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Organic Mexican food restaurant by the owners of Cafe Gratitude. Most of the produce used is grown on the owners' own local farm. Food is made-in-house in its open kitchen - including the salsas, tamales, and corn tortillas. Concise seasonal menus. Open Mon-Thu 11:00am-9:00pm, Fri-Sat 11:00am-10:00pm, Sun 11:00am-9:00pm.
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8905 Melrose Ave, West Hollywood, California, USA, 90291
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178 Reviews
First Review by kenvegan
Veganman204
Points +74
Best Mexican but too expensive - Edit
This place has the best vegan Mexican food. try the mushroom fajitas or the bowls. Super bomb but super expensive . $12 for guac that I ate in 2 bites lol
Read morePros: Best mexican
Cons: Overpriced , Small portions
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losangela
Points +242
beautiful restaurant, food is hit or miss - Edit
Their patio area is beautiful! I've tried lots of different dishes here, and honestly none of it's ever made me want to come back for the food (but end up coming back anyway to eat with a group). It's not bad by any means but nothing was that impressive.
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soysoysoy
Points +108
Pricey but Fantastic - Edit
Not only is the food delicious, the atmosphere is charming and the service is excellent. I took a non-vegan here, and they didn’t know it was vegan until I told them after we left.
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Prajna
Points +6230
Beautiful atmosphere and good food - Edit
The outdoor dining area is gorgeous. Trees with solar lights, nice music, plants, nicely decorated.
Read moreThe food is very good.
The enchilada with raisin sauce was a bit sweet, but different in a nice way.
Great chips and salsa for the table.
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AncientOracle
Points +81
Vegetarian-Mexican - Edit
If you love Mexican food, it you’re a vegetarian or vegan, this is the place for you. It is trendy, so be prepared for this. Also, the portions are small.
Read moreMy only real gripe is that you have to pay for the tortilla chips, and not that good...
Outside of this you can't really complain. The food is a fusion in style, as you can't point point where the food comes from. You can't tell what regions the food comes from. I grew up in Los Angeles and I honestly know Mexican food, I do love it. Gracias Madre is tasty. I’ve only been a vegetarian for 10 months... so I am still new to it.
Pros: Amazing Menu., Plenty of options., Takes food allergies seriously.
Cons: Small portions., The chips., Can’t pinpoint which region the food comes from.
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Mourzik
Points +146
The patio vibe is amazing - Edit
One of the few places to keep their ambiance intact because of the original large enclosed patio
Read morePros: Outside sitting has an awesome vibe as usual
Cons: None
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Sagaoner
Points +140
Brunch is Amazing - Edit
Will definitely be back for their weekend brunch
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mymagicjourney
Points +737
Outstanding - Edit
The locale is beautiful and the food is outstanding. The flavors and textures are outstanding!! Do yourself a favor and try a dessert. You won’t regret it!! It’s usually fairly crowded, especially during lunch, but the wait is worth it. Try to sit in the courtyard, especially at night, so beautiful!
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brefields
Points +54
Inspired - Edit
Without a doubt there’s a skilled chef in the kitchen crafting this menu. The patio is beautiful and it is definitely an upscale dining experience that is worthwhile, but you can still dress casual. This is the spot to be for brunch as well. I’ve only been here once but I am just waiting for it to open back up again so I can go! Parking is a nightmare in the area but it’s worth the time to get to eat here.
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Ludi
Points +22
Amazing food but a little too insta-friendly! - Edit
Wicked restaurant with some great food, a few too many selfies and food pics for my tastes but it is LA I guess. Sitting outside is lovely in the evening.
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toastandjammies
Points +1428
Great food and atmosphere - Edit
I rarely eat at Mexican restaurants because I’d rather make Mexican food at home, so Gracias Madre is a treat. Yes, their starters are expensive and not very big, but their entrees and dessert are worth the money. I most recently got the chile relleno with mole (a vegan version of which is hard to find), and it was fantastic. And the pineapple upside down cake was AMAZING.
Read moreDefinitely a great spot for date night too!
Pros: Lots of authentic Mexican dishes, Large, beautiful outdoor patio
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CharlesGout
Points +32
Great for food and drinks! - Edit
Delicious Mexican food and amazing drinks to have a great and romantic night!
Read morePros: Creative
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ClaireyCat
Points +396
Loved it! - Edit
Best vegan food I’ve had anywhere. A must for any vegan visiting LA! Try and get a seat in the courtyard if you can. Only negative feedback I’d give was the staff were a little too keen to clear plates away when food/drinks weren’t completely finished. Tables seem to have a high turnover but my friend and I were there for a leisurely 4 hours and in no rush to finish our food.
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AdamWeiss
Points +27
Amazing vegan place especially at night - Edit
I know Gracias Madre gets very crowded during lunch time for their Garden, but it's one of the few vegan places that actually seems really better at night time! A great bar scene and with the lighting it feels really elegant. Of course you have to try the purista margarita, and I think they have the best chips and Guacamole in town. It is not cheap but you definitely feel like it's worth it.
Read morePros: Gorgeous space , Great drinks , Elegant at night
Cons: Pricey, Parking can be tough
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mrdavid014
Points +104
Great vegan food in West Hollywood - Edit
Food, drink and service all amazing!
Read morePros: Good menu variety, Cool atmosphere, Friendly Staff
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beetsrock
Points +941
Happening place! - Edit
I had heard so much about this place. You have to make a res to get in! It was completely packed with people and had good high energy. It was hard to choose from everything on the menu — I ate the Dos bowl with grilled tofu and it was delicious and really filling. I enjoyed my meal there but it is overpriced. $24 for my bowl! There was nothing spectacular about the place or meal to warrant the prices so you are paying to be LA trendy.
Read morePros: All vegan, Indoor/outdoor seating, Friendly staff
Cons: Expensive for regular service , Hard to get reservation
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yungboy
Points +218
legendary nachos - Edit
obviously expensive but maybe the saying ‘you get wht you pay for’ is the truth sometimes at this restaurant. currently waiting on cauliflower wings ill update u guys
Read morehey guys update so the wings were definitely not for me but the rating will stay at 4 stars because gosh golly gee those nachos my gosh i am telling you
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VeganCookieLover
Points +3592
Best pineapple upside down cake - Edit
A great restaurant for vegans and non-vegans. I love the pozole, mushroom fajitas, and pineapple upside down cake.
Read morePros: Lots of tasty Mexican foods, Best pineapple upside down cake ever, Great cocktail menu
Cons: Parking, Hard to get a private table, noisy restaurant , L.A. traffic to the Westside
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matt23y
Points +34
Just amazing! - Edit
This place needs no selling, just go! Fully vegan menu and you’re spilt for choice. Service, food, ambiance all perfect
Read moreYou’ve really got to go
Pros: Totally vegan, Stunning menu , Really cool place
Cons: None!!!!!!
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TorsiDawn
Points +1250
Love it here - Edit
Been here a bunch love the tofu dish and the vibe is super cute for a date
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mgatonegro
Points +334
Probably the best vegan place in the world - Edit
Impeccable service, out of this world food and amazing drinks. Gorgeous decor and cool branding. Great job!
Read morePros: great service, creative menu, atmosphere
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hokusai77
Points +13599
Excellent Mexican food - Edit
Excellent Mexican food, great location, and high quality ingredients. We tried several dishes, including the sweet potato tortilla with guacamole, mushroom fajitas, and jaca tacos.
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vegidaisy
Points +52
Gorgeous space, great food - Edit
This is a wonderful place to bring a big group — big open space with a huge patio. Delicious all-vegan menu, and a focus on tequila cocktails. The flan was drop-dead incredible.
Read morePros: The most amazing flan, Great atmosphere/setting, Variety of dishes
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JoshuaMilks
Points +63
Too Lazy to Split Checks - Edit
Love the food but stop being lazy and split checks for your customers. I don't know what it is about the attitude of these restaurants in LA that they think they're too good to accommodate their guests but I'm sick of it.
Read moreCons: No Split Checks, Too Stuck Up to Split Checks, Too Lazy to Split Checks
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Tiger111333999
Points +1398
one of my favorite restaurant in the world - Edit
Personally, that is the kind of place I will go for a "high profile" date or a wedding anniversary. The food was gorgeous and delicious, the ambiance felt like south of France and globally the dinner was amazing. Love the concept, the place and the food. 5 stars no doubt.
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chug
Points +434
Excellent brunch - Edit
Took some non-vegan friends to brunch and everyone loved it. I'm hooked on their tacos. Highly recommend.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2019-05-12
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cheddabrown
Points +380
Better than I expected. - Edit
I expected the food to be weak, but I finally went and everything minus the jackfruit taco was dope! Pozole, corn on the cob, guac, quesadilla, potato chorizo taco, enchilada & flan, but chocolate brownie was weak too. Literally ate all of it. Would go again, highly surprised!
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