Gracia

Discover the vibrant flavors of Gracia, a Mexican restaurant nestled in the heart of Ballard, Seattle. With its welcoming outdoor seating and dog-friendly vibe, Gracia is the perfect spot to enjoy authentic tacos while soaking in the local atmosphere.

Customer reviews highlight the fantastic variety of tacos, with standout options like pork belly and beef tongue that are praised for their tenderness and robust flavors. One patron raved about the coconut flan and the addictive habanero house sauce, which is available for purchase. For those looking for a refreshing drink, the margaritas, offered in an interesting shareable format, pack a delightful kick.

Beyond tacos, guests have applauded unique dishes like tostadas de camarones and the black garlic sikil p'ak, with many agreeing that Gracia ranks among their top dining spots for tacos in Seattle. Though there were minor service delays, staff friendliness and knowledge left a positive impression.

For an elevated Mexican dining experience that feels both cozy and exciting, Gracia stands out as a must-visit culinary gem.

Accessibility
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
- Has outdoor seating
- Offers kerbside pickup
- Offers delivery
- Offers takeaway
- Serves dine-in
Highlights
- Has fast service
- Serves great cocktails
- Good for watching sport
Popular for
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Good for solo dining
Offerings
- Serves alcohol
- Serves beer
- Serves cocktails
- Serves coffee
- Serves comfort food
- Serves food
- Serves happy-hour drinks
- Serves happy-hour food
- Serves small plates
- Serves spirits
- Serves vegetarian dishes
- Serves wine
Dining options
- Serves breakfast
- Serves brunch
- Serves lunch
- Serves dinner
- Serves dessert
- Has seating
Amenities
- Has bar on site
- Has toilet
- Has Wi-Fi
- Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
- Trendy
Crowd
- Family friendly
- Good for groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Popular with tourists
- Transgender safe space
Planning
- Brunch reservations recommended
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Accepts credit cards
- Accepts debit cards
- Accepts NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs available
- Has kids' menu
Parking
- Paid street parking
- Somewhat difficult to find a space
Pets
- Dogs allowed
- Dogs allowed outside

Tania Udomsri

Jun 23,2025

We visited during the Ballard Sunday Market, arriving just before noon, and the place wasn’t too busy. They have tacos that are around 6-7 each, and they’re totally worth it. I loved that I could try different flavors. I had the pork belly and beef tongue tacos, and both were incredibly flavorful and tender. The coconut flan was also amazing, and I couldn’t get enough of the habanero house sauce. They even sell it if you want to take some home! The service was great, very attentive, and they gave solid recommendations. The outdoor area is dog-friendly, which was a big plus for us. My dog also got a treat and a water bowl. The outdoor setting was really nice, too. I can’t wait to come back to try more taco flavors and their dinner menu!

Chris Le

Jun 10,2025

We came in for a quick bite and was quite surprised by the flavor of the food and the kick in the margarita! My wife and I split a margarita, and they brought out 2 smaller glasses which was unique and awesome. Food was delicious and will be returning for more of their home made hot sauce!

Scott Moore

May 23,2025

Everything is a la carte. Great tacos and beer with nice atmosphere. Want some chips, a couple tacos and beer? This is the spot. Chips are thick and homemade style.

Ash S

May 16,2025

We managed to grab a table for brunch (reserving ahead of time is always a good idea) and were promptly seated. The service was just a tad slow from the kitchen but our server was very kind and knowledgeable all her recommendations were great!! So let’s talk food! Tostadas De Camarones 5/5 I really enjoyed this, the shrimp were nice and plump, perfectly good and yes it was messy and GLORIOUS!! Black Garlic Sikil P’ak 5/5 INSANE I can’t even explain how delicious this was but seriously order this and thank me later (MAKE ROOM FOR IT) Tacos (Pollo Asado 5/5 & Barbacoa De Res 5/5) everything about both tacos was so good!! I’ve managed to find great taco spots here and there and this is one of my top 3 hands down Huarache Con Huevos 4/5 I would say based on all the other dishes this was the least favorite and one we’d probably not order again. The cakes just seemed a little too thick and bland (at least compared to all the other yumminess going on I am absolutely coming back!! I cannot wait to try their churros!!

Paul V

May 3,2025

Pretty cool little spot in Ballard. We had a couple tacos and some chips/dip and I have to say we liked everything we tried. The tacos were very good but the Tortillas did kind of explode immediately, making it hard to even pickup. Still we crushed them either way. The best thing we had was the salsa. Man that garlic based one was delicious. They had a bunch of other varieties that I'm sure were amazing. We would probably have been happy ordering a flight of different salsas for a meal lol. Really great spot if you're craving tacos/salsa.

Dale Burks

Apr 12,2025

This breakfast was outstanding. A masa toast loaded with pork and eggs and cheese and oh my! The flavors kept coming and coming. Then we tried the hot sauces and good lord it was a whole notha level of feeling good. Love Gracia. Such a killer Mex place with everything spot on. The entire menu is worth exploring so plan on many visits. Great location too!

Anonymous Reviews

Mar 26,2025

10/5 stars. The best mexican food i had in seattle. The staff were just SO AMAZING. So friendly, giving so much information, answering all our questions and taking our long order patiently. He also observed it was my husbands birthday and got us desserts for the entire group for free. Definitely see myself going back here more often. Absolutely loveddddddd the drinks and food as well. The coconut flan was everythingggg. The whole experience was just perfect

Chris Yanke

Mar 12,2025

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!!

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