Gracias Madre Happy Hour — West Hollywood / Hollywood, Los Angeles

The happy hour

Mon–Fri	3–6 PM

Drinks

$9 margaritas (classic, spicy, or strawberry)
$8 mezcal cocktails
$7 house sangria
$5 Mexican beer

Food

$6 guacamole with tortilla chips
$7 tacos (jackfruit, mushroom al pastor, potato)
$8 queso fundido

Celebrity magnet. Fully plant-based, organic menu. Lush patio.

Deal last verified April 2026.

The space

Photos: Google Maps

The vibe

West Hollywood's preeminent plant-based Mexican restaurant draws a celebrity-studded crowd to its sun-drenched patio on Melrose. The all-organic, vegan menu doesn't sacrifice luxury — mezcal cocktails and tableside guacamole define the experience. A see-and-be-seen destination even during happy hour.

Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Cozy
Romantic
Hip
Upscale
Good for groups
Fireplace
Known for cocktails
Known for wine
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Late-night food
Vegetarian options
Takes reservations
Outdoor seating

Is that score good?

Almost everywhere scores 4–5 stars, so each site's score is shown against every venue in the Atlas rated on that site — here in Los Angeles, and across the US. The gold bar is this spot.

GOOGLE ★ 4.6 5,589 ratings ↗

In Los Angeles 147 rated venues Top quarter

3.7 4.0 THIS SPOT 4.6 4.9

Rated higher than 72% · tied with 16% · lower than 12% of the others · median ★ 4.5

Across the US 2,042 rated venues Above median

3.1 3.5 4.0 THIS SPOT 4.6 5.0

Rated higher than 56% · tied with 21% · lower than 23% of the others · median ★ 4.5

YELP ★ 4 5,368 reviews ↗

In Los Angeles 145 rated venues Below median

3.0 3.5 THIS SPOT 4.0 4.5 4.8

Rated higher than 36% · tied with 9% · lower than 55% of the others · median ★ 4.1

Across the US 1,993 rated venues Below median

2.0 3.0 3.5 THIS SPOT 4.0 4.5 5.0

Rated higher than 27% · tied with 11% · lower than 63% of the others · median ★ 4.1

TRIPADVISOR ★ 4.3 757 reviews ↗

In Los Angeles 106 rated venues At the median

1.0 3.0 3.5 4.0 THIS SPOT 4.3 5.0

Rated higher than 48% · tied with 16% · lower than 36% of the others · median ★ 4.3

Across the US 1,653 rated venues At the median

1.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 THIS SPOT 4.3 5.0

Rated higher than 45% · tied with 14% · lower than 41% of the others · median ★ 4.3

OPENTABLE ★ 4.8 167 diners ↗

Food 4.7Service 4.8Value 4.5Ambience 4.9Noise Moderate

In Los Angeles 33 rated venues Top quarter

4.0 4.5 THIS SPOT 4.8

Rated higher than 72% · tied with 19% · lower than 9% of the others · median ★ 4.6

Across the US 537 rated venues Top quarter

3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 THIS SPOT 4.8 5.0

Rated higher than 77% · tied with 17% · lower than 6% of the others · median ★ 4.6

Each bar counts venues at that rating (0.1-star steps), lowest on the left; the curve starts at the lowest score anyone has. Ratings captured October 7, 2026.

Getting there

8905 Melrose Ave, West Hollywood, CA 90069 · (323) 978-2170

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