Hello Lovelies!
I hope everyone had a great weekend and has been enjoying their summer as much as I have. I have been checking out a bunch of different places throughout California to share with you lovelies lately. Today is one of my favorites I came across in Hollywood off Melrose ave. Having healthier options is still something I am trying to stick to with and Gracias Madre not only has healthy options and all their food is organic, but are known for being a vegan and vegetarian restaurant. I try to not eat meat a lot throughout the week and try to keep one-day meat free for the most part. I was super excited to have lunch at Gracias Madre and catch up with my friend Cassi while doing so. The restaurant offers inside and outdoor seating with bar seating as well. It has a Spanish look to it with beautiful wood tables and white and tile designs. I sat outside with the weather being a beautiful 80 degrees it was the perfect lunch setting. They have a lovely menu with items ranging from salads to tacos and full entrees. They offered a tasting menu for lunch that let me try a little bit of everything. You pick a drink and get chips and guacamole for an appetizer and then two items for your entrée.
I selected their margarita for my drink and nacho cheese cauliflower and their jackfruit carnitas taco. My friend ordered a kale salad and we shared everything it was the perfect amount of food for lunch. The ambiance of the restaurant was so fun with upbeat music playing and the chatters of people having a great time over delicious food and company. They had a bar outside and I can see this place being a fun spot to grab a drink with friends for a night out. There was also a fireplace outside which would be a nice touch on the colder times of year. The service was fantastic and our waitress helped me decide on what items are the most popular and liked.
I was very pleased with my selections and the Jack fruit taco just melted in mouth and I couldn’t tell that is was a meatless option from the Smokey flavors and sweetness of the sauce. I will definitely be coming back here for dinner and drinks soon! They also have specialty drink pitchers and other specialty cocktails that sounded to delicious and of course I want to try more amazing food! The other great part of the location of this place is that you are near so many shops and stores to walk around and check out before or after eating. It’s a lovely location and the food complements it you will be saying “Gracias “for the recommendation of this place I can promise you it’s a spot you won’t want to pass up if you’re in the Hollywood area!
I will see you lovelies back Friday for a lunch sandwich that’s perfect for the beach, lake or pool days! Have a lovely rest of your week!
Xoxo Shaunté
Ensalada del Mar: sea vegetables, kale, tahini, hearts of palm, fresh herbs, coconut, avocado
Barbecue Jackfruit Carnitas Taco: cashew crema, pickled cabbage, crispy onions
Coliflór Frito: cauliflower, cashew nacho cheese, lemon
Purista Margarita: tequila reposado, agave, lime, orange bitters, sweet citrus salt rim
Chips and house made guacamole
“Inhale Tacos. Exhale negativity.
Namaste. ”