Goodness Gracias - Vegan Mexican image

Goodness Gracias - Vegan Mexican

Cafe Meal takeaway Mexican restaurant Vegetarian restaurant Vegan restaurant Health food restaurant Burrito restaurant

😠 A huge let down. Goodness Gracias has so much potential and I was really excited to have vegan Mexican food in our local area, but on multiple occasions the burritos have been bland, with absolutely no spices or flavour and the service has been slow. I love their baked goods and really want this fam... People often mention vegan, staff, Mexican, service, burrito, delicious, good, amazing, friendly, great,


Address

1a/1114-1116 Gold Coast Hwy, Palm Beach QLD 4221, Australia

Website

goodnessgracias.com.au

Contact

+61 7 5598 3128

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (292 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 11 am to 8 pm
  • Wednesday: 11 am to 8 pm
  • Thursday: 11 am to 8 pm
  • Friday: 11 am to 8 pm
  • Saturday: 11 am to 8 pm
  • Sunday: 11 am to 8 pm
  • Monday: Closed

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: vegan (31) staff (16) Mexican (12) service (12) burrito (12) delicious (11) good (10) amazing (9) friendly (9) great (9)
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  • 1/5 Natalie M. 4 years ago on Google
    A huge let down. Goodness Gracias has so much potential and I was really excited to have vegan Mexican food in our local area, but on multiple occasions the burritos have been bland, with absolutely no spices or flavour and the service has been slow. I love their baked goods and really want this family-owned restaurant to survive, I don't usually write reviews and I just hope this helps them improve!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Rachel P. 2 years ago on Google
    I really wanted to like this place as a plant based food icon on the Goldie but was so disappointed. Don’t understand the other reviews to be honest. The food we had had zero freshness, was overpriced and just super bland. There are plenty of Mexican restaurants with vegan options - would recommend going to those instead.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jonathon P. 3 years ago on Google
    Oh my God. Have been waiting for this to reopen as I kept hearing amazing things about it. Tonight the planets aligned and I made it there. Woweee!!! Talk about a gift to your mouth. Never had better anywhere. Bloody amazingly good. Go try it, you will not be disappointed.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Melissa R. 3 years ago on Google
    Just AMAZING!! Soooo much flavour in every bite. Also got a few selections from their sweets fridge and they were wonderful too!! We'll be back regularly for sure! 🌱❤️
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Mauricio R. 3 years ago on Google
    Friendly staff however the food wasn't good, low quality beef mince and the bacon really cheap one.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sundara P. 2 years ago on Google
    Legit my favourite place to eat, they have the Best Mexican hands down, and the staff are so lovely. it’s my regular weekly go to place to eat out😻 soo thankful I live close by!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Brooke M. 2 years ago on Google
    Goodness gracious is serving up some of the most delicious vegan food on the Gold Coast. Fresh ingredients and very generous portions. Super friendly staff. The smoky jackfruit bowl was absolutely superb! New favorite!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Allan B. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice little vegetarian mexican Cafe with all the Mexican favourites minus the meat. I had three of the Tacos and a coffee and it was delicious. The Tacos were a bit hard to eat like you would normally eat a taco as it all kind of fell apart, but it was nice to eat with a knife and fork so I could get a bit of the three different Tacos with each bite😋 Deffinately worth a try if you like vegetarian
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jess M. 3 years ago on Google
    Wow! Looked on google for some vegan in the area and was not disappointed. Will return if we are ever up in qld again. Food was flavourful and the pricing was respectable. Would've like some more guacamole considering paying an extra $3 for it on the burrito. Overall a great experience. Recommended
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ng J. 1 year ago on Google
    Highly recommended vegan restaurant. Holy guacamole 🥑 salad 🥗 and liver lover juice 🥤👍🏻.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Angelah C. 4 years ago on Google
    Absolutely delicious, we enjoyed the three amigos and nacho chips and the Mole-ay chicken burrito and the Smokin Jack burrito.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Shevon G. 4 years ago on Google
    Love this place. Delicious food and well run. Oneofmy regular places to eat

  • 5/5 Angelina B. 4 years ago on Google
    I was excited to try this vegan place. The food is amazing!!! Tacos are so yummy!!! Friendly staff. I’ll definitely be back on a regular basis. :)

  • 5/5 KirkFanning 4 years ago on Google
    Great food and Great service. The staff are friendly, the food is fresh and full of flavor. This place is now a must to stop by whenever I am in the area. 10 out of 10!

  • 5/5 Alex 4 years ago on Google
    Love love LOVE Goodness Gracias!! Such a cute place along the beach for catching friends with great vibes. Absolute Mexi-CAN as food’s on point! Looked epic, Fresh and tastes even more juicylicious! 😍🌮🤤🌯 the team are always so lovely too. Jackfruit erry’thang is a must! 😄🌿🙌🏼

  • 5/5 Jacquie M. 4 years ago on Google
    Delicious food Great service Excellent timeliness

  • 5/5 Amanda G. 4 years ago on Google
    Have always had a good feed here! Have been many times and the service is always great and friendly, and always leave satisfied. Meals are delicious and it's so good not having to worry about cross contamination from non-vegan foods.

  • 5/5 Hayley B. 4 years ago on Google
    Delicious Plant Based Food and the friendliest staff. I will be a regular visitor for sure. Thank you for the most amazing food.

  • 5/5 Shelly O. 4 years ago on Google
    Couldn't wait to try out this vegan eatery if i was ever down that way, Well i had the opportunity with family on a day trip, And food was absolutely delicious, Servings were very generous, and staff super friendly, definitely my go to when ever back that way... Enjoy :)

  • 5/5 Janey C. 4 years ago on Google
    Wonderful good Great service! I’ll be back!

  • 5/5 Joseph B. 2 years ago on Google
    Friendly staff with a stylish little interior. So nice to find little vegan restaurants like this that serve mock meat. We had the Hawaiian Chicken Burrito and a coffee frappe, both of which were really nice!

  • 5/5 David M. 4 years ago on Google
    Excellent vegan Mexican food. That may sound odd, but Goodness Gracias makes it happen - con sabor! Their preparation, taste and service are excellent.

  • 5/5 sunny b. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing food, amazing service and amazing vibes!

  • 4/5 Denzel G. 2 years ago on Google
    Never thought vegan food could taste this good! I will admit that I am writing this review a little late, but Goodness Gracias has already featured in a YouTube vlog comparing Palm Beach Mexican restaurants (there's two others by the way). As a Mexican restaurant it's NOT authentic, but as a vegan restaurant it's a great place worth checking out. The reason for my "unauthentic" Mexican comment is because the taco portion sizes are larger than what you would find on the streets of Mexico (but this is a common western mistake that most places selling tacos here in Australia make). Large tacos with more than recommended filling means for a messier eating experience. However, all the fillings of the the three tacos I trialed were DELICIOUS! My only solution to solve the messy tacos to elevate the consumer experience is to toast the tortillas. Not only does this place sell hot savoury food, but they have a cabinet full of sweet treats. I ate their brownie and was not disappointed. So if you're not in the mood for Mexican food, come to Goodness Gracias for some very delicious vegan sweet treats! And the staff will be very accommodating.

  • 5/5 Marta B. 2 years ago on Google
    So much tasty vegan food 😄 everything I tried was so delicious 😋

  • 5/5 darshizone 1 year ago on Google
    We were a table of 9. Not all meals photographed. It’s a small/cosy cafe, and group booking space is a bit tight, however as we had a reservation, we were able to add a couple tables together and swap the high chairs for low ones. Friendly service, good vegan food and would visit again. Great experience here. Thank you.

  • 5/5 Shuo H. 1 year ago on Google
    Definitely recommend this place! The food, service and price are all 5 stars. Ordered the nachos and taco trio and they were all amazing!!! Love this place, will definitely come back 😘😘😘

  • 1/5 Natalie G. 1 year ago on Google
    Was really disappointed with the food here and came here on the recommendation of @littlegreybox. It is very processed and the sauces are a bit much. Would not recommend unless you are vegan and are craving fast processed food. Nachos were not edible. Guacamole tasted off. The chicken burrito had barely any pineapple. Place is a bit dated and dirty, but the girl working there was lovely. Couldn’t finish the meal and felt sick from what we did eat before calling it

  • 5/5 Marlies H. 1 year ago on Google
    Insane! Amazing concept (all vegan, mexican), creative dishes, lovely staff, nice interior and it tastes so amazing. Love the place - we went there three times in one week.

  • 5/5 Hayley R. 1 year ago on Google
    The best vegan Mexican on the Gold Coast by far! The Hawaiian chicken/mushroom burritos/ burrito bowls are my favourite. They also have such a good selection of vegan desserts including croissants and brownies. Such an easy place to stop in and grab dinner and the girls are always super friendly!

  • 5/5 Jodie T. 1 year ago on Google
    OMG!! I’m not vegan but this is my absolute favourite place to go for a Burrito, Nachos, Tacos. It’s next level YUM!! From the vegan prawns, vegan chicken and jackfruit options, (I haven’t tried the vegan beef options yet) but the toughest decision is always which one today ha ha! The staff are lovely & the chocolate brownie is to die for (insert drool). The servings are generous. Eg: The nachos in this photo are a small size & was enough to share between 2 people. Maybe a large between two men but the small was perfect for us two gals. The burritos are super filling, the jackfruit burrito & the prawn burritos are my favourite. I was a bit sceptical at first trying vegan prawn but I couldn’t believe how almost identical it was to biting into a prawn, the texture and flavour was just incredible. Next time I want to try the chicken and pineapple quesadilla.

  • 4/5 Ashleigh S. 8 months ago on Google
    A small and cozy diner with lots of options to choose from. I loved the Hawaiian Chicken burrito, the chicken and pineapple was a tasty pairing.

  • 5/5 Elizaveta Z. 1 year ago on Google
    Best tacos I’ve ever eaten! I had the week’s special of Shrimp, along with the standard menu Smokey Jack, Hawaiian Chicken, and Mo’Lay Chicken. They were INCREDIBLY DELICIOUS. If you’re in the area, I 100% recommend coming here!

  • 5/5 Jake G. 6 months ago on Google
    Found this place on a weekend trip, and now we are devastated that it’s not on the Sunshine Coast - which is where we live. We would eat here every single day if they were up here. Every single taco and burrito that we got was NEXT LEVEL, other than the mushroom one (which was okay, but ain’t nothing compared to the others). I had the Hawaiian burrito - thanks to the lovely lady that recommended it and made it - and my partner go the share plate of tacos. That Hawaiian burrito was every bite delicioso 👌👌👌👌 10 outa 10, would smash those burritos and tacos again. Cya soon, N and J xoxo

  • 5/5 Amy G. 4 months ago on Google
    Great vegan food. Healthy and great options. Would love if they had the garlic prawns on the menu permanently! 🤩

  • 5/5 Mel K. 4 years ago on Google
    Goodnesss graciously my new fav! Great customer service and topped off even better with amazing, delicious food! You won’t be disappointed!

  • 5/5 Judy R. 5 years ago on Google
    Fresh delicious plant based Mexican in such a cute shop. Lovely staff that make you feel welcome. This is a new favorite go to when we're on the GC.

  • 5/5 James L. 3 years ago on Google
    One of the best vegan restaurant in the Gold Coast!

  • 5/5 Vegan Fitness M. 5 years ago on Google
    All plant-based healthy Mexican food! Wow, all my favourites roll into one! My favourites are the hungry size burritos, mushroom with wild rice! The brownies are sooo yummmy!

  • 5/5 둔둥두루 3 years ago on Google
    Yam and Juice is the best

  • 5/5 diane j. 4 years ago on Google
    What a wonderful experience! As vegans we thoroughly enjoyed our meal. We shall be back. next week and thereafter. So healthy. We were looking for something like this place for ages. Very grateful.

  • 4/5 Chantelle H. 4 years ago on Google
    My husband and I came here for a quick weekday meal. There is limited seating but we were able to sit up on the bench. It’s a nice bright interior thoughtful decorated. I like how there is the option to have healthy subsidies and smaller serves.

  • 1/5 Dianne O. 3 years ago on Google
    Just plain no.

  • 5/5 Elena K. 3 years ago on Google
    Absolutely love this place. Found this little gem purely by accident whilst food hunting with my partner. Friendly staff, great vegan tacos and they serve coffee till late in the evening too!

  • 5/5 cr 3 years ago on Google
    Awesome vegan food

  • 5/5 Harrison C. 3 years ago on Google
    Such a wide range of completely plant-based options. So fresh and full of flavour with very reasonable prices. Strongly recommend!

  • 5/5 Paul B. 3 years ago on Google
    Different. Unusual.

  • 5/5 Mike O. 3 years ago on Google
    I'd been looking forward to checking these guys out and today I finally got to try a burrito for lunch.. So good!! Clean, fresh, tasty flavours and the place itself is very light and welcoming, with a friendly girl serving at the desk. I hope to be back soon!

  • 1/5 Skywarp G. 4 years ago on Google
    Serviced by a minor who continuously made errors with our orders. Ordered a burrito and began to eat it when the minor came out to tell me they couldn't make it yet it was already in my mouth 😐. Ordered 2 drinks and only 1 ended up on the table then had to pay for the second one which took till we leaving to reach our table. The food was below average for an all vegan place. Mushy textures, no flavour and at 6pm half of the menu was not available. Inexperienced staff, crampt seating and even called to book a table and was told it was booked but when we rocked up there was no tables reserved or free so we believe they don't honour or even give reservations...Do not recommended ever visiting this place.

  • 1/5 Paul H. 4 years ago on Google
    Hate vegans

  • 5/5 Emma H. 4 years ago on Google
    Delicious and healthy food 🤗

  • 4/5 Joseph W. 4 years ago on Google
    Food was very fresh and the staff were super friendly. Not overly flavoursome which seems to be a common complaint in the negative reviews but still definitely worth checking out.

  • 1/5 S T. 4 years ago on Google
    Went a few weeks ago for Taco Wednesday only to be advised it wasn’t on that week! The tacos were incredibly boring and overpriced for what they were, they were tiny! We literally went down the road (Tugun) to zambreros to purchase a main meal. Agree with others, the place has potential but they just aren’t getting it right unfortunately:(

  • 5/5 Amanda S. 4 years ago on Google
    Ig-worthy photo & staffs are friendly! Place is a little small but still comfortable and managed to get seats!! Should go before lunch hour to avoid not getting seats!! But for sure they do takeaways too! The food was awesome & worth the $$! For sure coming back again when I visit GC 😍

  • 5/5 Jessica B. 4 years ago on Google
    Loved loved loved!

  • 5/5 Robyn S. 4 years ago on Google
    Oh my God the most amazing Quesadilla I have ever eaten plus outstanding customer service.

  • 5/5 Dianne G. 4 years ago on Google
    Great food. Great service.

  • 3/5 Dan N. 4 years ago on Google
    Miss the bukini body..

  • 5/5 Jill B. 4 years ago on Google
    Love their delicious, healthy vegan food! The burritos are so filling and tasty, we certainly will be back, as it is so hard to find truly healthy vegan food in the area. Keep up the great work guys!

  • 5/5 Brydie S. 4 years ago on Google
    Delicious and healthy plant based mexican! Such a great vibe when eating there...you know the food is made with love and owners are lovely too 🌱 Can’t wait to try some more food...was all to die for! Highly recommend to anyone, even families as they have a delish kids menu too 🤤

  • 5/5 Fabiana S. 4 years ago on Google
    BEST Vegan food in the whole Gold Coast! Such a nice place, owned by down to earth people. Healthy, simple and tasty! Do yourself a favor and have some plant-based goodness!

  • 5/5 Fi F. 4 years ago on Google
    Delicious food, friendly staff. We need more ethical businesses like this around 👍🏻

  • 5/5 Candance S. 4 years ago on Google
    While on the gold coast I came here multiple times, I really loved the simplicity but creativity of the food and it all was delicious! My partner also is addicted to the snicker tarts there as well so now I have to figure out how to make them at home! I would definitely recommend the quesadillas over anything else even though the burritos are pretty good. Chicken and pulled pork with pineapple was best! Thanks for the great food! Will be back next time I'm on the GC!

  • 5/5 Kim S. 4 years ago on Google
    Such tasty food made with whole food ingredients. Love experience this style of vegan food which you can’t get anywhere else on the Gold Coast. Service has always been fantastic!!! Highly recommend ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Salad bar
    • ✓️ Halal food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Organic dishes
    • ✓️ Happy-hour food
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Kerbside pickup
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
  • From the business
    • ✓️ Identifies as women-owned

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