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La Carta de Oaxaca

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5431 Ballard Ave NW
Seattle, WA 98107

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La Carta de Oaxaca
Local(206) 782-8722

5431 Ballard Ave NW
Seattle, WA 98107

http://www.lacartadeoaxaca.com/

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The Open View

For two star Mexican, try La Carta De Oaxaca in Seattle. Located in the Ballard neighborhood, this restaurant is very affordable. The menu is brief. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a casual atmosphere. This place features a full bar. This restaurant is open late. People who have eaten here found the food excellent.

Expert Reviews of La Carta de Oaxaca

Citysearch | A diverse crowd comes to Ballard for the original flavors of Oaxacan cuisine.

The bustle and bright lights behind big storefront windows make this cheery restaurant stand out along dark Ballard Avenue. A long family-style table, an open kitchen and large margaritas all contribute to the...
citysearch.com - expert review - 09/25/2007
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User Reviews of La Carta de Oaxaca

Thank you for making your own tortillas!

Seattle lacks authentic mexican options, but more importantly it lacks a...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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Atmosphere

Delicious food. Fast atmosphere. One of few restaurants that understand...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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The greatest Mexican restaurant in Seattle!

The dishes in La Carta de Oaxaca are great. Dishes are no higher than $10...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ruben R.

4.0 of 5 stars. Just got back from dinner here and it was quite good. We ended up ordering the Empanada, the Halibut Tacos, and the Tamales (chicken). It was all quite good, though I think my favorite was the…
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Rita S.

5.0 of 5 stars. I have terrible luck with Mexican restaurants. Every place I choose is mediocre and leaves me feeling lousy afterward. This place wasn't my choice, so I'm not surprised by how awesome it was. This is…
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Virginia D.

1.0 of 5 stars. Don't bother if you're vegetarian. The two choices are bland and boring.
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Josh B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Very good and very trendy. Expect to wait at least 45 minutes for a table during dinner. The food is very simple and it's all a la carte. My favorites here are the pork tacos, the fish tacos and the…
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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Amazingly fast

Ate there for lunch, the food came in like 35 seconds. Delicious. I love this...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 06/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by sheena w.

2.0 of 5 stars. After all the yelping, I was expecting a lot from this place... unfortunately, it did not deliver. The chips were good, the salsa was okay--the best was the pico de gallo, and the rest were so-so and…
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kaila Z.

5.0 of 5 stars. My favorite casual restaurant. Good food. Mole is to die for. Damn good margaritas.
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ashley W.

3.0 of 5 stars. Where yelpers were right: -Margarita was fantastic. Strong, not too sweet, and did I mention strong?
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Sheril P.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place is the shit. I don't care if I have to wait 10 minutes or an hour , it's worth the wait. Salty hot Chips and fresh guac for $5?? Give me two orders I refuse to share!!! The banana leaf…
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Rowena D.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love this place! La Carta de Oaxaca is my favorite Mexican restaurant in Seattle. I love everything on the menu. The halibut tacos are the best. Their salsas are also pretty good too. It does get…
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Aaron F.

5.0 of 5 stars. I lived in Oaxaca, Mexico for three months. Since my return, I have not been able to enjoy a "Mexican" meal in the Unites States. Oaxaca is the region most famous for its cuisine, particularly its…
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Adam P.

5.0 of 5 stars. Anything this good is worth the wait, which normally ends up being up to an hour at peak times. If this is the case, one must find their way to the back bar and order up one of their amazing…
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jessie P.

4.0 of 5 stars. OMG! From the moment I walked in I was an instant convert. Something about the combination of really BEAUTIFUL blonde tables and neon lit black and white photography, in a Mexican restaurant of all…
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kyle L.

4.0 of 5 stars. Loved the salsa bar. My chicken mole was pretty dry and I was not a fan, but everything else I tried was fantastic. Grumpy service, though.
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by corey d.

2.0 of 5 stars. it breaks my heart to do this, it really does. but i have to be honest, so here goes: oaxaca has some really amazing dishes. the tamale is really really good. the mole is really really really good.…
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mary Jane C.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place is AMAZING!!! Order the guacamole and chips to start. They have a nice little salsa bar where you can help yourself. I recommend the fish tacos or the Chile rellano . Both are TO DIE FOR!!!…
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Thomas D.

4.0 of 5 stars. Yep, it was crowded for our visit to Oaxaca. We somehow managed to get a table right after ordering beers at the bar. We ordered the Tacos Al Pastor and two other selections from the 21 (?) item…
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Danica K.

5.0 of 5 stars. I had avoided going here because every time I walked by (for years) there was a huge line and it was crowded. Finally the bf and I bit the bullet and went rather early on a Saturday- only a 20 minute…
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Wendy M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Very noisy! If all you want to do is eat, come here. Don't even try to carry on a conversation unless you can do it in sign language or if you can read lips. Food is delicious! Try the mole or the…
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Elaine S.

5.0 of 5 stars. OAXACA.... I like to yell it, OAXACA! Seriously salsa bar- awesome! 'Ritas- strong yet delicious! Chips- amazing! Little old ladies making my tortillas.... love it!
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Anna A.

3.0 of 5 stars. This place is always always busy. You might need to set up a tent at 8am to get a table at 5pm. That said it is very authentic Mexican food the kind you find in Mexico City. Staff is friendly and the…
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Heather J.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great margaritas, tasty food for a great price. But expect a wait and don't be bothered if you are seated with other people. It's worth it.
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by joel m.

5.0 of 5 stars. If you're really down for a Seattle-style hotspot authentic taqueria style din-din with a blast of flava (both local and not-so-local), hit Carta Oaxaca. They open for dinner only and you have a…
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Sean E.

5.0 of 5 stars. La Carta de Oaxaca is one of the best dining experiences in Seattle. A taqueria is a taqueria, but this place is something else entirely. Alas, everybody else knows this and you will probably have to…
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by heather s.

5.0 of 5 stars. first time there last wednesday night. It was early and we still had to wait over 30 min. we had some beers (standing room only) in there bar and waited for a seat. The heavenly smells wafting over…
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Taina P.

5.0 of 5 stars. Love this Place. The food is to die for. I could eat here every day. They make their own tortillas- oh yes! Everything is delicious---the chips and guacamole, the tacos, the picaditas, the pasole…
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Valentina V.

4.0 of 5 stars. What can be better on a chilly Seattle night than making your body the recipient of delicious, warming Mexican food...Oaxaca style? For two weeks, Ryan and I wanted to go to La Carta. We finally did…
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Adrienne W.

5.0 of 5 stars. I am ashamed to find I haven't written a review for this place. This is hands down one of my top places to eat in Seattle, my beloved hometown. I'll eat here when not hungry at all. I'll wait on the…
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Matthew P.

3.0 of 5 stars. First off, the good: The food here is wonderful, authentic and worth twice what they're charging for it. I almost cried when I first tasted their mole negro and the quesadillas--using authentic…
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Sophia W.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is one of my top five Seattle restaurants. It's a beautiful, unusual space with great art. The photography on the walls makes me want to whip out my camera and head South. The food is…
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mitzie H.

3.0 of 5 stars. So I've given La Carta two tries and maybe the third would be the charm but I'm not that interested in waiting in line one more time. The first time I went we were the last two people seated at 5pm.…
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Quinn R.

4.0 of 5 stars. The atmosphere is lively and fun. Certainly crowded and you'll most likely be sitting next to some strangers but whats wrong with that once in a while? The margaritas - eh.
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Julian G.

4.0 of 5 stars. The size of the plates are not your typical 'merican fair... You'll eat everything on your plate and seriously think about dessert. I would love to give this place a perfect score.. but because of the…
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Andrew B.

5.0 of 5 stars. there are 150 reviews already. what more can i say. the line is worth the wait. oh, and they have mezcal.
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Melanie L.

4.0 of 5 stars. This was the first time I didn't miss having rice and beans with my meal. We got there around 5:30 (hoping to beat the dinner rush) and we got a table right away.....Within 5 mins though there wasn't…
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mary M.

3.0 of 5 stars. for the hour and a half wait i expected the food to be EXCELLENT and it was....good..I mean...it was small and good. It wasn't great i'm not a huge fan of Mole and although my sister made it very clear…
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jon X.

4.0 of 5 stars. La Carta de Oaxaca (wahaka) is a great Mexican restaurant with good quality eats from the Oaxaca region of Mexico. The atmosphere is very charming with photographs and regional displays on the wall…
yelp.com - user review - 02/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kristin S.

3.0 of 5 stars. Very interesting place. The plates here are pretty small so you could probably order two if you're hungry. Mole sauce is loaded onto every single dish so if you're not a fan I'd say this is not the…
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2008
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Share your plates....

The way to go about eating at this restaurant is come prepared to wait and...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 02/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Patty W.

4.0 of 5 stars. Why do I love this place? I'm not even sure it's because I think it's the best mexican in town...I think it has more to do that it is so focused on bringing food from its region in Oaxaca. The mole is…
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Amy E.

3.0 of 5 stars. I don't really understand the top 10 restaurants in Seattle status and long waits for tables...I guess I've been living in California too long.
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jose G.

4.0 of 5 stars. The best authentic Mexican food in all Seattle. The place is always packed, so be prepared to wait to be seated.
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by John S.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place is so awesome! Strong drinks from the bar while you wait (cuz there's always a wait) and stellar food. The small plates work great for sharing and you don't get weighed down with all the…
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by cyclist P.

5.0 of 5 stars. I have a serious addiction to this place. I try a new item every time I go, and I go often. That is not a joke. If you don't want to wait for a table come early for dinner, at 5, or come late for…
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Rick M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Before this place opened I reserved my Mexican cuisine outings to taco trucks, South Park and Portland, OR. Let's face it, the core Seattle area is lacking in great Mexican restaurants. If it's lard…
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2008
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a big letdown

Just got back from La Carta and have to say we were very unimpressed. I got...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 01/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by gotta p.

4.0 of 5 stars. When going out to eat, I am of the opinion that a restaurant can't be everything. You don't go to the Met to eat cheap food. You don't go to McDonalds for Sushi. And you don't go to La Carta de Oaxaca…
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Carl A.

5.0 of 5 stars. mmmm chiken mole tamales and the salsa bar
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jonah D.

3.0 of 5 stars. The good: * great salsa bar featuring 5 fresh sauces. (I still prefer Tacos Guyamas green salsa though over any of the ones here).
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Dan H.

4.0 of 5 stars. I have been here numerous times after I have heard all the rave about it. I think the Summer is the best to go unless you can go there right when it opens. Be prepared for the wait if not. Which could…
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lani A.

4.0 of 5 stars. The best margaritas in the city. Family friendly, solid Mexican food (feels more authentic than Azteca), doesn't try to overfeed you, and high-quality ingredients. Great to take your workmates for a…
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Amy L.

4.0 of 5 stars. This was a little uppity Mexican place in Ballard. I was ready for some good authentic food, but was a little disappointed. I ordered the empanadas and they just weren't what I was expecting. So, I…
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jessie D.

4.0 of 5 stars. It makes me nervous to visit a ultra-hyped, crowded, no-reservations-available restaurant. I'm not fond of crowds, and even less fond of being super hungry not getting instant stomach gratification.…
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Derek R.

4.0 of 5 stars. I hate when I walk into a restaurant and say look at this place...I know its gonna be good...it looks authentic...lots of people eating and am disappointed cause the food sucks...unfortunately this…
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2008
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Excellent Mexican food

I came to La Carta de Oaxaca as a gluten-free diner and had a fabulous experience. My husband and I ate a late lunch and were seated right away, but I think we just got lucky--the restaurant was still packed...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Richard C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Really awesome food. Good and inexpensive.
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by corey g.

5.0 of 5 stars. First off, this is my first Yelp-influenced experience. I picked this place because it had tons of reviews and its rating was fairly good. First Impression: packed! The waiter dude suggested our…
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by J L.

5.0 of 5 stars. Oh my goodness. Pray for a table and get ready for incredible food. The mole' is the best I have ever had by far. Freshly made chips and guacamole along with some nice salsa choices. Haven't come…
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2008
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Excellent

This is a great spot for a quick, inexpensive, authentic mexican treat. I am...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 01/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Christine S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Holy mole! (That's right, I said it. You know you laughed inside. Deep, deep down inside.) I agree with James P.; if you've ever had authentic Oaxacan food, this place nails it. The mole is perfect; a…
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by terrell m.

4.0 of 5 stars. One reason I love Yelp is that every once in a rare while I learn something...about food, culture, and sometimes myself. I've had dinner at Oaxaca before and have tried about three other times to dine…
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Janeane S.

5.0 of 5 stars. The best Mexican I've had in Seattle. I ordered a dish with thin-sliced beef and tortillas with a choice of red or green tomatillo sauce. It was AMAZING. I love their salsa bar too, which offered…
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by B L.

4.0 of 5 stars. Worth wait. Portions aren't big, but you can try different things. THe mole was REALLY yummy. Went on a date, didn't really talk during the meal. haha...i guess this should be a warning.
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mike H.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place was excellent. We caught it during Christmas, so the line wasn't too crazy. From what I understand, it can be quite the wait otherwise. The basic decor betrayed the tastiness of the chile…
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Benjamin J.

3.0 of 5 stars. La Carta de Oaxaca is a place for foodies. Located in an increasingly trendy part of Ballard, the restaurant is jam-packed with nice early thirtysomethings wearing scarfs and chatting about how their…
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2008
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it's about the food...

The person who wrote the review below must be greatly mistaken... as Fantasy Island is no where near Oaxaca. Perhaps they are not aware that the people of Mexico happen to be a bit shorter than other...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/23/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Maria R.

4.0 of 5 stars. My only complaint is the wait. Food: Great
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by ronald p.

5.0 of 5 stars. My ultimate comfort food. The place is small so there is always a wait at dinner so I come here for lunch as often as possible. They make the best guacamole and chips ever! The mole is heavenly and…
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2007
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Not that good

Food and service are just average. Location is their main point.
urbanspoon.com - user review - 11/26/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Aaron M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Yes wait is long, but I loves me some Oaxaca
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2007
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Hmm...

Tried this "best rated" restaurant recently. Either the ratings are rigged...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 11/21/2007
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Calm down Tatoo..the plane is coming.. you can stop being a conchatumadre

I was very excited to go to La Carta de Oaxaca. I have passed it several times and it has always been packed. I was invited to a birthday party being held there. Our party consisted of 10 people. La Carta de...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/20/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jasmine M.

3.0 of 5 stars. Well the halibut tacos were damn tasty and spicy as fuck ta boot! I had Sprite and I should've had a beer. There were three lil soft fellas packed with freshly cooked up halibut with that evil…
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by David V.

1.0 of 5 stars. I am from Santa Ana California. I grew up eating this kind of food and learned how to make it from the age of 4, from a close neighbor friend that lived next door to me. I have very high standards…
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by James P.

4.0 of 5 stars. I went to Oaxaca for a week, and stuffed my face silly with the delicious cheeses and complex mole sauces. When I found out there was a Oaxacan restaurant in Ballard, I had to go. They just about…
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2007
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Good, but overrated

La Carta de Oaxaca is a place for foodies. Located in an increasingly trendy...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 11/11/2007
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Hands down best mexican food in seattle

This is the real deal. Hand made tortillas, freshly made sauces. Like travelling to Mexico for dinner. Very busy (because it is so good). Long lines. Try lunch - much easier to get in. Everything is good....
citysearch.com - user review - 11/09/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Christine D.

5.0 of 5 stars. I'm from so Cal so I have pretty high standards for Mexican food. This place has my stamp approval. Went there with my friend Tim had a couple of margaritas to whet my appetite. 40 minutes later we…
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Nobody S.

2.0 of 5 stars. Food was pretty good, but holy crap expensive for the serving size. I hate going to places to eat and leave hungry. We waited for ever to get in. But we were excited about this place and decided to…
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Dustin D.

5.0 of 5 stars. Best Mexican in Seattle! The wait is worth it. Servings are a little smaller than most Mexican places so be sure to get plenty of chips and salsa (the guacamole is delicious).
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2007
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Margaritas

If you like Margarita's, be sure and visit La Carta de Oaxaca! If Zak is...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 10/25/2007
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This place is great

If there's one thing I know for sure, Mexican food is not Seattle's specialty. Oaxaca however, is nothing short of outstanding. Simple, unpretentious, and flat-out tasty. Don't go there looking for tex-mex, 'cos that's not what this place is about.
openlist - user review - 10/20/2007

Yelp.com Review - by Thomas B.

5.0 of 5 stars. Go. Wait if you have to. The mole is incredible. This is one of the few places that I have ever been to that I feel is unique. The food is great. Just go.
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by M T.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is not some gringo hybrid of Mexican food denatured for the local population! This is real and delicious. So what if you have to wait to eat--it's faster than flying to Oaxaca.
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Natala M.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place is fabulous -- even if it is always crowded. They have all the requisite mexican beers on tap and delicious food to compliment it. The cuisine is what I would classify as "real mexican with…
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Josh W.

5.0 of 5 stars. Seriously, if I could pick one restaurant to eat at for the rest of my days, this might very well be it. I have never had a bad experience here. Yes, there's always a wait. If you're dedicated you…
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Laura P.

3.0 of 5 stars. I didn't like their flan.
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by scott k.

5.0 of 5 stars. Yogi Berra once said, "Nobody goes there anymore; it's too crowded." I say, "Cary a Pitbull CHMIG-666 Blowhorn and little things like lines and crowds tend to be slightly easier to disburse".
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by LAW T.

1.0 of 5 stars. Worse service ever. Guy who seats you is the biggest you know what. He makes old ladies wait on the street while there husband parks the car accross the road and wont ... not matter what seat you if…
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by willamina c.

2.0 of 5 stars. eh. the food's fine enough. the tacos al pastor kick booty.
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Danielle B.

3.0 of 5 stars. The food was yummy yummy and the staff was great... also I have to note that I love choices and help yourself bars so the salsa bar was awesome! My only complaints were that you had to pay for your…
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Brandon S.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place is great for a late dinner. If you arrive between 5-7, good luck getting a seat within thirty minutes. However, if you arrive after nine, I've noticed that a majority of the seats are empty…
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Andy K.

4.0 of 5 stars. I may be a gringo but I'm perfectly happy waiting 45 minutes to eat here and I'd do it again. Showing up at 7:30 led to getting a table at 8:15 or so. That would be unacceptably long at almost any…
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by wesh w.

2.0 of 5 stars. Hard to give this review, especially in light of all of the positive reviews I've read about this place. Other reviewers are right about the amazing guacamole. Yep, nice guacamole. On the other hand,…
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Brutha Bill ..

4.0 of 5 stars. I've sampled a good majority of the food off the menu as the servings are "Tapas" style but the Oaxacan way and the food is above par. A place I will visit many times over. The place always seems to…
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2007
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Enough with the mole!?

If you have never been to CACTUS or GALERIAS then I guess La Carta de Oaxaca...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 09/02/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Kristin K.

4.0 of 5 stars. I've been searching for good Mexican food since I moved here from California, and I'm happy to report that La Carta Oaxaca does the trick. I had the chicken tamales and my hubby had the enchiladas --…
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by michael w.

4.0 of 5 stars. I remember about 3 yrs ago when NO one knew of this place...it was always so good. However, it was too good! Now everyone on the west coast I think has heard of it! You cant get in the door without…
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by trace p.

5.0 of 5 stars. Well I won't start my review with, "I'm from Texas" even though I am but I did eat here last weekend and COMPLETELY agree, it is money! Margaritas were mighty fine & made the wait no problemo!!…
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Taggart H.

4.0 of 5 stars. Empirically the best Mexican food in Seattle. I'll drive to Ballard for it. Frankly I'd drive to Idaho for it. No bad dish on the menu and cold Bohemia to boot. Sit at the counter if you can. The…
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Brandi B.

5.0 of 5 stars. I have had mole negro from countless friends abuelitas but never dared to eat it out much unless in a Oaxacan restaurant. There mole is soooooooooo delicous I crave it daily. Holly Mole. In addition…
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Geoff N.

5.0 of 5 stars. Have you ever had a craving for the richest, most flavorful Mexican food possible? Have you ever wanted some south of the border flavor minus the trouble of a burrito baby making you bloated and…
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Carly L.

5.0 of 5 stars. Besides Malena's and Cactus (see previous reviews) this is some of the best damn Mexican food in Seattle. It's been disappointing over the years here as a transplant from So Cal (i know, I know... boo…
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Megan B.

3.0 of 5 stars. After all of our walking and boozing (or boozing and walking) we were pretty hungry, and decided to finally brave the crowds here. It had been so highly recommended to us by so many. Meh. They messed…
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2007
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The most Authentic Mexican in Seattle

I love this place. It's the real deal when it comes to mexican food. Nothing in Seattle compares to it. Make sure you get there early as it gets packed.
openlist - user review - 07/26/2007

Yelp.com Review - by Maia. J.

4.0 of 5 stars. DANG! That guacamole was.. (thinks of big word to describe good) wait for it, wait for it... extraordinary! You know sometimes when your food is so good you hum a little while eating it; like hmmm…
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Daniel D.

5.0 of 5 stars. One word. Mole'.
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by elrod m.

2.0 of 5 stars. Sorry seattle yelpers, but this place sucks! maybe because i'm from san francisco and i'm surronded by taqueria's everywhere, but this place was aweful. please don't think i'm a hater beacuse our…
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Pickle b.

4.0 of 5 stars. I really enjoyed my meal here the other night. I sat at the counter and watched my dish being made. These women are amazing. After a delicious quesadilla, I received my chicken mole. The chicken meat…
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Won M.

5.0 of 5 stars. When you go to this place, even though you may not be a Mexican you will feel at home. Not because of the atmosphere, because it's quite busy in there. The servers are running around the tables in…
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2007
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Simply the best

And most authentic Mexican cuisine in Seattle. You must go there.Or actually, please don't. The lines are too long!
openlist - user review - 07/19/2007

Yelp.com Review - by Sebastian M.

5.0 of 5 stars. My mom is from Mexico, and this is one of the few Mexican restaurants that I like to take my mother to. While it doesn't rank as the absolutely most authentic place you can go to, it is a nice…
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2007
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fantastic food!

Food here is excellent. Usually there is a line but if you brave it you will find that it is worth the wait. You'll be glad you waited.
openlist - user review - 07/18/2007

Yelp.com Review - by Smazz M.

3.0 of 5 stars. Really good salsa and food, just slim picking for Vegetarians. Generally really packed but if you go in the summer the outside seating is awesome.
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by T N.

5.0 of 5 stars. Every latin american person I talk to always touts this as the most authentic place you can go in Seattle for true Mexican food. The menu is simple, the dishes are divine. Fish tacos are amazing.…
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Francisco A.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is the best Mexican restaurant in Seattle. I am giving