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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.
4.0 of 5 stars.
It's crowded most of the time, the portions are small, and you won't get a lot of attention, but the food is excellent. Even if you're not a fan of mole, you have to try it on your first visit. If...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best Mexican joint in Seattle. Whenever I go there I wind up getting the Mole which is just fantastic. Their drinks are nice and stiff. It's well worth the wait to eat there.
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Some damn good Oaxacan style, well priced and an enjoyable atmosphere.
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place rules. Its freakin busy. But thats because it is the best place in Seattle for some AUTHENTIC, good Oaxacan food that does you right. The wait is usually well worth it.
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
oh geez, this place is awesome! -the people who work there run a tight ship and keep things organized and timely even at their busiest, which quite frankly, i do not know when they're not!-the best (...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not a local but had to try this place. I went apprehensively since I'm from southern california and some of the best Mexican food north of the border can be found in LA. Thankfully, I was pleasantly...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We hit this place during the 9pm Fri evening rush! Had to wait about 20 mins to get seated but after that it was great service. The margaritas are strong and tasty. Tried the halibut tacos and the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great food, loved the salsa bar! My only complaint was that the vegetarian options were lacking, but they were super accommodating when i asked for substitutions or changes.
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place! Great tasting food from Oaxaca....not really Mexican food..but very different...The best dishes are the chocolate mole!! always crowded...but nevertheless cant go wrong with great...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Their al pastor is one of the best foods in the world. Plates are well-suited for sharing but you will want to order more than one. The prices are reasonable (most plates between $6-$10); that being...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If I had read the reviews here first, I don't think we would have tried it. We were in Ballard to visit the Nordic museum, but first I needed lunch. So we checked out a few menus along the main drag,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, I promise to try this place again and order something different. My enchiladas smelled exactly like sweet pipe tobacco. The guac was clearly not made from scratch for a small scoop it was $5....
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Clearly, we had a different experience than those of you who are raving about this place. .. We were greeted at the door (apprehended, more precisely) by a surly little general with a greezy jheri...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place has good Mexican food. Eating here enabled me to realize that Mexican food is so much more than the cheese-laden, black-pepper-ful stuff that is served at Americanized Mexican restaurants....
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After hearing my friends rave about this place, I had to try it for myself and I'm so glad that I did. This isn't your typical Mexican place where your plate is loaded with tons of food and slathered...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I haven't eaten at many Mexican restaurants in Seattle. The best Mexican I've had so far was purely by accident from a taco bus in a parking lot near Northgate Mall, and at La Hacienda (on the way to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here several times since they opened and the food is consistently great and consistently authentic! Don't expect much in the way of service, as I said, it's authentic!
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The bench seating creates a fun atmosphere and their mole is muy delicioso.
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Fantastic Mexican food - probably the best in Seattle. So why the 2-stars? Service! A short, stout waiter there was extremely rude when a bunch of us went there. 4 of us had dinner and during dessert,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The fact that this place ALWAYS has a wait should tell you something...it is good. Best pico de gallo. They have a little salsa bar inside which is great for the chips and guac you order...a bit...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'll give Oaxaca 4 stars just for the bartender. The first time I came here, I came with a date and we were waiting for a table in the bar. We sat up at the bar (luckily, because the bar is super...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is located in Ballard which means it's hard to find parking.Expect to stand in a line and wait. This place is constantly packed... which means!!! GOOD FOOD. Although there is a line, the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
so i heard from some friends that this place was really good and authentic ...we had some friend visiting from LA and NY so on saturday night we decided to give this place a chance for our first time....
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When I get to Heaven (yes, I'm a Jew and a Heathen, but my dog is going one day, and I'll assume he'll work a deal for me), I'm going to sit down to a platter of their chicken mole and never get up...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After three-hundred reviews, I'm not going to say anything that hasn't been said... so that being said.Go, order really anything and get ready to enjoy!Who cares if its summer, the Posole is full of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I think this could quickly become my favorite mexican restaurant in Seattle. Simply put good quality and fairly authentic (although I am not an expert at this) mexican food. Prices are decent and they...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Only been twice, once for lunch and once for dinner. I had an amazing pork dish for lunch portioned appropriately (not American-sized)and at a good price. Tried their fish tacos for dinner and they...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place blew my socks off....excellent mole and tacos. The home made tortillas are great. Being from Los Angeles, I was craving good authentic Mexican Food and this is by far some of the best...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm writing this review after my second visit to this place and goddamn if this isn't the best Mexican food I've ever had! Seriously. The food is as authentic as the hype.Things that make this place...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best mole ever! Best tortilla ever! Luckily, when I went, I avoided the usual looooong wait. Their salsa bar lets you try different types of salsa and their chips are as crunchy as it gets. I love...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I adore this place. The only reason I don't give it 5 stars is due to the fact that it is so popular you often have to wait 45 minutes to get a table. Get there early or go for lunch and you won't...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Despite the long lines, it didn't actually take that long for a table for two on a Wednesday night. After getting a table, our order was taken quickly, and the chips and salsa delivered quickly. This...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, this place is great... excellent authentic homecooked mexcian food. 1 appetizer, 2 entrees, a drink and dessert = $35. This place was recommended by foodie friends from Mexico and its their...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm moving to Seattle later this summer and was recently there for a week looking for houses with my husband. His cousin took us here for some amazing Mexican food, the likes of which we had never...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great little happening place. I like the family style seating although it gets ridiculously loud in there. The food is really good here but a little pricey for the portion size. The mole...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Cute place, always very crowded. Food had the potential to be good but came out cold. Would definitely try the place again because I think I am missing something here...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome Food! This is the kind of place EVERYONE should try. I've already been here twice in the past month or so. The pricing per dish is right, portions a little small, but the food that comes out...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love La Carta. All the food is excellent, service is quick, prices are great, atmosphere is beautiful. The only thing I dislike is the wait to be seated. There should be a sign in sheet, or an...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great fish soup, I like how you can assemble your own salsa. Prices are decent. Get there early since seating is limited.
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am in love with this place, the food is unique and flavorful! The mole negro con pollo es muy sabroso. They also have a salsa bar with five different salsas, all yummy. If you want to eat like a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As a new resident of Ballard, I have been making an effort to try many of the great restaurants and bars in my new neighborhood. The more I walk around, the more I find! For a foodie like myself, this...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
YUMMY! They were crackin' on a Saturday night around 10pm. There was a wait but there just happened to be two seats left at the bar- so we jumped on that. the chips & guac are fresh and fantastic....
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Finally left the Eastside early enough to get in this place before it becomes a madhouse. The Mole lived up to its billing--really good. That being said, the food here is really heavy. One entree...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Just walking in to this restaurant and looking at the dishes on diners' tables made me start salivating! This place is delicious! Our group of four ordered an assortment of items and split them. The...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
like the food here as most of it is gluten-free and fairly flavorful. love their fresh homemade corn tortillas and salsa! HATE their servers!they are consistently unfriendly, and often times outright...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Super service. Showed up right as they opened and had margaritas (pretty good...not great) in our hands within 5 minutes. I ordered the halibut tacos, my friend the carne asada. Quick! With a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
mole tamales. thats all i have to say... oh, and great margaritas. affordable, loud, fun, yummy and just plain awesome. can't wait to go back.
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It is against my better judgment to write this and frankly, I'm just selfish but this just might make your day:Oaxaca now has a deck out back.Apparently it's been open for a month or so now = where...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Pozole is amazing!Mole is amazing!Chips and salsa are amazing!Another 5-star review. Only complaint is that they seem to be a bit stingy on giving refills of their chips. Liking the outdoor patio...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went to La Carta...aaaaand...didn't have to wait to be seated! Well, I was there a little before closing, but still. Nice to walk in, and saddle right on up to the "kitchen bar" (got to watch las...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A Seattle staple -- simply worth going to. Crowds are perhaps too much most nights, so try to plan for a good wait.
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great food. Great Margaritas. Make sure to share items.
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
There is a ton of hype for this place, and it is certainly unique. However, I do not think it's all everyone is giving it credit for. To begin with the wait to get in the place is huge, we waited the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh MAYN! I've had you on my "to do" list for some time. But you know it's all about the right timing. I've cruised by a handful of times just to pout at all the attention you were getting. I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I could eat the entomatada's with the red sauce every day and the Tacos Al Pasor and the Talmale de Mole' negro. The margaritas are good too!
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
FRRRIIIICCCK! Me encanta La Carta de Oaxaca!Yes, the wait is long usually. But if you go at 12:30-1pm on a Saturday, it should not be a problem...closer to the 2pm range (they close up at 3pm for a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There is a reason people are willing to wait in line for sometimes two hours for a table here! For delicious food in a lively upbeat setting and great value to boot, La Carta de Oaxaca (pronounced...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good strong margaritas. The food is good but some of the portions are smaller than I remembered - if you are hungry, the bill can add up even though everything on the menu is less than $10. Good...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This is a stumper. The first time I went, I LOVED the place. The drinks came fast but the food came slow, we were all a bit drunk by the time our food got there. Maybe that's why I liked it so much?...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sure it's crowded, but here's a tip. Go after 9:30 pm. They're open to 11pm on weeknights and midnight on weekends. It was 9:40 on a Saturday night and surprisingly I was able to walk straight in...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'd sell my brother for dinner here. Any takers? Points that keep me coming back, regardless of the sometimes crazy lines of people waiting - margaritas that are freshthe best chips and guacamole you...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Make reservations!It's tiny. It's beautiful. It's delicious. & it's actually Mexican food. Say goodbye to Azteca forever! The service was quick, the food was cheap tasty. What else do you want? You...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the best thing to happen to Ballard since it became a part of Seattle.Ok, so that might be an exaggeration...but I think I would like to live there.If you want a burrito, go to Taco del Mar....
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went with the chicken mole, it was ok but not the best. The same could be said for the guacamole. The price and fresh ingredients are hard to beat and they have a great selection of tequilas. Worth...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Good:Mole is my single favorite food on Earth, and this is one of the best I've ever had. If I were to just base this review on the merit of the Mole Negro Oaxaqeno, I'd give this place 5 stars....
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ahhh Oaxaca.... you are the best thing to ever leave Mexico and land in Seattle.Ahhh Oaxaca... with your family style bench seating, the "Lady K" and I have met some pretty cool people and overheard...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
the food's okay, but the portions are all hat and no cattle, or all sauce and no chicken.they charge extra for *everything*. when it's 5 cents for onions at dick's, sure. when it's .25 for a third...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ninety percent of Mexican restaurants in the U.S. share the same cookbook - big plates with red-tinted rice and puddles of beans. Seattle is filthy with such places. You scarf it and leave feeling...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Thick, dark, viscuous mole...how I crave you every so often. The person who invented you was a genius; people who dislike mole are clinically insane. But, even for those who dislike mole there is...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best mole. Period. The wait can be pretty long, but it is SO worth it! The tequila selection is fantastic, maybe a little too fantastic as I just discovered that I have been here twice, but didn't...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food was certainly tasty, but between the huge prices, a cafeteria-like dining room, and food presented on the plates to match the cafeteria feel, this was certainly not worth all the hype I had...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Tequil-ya, tequil-ya you are my Achilles' heel! *hic!* Oh, the nights when we've crowded our way in among the hordes of happy, friendly, tipsy patrons; all snugged up to the bar ogling the pageantry...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The first time I visited La Carta, it was around midnight on a weekend, and the place was jam-packed with a wait to boot. That's when I knew there must be something amazing here that's worth waiting...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My first visit was ok.. I was not a fan of the mole and it seemed a bit expensive for the portions but I would like to try it again now that I have read all the good reviews, maybe I just ordered...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Most people from the Pacific Northwest who know this place, love it.For those skeptical transplants jonesing for a tasty taco, cynical from EPIC FAILS, La Carta delivers a modest amount of...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
short menu, because its all perfect. Great tequila list. always busy and crowded because everyone appreciates it.
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's true about long waits and disconnected service, but man, the food is good. And it does indeed come quickly after your order is placed. After some scary experiences at other places, i stopped...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
being from Texas, i've had my share of latin flavors. their salsa bar is the closest i've had to authentic here in seattle. where'd all this sweet chipotle come from? in black beans, in salsa?...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You had me at quesadilla fritas....Really do you really have to ask me what quesadilla frita is?... let's just say... amazing.. crap my mouth is watering just thinking about la carta.... I came here...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Service was OK - everyone polite for sure. It was busy at lunchtime.Food was fantastic and authentic. Small portions but not too little.
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i have tried different time of the day, different days of the week, it is always packed and busy......But I do not mind the wait, knowing the great plates I can get if I waited......once you are...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
the food was great, and it really was worth the wait and all the chaos. we went as a table of four, and a couple of us are very picky eaters but we were all very pleased with our own meals, and with...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a unique little Mexican restaurant in Ballard of all places. It's a bit packed, which makes it very loud, but that can be fun. I know some people aren't fans of the shared tables, but I like...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I think it's hilarious that people compare Oaxaca to Azteca. It couldn't be farther from it. If you are looking for a "hot plate" enchilada combo platter, covered with cheese, you will not find it...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You might have to wait and hour to eat here, but you won't regret a minute. The food is amazingly delicious, authentic and reasonable. Do not miss ordering the mole - so good it makes me hungry...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I know we don't live anywhere near Mexico or South American, but you wouldn't know that when you see how the people make the food here. I usually end up sitting at the counter by the grill, and watch...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The margaritas here get 5 stars, hands down. I thought they were amazing. However, once you take into consideration that long wait, packed interior with people smacking their elbows into your head...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
the fish tacos were the most awesomest (hate to say it but even better than papalote) ... i think it was the hand-made corn tortillas. or the super fresh fish. or both.
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place has EXCELLENT food. I absolutely love their mole sauce and their tamales. Yum! I'd give it five stars but it is always too busy and the seating could be better. It is worth the wait if you...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
in reading the last review i noticed that someone was complaining about the lack of AC and the fact that the place is too packed and the service is hit or miss.Personally I go to restaurants not for...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So, I like. Really like. The food wasn't perfect, hence the 4 stars. But when they get it right - de-friggin-licious. We had the fried quesadilla to start (thought it would be more "fun" that chips...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I guess I had really high expectations for this place when we went here because of how EVERYONE raves about it so much. We arrived really early because I was told there is always a wait. So, since...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Some of the most unpleasant, unhappy people work here. Not to mention the clientele. It's good but not great, and I do not know why people wait forever to eat here. It's a trendy place for trendy...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like this place a lot. I hate parking in Ballard....Great salsa bar. Good drinks.Gotta try it if you haven't been here.Parking in Ballard is the worst. Anyone remember when it was just the Tractor...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'm really, really not sure what the fuss is about here. I came, I went, I left with a pretty high bill and a still growling stomach... the tiniest portions I've eaten at anything other than a foo foo...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great vibe, very informal, very frickin packed all the time. Awesome, beautifully made humble food from old traditions. Few ingredients, simple preparations. Lots of moles--amazing moles. Friendly and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you can find parking, you're in for a treat! A great big Mexican meal kind of treat, that doesn't leave your stomach feeling as though it aches or is filled with unnecessary grease. Their sangria...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know how it took me so long, but I finally ate here! I'd heard the place was great and, considering how many people are waiting for a table outside on the sidewalk on any given night, the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
if you arrive on a busy night, no worries! head to the bar, grab a drink and/or order chips and guac. the wait usually isn't too long if there's only two of you, and you can even order at the bar...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had a great time there. The food was great and we didn't have too wait long for it. Very authentic Mexican affair. We got there at 6:30 and got a table right away, but if we had waited longer, they...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Gah. I love this place. I've been there many times, on different days of the week and different times of day, and it's always amazing food. Good rule of thumb: if you haven't seen it on every other...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was quite impressed with this little place and by the looks of the crowd so were many others. Molotes,entomatadas,quesadilla fritas, and tacos carne asada were what we ended up having. I was...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
finally found a mexican spot in seattle worth raving about. i was surprised to see it busy on a thursday night and we had to wait for about half an hour. got some strong margaritas and mexican beers,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I"m not an expert on mexican food but i know what i like. The mole here is sublime. I always get the lamb mole and the meat just falls apart under your fork which is just so exquisitely beautiful it...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
WOW!!One thing about not workign much is the wonderful opportunity to g ovisit so many wonderful place sinSeattle.Thisis another long tiem favorite. I arrived about 1:30 on a weekday. It was...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the best Mexican food I've ever eaten in my life. I mean my god.Luckily I went early on a Wednesday. When it was raining. My brother tells me this place can get super crowded these days.OK....
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Holy Mole! They are known for this heavenly sauce for a reason folks! OMG, my taste buds are forever tainted as they will never be able to go back to the ordinary again.Otherwise, get here early and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best Mexican food in the area. You just can't go wrong with anything you order. The place may look like a hole in the wall, but take the plunge into the madness and you won't be sorry. Its...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good food. Fast service. Good prices. A big plus for Ballard.
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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Heard some talk about how wonderful this place was so tried it out. Not wonderful, at all. Had 2 tiny tacos for $5 each & it would have taken at least 3 more just to make an entre, much less a meal. That is,...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
great molA�, small plates, a little noisy... but here, these are good things!show up early, and there's less waiting. great food.
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Simple and very tasty mexican food. The design is modern and simple, and the food traditional. Perfect to eat something before going out. Recommended
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
La Carta de Oaxaca....siempre mi amor! Esta muy bien!! My Spanish is terrible but the food here was in a word...PERFECTO! We arrived with a literal bang. A stumbling drunk crashed headlong into our...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is like a mexican party at an art gallery. Margarita's and the tequila shots here are very authentic. The fish soup is my favorite on a winter night.
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This restaurant has a good compilation of traditional mexican plates coming from this famous region of mexico. Besides the good traditional food, what I like is the "salsas" and the "pico de gallo"....
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It is busy. It is loud. It is authentic. The family is fantastic.First there was Zach (gone to do his own gig at OCHO down the street), now Jason wields those margarita making guns around the bar. He...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2008
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This was one of my big disappointments of the food year. Based on all the...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 11/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Not bad but so busy I would recommend going on a weekday. The food is all on the side so you might have to spend a bit. The salsa bar was good but mild.
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down the best authentic Mexican food in Seattle! If there is better, let me know, I am a Mexican food addict! Completely worth the wait for a table. The fish tacos are amazing. The salsa bar is...
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2008
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All I can really say is yum. Fish tacos were great. Chips and guac were awesome too. Jason, the bartender was cool with us havin a lil fun, and closin the place down. Ha ha
citysearch.com - user review - 10/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious, but limited for vegetarians and, to a slightly lesser degree, pescetarians. Chile relleno is very tasty as are the enchiladas (with a fried egg). It's always so f*@%ing busy that I rarely...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. My fave are the pork tacos - worth the wait!! Guacamole and chips are so fresh, and I don't mind waiting so much when I get to eat those during the wait.
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mo-le! Oaxaca has the reputation as Mexico's best state for mole. La Carta de Oaxaca specializes in Mole Negro, and it is amazing. They didn't give me a knife for my chicken, which was fine because...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2008
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It was a horribly disappointing experience. The place was too crowded and...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 10/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious, authentic Oaxacan food ... from hand-made tortillas to fresh salsa to fantastic mole to halibut tacos. The service and strong Margaritas are just as good, if not better. Always a (more...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like the atmosphere and the people who work there. Sometimes it takes a while to get a seat. I like how you can choose and fill up your own salsa. I also like how you can order several small items.
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You say to yourself: "I feel like Mexican food". Now if you are a veteran Seattleite, you suddenly begin to think of overly salted chips with reused salsa from a can, and a chicken enchilada that...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I used to work in Ballard and came here all the time, but that wasn't the only thing bringing me back. If you're in the mood for a big plate of tex-mex or a mission style burrito, turn around. But...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2008
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Don't get me wrong, the food here is good, but for it to make the #1 spot on...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 10/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been frequenting "Oaxaca" for a few years now. I just want to give props to one of my favorite restaurants in Seattle. This place is so good that my friends that say "I don't like Mexican food"...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Everything about Oaxaca is awesome!!!!!!!! I've never had anything there I didn't like. Once, I ordered a margarita that was too strong for me and the waiter was very kind and added some more sour mix...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hey Yelpers,Why do I keep reading reviews about how no Mexican restaurant in Seattle is like the one you go to in southern California? Are we in southern California? No. Does the food in Mexico...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love an excuse to go to Ballard just to come here. Yes, you will probably have to wait but the shop next door is a great place to kill time and find amusing things to look at.Typically I am not a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
OAXACA!.... basically I just like yelling this word a lot. It's crazy and has lots of vowels and you pronounce the X differently and... it's really fun to shout... try it.Aside from an excuse to draw...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OK - that's it. I f-ing dare you to find me better tacos al pastor within the U.S.A. I went back here last night and I'm pretty sure I blacked out from an overdose of deliciousness.Bring an extra...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome Food! Small plates allow you to order a bunch of things to try. A bit of a wait, but it moves quickly and you can hang out by the crowded bar.
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been told this is the best Mexican food in Seattle. That's a bit unfortunate. Don't get me wrong: I'm grateful for the dinner I had here with new friends, and the margaritas were pretty good, but...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I somehow just realized that I hadn't written a review for one of my favorite Seattle restaurants. The only two bad things that I have to say about this place are: sometimes it takes a little while to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've never before thought of Mexican fare as delicate, but there it is. Amazing, soft, flavorful, pleasant, inviting, warm, sensuous, delicious Mexican food. I wouldn't call it gourmet, but only...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Simply the best Mexican in Seattle. We've tried them all but La Carta is the only one we come back to again and again.They open at 5:00 and get there early if you want to get a seat and avoid a long...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Our friend, Nancy C. had tipped us off to a good authentic Mexican place that she had found in Ballard. Having major cravings for Mexican, we decided to drive across town to check it out for...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As a poor graduate student in LA and SF, I've always pride myself on my comprehensive reviews of Taco Trucks. Now they even have taco trucks in Seattle. Just wait one day Top TenTaco Truck List....
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I considered giving it less than 5 stars because the surrounding art takes itself too seriously, with somber sun-squinting Indios and macro legume shots taking up wall space similar to a pretentious...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best mole in town, totally worth the wait, just get a number and pop next door to the people's pub for a beer. The tamales are to die for...really nowhere to go wrong here.
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Everything here is really good - although it better be considering the price:portion ratio. The wait isn't so bad since it's located in the heart of Ballard and there is no shortage of places to get a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Super good margaritas.A help yourself salsa bar..... and they're all good.The food was good, but I wish I go the tacos carne asada instead of the tacos fritos. They were better.
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ohhhhh Oaxaca....sigh, so tasty. We usually come to Oaxaca for special occasions or "date" type nights, and it's always great.My boyfriend is from Denver and craves authentic Mexican food. I first...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wonderful Mole! And the Guac was delicious...It would be five stars - as a local joint in Ballard, eating outside enjoying the people and the scene that evening... but the service really isn't very...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
IMHO, as good as dine-in Mexican food gets in Seattle (the alternative being various taco trucks). The margaritas are near the top of the list too. (The ones at Cactus might be slightly better, though...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Where's the sign? But I'll get to that later. First you NEED to know the events that led up to our din din at La Carta de Oaxaca:Yum yum yummy. We were debating over where to go to dinner tonight and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am a huge fan of this place now. There are great black and white photos on the wall and a clean modern feel to the atmosphere. Plus a few tables on the sidewalk to try and score next time. We had no...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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Seattle lacks authentic mexican options, but more importantly it lacks a...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been told all about you, Peer Pressure. And my mom is one informative lady. Trust me, I ain't jumpin' off any cliff with the rest of you all. So I may be shunned by the 200 reviewers who say...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Holy guacamole! This place is crazy tasty. There are a bunch of salsas that you can go and get for yourself. The margaritas kick ass. I was very happy here.
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great fresh food at reasonable prices and even though it was crazy crowded (on a Monday night at 9pm!!!) every member of the staff was really nice!! It's great that although it's such a popular...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i chose this place to have my 24th birthday dinner inspite of the long wait time for my group. The good thing about the location was that we could wait for our table at the bar next door - apparently...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
No wait! Awesome chips, great margaritas! Unfortunately, I found out the hard way the mole sauce is made out of almonds (allergic) and felt really sick for the next 24 hours. It's still A-Ok...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great sangria. I'm all about sangria and they make some strong one! really good!My favorites are Tacos with BBQ pork, Cane asada tacos, and halibut tacos. Sooo yummy! Their portions are small so we...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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Delicious food. Fast atmosphere. One of few restaurants that understand...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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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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La Carta de Oaxaca restaurant is a really great place to dine out. The food here was amazing and the service was really helpful.
kudzu.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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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 guacamole.
kudzu.com - user review - 07/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If, like me, you grew up in a place where the only Mexican available is known as "Tex-Mex" and is covered in a requisite pool of cheese, refried beans and sour cream, Oaxaca will blow your mind....
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been to Oaxaca on a few occasions now, and have yet to be disappointed. A word of warning however, if you want to go, plan ahead, as there will be a line. I try to either go for lunch or an...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We used to go here all the time when we lived in Magnolia. It's another of the restaurants we were really missing! It seems like the line to get in has really calmed down in the year we'd been gone...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2008
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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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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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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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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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I had heard so many people recommend this restaurant, and finally tried it this weekend....was very pleased with the choice. Had the Mole and it was amazing. Portion sizes are on the small side compared with...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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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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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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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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3.0 of 5 stars.
Where yelpers were right:-Margarita was fantastic. Strong, not too sweet, and did I mention strong?-Love the salsa bar. Pico de gallo boasted lots of fresh jalapenos--my favorite.-Mole sauce is...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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this place is located in ballard, and is really super busy during the dinner hour. it can be hard to snag a table sometimes, but is definitely worth the wait for the great, authentic mexican food. you serve...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/19/2008
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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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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! Expect to wait at least 20 minutes,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2008
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.Chips & guacamole -...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2008
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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5.0 of 5 stars.
Holy crap this place is good!!!I love Mexican food, but every time I've tried to go here they've been packed. Yesterday my girlfriend and I went around 5pm and beat the crowds...I'm so glad we did....
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2008
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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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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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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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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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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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5.0 of 5 stars.
mmmm chiken mole tamales and the salsa bar
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2008
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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).* seemingly authentic recipes* unique menu (though it hasn't changed in...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2008
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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2.0 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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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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Food and service are just average. Location is their main point.
urbanspoon.com - user review - 11/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yes wait is long, butI loves me some Oaxacayummy in tummy
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2007
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Tried this "best rated" restaurant recently. Either the ratings are rigged...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 11/21/2007
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
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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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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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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3.0 of 5 stars.
I didn't like their flan.
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2007
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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". .$30 on...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2007
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
5.0 of 5 stars.
One word.Mole'.Eat it.Love it.Live for it.Its that good.
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2007
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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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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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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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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
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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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
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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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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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the best Mexican restaurant in Seattle. I am giving this place five stars despite the fact that it only deserves three. The fact that it is in Seattle warrants the extra stars.I'm Mexican...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Does it need another review? Probably not, but I'm bored. Delicious, delicious. Sure, we had to wait about 30 min for a table for 2, but our food came about 6 minutes after we ordered, and it was...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I live in San Francisco but my favorite Oaxacan restaurant is in...Ballard. Thnx Jacob for the awesome suggestion.
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My friends and I went here based on excellent Yelp reviews. The wait for a table on a Saturday night was not too excruciating, although we ended up sitting outside where it turned out to be chilly.The...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like to think of La Carta de Oaxaca like Mexican tapas. Bring a group of friends, order a couple things, then a few more, repeat until everyone is satisfied. The traditional tacos rock! Just...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a vegetarian and this place isn't the best for vegetarian fare (just keeping it real) but the two (maybe three) things on the menu that are appropriate for my consumption are quite tasty. YES THE...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I get to throw in that I'm from Colorado and our Mexican packs a pretty mean punch. The pork tacos here and the sopas are pretty decent, bordering on great. The salsa bar is fun and the Margarita's...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I keep coming back for the margarita's, the salsa bar and the fish taco's. With exception to the bartender, the staff make me feel like a number, "get-em in and get-em out!"
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I guess that I too will throw in my own "I lived in the Bay Area and Los Angeles, CA, so I know...". La Carta de Oaxaca is the real deal. I had been warned that Seattle doesn't have many good...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The bartender makes a mean Michelada -- with the hottest house-made salsa in lieu of Tabasco and other miscellaneous hot stuff that usually goes into the shaker. I had a big slab of beef with...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The ONLY downside is the wait. Either go in for dinner really early or at about 10pm. It's Ballard, so of course they're pretty busy! When you order chips they fry them fresh. They don't have a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2007
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La Carta De Oaxaca is one of my favorite places to eat in Seattle. Yes, lines can be long but the wait is worth it. So far all the items that I've tried have been really tasty. My favorite is the "house...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i live near the mission in SF, so im smoldered by mexican and tapasness. but even a year he left seattle and we had consumed obscene amounts of aforementioned taqueria and tapasness, my bf still...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2007
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A neighborhood gem! My family eats here weekly. The food is authentic and so tasty. The service is warm & you can get in and out fairly fast. Prices are reasonable. The mole is divine! The picaditas, the carne...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We just kind of happened upon this place. We were wandering around Ballard District checking out the boutiques and all the shops and just walked right in. Luckily, it wasn't too busy and we sat down...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have a sociologist friend who lived on a farm in Oaxaca for 6months. He shared a bed made from a board with the farmer, his wife, and their daughter and son. Many a night he feigned sleep as the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
"Um, OK, we'll go have Mexican" (as I look forward to big piles of cheddar and globs of Masa)." Hey, let's go to Mexico to get lunch or even Tuscon or El Paso....' (any thing to avoid to typical...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Overrated, but good, and unique for Seattle. A couple of items are incredibly damn good. The entomatadas will keep me coming back. Perfect, juicy, thin slices of steak with Oaxacan cheese and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We caught them during their lunch hours:11am - 3pmTuesday - SaturdayWe arrived around 2:45 and the place was dead. We didn't notice the hours. The food was perfect --- hot, flavorful, fresh, and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I used to love this restaurant. Having lived in Mexico for three years as a young child, I find it difficult to find truly authentic Mexican food in the U.S. The gorgeous photography on the walls...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Best Margaritas Ever Slammin Mexican Food = More Carta Please!Upside:Delicious small plates, great drinks, ideal to order and share with friends. Downside: (just to be objective) Crowded, no...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm new to Yelp, but I knew that Oaxaca had to be one of the first places I wrote about because it's AMAZING!I've tried numerous dishes there (you can easily do that, you see, since most are only...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great food, drinks, prices, and friendly and attentive staff. This is the second time I have been to this establishment and was reminded why I love this place. Everything we ordered was delightful,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've had lunch at La Carta de Oaxaca twice. Both times the food was delicious, with extremely fresh ingredients and exciting flavors but -- I'll never go back there again because the music (recorded)...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been here too many times to count on my fingers and toes. Their small portions are perfect for splitting between your party, and their service is friendly - even on the busiest day of the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Could be really Great...I asked a (white) manager why they dont try using some naturally raised meat. His answer: "we're trying to be authentic"not only does that answer strike me as rascist, but it...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2007
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My Second Review... After hearing so much hype about this restaurant I obviously had to try it out for myself. WIth much scepticism (you know how it is when a movie is hyped up so much you're already looking...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/28/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I sat in here and drank a Bohemia while I watched someone eat.They threw down on two tiny tacos at $3 each and some little fried whatsits for $7. A total of $13 not counting a drink for a couple of...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2007
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On a recent 4 day trip to Seattle, our lunch here was the most memorable of all our meals. The al pastor tacos were sensational. The tostadas, much different than your big salad in a bowl shaped shell, were...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm in with the in crowd....I go where the in crowd goes...Ok, roll up on this place at about 4:50pm, and I see a line. What the -? Does Sunset have an early show? For families?How the hell could a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2007
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This is a fun place. Drinks are good. Order the fresh chips and guaco. Everything else that I have tried (most of the menu) has been good too. You might need to wait for a table.
citysearch.com - user review - 04/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Can you believe I have only been here once?? Husband man says this place sucks. WTF. I was THIS CLOSE to divorcing him right then and there. I need to make it back here with my ladies... and get a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2007
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I have been hearing about this restaurant for the last year from all over. I finally made the plunge last night with a large group of friends. I went by around 7 and by 8 they had a table for the 9 of us,...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/17/2007
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Went there for dinner food, got flattened on some ass-kicking margaritas, and...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 03/13/2007
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So this place is amazing. I will say that I once got a tamale with a tiny mechanical spring in it but their food really is good enough to overlook my random encounter. La Carta is always packed, every night of...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There is insanity going down in Ballard, and its name is Oaxaca.Apparently, on any given Saturday night, I am not the only one eating dinner at 5 o'clock. I felt like a moron asking our friends to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place ROCKS! I stood in line and it was definitely worth it. I don't think I've ever had better Mexican food than here! Everyone that waited on us was so gracious and kind and the food was...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Go to the taco bus or Senor Moose instead, if you like to eat good things and not be treated like part of a herd of cash cows.Another yelp misstep. Can't win 'em all, I guess.Went on Saturday...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
you know i was really leaning towards the 3.5 stars.this place is cute and i really never go to ballard --- ever. (is there anything there besides the locks?). a small but not too cramped restaurant,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After hearing and reading so much praise for Oaxaca, and then waiting an hour for a table, I was excited when we finally sat down. Despite having my head bumped every three minutes by traffic going...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2007
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Oaxaca is THE place to go for Mexican tapas. I usually order 5 plates for 2 people, so we can share! (We even had leftovers). One of the best parts about this is that the women do all of the cooking in the...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is a far cry from the droopy cheese laden soggy tortilla nightmare I call Mama's...its worth it for a trip just to watch the gaggle of 4' tall mexican ladies making the tortillas near the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If there is a home-style Mexican cooking all powerful being, I think s/he calls La Carta home. I used to think I knew good Mexican food... I finally discovered what GREAT Mexican food was. And dammit,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
6 hours after my meal at La Carta I started feeling hungry again, and I want nothing but La Carta for the next meal and the meal after, and......5 stars is not enough, it should be 5 stars and a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2007
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La Carta de Oaxaca is unbelievable. I could eat here every day and never get tired ot the authentiic oaxacan food.. Qualtiy of the food is excellent and the margaritas are my favorite. The service is warm and...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know how one reviewer could question the "authenticity" of La Carta de Oaxaca. The brothers that run it are from Oaxaca. The menu was created by their mother. Most, if not all, of the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What hasn't been said about this restaurant? It is always delicious, fresh uncomlicated food, great beer and very nice margaritas. The decor is lovely black and white photos and the staff is...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
chirpy - that is standard industry practice and happens at EVERY restaurant and bar. the waiters are tasting the drink - in a sanitary manner - to make sure that it came out right. they're not...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Food is totally awesome. The helpings are not very big, like other mexican restaurants i have been to.Varities of salsas to choose from.But, this may sound a lil weird...we spotted a coupla waiters...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Food is EXCELLENT. I have a Mexican friend who barely speaks English and is only here for a year to study English... I took her out here on a date and she said the dishes taste like home... very...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Being from New Mexico, I have a complete appreciation (addiction?) for quality Mexican food. And I have to say, as far as the offerings in Seattle go - this is one of the best! And don't go in there...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing (and spicy) fish tacos. Great guac. Love this place!
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have to mention (like I always do, in band camp-esque mind numbing repetition) that I am from Phoenix, Arizona. And that is near...you guessed it. Mexico. In high school and college the late night...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yeah, I'm gonna blatantly pile on this. Best Mexican I've had. Excellent mole, margaritas & atmosphere.However - my (now ex) anti-carnivorous gf was limited to the two (small) seafood plates on the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Another great Yelp discovery! I wandered into La Carta de Oaxaca during the day to avoid the dinner madness proclaimed by other Yelpers. Upon entering La Carta de Oaxaca, I noticed the great...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We really like this place, read below on the eats, I agree. My one suggestion would be to check this place out at lunch if possible. Dinner-time is PACKED! It is a nice place for lunch too because...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is quality Mexican food. There is a reason there is a wait, and that does stop me from going more often, but it is FANTASTIC.For people who like authentic Mexican food...My mouth is watering.I...
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Que rico!! The wait for a table generally sucks, but the food is 100% authentic and homemade and incredible. They even make their tortillas by hand (you can watch them make 'em while you wait for your...
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Way, way over-hyped. This may be the "in" place to go on Ballard Avenue (and the decor /lighting are certainly original), but the wait (even after we had left for a half hour having left our name on...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Try the Entomatadas. Absolutely incredible. They are to Mexican food what Con Te Partiro is to opera. What I dig about this joint is that you get stellar food at a reasonable price, and a crackin good...
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2006
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Went there for a party of 10 people once and ordered one of each item on the...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 11/16/2006
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In a world where more and more often putting something in a torilla and...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 11/14/2006
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La Carta is awesome. Yes, they are always busy and you will always have to wait for a table but once you're in there the service is great and the food is even better.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/09/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Oaxaca,I know everyone loves you and raves about you, and I'm very sorry, but I'm just not that into you. Maybe it's your hard-to-get game playing (not open Sundays and an insane wait time when you...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2006
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This ain't no gut busting cheese abd refried beans over the top of everything...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 10/26/2006
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Only place I know of in the city where you can get a glass of mescal. They...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 10/26/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Really good food...but why do they have to charge so much? I love mexican food....maybe cause I am mexican. Glad to see I can find some really good food that reminds me of home. The service was great...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2006
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This place is truly amazing: excellent food, good drinks, friendly service and lovely art. The restaurant is usually pretty busy and crowded, so it's not really a romantic spot but it is good for casual...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/22/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place was packed last night. We stood squeezed against the bar in the back, and for forty-five minutes I sucked on the straw in my delightfully-sour margarita while trying to ignore the stink...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2006
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The food is not the typical Mexican fare. The salsas were a bit spicy for me but I'm not a lover of really spicy food. We had a chicken dish with mole sauce that was so delicious and the thin steak menu item...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/16/2006
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After hearing friend's reviews of La Carta, my curiosity was peaqued as I've had trouble find real Mexican food (not Azteca). After my visits, I always leave happy! This family-owned and run restaurant is very...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/14/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
If you care about service on any level, don't go here. It's virtualy nonexistant. I'd imagine that's because they have a line out the door constantly and don't have to be nice, or even look you in the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2006
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La Carta de Oaxaca will really clear your palate of Americanized Mexican food. These dishes are spicy, subtle, and light. Not to be missed by anyone who wants to keep track of the latest and greatest eateries...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/07/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the boy and i finally ventured out to Ballard to check this place out. i've been craving good authentic Mexican food in Washington and this is the very closest i can find thus far.the wait wasn't too...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I would give this place five stars if I were rating it on decor, food, drinks. The service on Saturday night was not the greatest. It took a while to be seated even though there we empty tables and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this restaurant so much I chose to celebrate my birthday here with a group of friends. The funny thing is that whenever we come here it feels like we're trying to get into an elite night club!...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Screw you Texas! I don't need you and your delicious Mexican food anymore! No longer will you have a hold on me now that I've found La Carta de Oaxaca! I think I giggled with delight through my entire...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ayy, SABOR! watch the senoras prepare your (delicious, reeealy delicious) food in this cantina setting. The photography and the lighting is not welcoming from outside, and it's loud, but once you are...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really enjoyed this place! It certainly wasn't a replacement for the taquerias I miss in California, but I thoroughly enjoyed my dinner here. The decor is very beautiful and tasteful. The walls are...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2006
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This little whole in the wall was a little hard to find but worth the drive and the searching! its tiny but the food is amazing and mmmmm, some nice home-made tortillas like my abuela makes! (and me on...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/21/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Good sushi in Seattle? Check...Good Dim Sum in Seattle? Check...Good Mexican in Seattle? FINALLY!Yelp has saved the day. Coming from the Bay Area I was deathly afraid that I would find no decent...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best hand made tortillas in Seattle, hands down. Mexican food that tastes, well, Mexican. Takes me back to those great, simple, Yucatecan meals on warm Caribbean nights.
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The menu consists of about 15 small dishes. Everything that was ordered was top notch. Great food, great atmosphere, and lots of tequila. I love the huge photos on the walls and the fact that the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place was packed on a Tuesday night - a good sign. Thankfully, we arrived just before the rush of the crowd. I like the idea of the community table that functions as the restaurant's...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2006
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This place is great if you can get a seat. One tip-do not attempt to eat here on the weekends go late (around 10 or so) on a week night to get a seat. Mole is the specialty food here and is blended ...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/30/2006
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Best mexican food I've had in years. I'm so happy to live in Ballard so I can come here often. From the luscious mole to the simple, carne asada tacos, La Carta shines. The margaritas are delicious and the...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/25/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
**Update 7/2007**Other than the fresh homemade tortillas and the albondigas,which I can make just as well at home,the food here is not special enough to warrant the wait or the price.I guess...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2006
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This is a massively overated place. My wife and I moved to Seattle from Chicago two years ago, and have been woefully disappointed in the awful Mexican food here. To those who call this "authentic": have you...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/20/2006
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I finally visited this crowded popular spot in Ballard. I sure am glad I got there at 5 05. I wound up sitting at the bar, where the guy was just an amazing bartender, waiter, and conversatonalist with...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/05/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
In a word: YUM!We waited about 30 minutes for a table, which ended up being two seats at the counter overlooking the kitchen. And what a view: All of the tortillas were being made to order; the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The portions are small, not so you eat less but so you order more. They recommend three dishes for every couple. This lets you try more stuff! I loved the black mole and the Entomotadas, thin tender...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not so sure I'd call this "authentic" mexican food; rather it's fresh and gourmet. As mentioned, definately get there before 7 - we went 6:30 on a Tuesday and still had to wait a couple minutes...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great for sampling several different dishes and one of the few places in Seattle that serves tacos al pastor.Get there early or be prepared to wait. Also be prepared to sit close to your neighbors.
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2006
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I heard many people gush about this place it was excited to try it. Unfortunately, I was disappointed by the food and put off by the ambiance. First of all, I was unimpressed by the salsas which wer...
judysbook.com - user review - 06/01/2006
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Order a few of the smallish dishes and share with your dinnermates, there are so many great options. Make sure you try the mole. Unlike other Mexican restaurants you have to order the tortilla chips...
judysbook.com - user review - 05/30/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is easily the best regional Mexican food to be found in Seattle. Many of the employees originate from Oaxaca, the tortillas are handmade, and the salsas are artesian and complex spicewise. The...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2006
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As I walked by La Carta De Oaxaca today around 12:45 I noticed that people were inside. WHAT!!?? It can't be true! They are now open for lunch from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. This is the only place in B...
judysbook.com - user review - 05/24/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This, not Wild Ginger - or some gimmicky local chain - is my fondest culinary memory of Seattle. The freshness and quality of the food blends wonderfully with the warm and cozy atmosphere, and the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2006
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Ok so this is perhaps my favorite restaurant in Seattle. These guys have the most authentic mexican food, and the 'mole is the best dish around! Watch the margaritas too--they make them nice and str...
judysbook.com - user review - 05/18/2006
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I have been waiting for a place like this to come along. The food is excellent and authentic. The magaritas were perfectly made, the tequila list is impressive. Every dish that my party had was given a thumbs...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/15/2006
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There are lots of Mexican restaurants. But let's not put this in that category.Oaxaca (I like to pronounce it how it's spelled) is a great place to satisfy your palate. I prefer the quesadilla becau...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/20/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Two friends, one born and raised in Mexico, told me that this was the best Mexican food in Seattle and I had to go. Who was I to argue? I'd never had mole before. What a world class idiot I've been to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Oaxaca. Yum. I especially like the extra large table that small groups have to share. It adds an element of community. The large photos are also amazing. The food is great too, of course. I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2006
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My boyfriend and I were searching for MONTHS to find a great Mexican restaurant in Seattle. We braved the hour-long Friday night wait at the bar, where we decided to order. My margarita was great, not too...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/04/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Two plates each, I guess that's the secret. The portions were just an eensy bit too small for me to be happy, despite filling up on chips and salsa first. Delicious otherwise. Get here early, it's not...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2006
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