Gracia

Name: Gracia
Address: 5313 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA, United States, 98107
Telephone: (206) 268-0217
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5 (141)

$30 and under

Mexican

5313 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107

About this restaurant

Romantic
Innovative
Neighborhood gem

GRACIA is the Spanish translation for the word grace. Chester Gerl's vision for Gracia is founded on his deep admiration and reverence for Mexican culture and cuisine. A palate cultivated by his many years of travels across Mexico, growing up in Long Beach, California and his tenure in Seattle and New York kitchens, Gerl strives to create dishes reflective of his personal experiences. Sourcing pure and honest ingredients, he preserves and honors the history and techniques of traditional Mexican cuisine. Gerl imports non-GMO, heirloom corn varieties from Oaxaca, Mexico, then nixtamalizes the kernels in house; the result, fresh masa. Masa, the foundation and heart of his menu, produces distinctly nuanced, earthy flavors that are reflective of season, variety, geography and craft. Gerl also strives to remain connected with his local community by supporting our local farmers, foragers, and fish mongers.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican
Hours of operation
Tue, Wed 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm
Phone number
(206) 268-0217
Website
http://www.graciaseattle.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Chester Gerl
Catering
Please email graciaballard@gmail.com for catering inquiries.
Private party facilities
Call (206-268-0217) or email ( graciaballard@gmail.com ) for private events.

Location
5313 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107
Neighborhood
Ballard
Cross street
Vernon Ave NW
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

chips and guacamole$8.00
chips and salsa$4.00
escabeche$5.50
chicharrones$8.50
tomatillo salsa, chile salt, lime
queso fundido$12.50
melted cheeses, rajas, green chorizo OR seasonal vegetables; soft corn tortillas
taquitos$11.00
chipotle braised chicken, crema, salsa verde
torta$13.00
talera bread roll, choice of taco meat, black beans, lettuce, tomato, queso de oaxaca, mayo, guacamole

A LA CARTE TACOS

al pastor$5.50
guajillo marinated pork, salsa verde, pineapple
carnitas$5.00
slow roasted pork, salsa verde, escabeche
vegetariano$5.00
roasted vegetables, queso fresco, crema, pico de gallo, cilantro
campechanos$5.50
carne asada, smoked pork belly, chorizo, roasted pork, charred tomatillo salsa, onion, radish, cilantro
pollo asado$5.50
applewood grilled chicken, adobo, charred tomatillo & roasted chile salsa, cilantro
barbacoa de res$5.50
beef brisket, pasilla de oaxaca salsa, guacamole, onion, radish
cochinita pibil$5.00
smoked & slow roasted achiote-marinated pork shoulder, xni-pek, citrus-pickled onions, cilantro
pescado$5.50
beer battered cod, cabbage, jalapeño, cilantro, chipotle crema
lengua$5.50
braised beef tongue, tomatillo-avocado puree, onion, radish, cilantro

DRINKS

all other house cocktails are $2.00 off!

house margarita$12.00
tequila, triple sec, house citrus, agave, rocks, salted rim
build-your-own shrub and soda$11.00
choice of spirit, house- made seasonal shrub, lime, soda
tecate tall boys$5.00
16 oz
merlot$11.00
chenin blanc$12.00

What 141 people are saying

Gracia reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5

4.5 based on all time ratings

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

141 Reviews

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Wineanddine31 VIP
Seattle / Eastern Washington30 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 11, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Gracia is a “go to” choice when choosing to dine in the heart of Ballard. Upbeat and vibrant scene, delicious food and EXCEPTIONAL service!!
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Ghuggie VIP
Seattle / Eastern Washington5 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 5, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great tacos as usual. The brisket special taco was terrific and the mezcal…unbelievable list. Service was excellent and attentive…we didn’t feel rushed at all. One of our favorite restaurants.
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill5 reviews
3.0
Dined on March 7, 2020
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
The food was okay, extremely loud. Felt like I had to yell at my friend, would not go back
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ScottL
Portland / Oregon3 reviews
1.0
Dined on March 1, 2020
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Terrible experience here — I would suggest looking elsewere. I made a reservation and we arrived on time. We were seated promptly and ordered appetizers, as well as drinks. A little time went by, our drinks arrived, and then we ordered entrees. So far so good. Entrees came and we began eating. The server asked us if we wanted another round of drinks, and we said yes. Closer to the end of our meal the 2nd round of drinks arrived. At this point the sever and the manager kept trying to take our plates that were still working on. Seriously? We finished our food and were told we needed to leave because another reservation was due in. Both our drinks were about 75% full at this point and we had been there for about an hour. This person was either the hostess or same terrible excuse for a “manager” that was telling us this (it wasn’t the server). I just spent 107 dollars on chips, salas, tacos, and drinks — thats right $107 and we asked to leave. This is incredibly unprofessional and you have lost me as a customer forever. Congratulations.
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OpenTable Diner
Seattle / Eastern Washington6 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 29, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The best and authentic Mexican food I have in Seattle. Tortillas are made from corn from Oaxaca, Mexico. The Empanada is to fair for. And the Mezcal flight is really good. All mezcal were absolutely high quality.
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sandiw
Seattle / Eastern Washington1 review
3.0
Dined on February 23, 2020
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
We are big Mexican food lovers, so we were excited to go. Chicken Tinga was a standout. Guacamole was good. Enchiladas were terrible. No chicken, sauce not balanced, mushy tortillas. Margs okay but overpriced, and our server was so rude. He really ruined anything good that we could have experienced. This place is overhyped and over priced. Go to La Carta if you want great food and drinks.
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PatrickH
Washington, D.C. Area7 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 22, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Gracia is our favorite restaurant and we have been seeking something authentic since we moved from Austin Texas a few years back. This is by far the best Mexican food we have in the area and nothing else compares in the Seattle area. If we lived near Ballard, I would eat here every day. Congrats to the Chef, he has made Gracia something super special!!
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HotSauce VIP
Seattle / Eastern Washington6 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 22, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Very impressed by the octopus dish. Felt sardined in among rest of patrons - 6 inches btw the tables :/ mole old fashioned was intriguing - would definitely get it again.
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MorseB
Seattle / Eastern Washington1 review
5.0
Dined on February 21, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Stopped in while visiting Seattle! Food was excellent, staff well informed, And I loved the ambiance. I will definitely come back next time Im in town!
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DF12
Seattle / Eastern Washington25 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 19, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
great food and great service....it's loud....I'm sorry I cannot remember our server's name, but she was lovely and made solid recommendations regarding drinks/menu.
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Gracia is rated 4.5 stars by 141 OpenTable diners.

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5313 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107

Additional information

Cross street
Vernon Ave NW
Neighborhood
Ballard
Hours of operation
Tue, Wed 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chester Gerl
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.graciaseattle.com/
Phone number
(206) 268-0217
Catering
Please email graciaballard@gmail.com for catering inquiries.
Private party facilities
Call (206-268-0217) or email ( graciaballard@gmail.com ) for private events.

Gracia

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Menu

HAPPY HOUR

chips and guacamole$8.00

chips and salsa$4.00

escabeche$5.50

chicharrones$8.50

queso fundido$12.50

taquitos$11.00

torta$13.00

A LA CARTE TACOS

al pastor$5.50

carnitas$5.00

vegetariano$5.00

campechanos$5.50

pollo asado$5.50

barbacoa de res$5.50

cochinita pibil$5.00

pescado$5.50

lengua$5.50

DRINKS

house margarita$12.00

build-your-own shrub and soda$11.00

tecate tall boys$5.00

merlot$11.00

chenin blanc$12.00

What 141 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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