La Carta De Oaxaca

4.4(1,048)

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Location & Hours

Address

5431 Ballard Ave NW
Seattle, Washington 98107
United States

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Hours

Closed • Opens Tuesday at 11:30 AM

MondayClosed

Tuesday11:30 AM - 9:30 PM

Wednesday11:30 AM - 9:30 PM

Thursday11:30 AM - 9:30 PM

Friday11:30 AM - 10:30 PM

Saturday11:30 AM - 10:30 PM

SundayClosed

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Contact Information

(206) 782-8722

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About La Carta De Oaxaca

Oaxaca Mexican cuisine served up in a modest space with black-&-white photos on the brick walls.

Price range: moderately priced

Google-sourced data last fetched on April 20, 2025.

4.4/5

Based on 1,048 reviews

Recent Reviews

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Brad Gaulin

a month ago

This was better than any Mexican food I've ever had in Canada. The ingredients are fresh, simple, beautifully prepared, and presented. The best pa heart is the most experienced where all of the flavor...

Low Ick

a month ago

Was not expecting this mole to blow my mind, but it is legit. The meat cut with a spoon, the tortillas (corn, that looked, behaved and felt like flour) we phenomenal and the quesadilla was the perfec...

Dylan Hart

4 months ago

La Carta De Oaxaca is a downtown Ballard staple and has been my families go-to Mexican restaurant for my entire life. The atmosphere is casual and cheery, and has remained for as long as I can rememb...

Ricardo Fuentes

a week ago

Food was delicious very good plates very originally homemade stile😊🤤🤤🤤 excelente.

Hafiz Huda

a month ago

One of my favorite Mexican restaurants. The mole tamale was amazing. Never disappointed when I visit!

What People Are Saying

Overall Experience

Diners consistently report a highly positive experience, praising the authentic Oaxacan cuisine and overall quality. The restaurant is described as a favorite and a must-visit.

Customer Favorites

The mole dishes (especially the mole tamale and mole with chicken or pork) are highly praised. Homemade tortillas and quesadillas are also mentioned as exceptional.

Atmosphere & Service

The restaurant has a casual, cheery, welcoming, and cozy atmosphere. The service is described as warm and friendly.

Value & Quality

The food is highlighted for its fresh ingredients, beautiful preparation, and flavorful combinations. Homemade elements like salsas, tortillas, and guacamole are appreciated.

Areas for Improvement

No specific areas for improvement were mentioned.

Recent Trends

Recent reviews continue to emphasize the deliciousness and authenticity of the food, particularly the mole. The homemade style and quality ingredients are consistently highlighted.