Vegan
Organic
Beer/Wine
Delivery
Take-out
Mexican
Vegan Mexican restaurant by the owners of Cafe Gratitude. Uses produce from the owners' farm. Makes food in-house including the salsa, tamales, corn tortillas. Concise, seasonal menu. Reported closed August 2023.
© OpenStreetMap contributors
-
2211 Mission St (at Mission District), San Francisco, California, USA, 94110
-
Loading...
-
- Outdoor seating
- Wheelchair accessible
- Accepts credit cards
-
-
Last update on 31 Aug 2023 by Zombiecynthia
Update business info -
Are you the owner?
Claim this business -
Added by rebeccaj on 28 Dec 2009
-
-
282 Reviews
First Review by alexkors
elisarocks
Points +40
Past Time Go-To Spot - Edit
They have relatively good service and most of the dishes are tasty. I will give it 4/5 stars just because it is pricier and the location isn’t the most favorable.
Read moreGuest
andyjng
Points +5935
Didn't Meet the Hype - Edit
Sorry Mama, but I don't really get all the hype that 's around Gracias Madre. It was my first stop back in the city on my vegan food adventures and I really wanted to love it more than it actually turned out.
Read moreBeing in the heart of the Mission, the restaurant has a definite hipster aesthetic. Even though the restaurant wasn't busy, it took us a while for them to finally take our orders. Not sure if they were understaffed but it was something we noticed.
We ordered a Sweet Potato Quesadilla ($8) off the lunch menu as well as their Tempeh Chorizo Torta ($15), along with a side of chips ($3) that tasted just like Fritos. The quesadilla came out first and it was honestly underwhelming. It lacked some flavor that we relied on the salsa on our table to kick it up a notch. The torta was decent but the tempeh was nothing noteworthy and the bread was not crispy and toasted like I was used to in most tortas. My partner and I agreed that we had much better vegan Mexican food elsewhere in the Bay.
So it's not a bad spot for food but I likely won't be back. They get a lot of business it seems so they may not really need to improve on their menu, but I hope that it does get better overtime.
Pros: Beautiful interior dining
Cons: Food was underwhelming
kittenbehavior
I totally agree with every part of your assessment.
Read moreGuest
Ken.thompson
Points +1052
Not bad, not great - Edit
Food came instantly (too quick), was tasty but definitely 4 starts. Not amazing, but fine!
Read morePros: All vegan, Does the trick
Cons: Expensive, A bit rushed
Guest
Lalalaralyn
Points +94
Meh - Edit
After hearing the hype about this place for years, I finally checked it out. It was underwhelming. The food was incredibly small portioned; for a person who never finishes their meals, I cleaned my plate and was still hungry. The flavors and textures were not well balanced, nor did it look appealing. I had ordered tamales in mole. I got one tamal and half a plate of salsa and very unappealing looking raw vegetables. For $22. Just. What?
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-11-16
Pros: Vegan options
Cons: Expensive, Not particularly good, Small portions
Guest
donnierafsimmons
Points +109
Best Mexican restaurant in the Bay - Edit
Everything about this place is beautiful. Food is amazing, decor makes you feel at home, live music that’s not too distracting, and great service. This was my first time in a full service vegan restaurant and Gracias Madre has set the bar very high!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-11-03
Guest
echofan
Points +278
Looks good, but kind of bland - Edit
Food Looks good, but kind of bland. Not the best Mexican restaurant. For the cost the food wasn’t worth it. Was hoping for more. Margarita was good though.
Read moreGuest
JulienneSlice
Points +2072
Classic spot - Edit
It’s a been while since I dined at this location. We decided to stop by while driving through the bay for dinner. I have fond memories of this spot as they were one of the early adopters in creating an all vegan Mexican restaurant concept. The menu has evolved over the years but some classics have remained like the delicious quesadilla de calabaza, and the papas al horno. Both are delicious and a must try. We also ordered the jackfruit tacos which are tasty and satisfying and completed a delicious meal.
Read morePros: Vegan, Og spot
Cons: Pricey
Guest
EmdotAlice
Points +6053
Pretty good - Edit
I don’t love Mexican food but my partner really liked this place. We tried the Tamal and Tamal mojado and chips and salsa. I thought my Tamal was going to come with what was described as a tomato habanero sauce on top, which is the only reason I ordered it. I was very disappointed when it was just a plain tamal. They offered to get me something else but I didn’t want it to go to waste. It was ok but didn’t really enjoy it. The salsa verde was good though.
Read morePros: Salsa verde
Guest
traveling_vegan
Points +392
Yum! - Edit
I’ve been here a handful of times and have enjoyed the food each time. However, I am pretty sensitive to spicy food and it seems most dishes here have a kick (or more) to them (which makes sense because it’s authentic Mexican food)! I usually just tough it out and take my acid reflux meds afterwards because the food is too good not to eat lol! The atmosphere is nice and there is both outdoor and indoor seating. Try to come during the off peak hours and you’ll be rewarded by your meal arriving surprisingly quickly!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-09-11
Pros: All vegan, Authentic, Organic & seasonal ingredients
Cons: Expensive but that’s SF for ya, Most dishes are fairly spicy (to me)
Guest
henrydavidson59
Points +43
Best Vegan Mexican you’ll ever find - Edit
This place was absolutely amazing. Not only is it super cute with decor- vegans will want to eat literally everything here. Everything is vegan, everything looks delicious. I personally had the Flautas de Camote and they were divine, and just the right portion size not too big or small. This is a must go if you’re in the area and vegan you’ll want to come back every week.
Read moreGuest
Northern19474
Points +737
Great food - Edit
Excellent food and music I liked it
Read moreGuest
SarahMays
Points +1407
Delicious Mexican food! - Edit
We loved our dinner at Gracias Madre! We enjoyed everything we tried, especially the nachos. So delicious!! The drink options were really good as well. The atmosphere was fun, and there was live music as well.
Read morePros: Yummy vegan food! , Nice margaritas and cocktail options , Fun atmosphere
Guest
sebastianf6
Points +319
rude and lazy - Edit
didn't want to serve even though it was 1 hour and a half before closing time
Read moreCons: lazy, unprofessional
Guest
Veganbloke
Points +2900
Never came to take our order - Edit
We let them know we’d arrived and wanted to sit outside (next to another couple that had been served). Someone came out with the menus, then nothing. Left after about 10 minutes to try elsewhere.
Read morePros: All vegan
Cons: Terrible service, Didn’t get to try the food
Guest
ClaudiaRevuelta
Points +48
THE BEST VEGAN PLACE IN SAN FRANCISCO - Edit
Mexican vegan place, all organic and you can definitely feel it. Amazing place, people super nice.
Read moreRecommend:
-burrito mojado
-cheesecake
Pros: All vegan
Cons: Expensive
Guest
MPowell97
Points +67
Food was delicious! - Edit
Quick and easy takeout. Loved the quesadilla, Gordita’s, flautas (my favorite) and wet burrito. Dessert has been great every time also.
Read moreGuest
NickTustin
Points +1305
Amazing - Edit
.................
Read moreGuest
DonaldMarquez
Points +34
Very Good - Edit
I highly reccomend their tamales, encheladas, and their pozole there.
Read moreGuest
GBplantpowered
Points +2054
Not impressed - Edit
The amount of food I got for the money and the flavor was NOT worth it.
Read morePros: Atmosphere was pleasant
Cons: Portions were small, Overpriced, Lacked flavor profile
Guest
OliviaMarsh
Points +20
Lovely! - Edit
Amazing mole and salsas, great tequila and margaritas, and the wet style burrito was perfection. Lovely staff as well! (They have non-tequilla drinks and mocktails as well!)
Read morePros: 100% plant-based /vegan, Ambiance , Drinks
Guest
Tedz
Points +39
Always great - Edit
I’ve come here many times over the years. The food is always great, and the drinks are as well. Biggest downside is that the restaurant is fairly expensive.
Read morePros: Fully vegan, Large menu, Delicious
Cons: Expensive, Often busy
Guest
Zombiecynthia
Points +6884
Vegan Mexican Eats in SF - Edit
First of all, how is it possible I hadn’t reviewed this place yet? Highly recommend this place for a solo or duo date! It’s cute day and night, I came on a Friday afternoon it wasn’t too busy and was able to score a spot in the outdoor parklet in front of the restaurant. Beautiful for people watching and enjoying a meal while basking in the sunshine. Y’all know me, I’m about the whole experience- decor, music, food, cleanliness. Top rating all around! I ordered the quesadillas de calabazas- yummy with a hint of spice. I also had a mocktail! It was tart but refreshing (La Refrescita). For dessert I ordered the Fruit Cobbler w/cinnamon ice cream! This location is totally bartable and date friendly!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-03-11
Pros: All Vegan (Plant-Based), Friendliest Staff/Personnel, It’s in the City by the Bay 💗
Guest
ErcanBalcı
Points +73
Lovely Place - Edit
An amazing fully vegan place with friendly staff. I tried a mushroom fajita. #Veganuary
Read morePros: Many vegan options, Tasty food, Warm staff
Guest
DeannaLamb
Points +238
On the mural art self-tour - Edit
I had the special of the day but I wish I had ordered the mole enchilada. Green drink and hibiscus tea were great.
Read morePros: All vegan, Nice service
Cons: Too many choices, A little expensive for the portions.
Guest
AnjaliO
Points +347
Great idea, like to support, but needs improvement - Edit
A good ambiance, but the service could’ve been better. We got a tiny bowl for the chips and guac appetizer and server refused to give us a bit more chips, or we would have to pay. There was 6 of us and about 2 handfuls of chips (standard eating bowl size).
Read moreIf it was a tiny bit less expensive, it would have been fine. The vegan tamale was good, but a bit bland, as I found myself using their hot sauce(great smoky hot sauce) to compensate. I wish I could wholeheartedly support this place, and it’s great there’s vegan Mexican, but I’ve had better vegan Mexican, I wouldn’t run back here immediately. The margaritas were good!
Updated from previous review on 2022-02-04
Cons: Expensive
Guest
Huraiquire
Points +10585
Pioneering for Latinx Community - Edit
Amazing food and service, Gracias Madre marries traditional flavours with sustainable and kinder practices. No cruelty in their cuisine, we’ve returned a few times. I came here before I was vegan and I think it was actually the first vegan restaurant I ever ate at. Highly recommend.
Read moreGuest
Tom8315
Points +298
Still great food! - Edit
Haven’t been here in a few years due to work and pandemic. But still wonderful. Had sampler appetizer with chips and Mexican hummus, guacamole, and an applesauce. Very good! Had enchiladas and my friend had burrito. Beans and rice with them. All very tasty. I had apple cobbler and my friend had pumpkin tart. Both very tasty. Apples not very well cooked but still tasty. #Veganuary
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2019-01-19
Pros: Wonderful vegan Mexican food, Great service , Covid precautions reassuring
Cons: Apples in cobbler kind of strange
Guest
For Members
Why was my review removed? Guidelines for writing a review View our privacy policyFor Business Owners
Claim this business See inaccurate information? Submit an update here Link to this page from your site See an unfair review? View full terms & conditionsThis page has been viewed 0 times.