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Marco Polo Motel $84 1.9 mi 3.1 km 3 of 5 stars
Everspring Inn $60 2.4 mi 3.8 km 3 of 5 stars
Continental Plaza Seattle $85 2.5 mi 4.1 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Watertown Hotel $189 3.2 mi 5.2 km 4.5 of 5 stars
University Inn $151 3.2 mi 5.2 km 4.5 of 5 stars
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The People's Pub 0.0 mi 0.0 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Ocho 0.1 mi 0.1 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Le Gourmand 1.1 mi 1.7 km 4.5 of 5 stars
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Ballard District 0.1 mi 0.1 km 4 of 5 stars
Hiram M. Chittenden Locks 0.6 mi 0.9 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Savor Seattle Food Tours 2.6 mi 4.3 km 5 of 5 stars
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“Oaxacan home cooking puts McMexican to shame” Seattle Times
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#2 of 2,015 restaurants in Seattle
  • Cuisines: Mexican, Tapas
  • Price range*: $21-$30
  • Address: 5431 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107
  • Phone:  (206) 782-8722
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Reviews of La Carta de Oaxaca

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“talk about a long line...”
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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Sep 15, 2008

talk about a long line, whew! tasty, but very few veggie options. margaritas rocked. more

“Wow, I saw that this was...”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Aug 19, 2008

Wow, I saw that this was rated well, but I had no idea! The Mole (#18) Was incredible! I also tried the carne asada (#11) which was very authentic. The place was packed, even @ 8:30pm on a Monday, but well worth the wait. Service is a little bit slow, but once again, completely worth the wait. The barbecue Pork... more

“Overrated - good food...”
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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Aug 13, 2008

Overrated - good food but always too long of a line! more

“Absolutely extraordinary Mexican food!”
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5 of 5 stars
NetAmb
Washington, DC
Aug 6, 2008

I've enjoyed good Mexican food in many places but La Carta de Oaxaca serves some of the best I've had anywhere--the best mole, the best fish tacos, the best Mexican lamb, and the best flan--AT THE BEST PRICES. The prices remind me of what I used to pay 10-15 years ago. None of the entrees were more than $10! With... more

“Great authentic Mexican...”
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jul 31, 2008

Great authentic Mexican food. more

“Best Mole sauce you will...”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jul 29, 2008

Best Mole sauce you will ever have! YUM! more

“getting a small plate of...”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jul 28, 2008

getting a small plate of the fresh, warm tortillas is being back in oaxaca pounding corn as the ladies nice enough to house me teach me how to make some for our meal as the kids around us play soccer in the town center. authentic! more

“The closest thing you'll...”
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jul 25, 2008

The closest thing you'll find to authentic regional Mexican cuisine in Seattle. more

“Simply amazing. Finally...”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jul 7, 2008

Simply amazing. Finally _real_ Mexican food in Seattle. This is "move to Ballard" good! more

“Best Mexican in Seattle...”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jul 3, 2008

Best Mexican in Seattle. This place lived up to all the hype and more! more

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La Carta de Oaxaca Address

5431 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107
Tel: (206) 782-8722
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.