to the smoke of mezcal.
sin reposo
Blanco
Bright, peppery, unaged. Straight from the still.
Herradura
7 Leguas
El Cristiano
Lalo
Tequila Ocho
Don Fulano
Mandala
Fortaleza
Clase Azul
Poured neat, on the rocks, or built into a cocktail at the bar.
What Mission Viejo says
From the table.
★★★★★
“Shrimp diablo, fish tacos, carnitas, classic whole fried fish all was excellent. Cocktails served in cool glasses. Lovely staff.”
★★★★★
“One of the best restaurants in Mission Viejo. Biggest variety of seafood, steak and Mexican. Family owned, they always take care of you.”
★★★★★
“Very nice ambiance with friendly and attentive staff. The flavors are truly on point. Added to my favorite Mexican spots.”
★★★★★
“The atmosphere is lovely, it made for a perfect, nice date night restaurant. We highly recommend Xclusive Mexican Kitchen.”
Save the table.
Open daily from eight. Happy hour and Taco Tuesday all day.
