Gracias Madre Nutrition Facts

Gracias Madre on Melrose in West Hollywood is an upscale plant-based Mexican restaurant. The jackfruit carnitas and black bean chorizo plates deliver 30g+ plant protein. The restaurant is located in West Hollywood, California and serves locals and visitors alike.

Plant-based menus require more deliberate ordering for protein. Tempeh, seitan, edamame, and lentils are the highest-protein vehicles per calorie; jackfruit, mushroom, and most cauliflower preparations are texture proxies that fill the dish but leave you 20g short. Look for items built on legumes (chickpea, black bean, lentil) or wheat-protein analogues (seitan, soy curls). Add a side of edamame or a protein shake and you'll hit 35-40g of plant protein for the meal.

For an athlete-ready order at Gracias Madre, anchor on the protein and swap or skip the calorie-heavy sides. Best macro pick: Tempeh, seitan, or lentil-based entrée with edamame side (35-40g plant protein). Watch out for: Jackfruit, mushroom, and most cauliflower preparations — texture proxies that leave you 20g of protein short.

This guide is built from Gracias Madre's published menu and standard industry macro references for the dishes named above. Specific item calorie, protein, carb, and fat values vary by preparation, portion, and seasonal substitutions — always confirm with the restaurant if you're targeting a precise macro window. Updated weekly with the rest of the Healthy Eats Near Me catalog.