La Carta Oaxaca

La Carta Oaxaca, Ballard

Date - February 21, 2009

Background - It was the first sunny and warmish day in a long time and Greg wanted to take Morgan on another marathon long walk with the first stop being Ballard before heading up to Queen Anne.  I usually try and talk Greg into tasty Mexican when we are in the hood.

Atmosphere - Not bad for cheap Mexican. It's usually pretty packed.  If you come on a Friday or Saturday night, be prepared to wait.  They have a small bar which is a good place to down some tasty chips and drinks while you wait.  They only have about 10 tables and then one large communal table.

Service - Solid and speedy.  

Drink- A selection of Mexican beers.  I had the limeaid which was a great virgin alternative.

Food - The tortillas are homemade and the tacos are the small authentic type filled with all sorts of tasty fillings. We usually start with chips and guacamole and then move on to carne asada tacos.  The last time I went I tried the Al Pastor tacos which are my new favorite.  I don't think you can really go wrong here - it's all good.

Verdict - My favorite Mexican in Seattle hands down.