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La Carta de Oaxaca
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The restaurant's exterior, 2012
Restaurant information
Established 2003 (2003)
Food type Mexican (Oaxacan)
Street address 5431 Ballard Avenue NW
City Seattle
State Washington
Postal/ZIP code 98107
Country United States
Coordinates 47°40′5.1″N 122°23′9″W / 47.668083°N 122.38583°W / 47.668083; -122.38583

La Carta de Oaxaca is a Mexican restaurant. It is located in the Ballard neighborhood of Seattle. Seattle is a city in the U.S. state of Washington.

What's on the Menu?

La Carta de Oaxaca is a restaurant owned by Latino people. It specializes in Oaxacan cuisine. This is a special type of Mexican food from the Oaxaca region.

Delicious Dishes to Try

The menu at La Carta de Oaxaca has many tasty options. Some popular choices include:

  • Tacos al pastor: These are tacos with marinated pork.
  • Ceviche: This is a seafood dish. It often comes with pineapple here.
  • Lamb birria: This is a rich, flavorful lamb stew.
  • Mole negro: This is a dark, complex sauce. It is often served over pork ribs.
  • Tlayudas: These are large, crispy tortillas. They come with toppings like chorizo (sausage), carne asada (grilled meat), cheese, and cabbage.

Drinks Available

The restaurant also serves different drinks. You can find cocktails here. They also have a selection of mezcal and tequila. These are traditional Mexican spirits.

History of the Restaurant

La Carta de Oaxaca first opened its doors in 2003. It has been serving delicious food for many years.

Sister Restaurant

There is another restaurant called El Mezcalito. It used to be known as Mezcaleria Oaxaca. This restaurant is in the Queen Anne neighborhood. Many people consider it a sister restaurant to La Carta de Oaxaca.

Celebrating Milestones

La Carta de Oaxaca celebrated its tenth anniversary. To mark this special occasion, they offered a week-long happy hour. This was a way to thank their customers.

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