Vegan, 100% organic taqueria called Gracias Madre coming to SF mission dist. ear

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Vegan, 100% organic taqueria called Gracias Madre coming to SF mission

dist. early next year

 

Coming in early 2009 will be Gracias Madre, the first 100% organic and

vegan taqueria in the Mission. The 75-seat project is from the Café

Gratitude folks, and will feature a stone grinder and tortilleria

(tortilla press/cooker) from Mexico, plus organic heirloom varieties

of corn, also from Mexico. They will also get some corn and other

produce from the BeLove Farm in Fairfield, also owned by Café

Gratitude. Look for dishes like two kinds of guacamole, seasonal

tamales, a pupusa, torta, enchilada, mole, and of course, tacos, like

shiitake with purslane, or butternut squash and caramelized onion.

There will also be lots of vegetable side dishes, rice, beans, and a

chocolate plate, plus organic beer on tap from Eel River, and look for

a Sunday brunch with Latin DJs. The look will be a rustic ranch style,

with murals from local muralists. Hours will be 11am–11pm daily. The

owners look forward to working with Mission High, and offering organic

and vegan options for those who love taqueria eats, but don't want to

compromise for non-organic choices. It's a complete build-out (the

former space was a children's bookstore and press), so look for a

February opening.

 

* 2211 Mission St. at 18th St.