La Carta De Oaxaca

"Ballard denizens have been lining up at this family-owned Mexican restaurant since it opened in 2003 to sample the pools of rich, savory-sweet mole over chicken; the hand-crushed guacamole; the breaded steak; and a spirit list with more than 40 types of mezcal. Though there have been newer, trendier offshoots (like El Mezcalito in Queen Anne), it’s difficult to replicate the intimacy of the original." - Harry Cheadle, Charlie Lahud-Zahner, Eater Staff

"Ballard denizens have been lining up at this family-owned Mexican restaurant since it opened in 2003 to sample the pools of rich, savory-sweet mole over chicken; the hand-crushed guacamole; the breaded steak; and a spirit list with more than 40 types of mezcal. Though there have been newer, trendier offshoots (like El Mezcalito in Queen Anne), it’s difficult to replicate the intimacy of the original." - Harry Cheadle, Charlie Lahud-Zahner, Eater Staff

"La Carta De Oaxaca is temporarily closing due to the hazardous air conditions." - Gabe Guarente

"Venerable Mexican restaurant (and mole masters) La Carta de Oaxaca has curbside pickup available, along with delivery within three miles." - Gabe Guarente

"Every girls trip means a call for quality tacos, which is exactly what you’ll find at this Mexican joint in Ballard. Not only are the dishes satisfying (the mole is maybe the best in the city), but the dishes are easy on the wallet. Ballard Avenue is also home to a number of fun bars and dessert spots groups can hit up as soon as dinner is done." - Maggy Lehmicke