Gracias Madre - Newport

4.7 (2077)

$30 and under

Vegetarian / Vegan

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

About this restaurant

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
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.
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

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

Featured in

Chorizo Nachos$10.00
soy chorizo, black beans, pico de gallo, salsa verde, pineapple salsa, cashew nacho cheese
Mini Chimichanga$8.00
black beans, chorizo, guacamole, pico de gallo, cashew crema
Potato Taquitos$8.00
guacamole, cashew crema, cilantro
Spicy Sweet & Crispy Coliflor*$8.00
batter-fried cauliflower, mango habanero salsa
Grilled Street Corn*$8.00
chili aioli, cilantro, tajin, rolled in your choice of: 'follow your heart' parmesan, toasted coconut

Tacos

Al Pastor*$6.00
oyster mushrooms, grilled pineapple, onion, cilantro, salsa roja
Coconut*$6.00
crispy coconut meat, mexican kim chee, carrot aioli, micro greens
Mushroom*$6.00
topo chico-battered portabellos, cabbage slaw, chipotle aioli
Parm Pastor*$6.00
crispy parmesan crusted mushrooms, pesto-dressed lettuces, chipotle crema, pickled red onion, micro cilantro

Drinks

Purista Margarita$9.00
tequila, lime, agave, house orange bitters, citrus salt
Mexican Mule$8.00
Tequila, ginger & lime, served in a cantarito!
House Red or White$7.00
Draft Cervesa$7.00

What 2,077 people are saying

Gracias Madre - Newport reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

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2,068 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
San Diego2 reviews
5.0
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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CharlesL
Los Angeles8 reviews
5.0
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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OpenTable Diner
Orange County1 review
4.0
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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OpenTable Diner
Orange County2 reviews
1.0
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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Sandking
Chicago / Illinois83 reviews
4.0
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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OpenTable Diner
Chicago / Illinois2 reviews
4.0
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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SriM
Orange County1 review
2.0
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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Amanda
New York City6 reviews
5.0
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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Foodieopinion VIP
Warwickshire42 reviews
5.0
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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OpenTable Diner
Orange County2 reviews
5.0
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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Gracias Madre - Newport is rated 4.7 stars by 2077 OpenTable diners.

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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
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
http://www.graciasmadre.co/
Phone number
(949) 386-8100
Private party facilities
We offer a Private Dining Room for events.

Gracias Madre - Newport

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Menu

Bites

Chorizo Nachos$10.00

Mini Chimichanga$8.00

Potato Taquitos$8.00

Spicy Sweet & Crispy Coliflor*$8.00

Grilled Street Corn*$8.00

Tacos

Al Pastor*$6.00

Coconut*$6.00

Mushroom*$6.00

Parm Pastor*$6.00

Drinks

Purista Margarita$9.00

Mexican Mule$8.00

House Red or White$7.00

Draft Cervesa$7.00

What 2,077 people are saying

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