Mission Hills BID

10/13/2026

We want to give a big SHOUT OUT to our sponsors for this year’s Taste of Mission Hills!

Swipe through to give some love to our Title Sponsor, US Bank - Mission Hills, and our Trolley Sponsors, La Puerta, and A Designed Space!

One thing our sponsors all have in common — they are all community-focused businesses that love being a part of Mission Hills and we love that they are part of our community!
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Taste of Mission Hills is Wednesday, October 14, 2026 from 5:30PM - 8:30PM!



This year’s Title Sponsor is US Bank, Mission Hills branch whose generous donation supports the growth of the event and helps keep ticket prices low.

US Bank is located at 610 W Washington St. Stop in to say hello to the friendly and helpful crew at our local branch!

Thank you US Bank for helping us make the 14th annual Taste of Mission Hills a success! 🫶

Hailey and Merritte Powell, owners of La Puerta, are some of our generous Taste Trolley Sponsors this year. 🫶

La Puerta is located at 4020 Goldfinch St. Whether you are in the mood for brunch, happy hour, or late-night dinner, you are always bound to find delicious food, drinks, and the best vibes at La Puerta!

Thank you Hailey & Merritte for sponsoring the Taste Trolleys!

La Puerta

Marea Riedler, founder & principal designer at A Designed Space is another generous trolley sponsor for this year’s Taste of Mission Hills. 🫶

A Designed Space has been located at 928 Ft Stockton Dr #209 since 2020. Marea and her team will bring a thoughtful and creative approach to all of your interior design projects!

Thank you Marea for sponsoring the Taste Trolleys!

A Designed Space

Thanks to our sponsors, tickets to the 14th Annual Taste of Mission Hills include FREE Old Town Trolley shuttle transportation within steps of all participating Taste venues on West Lewis St, Ft. Stockton Dr, Goldfinch St, W Washington St, Reynard Way and India Street. The trolley will provide a continuous loop beginning at 5:30PM and running until 8:30PM.

The trolley stops are listed on the back of each ticket as well as an interactive map that will be available on our website. Approximately every fifteen minute

10/08/2026

We’ve got our second batch of venue highlights for you! Taste of Mission Hills is happening Wed., Oct. 14, 2026 from 5:30PM - 8:30PM! 🍴

There are 25 participating venues in the 14th annual Taste of Mission Hills. When you attend, you’ll be saying ooh la la over and over!

In alphabetical order, we’re highlighting here the remaining venues — check the previous post if you missed that first set. 😉

Swipe through to see what’s waiting for you at Taste of Mission Hills! 

Oh, and if you haven’t got your ticket yet, better hurry! Check the comments and you might just find a promo code… 🤫



KOMATSUYA 🍴 Get a taste of authentic Japanese craftsmanship and refined neighborhood dining at Komatsuya during Taste of Mission Hills on Wed 10/14 from 5:30PM - 8:30PM!
📍 4015 Goldfinch St
Komatsuya Sandiego



LA PUERTA 🍴 Fuel your salsa-loving soul with the vibrant Mexican flavors of this local favorite spot for brunch, lunch, dinner, and happy hour at Taste of Mission Hills on Wed 10/14 from 5:30PM - 8:30PM!
📍 4020 Goldfinch St
La Puerta 



LAZY ACRES NATURAL MARKET 🍴 From fresh ingredients to prepared items ready to pop i your mouth, Lazy Acres always brings the flavor and you too will see why at Taste of Mission Hills on Wed 10/14 from 5:30PM - 8:30PM!
📍 422 W Washington St
Lazy Acres Market



LEFTY’S CHICAGO PIZZERIA 🍴 Get a taste of the Windy City at the Taste of Mission Hills on Wed 10/14 from 5:30PM - 8:30PM!
📍 4030 Goldfinch St
Lefty's Chicago Pizzeria



OLIVER & ROSE at LEWIS & FAY 🍴 Oliver & Rose at Lewis & Fay will be cooking up some culinary creativity for you at Taste of Mission Hills on Wed 10/14 from 5:30PM - 8:30PM!
📍 1620 W Lewis St
Oliver & Rose Lewis Fay Home



PARADIS 🍴 International cafe charm, speciality coffees, drinks, pastries, pinxto…. come fine you new “third space” at Taste of Mission Hills on Wed 10/14 from 5:30PM - 8:30PM
📍 901 W Washington St
Paradis



PIZZA E BIRRA🍴 Try saying no to a sample

10/07/2026

Taste of Mission Hills is happening Wed., Oct. 14, 2026 from 5:30PM - 8:30PM! 🍴

Is this song too on the nose? Eh, we’re going with it. 😎

In alphabetical order, we’re highlighting the first 12 of the 25 participating venues in our 14th annual Taste event! Swipe through to see what’s in store for every Taste ticket holder… you do have your ticket, right? 🫪 …RIGHT?? 😋

Oh, and check the comments and you might just find a promo code… 🤫



BURGER DECK 🍴 Smashburgers, dirty fries, and a big deck… 🤔 Just come to Taste of Mission Hills on Wed 10/14 from 5:30PM - 8:30PM and you’ll get it. 
📍 3715 India St
burgerdeck

CAKE 🍴The “fab Cake Girls” competed and WON Cake Wars on Food Network! You’ll get a idea of what they offer at Taste of Mission Hills on Wed 10/14 from 5:30PM - 8:30PM!
📍 3085 Reynard Way
Cake

CARDELLINO 🍴 Get a taste of Cardellino’s elevated Italian craft and neighborhood warmth during Taste of Mission Hills on Wed 10/14 from 5:30PM - 8:30PM!
📍 4033 Goldfinch St
Cardellino Italian Chophouse

COMMUNION 🍴 Globally inspired flavors from the Communion team are yours to experience at Taste of Mission Hills on Wed 10/14 from 5:30PM - 8:30PM!
📍 901 W Washington St
Communion

EL INDIO 🍴 Discover a bite of history with the iconic Mexican heritage and signature flavors of El Indio during Taste of Mission Hills on Wed 10/14 from 5:30PM - 8:30PM!
📍 3695 India St
El Indio Mexican Restaurant

FALCON LIQUOR 🍴 Stop by Falcon Liquor for a curated taste from their expert collection during Taste of Mission Hills on Wed 10/14 from 5:30PM - 8:30PM!
📍 805 W Washington St
Falcon Liquor

*Tasters at Falcon Liquor must be 21+ with photo ID.

FARMER’S BOTTEGA 🍴Enjoy a taste of rustic, farm-to-table culinary passion at Farmer’s Bottega during Taste of Mission Hills on Wed 10/14 from 5:30PM - 8:30PM!
📍 860 W Washington St
Farmers Bottega

FIORI’S PIZZA 🍴 Thin-crust slices and Italian staples at a family-run business — Find out why they are a local favorite at the Taste of Mission Hills on Wed 10/14 from 5:30PM - 8:30PM!
📍 811 W Washington St
Fiori’s Pizza 🍕

FORT OAK 🍴 Experience a bite of chef-driven innovation at a restaur

08/07/2026

Would you like a mint? 🤭
August 6 is National Fresh Breath Day! Who started this national holiday? Who knows! 🤷 But it’s a good reminder that if your breath is feeling less than fresh, oral hygiene is a good place to start! Slide for some Mission Hills businesses that can help you keep your breath minty fresh! 🦷🪥😮‍💨

2️⃣: Mission Hills Dental Group, 718 W Washington St Mission Hills Dental Group�Mission Hills Dental Group

3️⃣: Mission Hills Endontics, 1000 W Washington St # 2 Mission Hills Endodontics
and
Mission Hills Periodontics, 1000 W Washington St # 1

4️⃣: Dr. Rana Isaqi, 3659 India St # 100

06/20/2026

Have you read this month's A Word from our President? The first edition by our new President, Sarah Church of Pizza e Birra asks, "What does a Summer Refresh" mean to you? 🌞

Two local businesses, Marea Riedler, of A Designed Space, and Carly Hansen, of Lavish Aromatherapy, answer that question in this month's column. Now have your say in the comments!

Also happening this month is the Mission Hills Progressive Summer Mixer at 325 W Washington St! 🤩

A Summer Refresh – A Word from our President, Sarah Church. The June 2026 column presents ideas for a 'summer refresh,' while also acknowledging recent updates to the BID's Board of Directors and Executive Director.

05/08/2026

Lots happening in May!

On Sat 5/9 the Mission Hills Garden Club is hosting the 2026 Mission Hills Garden Walk. 🪴🌺

Sun 5/10 is Mother's Day and Mission Hills has everything you need to celebrate Mom! Need ideas? Check out this month's column!

And speaking of... this month's 'A Word from our President' looks a little different as the current Board of Directors and Executive Director give thanks to outgoing president Jamaal Jackson. 🙏

May includes Mother's Day! In addition, in place of the monthly 'A Word from our President' column, this month the current Board of Directors and Executive Director take a moment to thank Jamaal Jackson for his commitment to the Board.

04/22/2026

If you zoom in REALLY close on this photo, you might see Mission Hills somewhere in that dark part of the planet! 👀

Whether you’re taking action, or pausing to enjoy the beauty right here in Mission Hills, from our community to the whole planet — Happy Earth Day! 🌎🌍🌏



Original Photo credit: NASA, Artemis II

04/04/2026

Have you read this month's edition of A Word from our President?

From Passover and Easter to National Pet Day and Earth Day, there's a lot going on in April!

Plus, changes are coming to the Mission Hills Business Improvement District Board, as the retirement of our Executive Director approaches.

April filled with happenings! A Word from our President, Jamaal Jackson - celebrate April holidays and events right in April in Mission Hills.

03/25/2026

The Mission Hills Fire Safe Council, a newly formed committee in Mission Hills, is holding its kickoff Community Wildfire Safety Event on April 18, 2026. 🔥🧑‍🚒
Learn more:

Mission Hills Fire Safe Council is holding a Community Wildfire Safety Event Kickoff Meeting on April 18, 2026 from 10:00AM - Noon.