Cancel

Open app

Search

Gracia

4.1 (453 reviews)
ModerateMexican
Closed 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Gracia Photos

Business Info

GRACIA ATMOSPHERE

What's the vibe?
Casual
Trendy
Moderate noise
Good for kids

You might also consider

Recommended Reviews - Gracia

Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
Yelp app icon
Browse more easily on the app
Review Feed Illustration

Reviews With Photos

Chicken Burrito Bowl
Jane L.

Stopped in for a quick late brunch and we ordered a few tacos in addition to a burrito bowl to share. The burrito bowl is hefty fyi! During brunch, it typically comes with poached eggs as well. Upon asking if we could have them fried instead, staff were so kind and friendly to make the accommodation. Although my favorite dish probably leans the Fish Taco (devoured it before I could capture a pic). Perhaps something about being being wrapped in a warm tortilla.. Solid spot if youre in the ballard area!

Sherrie K.

Seattle Washington The chips and salsa are important. They're not just something to tie you over until the food arrives... We always think that handmade chips, yes! And excellent salsa are a good indicator of things to come... I would definitely visit Gracia again. The food was delicious! High ceilings, clean, simple and well appointed the restaurant has an inviting and comfortable neighborhood feel. Hey, it's always cold in Seattle even in the summertime and a hot delicious bowl of pozole hits the spot every time. This was a delicious find.

Fish taco and brisket taco! Delicious freshness of the tortillas and crispness of the fish was very comforting on a cold February day!
Jane R.

Cozy atmosphere delicious food all handmade and nice flavors. Everything is very well made with lots of Alma

Salad and Chicken Tortilla Soup
Arielle M.

TLDR: Restaurant week menu $35/person for app, entree and dessert. Lots of seating. Brunch menu available. Quick and considerate service. First time here on a Sunday after peaking at the Ballard farmer's market. We sat outside, and the heaters provided made it perfectly comfortable for a chilly day in Seattle. Unpictured: pineapple agua fresca was delish and refreshing. Portions were HUGE; great value for the price. Every dish also had a hearty amount of meat, which made it even more worth it. Plus, all the chicken was super tender! Appetizers and entrees came with a good mix of ingredients and flavors that made eating it exciting. The desserts weren't our favorite flavor wise, but the textures were also nice and soft. We could tell everything came out fresh, because they were piping hot ! (Except the salad ofc). Would come back for sure.

Ughh delicious mix of tacos
Joanne H.

It was a cold windy summer night when I wandered into the Gracia spot.. really really amazing. Was met with warmth, food and a bundle of joy. Sopa de Lima.. my all time favorite. I forget our servers name but she was wonderful. So so amazing. She came to check on us throughout the night, offered the best recommendations and even brought over hot sauces! Even though we were here around 10pm close to 11pm closing, they were still incredibly chill and friendly. Such a testament to a great staff. We ordered a variety of tacos, sopa de lima and some chips +salsa verde. Such an amazing spread with warmth, flavor and spice!!

Yikhwan D.

I think Gracia is great! It was a very packed evening and they may have been short staffed. Either way, the server was kind and did her best to attend to our needs. As for the food, i thought everything tasted great. Nicely plated tacos, chips and salsa to go with a great marg...at a typical Ballard restaurant price.

Uday M.

Gracia in Ballard is an easy five-star spot for Mexican food in Seattle. The vibe is cozy and lively without being too loud, and it feels like a great place to hang out with friends or go for a casual date night. The food tastes super fresh and flavorful, and the prices feel very reasonable for the quality and portion sizes. Their tortillas are made to order, and you can really taste that warm, fresh-made difference in every bite. The tacos are big, loaded with fillings, and honestly, a couple of them can be a full meal. Their in-house sauces are awesome. They are really flavorful with just the right amount of kick to level up anything you are eating. I also loved their hot fruit punch. It's a perfect cozy drink on a cold Seattle winter night. Don't skip dessert: the churros are unique and super good. They fry them in a donut shape, make them fresh to order, and serve them with warm chocolate sauce. They have just the right amount of sweetness and are the perfect way to finish the meal.

Joy Q.

5/5 Ambiance and service Great patio seating with music. Friendly service. Ambiance was amazing and festive 5/5 Chips and Salsa: flavorful 5/5 Black garlic sikil pak: unique flavors and very nutty 2.5/5 Huarache: carnitas were stewed tender but this flavor lacked flavors and didn't taste unique. The pork had a "porky" taste 4/5 enchiladas con mole 5/5 enchiladas suica: my favorite dish of the night!!!!!! Super refreshing taste profile and the cheesy texture/taste stood out and paired well with everything else

Taco Bowl
Brandon P.

came in with some buddies for lunch and glad we did. Atmosphere is modern and inviting. Service was great and the overall experience was solid. The tacos were a solid portion size, meats were seasoned well and tender. The tamale special was BOMB. super moist, filled with tender pork and dressed with a great salsa, crema. the fried eggs complimented the dish well. I would certainly come back.

Campechanos & Pescado Tacos
Carol C.

Delicious tacos at Gracia in Ballard! At first I was skeptical about a $7.00 taco, but the meats are delicious and the filling is generous. I ordered the Campechanos (meat lover's) & Pescado (fish) tacos served on corn tortillas. They have two types of hot sauce and I went with the Habanero, which was on the sweeter side. Service was great! They provided great recommendations and let us know that there was a large party coming in 30 minutes while we were chatting away. Be warned that it's loud in the restaurant. They also have outdoor patio seating. Parking is challenging in this neighborhood, so be sure to give yourself some time to find a spot.

Paloma
Celina T.

I love this restaurant: food, people, ambiance 10/10. It's an upscale authentic mexican restaurant, not too far from where I live so it's always my go to when I crave Mexican food. Their drinks were a bit stronger than usual, but the food (except for the ceviche) was cooked to perfection. I think my partner and I prefer the ceviche to have smaller cuts of fish than huge chunks, though I can understand that's always based on preference/taste. The fried octopus/pork belly was the best I've had here: wow, I'm so impressed with the execution! Def coming back for this dish again

Taco Platter
Princess B.

Had such a great experience here! I'm shocked that this is my first time since I frequent Ballard restaurants all the time. The service was wonderful, warm, attentive, and genuinely friendly from the moment we walked in. The menu is small but in the best way, no fuss and focused on really solid, well-executed dishes. The ambiance is laid back and perfect for a girl dinner! I can't remember exactly which tacos I ordered (sign of ordering too quickly because everything sounded good), but they were so flavorful and fresh. The chips, guac, and salsa were excellent... super crisp chips and the kind of guac you wish you could recreate at home. Ingredients seemed fresh, too! It's the kind of neighborhood spot that feels easy, relaxed, and reliably good. I'll definitely be back. Oh and the spicy skinny margs were BOMB!

Chris Y.

I was really lucky on my visit to Seattle to get to visit this place. When you come in immediately you can tell this is an independently owned restaurant. The food smells fresh because you can literally taste the preparation in the air. I had to have the tacos my first choice, what's the Carnitas my second choice? I don't really know how to pronounce it. All I know is that it had bacon, House made chorizo, and Tony Rosato and it was the most delicious thing in the world. The sauces are also made in House. Of course you're greeted with a bowl of chips and salsa and the flavor is just perfect. I love the atmosphere here it's in an old part of Seattle. The bar is very nicely proportioned. I have to tell you. I'm definitely coming back here very convenient payment methods, and they even Offer outdoor seating, and a kids menu stop by you won't regret a single second you spend here!! I really enjoyed our server. This guy knew exactly what to recommend had a great attitude and I didn't have to wait for anything!! Great Job Staff!!

Mezcal Negroni Mocktail (tall glass) Pulparindo

See all

10 days ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

27 days ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 1
Love this 1
Oh no 0

2 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

3 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

4 days ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

4 months ago

Helpful 13
Thanks 5
Love this 12
Oh no 0
Photo of Jane R.
66
195
66

3 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

6 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

10 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

5 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Uday M.
46
103
76

4 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

10 months ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 1
Love this 0
Oh no 0

5 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Helpful 3
Thanks 0
Love this 2
Oh no 0

8 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

10 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

7 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 1

6 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

10 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 4
Thanks 3
Love this 1
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

7 months ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

3 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

3 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

10 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Business owner information

Photo of Gracia R.

Gracia R.

Helpful 8
Thanks 3
Love this 7
Oh no 0
Photo of L S.
11
86
9

10 months ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 5
Thanks 1
Love this 2
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

8 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

3 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 1

9 months ago

The chips here are incredible! Truly some of the best chips of my life. Service and ambiance are good too :) I would recommend!

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 1

3 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

4 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

9 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

Page 1 of 12

Gracia Reviews in Other Languages

Ask the Community - Gracia

Do they serve "Happy Meats" free-range, grass fed, uncaged, locally raised?

Yes

Don’t See Your Question? Ask Away!

You might also consider

Koko's - Guacamole Chips & Salsa

Koko's

(188 reviews)

First Hill

A nice Mexican restaurant in Capitol Hill. I went here for Sunday dinner and it was not busy, but…read morereservations are suggested. The decor here is pretty colorful and ornate. We sat near the bar high top and ordered Mexican corn and poblano cashew enchilada with carnitas. Both dishes were enough for 2 people to share. The Mexican corn is fairly standard, with cotija and some chips to supplement the dish. Portions were quite decent and the corn was fairly good. The cheese is nicely melted for that nice long cheese pull. The poblano cashew enchiladas were very delicious. After all, people say that's the dish that makes them stand out. There are 3 pieces of enchiladas with a generous amount of carnitas. There's also some pickled onions and other fixings to enhance the dish. The sauce was rich yet not too heavy. Service was really good. They checked up on us once in a while and ensured prompt water refills. The whole experience from the food to the decor to the service, is top notch and worth the above average price tag.

such a cute spot for delicious mexican food and tasty cocktails in seattle. the vibes are…read moredefinitely more upscale and moody, so this is one of those places that i'd say is good for a girls night out, date night, or just showing visitors around. service is great, our waiter was super sweet and helpful. the staff also cleared our table pretty swiftly and even offered us new plates at one point, which i really appreciated. one of my friends also came here for her birthday and she got a little something on the house, so i can definitely say service is top-notch! foodwise, even though koko's is more expensive than your average mexican spot (you're totally paying for ambiance and service too though), the portions are heaping. i barely finished my enchiladas and all of my friends took their meals to-go. (those burritos are massive omg.) the mole enchiladas were SOOO good, as were the cashew poblano enchiladas. their sauces are so yummy and the presentation was on-point for both enchiladas. i also had a bite of my friend's carne en morita which is a slow cooked pork dish, and i was obsessed. the only thing i'd say to pass on would be the tacos. drinks were also great and had amazing presentation. i was very satisfied with my carajillo and my friend's passion fruit mojito was also very tasty (you could NOT taste the alc in it i swear) overall, koko's is a great spot if you're looking to dress up for a cute night out but also craving some tasty mexican food.

Asadero Ballard

Asadero Ballard

(1.5k reviews)

$$

Ballard

Everything was top notch, delicious and excellent. Perhaps one of the best steak dinners I have had…read morein any restaurant anywhere.

Immediately upon being seated we were greeted with a platter of fresh fruit, cucumber and mint to…read moreadd to our water glasses. SUCH an incredible and unique touch/experience. The table also has two glass bottles of water for refilling as needed which I always appreciate. We started with the Bone Marrow and Queso Fundido and both were delicious. 10/10, no notes. I typically don't like Queso Fundido because it gets so greasy and the cheese hardens fast but this was flavorful, spreadable and the chorizo was a nice compliment not the main event. The Bone Marrow was exactly what you'd expect! So yummy. For our mains we got the Buenos Aires Torta (actually the reason we came to try Asadero) and the shrimp tacos. The bread for the Torta was flavorful and perfectly toasted. The steak was delicious and the chimichurri was so good I just wish there was more! My husband got the tacos and he said they were also very good! After we finished eating we were offered peppermint tea (complimentary) which was another really unexpected and unique touch/experience! The service from everyone was great. Very friendly. Quick service. The establishment was clean and so cozy but also upscale in a very chill way. Bathrooms were clean and smelled good with cute decor. It's not a huge place but I think that's what allows for such an attentive experience. From start to finish we really enjoyed ourselves and will absolutely be back with friends or family!

Pancita - Beef brisket suadero tacos

Pancita

(91 reviews)

Ravenna

Excellent! The food, service and ambiance were all top notch. I love how cozy the corner restaurant…read moreis. The food was delicious- we started with the sourdough, then the Caesar, brisket tacos and finally the chorizo-stuffed trout. All of the ingredients were high quality and prepared perfectly. We loved every bite and will absolutely be back.

I really, really wanted to like this place. We'd heard through word of mouth that they were serving…read moredishes straight out of Mexico City, so on a whim one Friday night, my partner and I grabbed a 7:45 reservation--which, honestly, might've been the first sign. I'm usually a fan of a smaller, curated menu because it suggests care in sourcing and execution. But for us, the execution just didn't land. Everything is served family-style, but the portion sizes didn't justify the price point. We started with the sourdough and butter spread, and it was a letdown right away. The bread was hard as a rock, and the butter--while sounding interesting--came slightly burnt and didn't feel worth $11 for two pieces. Next was the albacore tuna tostada. As someone who travels to Mexico City often, I was genuinely excited for this. But it leaned heavily on avocado, with barely any tuna to balance it out. For $25 and only two tostadas, it felt pretty stingy. The rapini quesadilla sounded promising but ended up tasting mostly like broccolini and mushrooms--nothing that really stood out or justified the dish. We finished with the 21-day dry-aged steak, which, at $59, felt like it should've been a highlight. Unfortunately, it missed the mark. It came out essentially raw, which I didn't mind in theory, but it was incredibly chewy and lacked flavor. It was difficult to cut and even harder to enjoy. The tortillas were nice, and the demi-glaze had potential, but overall it just didn't come together. Even the refried beans on the side were underwhelming--something you could easily find done better at a casual spot. On the bright side, the mezcal margarita with a tajín rim was excellent--well-balanced and probably the highlight of the night. And the service was warm and attentive, which I appreciated. But overall, for the prices and the hype, this place just didn't do it for me. Maybe we ordered wrong, but I've had much better elsewhere. I hate to say it, but I probably won't be back.

Maiz Molino - Dip sampler

Maiz Molino

(125 reviews)

$$

Denny Triangle

Went back to Maiz Molino recently on a Sunday night for dinner w/ friends. I was disappointed to…read moresee that the menu has changed a lot (and not just seasonally, but just a completely different menu) since the last time I visited (maybe a year ago or so). Before it seemed like Maiz Molino was focusing on elevated, unique Mexican dishes (shown in the pics in my prior review such as short rib, and other sort of "fusion" dishes, and more seafood focused, etc.) Now, the menu seems way more generic and casual like enchiladas, tacos, quesadillas, tamales, etc. just offered w/ different proteins. They are still focusing on maiz but just a bit more generic in the preparation and offerings. Also, they had 2 separate menus which was a bit confusing. One is a generic all day menu and then another menu had brunch and dinner on it. It was around 5:30 p.m. but they were out of a particular steak dish that we were interested in. Service was friendly. We had enchiladas, a dip sampler (for appetizer) and Tlacoyos. Everything was fine but nothing really stood out, sadly. It wasn't very busy while we were there, so hoping that they are doing ok as a business. I would love to come back if they brought back the old menu w/ things that you cannot really find elsewhere, including the great cocktail menu and desserts that were offered previously.

This place WOW-ed me. My fiance and I didn't make reservations the day before Valentine's Day and…read morethought we would just try our luck. So many of our regular spots had lines out the door, which was no surprise, but we ended up getting a table here. Figured Mexican food is hard to mess up. Started with drinks- THE BEST MARGARITA I HAVE EVER HAD. It was perfectly balanced, fresh, just perfect to me. My fiance got a horchata and loved it too. They have an option where you can try ALL of their dips for $20, which I couldn't resist. It was so fun, they had like 9 different ones! I got the shrimp tacos and they were so flavorful that I almost gasped. The creamy sauce, crunchy veggie toppers, smooth avocado, and perfectly cooked shrimp...just wow. I will be dreaming about this dish for years to come. I am a pescatarian and gluten free and there were TONS of options for me. They mostly use corn for everything, not flour. The staff was gracious and kind. They seemed a little understaffed but truly made the most of it and made every table feel attended to and special, which was so lovely. Really cool vibe- lots of art and special touches. A really cool place that I can't wait to recommend to friends.

Gracia - mexican - Updated May 2026

Loading...
Loading...
Loading...