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Gracias Madre

Cuisine: Latin, Mexican

10Best Says

The chefs at Gracias Madres don't get many gluten free requests from customers and that's because gluten has already been stripped from nearly everything on the menu, along with meat and dairy. This sister restaurant to Café Gratitude focuses on healthy, local, sustainable Mexican-based vegan dishes. But don't be mistaken thinking it's all "healthier than thou." The flavors and textures are authentic, satisfying and delicious. And they are not afraid to use the deep fryer (try the kicky Coliflor Frito) and spicy peppers. Staffing the bar with a top notch mixologist who creates some of West Hollywood's best cocktails doesn't hurt either.

Address:

8905 Melrose Avenue
West Hollywood, CA 90069

Phone:

323/978-2170

EXPERT TIPS BY: Wendy O'Dea
Los Angeles Local Expert

Gluten Free Casual Dining: "If you can handle the heat, and your liquor, don't miss the Spicy Purista Margarita. Muy caliente!"

Best for Gluten Free Casual Dining Because: A Mexican joint that's entirely vegan and almost completely gluten free is unusual. But finding one that's also lip-smacking good? Winning!

Dinner
- Starters
  
  Aged Truffle Cheese Plate
  
  seasonal compote, spiced almonds, peppers and onions, apple, rustic toast ($16.00)
  
  Totopos Con Chile
  
  tortilla chips, salsa de arbol, cashew crema ($10.00)
  
  Crab Cakes
  
  hearts of palm, chipotle aioli, bread crumbs, micro cilantro, bay laurel ($14.50)
  
  Gorditas
  
  potato-masa cakes, warm salsa verde, avocado, cashew crema ($12.00)
  
  Young Coconut Ceviche
  
  housemade chips, lime, jalapeño, cilantro, avocado ($15.00)
  
  Quesadillas de Calabaza
  
  butternut squash, caramelized onion, cashew nacho cheese, pumpkin seed salsa ($13.00)
  
  Guacamole Con Tortillas
  
  mashed avocado, cilantro, onion, chile, lime, housemade tortillas or chips ($12.00)
  
  Pozole
  
  traditional hominy stew, ancho-chile broth, cashew crema, avocado, tortilla strips ($14.00)
- Vegetables + Salads
  
  Street Corn
  
  chipotle aioli, pumpkin seed parmesan, lemon ($11.00)
  
  Coliflor Frito
  
  cauliflower, cashew nacho cheese, lemon ($14.50)
  
  Sautéed Greens
  
  chile, white wine, olive oil, pepitas ($12.00)
  
  Ensalada del Mar
  
  sea vegetables, kale, tahini, hearts of palm, herbs, coconut, avocado ($16.00)
  
  Quinoa & Black Eyed Pea Salad
  
  spinach, red pepper, caramelized onion, lemon thyme vinaigrette ($15.00)
  
  Madre's Chopped Salad
  
  chickpeas, romaine, zucchini, cherry tomato, avocado, toasted cumin sesame dressing ($15.00)
  
  Ensalada de Caesar
  
  romaine, cashew caesar dressing, toasted pepitas, avocado ($15.00)
- Bowls
  
  Bowl Uno
  
  romaine, brown rice, black beans, tempeh chorizo, guacamole, pico de gallo, cashew crema, pumpkin seeds ($16.50)
  
  Bowl Dos
  
  braised lentils, peanut sauce, spinach, pico de gallo, coconut rice, pineapple salsa, pumpkin seeds, avocado ($16.50)
  
  Bowl Tres
  
  quinoa, kale, roasted squash, pesto cashew creme, white beans, peppers and onions ($16.50)
- Entrées
  
  Sopes Con Mango
  
  potato-masa cakes, mango habanero salsa, guacamole, black beans, cashew crema, escabeche ($16.00)
  
  Grilled Tofu
  
  coconut rice, chermoula, eggplant, red peppers, parsley ($18.00)
  
  Nopales
  
  stewed cactus, guajillo chile sauce, cashew crema, rice, black beans, housemade tortillas ($16.00)
  
  Pozole
  
  traditional hominy stew, ancho-chile broth, cashew crema, avocado, tortilla strips ($14.00)
  
  Black Bean Burger
  
  avocado, chipotle aioli, escabeche, pineapple coleslaw, grilled wheat bun ($16.25)
  
  Enchiladas Verde
  
  tomatillo, zucchini, avocado, potato, cashew crema, black beans ($16.50)
  
  Flautas de Camote
  
  sweet potatoes, caramelized onion, guacamole, cashew nacho cheese, black beans ($16.00)
  
  Tamal
  
  sautéed squash, poblano peppers, onions, black beans, escabeche ($14.00)
  
  Tacos
  
  barbecue jackfruit carnitas, cashew crema, pickled cabbage, crispy onion, black beans ($16.00)
  
  Chimichanga
  
  red pepper, potato, chorizo, black beans, guacamole, chipotle cashew aioli ($16.25)
- Juice, Coffee and Tea
  
  Fresh Pressed Juice
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Whalebird Kombucha
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Ginger Ale
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Arnold Palmer
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Horchata
  
  ($6.50)
  
  Coffee
  
  ($4.00)
  
  Cappuccino
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Horchata Latte
  
  ($6.50)
  
  Iced Tea
  
  citrus green, hibiscus berry ($4.00)
  
  Hot Tea
  
  ginger herb, pu-erh black, jasmine green ($4.00)
  
  Housemade Sodas
  
  vanilla bean limeade, provincial cola, cardamom soda, celery soda ($5.00)
Lunch
- Starters
  
  Totopos Con Chile
  
  tortilla chips, salsa de arbol, cashew crema ($10.00)
  
  Young Coconut Ceviche
  
  housemade chips, lime, jalapeño, cilantro, avocado ($15.50)
  
  Gorditas
  
  potato-masa cakes, warm salsa verde, avocado, cashew crema ($12.00)
  
  Pozole
  
  traditional hominy stew, ancho-chile broth, cashew crema, avocado, tortilla strips ($14.00)
  
  Guacamole Con Tortillas
  
  mashed avocado, cilantro, onion, chile, lime, housemade tortillas or chips ($12.50)
- Vegetables + Salads
  
  Street Corn
  
  chipotle aioli, pumpkin seed parmesan, lemon ($11.00)
  
  Coliflor Frito
  
  cauliflower, cashew nacho cheese, lemon ($14.50)
  
  Sautéed Greens
  
  chile, white wine, olive oil, pepitas ($12.00)
  
  Ensalada del Mar
  
  sea vegetables, kale, tahini, hearts of palm, herbs, coconut, avocado ($16.00)
  
  Quinoa & Black Eyed Pea Salad
  
  spinach, red pepper, caramelized onion, lemon thyme vinaigrette ($15.00)
  
  Fresh Fruit Salad
  
  avocado, coconut bacon, chili, lime, salt ($13.00)
  
  Madre's Chopped Salad
  
  chickpeas, romaine, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, avocado, toasted cumin sesame dressing ($15.00)
  
  Ensalada de Caesar
  
  romaine, cashew caesar dressing, toasted pepitas, avocado ($15.50)
- Tortas
  
  Tempeh Chorizo
  
  pickled cabbage, pico de gallo, black beans, avocado, cashew crema ($15.00)
  
  Crab Cake Torta
  
  hearts of palm, lemon aioli, arugula, grilled tomato ($16.25)
  
  BTLA Wrap
  
  coconut bacon, avocado, chipotle aioli, mango salsa, black beans, greens ($15.00)
  
  Black Bean Burger
  
  avocado, chipotle aioli, escabeche, pineapple coleslaw ($16.25)
- Bowls
  
  Uno
  
  romaine, brown rice, black beans, tempeh chorizo, guacamole, pico de gallo, cashew crema, pumpkin seeds ($17.00)
  
  Dos
  
  braised lentils, peanut sauce, spinach, pico de gallo, coconut rice, pineapple salsa, pumpkin seeds, avocado ($17.00)
  
  Tres
  
  quinoa, kale, roasted squash, pesto cashew crème, white beans, peppers and onions ($17.00)
- Mains a La Carta
  
  Barbecue Jackfruit Carnitas Taco
  
  cashew crema, pickled cabbage, crispy onions ($7.50)
  
  Stewed Nopales Taco
  
  guajillo chile sauce, onion, cashew crema ($7.00)
  
  Crispy Potato Chorizo Taco
  
  salsa roja, cashew crema, pickled cabbage, crispy onions ($7.75)
  
  Plantain Chorizo Quesadilla
  
  avocado salsa, cashew crema ($7.50)
  
  Butternut Squash Quesadilla
  
  caramelized onion, pumpkin seed salsa, cashew nacho cheese ($7.50)
  
  Tamal
  
  jerusalem artichoke, poblano pepper, sorrel salsa verde, cashew crema ($7.00)
  
  Flauta de Camote
  
  sweet potato, caramelized onion, guacamole, cashew nacho cheese ($7.50)
  
  Escabeche Tostada
  
  black beans, guacamole, cashew nacho cheese ($7.00)
- Smoothies
  
  Madre Green Smoothie
  
  spinach, cilantro, mint, avocado, pineapple ($10.50)
  
  Tropical Green Smoothie
  
  mango, spinach, coconut milk, lime, pineapple, ginger, agave ($10.50)
- Juice, Coffee & Tea
  
  Fresh Pressed Juice
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Whalebird Kombucha
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Ginger Ale
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Arnold Palmer
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Horchata
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Coffee
  
  ($4.00)
  
  Cappuccino
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Horchata Latté
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Iced Tea
  
  citrus green, hibiscus berry ($4.00)
  
  Hot Tea
  
  ginger herb, pu-erh black, jasmine green ($4.00)
  
  Housemade Sodas
  
  vanilla bean limeade, provincial cola, cardamom soda, celery soda ($5.00)
Brunch
- To Sip
  Mexican Mimosa
  habanero infused elderflower liquor, gran classico, orange
  
  Glass: $13.00
  
  Pitcher: $48.00
  Madre Maria
  
  mezcal, heirloom tomato, worcestershire, escabèche ($12.00)
  
  Madre Green Smoothie
  
  spinach, cilantro, mint, avocado, pineapple ($10.50)
  
  Tropical Smoothie
  
  mango, spinach, coconut milk, lime, pineapple, ginger, agave ($10.50)
- To Start
  
  Warm Lemon Blueberry Scone
  
  coconut cashew cream, berry jam ($7.00)
  
  Quesadillas de Calabaza
  
  butternut squash, caramelized onion, cashew nacho cheese, pumpkin seed salsa ($13.50)
  
  Guacamole Con Tortillas
  
  mashed avocado, cilantro, onion, chile, lime, housemade tortillas or chips ($12.50)
  
  Tower of Spuds
  
  roasted potatoes, chorizo, cashew nacho cheese, pico de gallo, guacamole ($13.00)
  
  Housemade Granola
  
  coconut yogurt, seasonal fruit ($12.00)
  
  Biscuits & Gravy
  
  tempeh bacon, caramelized onion, cracked pepper ($12.00)
  
  Crab Cakes
  
  hearts of palm, chipotle aioli, bread crumbs, micro cilantro, bay laurel ($14.50)
  
  Avocado Toast
  
  grilled wheat toast, cashew queso blanca, sprouts, chile ($13.25)
- Vegetables + Salads
  
  Street Corn
  
  chipotle aioli, pumpkin seed parmesan, lemon ($11.00)
  
  Coliflor Frito
  
  cauliflower, cashew nacho cheese, lemon ($14.50)
  
  Sautéed Greens
  
  chile, white wine, olive oil, pepitas ($12.00)
  
  Ensalada del Mar
  
  sea vegetables, kale, tahini, hearts of palm, herbs, coconut, avocado ($16.00)
  
  Fresh Fruit Salad
  
  avocado, coconut bacon, chile, lime ($13.00)
  
  Coliflor Frito
  
  cauliflower, cashew nacho cheese, lemon ($14.50)
  
  Madre's Chopped Salad
  
  chickpeas, romaine, zucchini, cherry tomato, avocado, toasted cumin sesame dressing ($15.00)
- To Follow
  
  Tofu Ranchero Scramble
  
  broccoli, spinach, onion, mushroom, pesto cashew crème, avocado, salsa ranchero, black beans, tortillas ($15.00)
  
  Plantain French Toast
  
  rustic wheat toast, maple syrup, pecans, coconut cashew cream ($15.00)
  
  Flautas de Camote
  
  sweet potato, caramelized onion, guacamole, cashew nacho cheese, black beans ($16.00)
  
  Pozole
  
  traditional hominy stew, ancho chile broth, cashew crema, avocado, tortilla strips ($14.00)
  
  Enchiladas Verde
  
  tomatillo, zucchini, avocado, potato, cashew crema, black beans ($16.50)
  
  Chimichanga
  
  smoked tomato sauce, red pepper, potatoes, chorizo, black beans, guacamole, chipotle cashew aioli ($16.75)
  
  Tacos
  
  barbecue jackfruit carnitas, cashew crema, pickled cabbage, crispy onion, black beans ($16.00)
  
  Chilaquiles
  
  tortilla chips, spicy tomato salsa, avocado, cashew crema, cilantro, black beans ($15.00)
  
  Black Bean Burger
  
  avocado, chipotle aioli, escabeche, pineapple coleslaw, grilled wheat bun ($16.25)
  
  Tamal
  
  jerusalem artichoke, poblano pepper, sorrel salsa verde, cashew crema ($15.00)
- Bowls
  
  Bowl Uno
  
  romaine, brown rice, black beans, tempeh chorizo, guacamole, pico de gallo, cashew crema, pumpkin seeds ($17.00)
  
  Bowl Dos
  
  braised lentils, peanut sauce, spinach, pico de gallo, coconut rice, pineapple salsa, pumpkin seeds, avocado ($17.00)
  
  Bowl Tres
  
  quinoa, kale, roasted squash, pesto cashew creme, white beans, peppers and onions ($17.00)
- Juice, Coffee and Tea
  
  Fresh Pressed Juice
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Whalebird Kombucha
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Ginger Ale
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Arnold Palmer
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Horchata
  
  ($6.50)
  
  Coffee
  
  ($4.00)
  
  Cappuccino
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Horchata Latte
  
  ($6.50)
  
  Iced Tea
  
  citrus green, hibiscus berry ($4.00)
  
  Hot Tea
  
  ginger herb, pu-erh black, jasmine green ($4.00)
  
  Housemade Sodas
  
  vanilla bean limeade, provincial cola, cardamom soda, celery soda ($5.00)
Cocktails
- House Margaritas
  Purista
  tequila reposado, agave, lime, orange bitters, sweet citrus salt rim
  
  Regular: $13.00
  
  Picante: $13.00
  
  Mezcal: $14.00
  
  Pitcher: $65.00
  Oaxacan Sour
  
  mezcal, lime, agave, citrus salt rim ($15.00)
- The Usual Suspects
  Negroni Verde
  
  botanical mezcal, gentian aperitif, green ancho chili, grapefruit oil ($15.00)
  
  It's Paloma Thyme
  
  tequila blanco, grapefruit, thyme, lime, dry-hopped pamplemousse kombucha ($15.00)
  
  Alternative Medicina
  
  mezcal, yuzu, ginger, honey, grand hops amaro, centennial mist ($15.00)
  
  Mezcal Mule
  
  mezcal, lime, ginger beer ($10.00)
  
  Tepache Junglebird
  
  tepache, roasted pineapple, campari, molasses, lime, tequila reposado & tequila añejo ($16.00)
  
  Holy Molé
  
  mezcal, amaro nonino, sweet vermouth, xocolatl mole bitters, grapefruit oil ($15.00)
  
  Michelada de la Madre
  
  mexican ale, habanero bitters, lemon, jalapeño basil ice ($10.00)
  
  Mero Mero
  
  mezcal, tequila reposado, artichoke & cherry liqueur, italian sweet vermouth, orange bitters ($14.00)
  
  Cazuela for Two
  
  tequila blanco, grapefruit, lime, flake salt ($22.00)
  
  Madre Sangria
  pinot grigio, tequila blanco, strawberry, house lemon lime soda
  
  Glass: $10.00
  
  Pitcher: $50.00
- Madre Originals
  
  Melon Collins & the Infinite Cactus
  
  mezcal, watermelon, aloe, blackberry grenadine, manzanilla sherry, lime, soda ($15.00)
  
  "It's Because I Carrot, Suzanne"
  
  carrot, coconut, ancho chile, maple syrup, lemon, tequila reposado ($15.00)
  
  Rocket Man
  
  mezcal, aquavit, arugula, gentian aperitif, fino sherry, lime ($15.00)
  
  The Golden Child
  
  mezcal, allspice dram, turmeric, lime, bitters ($15.00)
  
  La Quinceañera
  
  tequila blanco, kiwi, mint, lime bitters, hielo raspado ($15.00)
  
  So Fresa So Clean
  
  tequila blanco, strawberry, rose water, lemon, cachaça, aquafaba ($15.00)
  
  Annatto One Beats The Dust
  
  mezcal, beet, grapefruit, achiote, lemon ($15.00)
  
  Sorry Ms. Jamson
  
  apricot jam, habanero bitters, lemon, mezcal, float of tempranillo ($15.00)
- Boilermakers
  
  Rosé All Day
  
  a can of rosé + a neat pour of rosé tequila ($18.00)
  
  Classic Boilermakers
  
  draft mexican lager + a shot of tequila or mezcal ($12.00)
- On The Wagon
  
  Virgin Margarita
  
  cucumber, agave, lime, sea salt ($10.00)
  
  Michelada Sin Cerveza
  
  Whalebird dry-hopped grapefruit kombucha, habanero bitters, jalapeño basil ice ($10.00)
  
  Dry-Hopped Grapefruit Kombucha
  
  brewed by Whalebird Kombucha in San Luis Obispo, CA (contains trace amounts of alcohol) ($6.00)
- White Wine
  Più Gioia / Pinot Grigio
  Veneto / juicy citrus, grapefruit, crisp acidity
  
  $8.00
  
  $32.00
  Outer Sounds / Sauvignon Blanc
  New Zealand / lime, passionfruit, citrus
  
  $11.00
  
  $44.00
  Field Theory / Albariño
  Lodi / white peach, lemon peel, wet stone
  
  $12.00
  
  $56.00
  Objet D'Art / Chardonnay/Carneros
  Sonoma / nectarine, grapefruit, tartness
  
  $14.00
  
  $56.00
  Funk Zone
  White Wine Blend, Santa Barbara, CA, white peach, lemon zest, floral aromatics
  
  $13.00
  
  $52.00
- Flights
  
  123 Tequila Flight
  
  When tequilero David Ravandi envisioned 123 Organic Tequila, he was inspired to design a brand specifically with wine enthusiasts in mind. The delicate floral aromas and complex mineral flavors found in 123 Organic Tequila are the result of artisanal, small-batch distillation and estate hand bottling. ($30.00)
  
  Rey Campero Fight
  
  Rey, or "King" Campero is one of the highest quality Mezcales on the market today. Composed of entirely wild-harvested agave, Rey Campero makes premium spirits from only six agave varietals. These Mezcales were created to re appropriate agave back into the wild and create jobs for villagers. ($42.00)
- Bubbles
  Tiamo / Prosecco
  Veneto / apples, pears, gardenia flowers
  
  $10.00
  
  $40.00
  Mas Fi / Brut Rose Cava
  Penedes / bright, strawberry, creamy toaster pastry
  
  $8.00
  
  $32.00
- Rosé
  Summer Water / Rosé
  Santa Barbara / juicy, strawberries and cream, the good life
  
  $12.00
  
  $48.00
- Red Wine
  Folly of the Beast / Pinot Noir
  Central Coast / black cherry, roses, spice
  
  $11.00
  
  $44.00
  Restless Earth / Grenache
  Santa Barbara Highlands / cherry, nutmeg, soft tannin
  
  $13.00
  
  $52.00
  Idee Fixe / Southern Rhône Blend
  Rhône / clove, spice, dark fruit
  
  $12.00
  
  $48.00
  Matchlock / Cabernet Sauvignon
  Paso Robles / black cherry, strawberry, baking spice
  
  $11.00
  
  $44.00
  Capachon / Syrah
  Santa Ynez / rhubarb, black pepper, deeply complex
  
  $16.00
  
  $64.00
- Beer
  
  El Sully Mexican Style Lager
  
  21 Amendment Brewing (house draft) ($8.00)
  
  Blonde Ale
  
  Eel River Brewing ($8.00)
  
  Reverend Nat's Tepache
  
  ($10.00)
  
  Mexican Ale
  
  Cabotella ($8.00)
  
  Los Locos Mexican Style Lager
  
  Epic Brewing ($8.00)
  
  Agave Beer
  
  Fiesta Latina (gluten-free) ($8.00)
  
  Organic IPA
  
  HUB ($8.00)
  
  Dunken Weizen
  
  Boca Negra ($8.00)
Dessert
- Dessert
  
  Pineapple Upside Down Cake
  
  caramel, almonds, coconut pineapple ice cream ($12.00)
  
  Lime & Avocado Mousse
  
  salted mezcal caramel, coconut cashew whipped cream, roasted strawberry ($12.00)
  
  Peach Cobbler
  
  sugar crust, vanilla bean coconut ice cream ($12.00)
  
  Flan con Cafe
  
  Groundsworks Coffee, burnt sugar caramel ($12.00)
  
  Mexican Wedding Cookies
  
  chocolate coconut ice cream, pecans ($12.00)
  
  Fudge Brownie
  
  salted mezcal caramel, coconut bacon, coconut cashew whipped cream ($12.50)
Happy Hour
- Bites
  
  Nachos
  
  housemade tortilla chips, black beans, guacamole, pico de gallo, cashew nacho cheese, chorizo, salsa verde, cilantro ($8.00)
  
  Mini Chimichanga
  
  black beans, chorizo, guacamole, pico de gallo, cashew crema ($8.00)
  
  Mango Sope
  
  guacamole, mango salsa, black beans, cashew crema ($8.00)
  
  Pumpkin Empanada
  
  caramelized onion, mole, cashew crema, cilantro ($8.00)
- Tacos
  
  Crispy Potato Chorizo
  
  salsa roja, cashew crema, pickled cabbage, crispy onions ($7.00)
  
  Albóndiga
  
  spicy meatball, chipotle ranchero sauce, crispy onion, cashew crema, cilantro ($7.00)
  
  Chocolate Banana Peanut Butter
  
  plantain, cacao mole, cacahuate sauce, cashew crema, cilantro ($7.00)
- Drinks
  
  Purista
  
  tequila reposado, lime, agave nectar, orange bitters, sweet citrus salt rim ($8.00)
  
  Seasonal Sangria
  
  ($7.00)
  
  House Red
  
  ($7.00)
  
  House White
  
  ($7.00)
  
  House Draft
  
  ($7.00)

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