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Gracias Madre - Newport, Newport Beach, CA

Gracias Madre - Newport

4.8
4.8
2000 Reviews
$30 and under
Vegetarian / Vegan
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Our mission is to celebrate and serve the presence of the mother which resides above us, within our hearts, within the earth, and in all those who nurture us. We serve cuisine inspired by the kitchens of Mexico sourced from locally grown organic ingredients. Welcome to a seat at love’s table.

The idea of Gracias Madre was first conceived while visiting the families of our employees in Mexico. We wanted to do both; offer organic Mexican food to the communities we serve as well as honor the mothers who work tirelessly in the kitchens of Mexico and often live without their husbands and children while they work side by side with us in California. Inspired by some of the recipes of these families and the love of their mothers, Gracias Madre serves organic, farm fresh, locally sourced food, full of flavor and love with a menu spearheaded by Executive Chef Alan Sanz and agave-based cocktail program by Beverage Director Maxwell Reis.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 25 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Vegetarian / Vegan, Mexican / Southwestern, Organic
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Happy Hour Mon, Wed–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Taco Tuesday Tue 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (949) 386-8100
  • Website
    http://www.graciasmadre.co/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Chef Justin Haefler
  • Private party facilities
    We offer a Private Dining Room for events.
  • Private party contact
    Jordan Griffin: (949) 386-8100
  • Location
    1617 Westcliff Drive. Suite 112, Suite 112, Newport Beach, CA 92660
  • Neighborhood
    Newport Beach
  • Cross street
    Dover Street
  • Parking details
    Parking available in the front & back of the restaurant.<br />
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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  • Sip, Savor, and Socialize with Happy Hour!

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - 4:00 PM - 8:45 PM,Wed - 4:00 PM - 8:45 PM
    Join us for Happy Hour Weekdays (Excluding Taco Tuesday) from 3pm-6pm. On Fridays, we have extended Happy Hour from 11am-6pm for our Summer Fridays Patio Series! Savor organic tacos, bites, and cocktails- all 100% organic!

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What 2,000 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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  • Orange County

    Healthy

  • South Orange County

    Best Ambiance

  • South Orange County

    Healthy

1,999 Reviews

  1. erdoc

    Orange County

    33 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    33 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    Overall4Food4Service5Ambience4
    Really good food with interesting blends of flavor. Great service and very efficient/fast food delivery.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    I had my birthday dinner here with colleagues. We chose to go for taco Tuesdays and the food was delicious. Staff was very friendly and funny. Will come back for sure.

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  3. Daphny

    Los Angeles

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Lovely place to have a nice dinner. Great food and the service was very nice.

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  4. GregoryC

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    The food was very good. The atmosphere super. The waiter was super nice. Loved the experience.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Excellent service, excellent plant-based food, and excellent margaritas! What else can I ask for? I love this place!

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    Overall5Food2Service5Ambience5
    Easy access, easy parking, nice greeting, reservation handled correctly, on-time notification, no wait lines, great patio, beautiful bar, cozy ambiance, comfortable indoor seating, and amazing service. We are not vegetarians, but cocktails, guac, and chips hit differently here.

    Gracias Madre - NewportResponded 6 days ago

    Hola! Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are happy to see that we were able to provide you with an overall excellent dining experience. We look forward to serving you again! Gracias!

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  7. Katherine

    Manitoba

    87 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    87 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Our waiter was very helpful Love that food is all vegan!! When I order a non alcoholic cocktail light on ice I got less than 3/4 of a small glass of a drink. I’d so appreciate it if it was filled. Thanks

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  8. APto

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 27, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience4
    Great attentive staff and delicious food. I think the music was a bit loud interfering with conversation and there could be a little bit more light. This is completely personal and everyone will have different opinions. The prices are quite high, so this won't be a usual go-to place for me, more for special occasions. Really kind for refrigerating our cake. Overall 5 stars!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    Overall4Food5Service5Ambience5
    This restaurant has excellent food and a very fun atmosphere. We will visit it each time we are in Newport Beach.

    Gracias Madre - NewportResponded on November 26, 2023

    Hola! Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We're overjoyed to hear that you had such an amazing dining experience with us. We look forward to serving you again next year! Gracias!

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  10. ivan

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 22, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    I come here every year to celebrate my wifes bday. Its been our third year. Fantastic food, great service and overall awesome experience. Highly recomended.

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  11. Anonymous

    Orange County

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 22, 2023

    Overall2Food3Service1Ambience1
    Our waiter took forever to attend us. I think because we are Hispanic? Everyone we have shared our story with agrees he was either a horrible server or we were being racially profiled. He attended his other tables frequently which happened to be filled with your typical Americans. We have been here a few times and have had good experiences. I’m not sure we will ever return and have already shared our experience with multiple people and will continue to do so. The place was very slow and he rarely came to our table. I have never had such slow negligent service. We review vegan food and travel all over Orange and LA. Again, never had such bad service. It took us over 2 hours to finish our meal even though the place was not even half full. There were huge gaps of time between appetizers, food, and dessert because he was not attending us. Also, our chocolate cake had about 1/4 cup of melted ice cream on top and moments later another cake came out for another table with a beautiful unmelted full scoop. Hard to believe that’s just a coincidence paired with the rest of the service.

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  12. AlanG

    San Diego

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Our first time to dine here and what a great treat!! The menu is varied and well rounded. The food very well presented from the potato taquitos to the vegan enchiladas, black beans and rice were spot on. Our server was very attentive and patient. The orders came out in a wonderfully short amount of time. All in all a great night or healthy Mexican food.

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    We love everything about this restaurant! It is our go to spot !

    Gracias Madre - NewportResponded on November 26, 2023

    Hola! Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We're overjoyed to hear that you had such an amazing dining experience with us. We look forward to serving you again next year! Gracias!

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    Overall5Food4Service5Ambience5
    I'm not vegan, and I liked the al pastor and barbacoa tacos. Very expensive though.

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  15. MicheleG

    Orange County

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    The food and service was excellent! I highly recommend the Queso Fundido, Little Gem Caesar and Enchilada de Calabaza.

    Gracias Madre - NewportResponded on November 20, 2023

    Hola Michele! Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are so happy to see we were able to provide you with excellent service and a fantastic plant-based, authentic Mexican meal! The Enchiladas de Calabaza are quickly becoming a team favorite as well. We look forward to serving you again soon. Gracias!

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  16. Sapna

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service3Ambience5
    Had a wonderful celebration dinner for my daughter’s birthday. Food is amazing. Was a bit skeptical before going in but came out pleasantly surprised on how good all the vegan options tasted. Drinks were a bit overpriced. But the ambiance and food was awesome!!

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Just another great experience and food with friends

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  18. PamS

    Los Angeles

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Always at the top of my list to favorite vegan restaurants. Food is amazing and the service is top rate!!

    Gracias Madre - NewportResponded on November 12, 2023

    Hello! It's great to hear from you. We are thrilled to hear you love our vegan Mexican food as much as we love serving it! We look forward to serving you again soon! Cheers - Gracias Madre

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  19. AireeK

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 9, 2023

    Overall4Food5Service4Ambience5
    Great place for dinner no matter what your party size is. I had good service the 2 times I came here for dinner, however this recent time the service was very slow (took a very long time for the waitress to take our order and for the check) so stayed longer than anticipated. Otherwise, great ambience and food/drink/dessert options.

    Gracias Madre - NewportResponded on November 11, 2023

    Hello! It's great to hear from you. We are thrilled to hear you love our vegan Mexican food as much as we love serving it! We look forward to serving you again soon! Cheers - Gracias Madre

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  20. JKings

    Orange County

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on November 6, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Celebrated a friends birthday, and enjoyed the lovely patio! Our server Elton was so kind and helpful! The Madre Bowl is amazing and my friends loved the Nachos and Pumpkin Cheescake.

    Gracias Madre - NewportResponded on November 7, 2023

    Hola! Thank you so much for taking the time to give us feedback from your most recent experience! We are happy to see we were able to provide you with an overall excellent service. Helton is the best! We will be sure to share your feedback with him. We look forward to serving you again! Gracias

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  21. KevinS

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 31, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Best Vegan Mexican food we've ever had! We drive from San Diego to have it...it's THAT good! Super friendly servers too!

    Gracias Madre - NewportResponded on November 1, 2023

    Hola! Thank you so much for taking the time to give us feedback from your most recent experience! We see we missed the mark for you in food. Any feedback on how we can improve is always greatly appreciated. We look forward to serving you again! Gracias

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  22. JKings

    Orange County

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Our Server Ramon was very kind and helpful! We normally sit on the patio, but this time sat in a both that was facing the open patio and it was perfect! The guac is AMAZING and the pumpkin cheesecake was SO GOOD!

    Gracias Madre - NewportResponded on October 30, 2023

    Hola! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a wonderful review. We are so happy to hear Ramon provided you with an excellent dining experience! We will be sure to share your feedback with him. We look forward to serving you again. Gracias!

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  23. fernandot

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    The best they have tremendous food and service. The servers there are the best they remember you and greet you ?!!

    Gracias Madre - NewportResponded on October 29, 2023

    Hola! Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review! We are so happy our team was able to wow you with exceptional service. We look forward to serving you again soon! Gracias

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  24. HeatherS

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    We had a wonderful time. The service was incredible. The food was delicious. Highly recommend.

    Gracias Madre - NewportResponded on October 23, 2023

    Hola Heather! Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are so happy to see we provided you with a positive dining experience from the service to the cuisine! We look forward to hosting you again. Be sure to join us for our Taco Tuesday specials every Tuesday from 4-9PM! Gracias.

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  25. JenB

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    Overall3Food4Service2Ambience4
    Service was very slow. Food was better than average but not great. There is a beautiful patio area but they wouldn't let us sit out there because we were a party of two and, despite there being 10+ open tables out there, they were four-tops. I should have left but wanted to try the food.

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 16, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service4Ambience5
    Great spot with Vegan options. Waitress made great recommendations.

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  27. JoelynnS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    We have been anxious to visit and our experience did not disappoint! The service was great and all six of us enjoyed what we ordered! We can’t wait to return!

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  28. GurtejpalS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 10, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Perfect food perfect ambience perfect place and perfect staff! Love it this is our second time and will come again!

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  29. JeffH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 10, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Great atmosphere with outstanding plant-based cuisine. Price point is quite high and so really limits your average customer to a "really special occasion", rather than more frequent dining.

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  30. Jeroend

    Exclusive

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 8, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Heerlijk vega gegeten. Absolute aanrader. Wat betreft eten, sfeer en bediening.

    Gracias Madre - NewportResponded on October 9, 2023

    Hartelijk dank dat u de tijd heeft genomen om een ​​recensie voor ons achter te laten! Wij kijken ernaar uit u weer te mogen verwelkomen om bij ons te komen dineren.

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  31. MarleeR

    Los Angeles

    15 reviews

    3.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on October 3, 2023

    Overall3Food2Service5Ambience5
    Such a cute vibe, but food is very mediocre. Drinks were very good!

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 1, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Love the food bring back the coconut tacos We love the cheesecake

    Gracias Madre - NewportResponded on October 15, 2023

    Hello, We’re so happy to hear that you enjoyed the cheesecake and look forward to welcoming you again soon!

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  33. ocdiner

    Orange County

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on October 1, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    We have been coming here since it first opened as Gratitude kitchen & Bar, not just for its delicious and clean organic plant-based foods but also for the great ambiance. Last week this place became even more attractive to us when we ran into the current general manager Tory who recognized us from her days at True Good Kitchen Newport Beach. She is always so personable and customer-oriented. The menu has also evolved the way we like it. We love Gracias Madre and will continue to support it.

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 29, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    As always, had a great time. The food and drinks were so good!

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  35. Gerry

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    Overall4Food5Service2Ambience5
    The table set up for two people was absurd. Almost half the table was obstructed by the sofa's arm, and they expected us to sit uncomfortably close to another party sharing the same couch. Whoever arranged the seating needs to have their head checked. Additionally, we were served the wrong food initially. Fortunately, the food was excellent once we received our correct orders!

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  36. BernadetteG

    New York Area

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Outstanding plant based vegan restaurant with delicious food & great service. We would definitely eat here again !

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  37. JenniferH

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 19, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    I am considering going to a plant based diet and searching for inspirational food… Gracias Madre was a hit. Delicious.

    Gracias Madre - NewportResponded on September 21, 2023

    Hello JenniferH, We’re so happy to hear that you enjoyed our "inspirational food" and look forward to welcoming you again soon!

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  38. BarbaraH

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 19, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    love love love Gracias Madres! anyone would love this place whether you're vegan or not. the wait staff is also wonderful. what a great addition to the neighborhood!

    Gracias Madre - NewportResponded on September 20, 2023

    Barbara H, Thank you so much for taking the time to give us feedback from your most recent experience! We are glad we could deliver on both service and our chef team executing some delicious dishes for you. We look forward to serving you again

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  39. neils

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Wonderful place with friendly staff and amazing food. It’s become a regular spot for us!

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  40. KB124

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Loved corner booth with cushions. Very relaxing atmosphere. Music a little too loud at times.

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Gracias Madre - Newport is rated 4.8 stars by 2000 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 25 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Gracias Madre - Newport

1617 Westcliff Drive. Suite 112, Suite 112, Newport Beach, CA 92660

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Dover Street
  • Neighborhood
    Newport Beach
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Happy Hour Mon, Wed–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Taco Tuesday Tue 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Vegetarian / Vegan, Mexican / Southwestern, Organic
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Parking available in the front & back of the restaurant.<br />
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef Justin Haefler
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.graciasmadre.co/
  • Phone number
    (949) 386-8100
  • Private party facilities
    We offer a Private Dining Room for events.
  • Private party contact
    Jordan Griffin: (949) 386-8100

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