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Gracias Madre - Newport, Newport Beach, CA

Gracias Madre - Newport

4.7
4.7
2077 Reviews
$30 and under
Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Vegan-friendly
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Vegetarian-friendly
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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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
  • 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
  • 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

What 2,077 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

2,071 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was a friends’ outing on a weeknight. With the exception of one mocktail which was not to my friend’s tastes (no fault of the kitchen at all!), everyone loved the food. I was the only vegetarian at the table, so that is the highest praise I can give. We ordered appetizers, mocktails, and mains. Presentation was excellent, ambiance was so good some young women unaffiliated with our group were doing a little Insta photoshoot in the corner. Mezcal, in addition to tequila, on the menu. The jackfruit dishes were a good balance of flavour and texture. The prices were reasonable— neither cheap nor expensive in comparison to other restaurants with similar cuisine and ambiance. Staff was very professional: polite, ready with recommendations, and accommodating. All in all, this was one of my most enjoyable, satisying dining experiences in this area in recent months. I will definitely be returning.

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  2. CharlesL

    Los Angeles

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the place. The ambiance is super nice and I like the fact that it's semi-outside. The food here is delicious. If you're worried about vegan food, don't be. Just come and try stuff. The tacos are fantastic, the crunch wrap is amazing, all of the desserts are fantastic and the roasted colofour, as I think they spell it, is just outstanding. They have some really good and unique mixed drinks so definitely check out that part of the menu too.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 28, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Some of the dishes came out cold, otherwise the food was excellent

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 27, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was flavorless. The queso fundido and the breakfast burrito are not what they used to be and those were my go to items. It was very disappointing. The service from the bus boys was good but from our own server it was not. We only got checked on once and then we waited too long to pay. We had to go and find someone to help us close out the bill. I’ve never minded driving an hour for this place and I can sadly say I won’t be back.

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  5. Sandking

    Chicago

    81 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    81 reviews

    Dined on April 27, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Repeat visit. Always love the nachos. Crunch wrap was delicious!

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 27, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I want to be buried in that cauliflower appetizer

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  7. SriM

    Orange County

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 21, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We ordered five items: 1. Coliflor starter which was the best 2. Enchiladas - the corn tortilla was so hard, it could not be cut with a knife very poor 3. Chile broth was lukewarm/cold very poor experience 4. Some of the pasta was undercooked/tough: lacked salt 5. Cheesecake was good The overall experience was very poor considering the $ amount paid. I will not be returning to this place. I came to this place with my wife and my mother based on a strong recommendation from my colleague. I do not know if this was a one off experience, but above is the summary of my poor experience at gracias Madre. I will not be returning to this place.

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  8. Amanda

    New York City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really loved the ambiance! very pretty restaurant. The quac and vegan quesso was super tasty. Loved the crunch wrap, never had it be vegan before and I loved it. Highly recommend this place for a big group and wanted really tasty vegan food.

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  9. Foodieopinion

    Warwickshire

    40 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on April 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Fruit jack carnitas incredible and huge portion. Same with enchiladas. Both in incredibly delicious and definitely share them. One is enough for two people.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loves the environment. The service. The crowds. Beautiful environment.

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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
  • 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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