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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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Last update on 14 Apr 2025 by villain
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178 Reviews
First Review by kenvegan
aolson
Points +225
Flavor to the Max! - Edit
We tried several items. Each one was flavorful and crafted beautifully. The space was absolutely lovely as well, very spacious and provided a nice respite from the City.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-07-03
Pros: Full vegan menu, Lots of flavor, Large space and friendly service
Cons: Poor parking in area, Reservations suggested
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VeganWineLush
Points +2307
Gracias Por Eso - Edit
Unique flavors.
Read moreGreat Happy Hour.
Sweet Potato Flautas!!!
Elevated but pricey. The starters are like a meal, but shareable.
Reservations are recommend and also
rideshare as parking is limited.
Dinner and Lunch are the busiest but also the best times and menus.
Brunch is fun also especially if you like a top notch French Toast.
It's fully vegan, but some of the flavors here aren't my jam. I've had the enchiladas (subtle, not rich) and chile relleno (I guess I don't enjoy their poblano sauce).
Good tacos, bowls, burritos, main dishes, sides and salads.
Enjoy the patio, dining area or bar seating.
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MikeCheek
Points +28
Best Mexican food - Edit
Homemade tortillas are incredible, and the food was the best Mexican food I've had. Ordered 3 tacos, all delicious. Pricey but worth it.
Read morePros: Homemade Tortillas
Cons: Pricey
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BeXXX
Points +376
Incredible - Edit
10/10 I don’t understand anyone that rated less. I am vegan 20 years my bf is a meat eating professional bodybuilder … he said 10 out of 10 incredible, that everything tasted like fish and meat, and is now considering slowly going vegan 😄
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-05-10
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5150_68
Points +350
Amazing Vegan Mexican Food - Edit
Gracias Madres has to be one of my favorite Vegan Mexican restaurants. Just wish I lived closer to it. The lions mane tacos were out of this world!!!
Read morePros: Lions mane tacos, Cast iron corn, Chips & Salsa
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KristinaEatsPlants
Points +8115
Beautiful Vegan Mexican Spot Perfect for Date Night 🤤 - Edit
This place is fantastic. We came during happy hour and ordered a variety of dishes to try, including the nachos, fries, jackfruit sliders, and the sweet potato flautas. For dessert, we had the tres leches. Everything we tried was very delicious, and there were so many other menu items we would’ve loved to try as well.
Read moreWe initially thought it was the same fully vegan restaurant we had in Mexico City with the exact same name, but it turned out to be a different spot. That said, both are very good in their own way.
The restaurant itself is absolutely beautiful and has a great ambiance, making it perfect for a date night. I would definitely come back again.
Updated from previous review on 2026-01-03
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dans.world.tour
Points +516
Awesome dining experience - Edit
We loved the beautiful dining experience at Gracias Madre, it’s located on a street with lots of beautiful restaurants. The service, presentation, ambience and flavours were all superb.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-12-28
Pros: Great for date night, Inventive menu with tasty flavours, Elevated dining experience
Cons: Pricey but worth it
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ExploreV
Points +430
Wow! - Edit
Amazing food, awesome people, and fantastic atmosphere. Highly recommend! The staff were so friendly and helpful. The food was so good ... and everything was really filling, but I couldn't resist eating half the dessert anyway as it was divine!
Read morePros: Delicious food, Wonderful staff, Cool location and atmosphere
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paigelikesfood
Points +205
Just spectacular!! Can’t miss! - Edit
The restaurant itself was absolutely gorgeous, we sat on the patio. The menu was extensive with all sorts of different dishes. We split the nachos which were incredible and tried a few types of tacos. We also ordered a side of plantains and the portion was huge so we brought some home. The staff was super helpful, attentive, and knowledgeable about the menu. The drinks were delicious as well.
Read moreAll three of the tacos we tried were ridiculously scrumptious. My favorite was the mushroom chicharron but you seriously can’t go wrong with any. I would recommend this place to vegans and omnivores alike. A majority of the menu is gluten free as well. Unfortunately we did not have room for dessert but I’ve heard great things about those here as well.
Overall this place is a MUST if you’re in LA! We drove from Manhattan Beach and it was worth it. I hope to go back as soon as possible!
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HeatherV
Points +194
Love it but not the lunch menu - Edit
I usually love it here, despite the VERY high prices. However, the lunch menu is too limited and not very good. For sure great for dinner though.
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Jackfruitcowboy
Points +164
amazing 🩷 - Edit
went for happy hour and loved the mushroom tacos.
Read moretried the jackfruit bbq slider with fries which also didn’t disappoint.
will definitely be back
Pros: friendly service, Food quality
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pp2347
Points +1223
Authentic Vegan Mexican Food - Edit
Great cultural dishes with a good environment. Must go to place for vegans in the Los Angeles area.
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RichardGathercole
Points +56
Wonderful upmarket vegan restaurant - Edit
Great food and cocktails. Lovely outside eating area.
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zivran250
Points +307
Great food wonderful ambiance! - Edit
We love Gracias Madre so much we willingly battled the 101, the 405, and even Wilshire Blvd. to get there—now that’s commitment. This West Hollywood gem has been serving up bold, flavorful plant-based dishes since 2014, and it’s easy to see why it’s still a favorite.
Read moreThe menu has a great balance of clean, healthy options and indulgent bites that are totally worth it. The outdoor patio is perfect for soaking up that LA sunshine, and the cocktails? Legendary. People don’t just come for the food—they come for the vibe.
Whether it’s a Tuesday lunch or a Sunday brunch (which, by the way, is excellent), the ambiance never misses. Just a heads-up: it’s in the heart of WeHo, so parking can be a bit of an adventure. But honestly, if we lived closer, we’d probably be here three times a week—minimum. In the words of our server, and please use your best LA accent for this, “Perfect, Awesome”.
Pros: Food, Ambiance, Serivces
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LikeThePeepalTree
Points +113
Beautiful established outdoor dining area! - Edit
Get the tacos during Happy Hour if you can! We parked at a meter.
Read morePros: Beautiful trees , Pleasant decor , Tasty bites
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AubreyGolding
Points +260
Beautiful ambience - Edit
This is a spot to visit at night for a great meal under the twinkle lights - date spot forsho
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SoyKal-El
Points +7284
Could be great - Edit
This place has all the pieces to be excellent, but felt like it fell a bit short. Parts of the dishes were great (like the mushrooms), but others (like the ceviche) seemed to be missing the final touch.
Read moreThe service was not great (got forgotten for a long time), but the vibe is very cool.
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Mai_l
Points +484
Excellent food and excellent service - Edit
Food was incredible, we really couldn’t stop eating. The margaritas were also really good, STRONG! 🤣
Read moreIt was a great way to end our trip
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Sassyvegan
Points +1754
Excellent food - Edit
Some of the best food we had on our trip to LA; I’m still dreaming about the queso fundido. Delicious.
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BrendaDeForest
Points +504
Vegan Mexican - Edit
We went on New Year’s Eve. Had a reservation, busy place. The service was excellent, food came out hot and fast. Lions mane tacos were delicious, enchiladas with squash an orginal recipe from when they first opened. Very good!!! #Veganuary
Read morePros: 100% vegan, Food very tasty, Great service
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justhealthcare
Points +65
Phenomenal Restaurant - Edit
We live in New Mexico and this is our must visit restaurant every time we get to LA.
Read morePros: Authentic everything , Unique flavors, Stellar desserts
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NWatlington
Points +771
Delicious Upscale Mexican Cuisine - Edit
Highly recommended! I had the chance to try a couple of the dishes and everything was 10/10
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avokari
Points +226
Delicious Mexican cuisine - Edit
The restaurant itself is beautifully decorated, airy and inviting. They have outdoor seating and in the evening with the fireplace on it's really magical.
Read moreThe food itself was great! I most enjoyed the Queso dip. It was spicy and fresh! The gorditas and the lion's mane tacos were also delicious. I love to see Mexican cuisine elevated like this. Wide selection of delicious drinks. I definitely recommend.
Pros: Delicious menu and drinks, Good service, Beautiful decor and terrace
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Vegetate
Points +331
Perfect - Edit
This restaurant was close to our hotel and we didn't realise how amazing it was until we got there. Our server was the best😄we splurged and got a few cocktails they had seasonal ones for halloween, the ceviche to start was a highlight for me! I got the masa cakes with huitlacoche (corn fungus!!) And my partner got the lionsmane tacos - both incredible but the masa cake won the show. Tres leches cake for dessert!! Was pricey but so worth it!
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Yuna_X
Points +741
Amazing food! - Edit
We had the potato flautas, maitake mushroom fajitas, omelette, and crepes and it was all so good! We ordered online and picked it up and the whole process was very easy.
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_NathaliaSeijo
Points +333
A must! - Edit
Everything was amazing. I recommend Gorditas de Chicharrón!! 🤩
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1AP1
Points +2505
Slightly less than great - Edit
Everything we've had here has been really good, but always lacking something to push it over the top. Will definitely still return.
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