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• 1 Bethany // May 8, 2008 at 12:48 am

  We went here once and were dissapointed. For what it costs, there was not nearly enough food on our plates. Much better Mexican can be found in Fremont, and it’s worth the 5 minute drive.

• 2 Patton // Jun 18, 2008 at 6:14 am

  This restaurant is our favorite Mexican in Seattle. Yes, it is cozy quarters and sometimes a wait, but it’s worth it to have the authentic fare. Prices are cheap enough to order a couple of dishes each & share family style. We really recommend the entotamadas. Excellent! You’ll start to crave this food.

• 3 SeattleRichardson // Jun 24, 2008 at 7:02 pm

  Lets get this straight! This is NOT Azteca (and I like Azteca) or like any other local Americanized Mexican fare. So when someone goes in with that in mind and orders they are disappointed because of the size and lack of mexi-fries and chalupas. Also, as the line that stretches out the door and down the block indicates…wonderful food is ahead. So if you don’t want to wait in line and you like lots of American cheese and sour cream on your Mexican food (and who doesn’t sometimes) then this isn’t right for you. However, if you want authentic wonderful food from the Oaxaca region (Southern Mexico) run don’t walk to La Carta De Oaxaca! This is by far one of the best Mexican restaurants in Seattle. And when you go you must try their soon to be famous if not already famous house special Mole’ Negro Oaxaqueno… it is to die for…nuff said!

• 4 Bethany // Jul 16, 2008 at 9:21 am

  I like authentic Mexican food a lot, but I’m not a fan of lukewarm and overpriced food that takes forever to make it to your table.

• 5 Wendi // Aug 11, 2008 at 8:21 pm

  This place is fantastic - it’s a true oasis in the Northwest for an Angelino like myself. I was scared to try Mexican food in Seattle and was so glad to find La Carta. You can’t beat their hand-made tortillas, authentic dishes AND authentic portions. You really don’t need to order more than one dish - it’s not as much food as we gluttonous Americans are used to - and isn’t that nice for a change.

  Don’t come here if your preference for Mexican food is huge burritos (which by the way isn’t even really Mexican food) and a slop of refried beans and greasy rice. You can go to run of the mill Azteca for that. Come here if you love authentic Mexican food, great mole, fresh tortillas, great rice, and decent margaritas.

  It’s not a great place to catch up with friends or take your grandparents - it’s VERY loud and crowded almost every night. Hopefully they’ll do something about the acoustics soon, because everything else about this restaurant is divine!

• 6 Steph // Aug 19, 2008 at 1:44 pm

  Little plates, big quality. One of our best.

• 7 m // Sep 8, 2008 at 1:14 pm

  I love to go here and order something I’ve never had - trying to work our way through the entire menu! Always wonderful!

• 8 shmegma // Sep 8, 2008 at 9:15 pm

  great food plus they have small portions so you don’ t have to worry about overeating.

• 9 JJ // Sep 13, 2008 at 7:49 am

  It’ all about the taste of the dishes here. They are smaller and it works well for the group to get a bunch of dishes and sample them all. It is not about service…..they are pretty fast but not so friendly. Be ready to order when they get there.
  This is REAL mexican food, so don’t expect massive plates and cheddar cheese.

• 10 Gen // Sep 27, 2008 at 9:52 am

  The best mexican food I have EVER had anywhere. The enchilada sauce is absolutely to die for. I love how they don’t fill you up on some disgusting rice and beans. The plates are the perfect size. I’ve had the halibut tacos–perfect! I’ve also had the enchiladas lunch special (I forget the actual name) which was so flavorful and absolutely delicious. I would recommend this place to anyone who wants to experience what REAL mexican food is all about. I also enjoy watching the woman who makes the homemade tortillas. I would also recommend the margaritas which are simple and fresh. MUST GO!

• 11 PAS915 // Oct 4, 2008 at 7:35 pm

  I ate there once; thought it was pretty average. Gave it a second try due to all the hype; still average. I don’t get why people wait in line to eat at this place.

• 12 Rob // Nov 20, 2008 at 12:52 pm

  Bethany - you must own a competing restaurant because your comments aren’t accurate. Their food is fantastic and it is cheap. All entres are less than $10.

  I don’t need Claimjumper portions and judging from the public lots of people could do with Oaxaca sized portions for a while.

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