Came here due to the good reviews. I had the cauliflower taco which was bland until I added the red sauce. I ate the nachos which were fresh and good but not to my liking as they seemed to be fried wheat nachos ( I prefer corn). The bartender who was very polite recommended a spicy soup. It was very watery and not too filling for the cost. I feel maybe I ordered the wrong stuff but I was disappointed.

I'm going to try to be constructive in my criticism, and always taking into account that our servers were exceptionally friendly. To start with it took a while to get a table, that's usually a good sign. So we ordered guacamole with chips, and at the table there are two salsas a red one and a green. The chips and the guacamole were very expensive in my opinion considering the amount of guacamole was very small. ($12) The chips were also not that good, and the red salsa tasted a little fizzy. I got the ginger soda and the smallest little glass arrived mostly ice, with the homemade ginger soda. It took only a few sips and that glass was downed pretty quick, along with $6. In the pictures you will see the regular burrito and the tamales with mole. Both plates were pretty much the worst tasting Mexican food we have ever experienced. Both myself and my daughter came to the conclusion that if you go to any one of the taquerias nearby you will pay one third the amount but you will have authentic food. I understand that this is an alternative vegetarian restaurant but there are so many ways to make those products or ingredients taste better. All of the plates are above $18 and honestly I can't understand why anyone would pay that. Drinks were above 16 bucks. A better alternative would be to go to an actual Mexican restaurant and just choose the vegetarian version, ask for the pinto beans instead of the refried beans, make sure you get corn tortillas so you avoid any animal fat.... And when your bill comes you will have enough to spend at least two more meals.

If you want the worst possible meal in San Francisco, then this is the place for you. Wow, I consider myself a foodie, but I think Mexican food is hard to mess up. Somehow they made it happen, amazing. Some of the worst chips I've ever had, greasy and rancid. The green salsa was good but in no way spicy. The red sauce was fermented and had gone bad. My dad got a $16 drink that was TINY. I'm sure it wasn't terrible, but at that price? That tiny cup was an insult, especially with the amount of ice it had. His burrito was bland and boring. I got a mole tamale. The mole sauce was actually good, but the inside was awful. Vegetarian doesn't have to mean unseasoned. Speaking of seasoning, the potatoes on my plate were insanely over-salted. They also seemed dry due to reheating, as if they had been made earlier in the day and been heated up before serving. The beans were a black, uniform mush. Bad. The pico the gallo had CUCUMBER in it?? I'm sorry, what??? The service was good, attentive. They seemed overworked, the space is too big to pay attention to every customer properly, but they tried. My chair was hella wonky and creaky. I'd be more lenient if it wasn't a place with $20 plates. Bathroom smelled and was also subpar in terms of facilities. Seriously. If I were anywhere else, I wouldn't bat an eye. I'm south american for godssake, I'm used to things being a mess, but this was SO EXPENSIVE. Where is this money going? Awful management, bad menu. They need to rethink these dishes in terms of the vegetable that takes a spotlight. I've had pumpkin mole tamales that are amazing, why not something like that? Vegetarian food needs to focus on the vegetable, and treat it like any other meat protein. When you get tacos, you get al pastor, or carnitas, or carne asada. The focus is the main protein. Do that with a specific vegetable, build the dish around it Anyways. If you want to waste your money and wait for a table, go here. If you want to eat well, cross the street and walk to Mission Chinese Food, or walk a few blocks over to Taqueria Vallarta. Or hell, if you want overpriced, culturally-appropriated Mexican food, go to West of Pecos. Overpriced, not worth it, but much better. Better ambiance, better drinks. Bring your mans there, make him pay the bill. Take him here and he'll probably insist on choosing the restaurant next time.

GRACIAS MADRE. This food was great. The service was excellent, the atmosphere and the space makes it feel like you're out somewhere special. And best of all, vegan, gluten free friendly. Will be back for sure.

The food and people were both amazing. Thank you so much to the staff who communicated their gluten free foods in a way that let me make an educated decision. That all the desserts were gluten free really made my night too. Sitting up at the bar, we also really enjoyed the conversation. Also, the food... let's just say my dad first suggested this place and for him to recommend anywhere vegan is a good sign. (he's my go-to foodie) I doubt there is a bad option on the menu. I know we'll be back on a future trip.

Dined at the trendiest vegan restaurant in the Mission District in SF! I’ve been here many times and I’ve been meaning to leave a review. I loved this spread from Gracias Madre. If you haven’t tried their vegan tacos, you’ll be surprised how good and filling they can be! Plantains, jackfruit, you name it. Everything from the rice to the enchiladas were amazing. The restaurant has an authentic Mexican vibe to it. They have a fun outdoor seating area, but I personally love the indoor one better. I just love the decor and vibe when you dine in. There’s also a gorgeous mural on the walls right outside. If you’re looking for a trendy vegan spot in the Mission, this is it!

Disappointed to say the least . The food was super bland. No complimentary chips and salsa that you usually expect. The green salsa is only thing that has any flavor. The pozole on the menu says hot and spicy but it has no spice whatsoever. The jackfruit tacos were mushy and had chunks of jackfruit . Nachos were ok. Red roja salsa was overpowering. Chips were good and crispy but the pool of liquid at the bottom of the plate negated this a bit. Couldn't taste the nachos jackfruit. Ratio had a bit more beans then I'd like. Chip quantity could be more. Not sure why the cashew crema is on every thing we ordered . Overall wouldn't go back unless absolutely necessary.

Did not know this place was vegan - a pleasant surprise! The food was pretty good with the Gorditas appetizer and Enchiladas entree being my favourites! I loved the rice in the Enchiladas. Would have preferred the Quesadillas De Calabaza to be more savoury - since it’s just sweet potato inside, it tasted bland and too sweet. Vibe was nice but food was a little pricey.

This place has a great, elevated take on traditional Mexican cuisine. It’s a little pricy, but all the dishes are wholesome and delicious. They also have a great happy hour at the bar here, which is a great chance to try some of their dishes at a slightly cheaper price. Overall, this is a super charming spot with phenomenal vegan options.

Fantastic all vegan, all organic, super wholesome and flavourful Mexican cuisine! I actually used to work here many years ago and I can absolutely say this is an extremely ethical place that cares deeply about their staff, guests, and of course making the planet a better and more sustainable place. A lot of their food is grown locally at the Be Love farm. I returned to SF recently and was able to bring my hubby here (after telling him about it for years!) and he was blown away by the food! The Torta (Mexican sandwich) was fantastic, as were both the Jackfruit taco and cauliflower taco. Their margaritas are a must! I remember their Peach Cobbler was phenomenal!! It was not on the menu during my last visit. They did have a mixed fruit cobbler, which was also very nice, but I hope they also bring back that Peach Cobbler!! Was happy to see they were taking every COVID precaution as of August 2020. Some outdoor seating was available and we had a lovely time! I usually see this place with a massive line everyday, but during COVID we were able to be seated straight away and had a fabulous meal with great service.

5 Stars for the amazing food!!! I stuffed myself out and almost didn't make it back to my hotel. Lol 2 star for customer service. Perhaps they were busy so I guess it might explain why they never bothered to turn on the outside fire at all, nor come take our order until a long while later, and also bring us water until after we got our food. 40 minutes out there and all they did was took out the propane when we thought they were going to finally turn on the fire. I would definitely come back for the food. It was amazingly delicious! But, only for take out.

We went on a Saturday night. It is preferable to get a reservation to avoid long wait times. We ordered the gordiotos and fried cauliflower for appetizers, the tamale and flautas for mains and mocha cheesecake and flan for desserts to go. The appetizers and mains were very tasty. We also ordered two cocktails one passion fruit based mojito and another mezcal based drink. The cocktails were really good and had a good balance of flavors. The fried cauliflower and the gorditos( fried potato masa cakes) were really tasty. The butternut squash based tamale was really tasty as well. It had a good balance of sweetness from the squash along with the spices from the harbanero tomato sauce. The flautas were really tasty as well. We only ordered the mocha cheesecake for dessert , but the hostess bought an additional flan as well. We decided not to return the flan. But overall the food and the service was really good.

I found this place when I was looking for food options in San Francisco and the menu here really caught my attention! So many options here that you wouldn't find elsewhere. I was trying to cut down on calories on this trip, And I didn't really find anything that would be low fat here. I ordered a delivery order for my fiancé though, and tried the food out. We really had a hard time picking but got the Kids Quesadilla and Uno Bowl. The full quesadilla would have been too much along with the Uno bowl. So we went with the kids version instead. The butternut squash filling in the quesadilla was just amazing! There wasn't so much of the casual cheese on top and it didn't look as pretty as in the pictures, but overall the flavor was good. I would definitely have order a second one. Very generous amount of filling as well! The Uno Bowl was also ginormous! We were both surprised by this. Definitely a good surprise though. Another thing that took us by surprise was the sauce in here. Proper spicy and just so good. This was overall really good meal!

Wholesome, filling, authentic vegan remixed Mexican cuisine! I loved all the artwork inside. The food was savory, spicy and delish. Our waitress was lovely and explained to us the best options to try. The environment was great, everyone was taking the proper protocol for COVID. Good times, GRACIAS MADRE ❤️

Delicious vegan mexican restaurant! For drinks we got a michelada and an almond milk horchata which was delicious and the flavor is pretty similar to the ones in México. Also ordered the gorditas for appetizers and for the main course some flautas. The food was tasty and the portions were good too. It has a vivid atmosphere with rustic furniture and music (not live). The staff is friendly and attentive.

Service is hands down exceptional especially the host who made us feel special and was on top of our reservation. Our waitress was awesome and everything was top notch. As a chips and salsa expert, I left feeling I paid a lot of money for mediocre chips and bland salsas that don't say ZING! The tacos plate was filling and the beans on point.

Terrific, flavorful plant-based food; excellent house magarita. Completely different vibe from the GM in SoCal. We (two) wandered in at 7pm on a Friday night and got a great table across from the bar. Very reasonable prices. Will visit again next time we're in town.

It wouldn’t be unreasonable to be apprehensive about a vegan approach to Mexican, which is a famously meat-heavy cuisine. Yet somehow, through creativity and attention to detail, they serve up fun, playful takes on traditional dishes that do justice to the original inspiration. Somehow the vegan tacos are amazing. Come find out how.

Purely vegan restaurant so it is nice to go somewhere where you don't have to ask a lot of questions or make a lot of substitutions. This is plant forward cuisine so it is while foods focused and the fake meats they have is leveraging soy curls and soy chorizo. Love the mole selection. Food is great and very filling. The neighborhood isn't the greatest but that is what it is. Highly recommend the establishment. BTW, this was the first time I've had a vegan flan (posted a picture of it with this review). The texture was great but I would like it sweeter but still great to have something that rivaled a favorite flavor from my old life.

I loved this restaurant!! It’s all vegan so all the meat dishes have substitute products. The place is clean, super organized, and outdoor dining is amazing!! The food is amazing and the staff is really nice as well. The food is a great quantity and worth the money. Really great mexican restaurant to visit if you want real authentic mexican food!!!

Definitely worth the hype! I went during happy hour and got 3 food items and 2 margaritas. The food is soooo good

Normally Mexican restaurants offer chips and salsa as starters but not here. The chips we did order were very thick and hard to eat. The service was a bit underwhelming as it took quite some time for our order to be taken and to arrive. I got a super burrito which was delicious and filling.

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This is my favorite spot in San Francisco. It feels like a warm hug and the food is delicious, so are the drinks. Every time I come back to San Francisco, I go here and I miss it most when I am gone.

Delicious. Don’t even think about it, just go. You will not regret it unless you have poor taste.

This is my favorite vegan sushi bar! Food is amazing! Ambiance is dope! Highly recommended!

Excellent vegan food! Service was also great. Highly recommend enchiladas. Bit pricey but it's organic and flavors are good - and it's San Francisco!

Delicious vegan Mexican food

Been here a few times but not recently. Wife took me for my birthday on a Saturday Evening. Made reservation weeks in advance. Arrived to be greeted by the most snotty seating hostess I've encountered in my life. She tells us we have to wait 35 minutes (with a reservation). I repeat we have a reservation and then she says that she will seat us at either the bar or a community table which I decline. All this time there are 3 tables available outside with one with a reservation sign on it. I repeat "we have a reservation" and point to the table that doesn't have a reservation sign on it and she responds " those are reserved". I reply "oh you mean for people with reservations like us"? She says yes and then picks up (finally) on my annoyance of her attitude. She then seats us at one of the open (unreserved) tables then proceeds to start slamming chairs around and loudly performing her duties with 10x louder sound. And she continues this behavior even after my wife has told her it's my birthday. Not a great experience. Her general lack of empathy and basic customer skills was clear. I really don't like writing these kind of reviews. I've lived in San Francisco for 30 years and I know it's tough to stay afloat here but don't take it out on the customers that keep your employer's business afloat. If you don't like working in hospitality then find another occupation. Our waiter did a great job on the rebound and I appreciate his attention to us especially since he was also balancing a table of 12. I'll likely go back and try a different time in hopes I don't encounter the seating beast. Vegan restaurants in SF are a great niche. Do it well and you will crush your competitors. As this market heats up the last thing you (as a business owner) want is your own staff putting you at a disadvantage.

This is not only one of the best vegan Mexican restaurants I have ever visited but simply one of the best vegan restaurants period. The atmosphere has a very warm, rustic feel one might find on a Mexican rancho. Their food is fresh, sublimely delicious, and offered at a very reasonable price considering the extremely high quality of the wide variety of the fare. I love this place!

I was there last night, and our waitress ruined it. We asked to split the check so my friend paid only for his (he lives in a religious community and has a fixed budget), and she gave us such a hard time. Looked at us like we were beneath her, said she couldn't do it, and when I pressed, she said she'd have to ask her manager (yeah right, I was a waitress for years, give me a break). But this makes sense, given that it is an upscale whitey hipster "Mexican" restaurant in the Mission, where it does not belong. Gentrification all over this place. You will pay three times as much here for something you can get at a real taqueria, minus the uppity attitude of the waiters. The only person who was decent was the Latino assistant to our waitress. Even with a mask on, the condescending look she gave us was clear. I'll never go back.. $40 for a stone cold burrito and a glass of wine and rude server.

Flautas filled w sweet potato!! Plant based Mexican food done the best ever! Thank you... cauliflower appetizer is delectable!

Oh my goodness. The most delicious Mexican restaurant I've ever been to. And unbelievably vegan! We were on cloud nine! Left feeling so full and happy. Top recommendations: oat milk chagachinos and pozole. The chips and guac were some of the most delicious I’ve had in a long time too. Everything is just YUM YUM under the sun. 🇲🇽🌻🌿🌞

Good service and friendly staff in this place. Food is good, with a good variety, and average prices. The tables near the entrance will make you feel the cold air rushing in each time the door is opened.

100% Vegan Mexican food that has an expanded menu built by an educated chef who knows how to blend ingredients that really bring out the best of plant based food. The trendy restaurant offers indoor and outdoor seating (only a couple tables outdoors) and reservations made getting a table super quick upon arrival. MENU ITEMS: Start with a drink because the menu has a full page of cocktails that include tequila, mezcal, and all sorts of unique beverages. Their house margarita offers a flavor of the week (the night I went it was watermelon and strawberry). Next time I need to try the horchata as it is rare to find a dairy free horchata. Appetizers all looks amazing and I ended up ordering the quesadilla. Turns out it is two quesadillas, each a size large enough to feed two people. And the spicy cashew nacho cheese sauce is out of this world. They really made this with a lot of thought and flavor. For the main course I ordered the tacos filled with jackfruit and spiced accordingly with what I assume is chipotle. These were normal taco size (not street taco size) and the black bean side that came with it was delicious (I wish there was more of the black bean side!). Finally for dessert I tried the pumpkin cake, which looked like a mini Bundt cake & had a scoop of (coconut based) ice cream on top. It was so good and definitely worth saving for the end.

The food is delicious, as are the drinks. The staff are always so nice. I appreciate their covid procedures and the reminders to wear masks when not eating/drinking to keep each other safe! Overall a really lovely spot for a good vegan dinner and drinks!

(Translated by Google) Excellent recommended place and fast service (Original) Exelente lugar recomendable y rápido servicio

It's pretty fresh and delicious, thanks guys for your care

Amazing place , would want to go sit and eat many time after covid ,

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Not a good match for your taste or value. I am not vegan or vegetarian, but someone at home is. I have tried food in many vegan/vegetarian restaurants and this is, by far, the lowest quality and value restaurant i have seen. Starting from a ridiculous mini cup of horchata for 7 dollars, please don't even try it. Every dish is 10+ but the taste is not worthy. Other then the potatoes (resemble of patatas bravas) i wouldn't visit this place again. Just as reference, we spent 100+ for a dinner for 4 without any drinks, other than the 3 tasteless mini horchatas. Save yourself a big disappointment.

Excellent place ....great food!!!!

Good food, service not amazing as we waited a long time to sit when we had a reservation (but multiple tables were open) and most of staff was rather unpleasant to the customers— we had an 8:30 res, but were not seated until 8:50 and they said the kitchen was closing immediately so we were rushed to order and finish food.

Never consistent with ingredients

Very dope food! Especially Bowl Dos

This put me in the right frame of mind for a fantastic meal. I over ordered, thinking 3 ides would be the right order. Two side tacos were plenty for me, but I also ordered a stuffed jalapeno. Everythng was delicious.

Delicious food and great for outdoor dining. Kind staff. Hibiscus margarita was excellent.

Gracias Madre is great. High quality plant based Mexican food. Happy hours from 2-6 with a separate menu that includes nachos, tostadas, enchilada, tacos, margaritas, beer and wine. Dog friendly patio out front. We tried all the food on the happy hour menu and everything was delicious.

This has quickly become my favorite place to eat at in the city! Even if you like meat, you'll still be able to love this place. It's a great place for a good sat night and a really great place for a double date. Lots of sharing and telling each other how yummy something is :)

Have takeout. Service was fast and food is fresh. It's plant-based, so everyone will really like it. I want to come back even with this Covid's lockdown because the restaurant has a cool interior. Highly recommended!

I loved the food! I missed eating Mexican food and having a vegan version of everything I love made me so happy! Will be back!

The happy hour here is amazing. Finally a place with good Gracias Madre food and dope happy hour. Just cause we're in sherman oaks doesn't mean we want to spend all of our money on watered down miniature drinks.

Gracias Madre is a vegetarian restaurant with the absolute best Mexican food. I'd highly recommend the watermelon margarita. And the staff was very nice.

Wow!!! So delicious !! 😋😋 staff are very welcoming and helpful! The only negative thing that I must say is about the location.. not the best place to put this amazing place..

Delicious food. So tasty!

(Translated by Google) Good for drunken vegetarians, with good service (Original) Bueno para borrachos vegetarianos, con buen servicio

Absolutelyyyy loved the butternut squash quesadilla, green juice (umm..it's not gonna be tasty though), nachos, uno bowl. All are amazing!

Another great meal at Gracias Madre!

Always amazing. Everything on the menu is great, seriously.

This food is so good I love their chilaquiles. Their desserts are really good too.

Amazing taste and creative menu.

This place is so cute, and it has a really nice patio. The staff is super friendly and helpful and everything they serve is vegan and all of it is EXCELLENT!!! I will definitely be going back.

Absolutely the best I've ever had. So delicious. I'm definitely returning. The food is full of flavor!

Great vegan mexican food. Everything on the menu is plant based and easy to order. There is a weekend brunch menu and a weekday lunch menu. We ordered a few different things and everything was delicious

Great ambience, tasty vegan food, quick service. Tony was very helpful and customized the Tacos and Burrito for us.

Enjoyed their take on the classics, drinks included.

Vegan menu. Tacos were delicious. Fun atmosphere and not too expensive. Guac and Corn were both excellent.

Such delicious vegan Mexican food! Everything from their cheese, to the mole, to the drinks is well thought through and perfectly executed. I always love an excuse to visit Gracias Madre and try something new. Their brunch is SO good (chilaquiles anyone?) and they are able to accommodate gluten free diets as well. The SF location is much more relaxed than the LA location which I prefer. If you’re in town or live nearby you have to check this place out! Don’t be afraid to bring your non-vegan friends as well!