Mission 261 - San Andreas

Would I come back? You really do get what you paid forI normally go to dimsum place where each one cost about $3. read more Would I come back? You really do get what you paid forI normally go to dimsum place where each one cost about $3.

I've heard mixed reviews about this place and that it's basically overpriced dim sum but I'm glad I checked it out. read more I've heard mixed reviews about this place and that it's basically overpriced dim sum but I'm glad I checked it out.

This is one of the best dim sum place in the Alhambra area. read more This is one of the best dim sum place in the Alhambra area.

I’m always amused when I see a Chinese restaurant that doesn’t look like a Chinese restaurant (like Russell’s seafood in Irvine). Mission 261 definitely looks l... read more I’m always amused when I see a Chinese restaurant that doesn’t look like a Chinese restaurant (like Russell’s seafood in Irvine). Mission 261 definitely looks like a Mission and it’s the only Chinese restaurant that I’ve seen with patio seating. The restaurant is huge and could easily accomodate very large groups and weddings. The interior is very nicely appointed and all the niceties are reflected in the food prices which are way higher than I’m used to paying for Chinese. The food was good, but not good enough to justify the very high prices. I think I’ll stick to NBC in Monterey Park. It was a good experience nonetheless since it does make you feel pretty fancy.

I’ve been to mission 261 once for dinner, and overall it was a pleasant experience. the food was on spot, the service was the usual quick brisk chinese service,... read more I’ve been to mission 261 once for dinner, and overall it was a pleasant experience. the food was on spot, the service was the usual quick brisk chinese service, and the ambience (we sat in the large high-ceiling banquet room) was probably the most outstanding part — as it was upscale and fancy. we didn’t really have to wait for a table, but it was an early dinner for us. the prices were on the higher side, so maybe not worth too frequent a visit.