La Carta de Oaxaca
Tue–Thu 11:30am–9:30pm, Fri–Sat 11:30am–10:30pm, Sun–Mon Closed
- 5431 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107
- 206-782-8722
- Last verified: September 2026
5431 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107 — Open in Google Maps
Menu
Lunch (11:30am–3pm)
- Tamale de Rajas$17
Corn masa, chicken, tomatoes, onions and jalapeños wrapped in a corn husk and served with white rice and black beans topped with crema and queso fresco.
0 - Tamale Salsa Verde$17
Corn masa, pork in tomatillo sauce, wrapped in a corn husk and served with white rice and black beans topped with crema and queso fresco.
0 - Papas con Huevo o Chorizo$18
Potato chunks mixed with either eggs or pork chorizo and served with refried black beans, corn tortillas and a side of habanero salsa.
0 - Huevos Rancheros$19
Two fried eggs topped with salsa roja and served with red rice, pinto beans topped with crema and queso fresco and a side of corn tortillas.
0 - Chorizo con Huevo$19
Scrambled eggs with pork chorizo served with red rice, black beans topped with crema and queso fresco and a side of corn tortillas.
0 - Enfrijoladas$25
Corn tortillas smothered in black bean sauce, topped with onions, lettuce, crema, queso fresco and served with marinated pork or carne asada.
0 - Chilaquiles rojos o verdes$25
Cut-up corn tortillas covered in salsa topped with crema, queso fresco and onions, and served with black beans, skirt steak and an egg.
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Appetizers
- Tortilla Chips with Guacamole or Pinto Beans$130
- Molotes$15
Fried corn rolls filled with potatoes, pork chorizo and topped with queso fresco and salsa.
0 - Ceviche de Camaron$23
Shrimp marinated in lime juice with pico de gallo, topped with avocado slices, and served with corn tostadas.
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Dinner
- Kids Quesadilla$12
Cheese in a corn or flour tortilla with a small side of rice and beans. Ages 12 & under.
0 - Tacos Vegetarianos$15
Sauteed mushrooms, onions, bell peppers and baby spinach on corn tortillas topped with avocado salsa. Three.
0 - Tostadas$17
Tinga (marinated beef) on corn tostadas topped with a bean sauce, lettuce, pico de gallo, crema, queso fresco, salsa and avocado slices. Three.
0 - Enmoladas$28
Corn tortillas smothered in black molé sauce and topped with queso fresco, crema, onions, and served with skirt steak.
0 - Quesadillas Fritas$15
Two fried quesadillas with bean salsa, salsa, cheese, crema and avocado salsa.
0 - Tacos Dorados$16
Rolled and fried corn tortillas with chicken or beef topped with avocado salsa, black beans, dried chile salsa, queso fresco and crema. Three.
0 - Tacos Al Pastor$15
Barbecued pork on corn tortillas topped with pico de gallo and avocado salsa. Three.
0 - Tacos Carne Asada$20
Beef on corn tortillas topped with cilantro, onion and salsa. Three.
0 - Taquitos en Salsa Verde$20
Chicken wrapped with corn tortillas in tomatillo sauce, topped with onions, queso fresco and crema Mexicana, and served with pinto beans and white rice. Two.
0 - Costillas de Puerco$20
Chile-marinated pork ribs served with black beans, white rice and corn tortillas.
0 - Tacos de Carnitas$15
Pork carnitas on corn tortillas topped with onion, cilantro and salsa verde. Three.
0 - Camarones al Mojo de Ajo$27
Lime, chile and garlic marinated and sautéed prawns with white rice, pinto beans topped with crema and queso fresco, avocado slices and served with a side of corn tortillas.
0 - Chile Relleno$21
Cheese-stuffed chile pepper, deep fried in an egg batter and served with red rice, black beans topped with crema and queso fresco and served with a side of corn tortillas.
0 - Pozole$20
Pork and hominy stew, served with corn tostadas, sliced cabbage, radishes, cilantro and onion on the side.
0 - Molé Negro Oaxaqueño$29
The house specialty. Black molé with chicken or pork ribs served with white rice and corn tortillas. (Contains nuts)
0 - Entomatadas rojos o verdes$27
Corn tortillas smothered in sauce and topped with queso fresco, crema, onions and served with skirt steak.
0 - Lamb Birria$29
Rack of lamb, flavored with dried chiles, avocado leaves and herbs. Served with red rice, pico de gallo and black beans topped with crema and queso fresco and served with a side of corn tortillas.
0 - Tacos de Pescado$27
Sautéed halibut on corn tortillas topped with lettuce, guacamole and chipotle salsa. Three.
0 - Tacos de Camaron$25
Sautéed shrimp on corn tortillas topped with lettuce, guacamole and chipotle salsa. Three.
0 - Carne Asada Plato$30
Skirt steak served with red rice, guacamole, black beans topped with crema and queso fresco and served with a side of corn tortillas.
0 - Sopa de Pollo$20
Homemade chicken soup with veggies served with corn tortillas, cilantro and onion on the side.
0 - Tlayuda (Mexican pizza)$34
Giant corn tortilla topped with beans, cheese, asiento (lard), cabbage, tomato, avocado, prickly pear, pork chorizo and steak.
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Postres
- Flan$11
Vanilla custard
0 - Plantanos Fritos$13
Sweet fried plantains topped with condensed milk and homemade berry syrup. Served with vanilla ice cream.
0 - Additional Items$2
Cheese, crema, habanero salsa, tortillas (3), or limes — $2 each
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Margaritas
- Casa$13
Sauza, fresh lime juice, triple sec
0 - Cantinero$13
Sauza, fresh lime juice, triple sec with a splash of cranberry
0 - Flaca$16
Codigo Blanco, muddled lime, agave
0 - Cadillac$15
Sauza, fresh lime juice, triple sec, Grand Marnier float
0 - Fresa$15
Sauza, fresh lime juice, triple sec, strawberry
0 - Picosa$15
Sauza, fresh lime juice, triple sec, house spicy tequila
0 - Mezcalerita$16
Del Maguey Vida mezcal, fresh lime juice, triple sec
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Bebida de Casa (House Drinks)
- Paloma Oaxaqueña$17
Del Maguey Vida mezcal, muddled lime, triple sec, grapefruit juice, Squirt, Tajin rim
0 - Paloma$16
Cazadores Reposado, muddled lime, grapefruit juice, Squirt float, Tajin rim
0 - Alebrije$15
Del Maguey Vida mezcal, fresh lime juice, triple sec, ginger beer
0 - Oaxaca Old Fashioned$17
Ilegal reposado, Peloton, nixta liquor, bitters, orange twist
0 - 309$16
Sauza, house spicy tequila, muddled orange, triple sec, fresh lime juice, mezcal float
0 - Sangria$15
Brandy, triple sec, red wine, fresh muddled fruit
0 - Michelada$10
Fresh lime juice, house Michelada mix, Tajin rim + your choice of beer
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Wine & Beer
- Vino$10
Malbec (red) or Sauvignon Blanc (white)
0 - Cerveza$7
Bohemia, Dos Equis Amber, Dos Equis Lager, Pacifico, Carta Blanca, Sol, Corona, Corona Familiar, Corona Light, Corona Non-Alcoholic, Modelo Negra, Modelo Especial, Modelo Oro, Tecate, Victoria, pFriem Pale Ale, pFriem IPA. Make it a Michelada +$3
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Tequila — Blanco
- Don Julio$180
- Patron$180
- Espolon$160
- Herradura$160
- Sauza$100
- Casamigos$180
- Corralejo$170
- Teramana$180
- Codigo$130
- Ocho$150
- Gran Centenario$160
- Reserva$180
- Fortaleza$180
Tequila — Reposado
- Cazadores$130
- Chamucos$180
- Corralejo$190
- Casamigos$200
- Don Julio$190
- Herradura$170
- Hornitos$150
- Hussongs$180
- Milagro$180
- Siete Leguas$180
- Tres Generaciones$170
- Clase Azul$340
- Codigo$180
- Teremana$200
- Ocho$190
- Gran Centenario$180
- Don Fulano$220
Tequila — Añejo
- Casamigos$230
- Corralejo$200
- Don Julio$200
- Don Julio 1942$340
- Gran Centenario$200
- El Tesoro$190
- Tres Generaciones$200
- Gran Coramino$220
- El Tesoro extra añejo$380
- Hussongs$200
- Hussongs Platinum$210
- Don Fulano$290
- Codigo$220
Mezcal
- Nuestra Soledad$160
- Sombra$210
- Buho Espadin$190
- Buho Cuishe$210
- Buho Tepeztate$300
- Buho Ensemble$310
- Buho Tobala – Espadin$260
- Vago Elote$220
- Vago Espadin$180
- Leyenda Oaxaca$190
- Leyenda Durango$190
- Leyenda Guerrero$210
- Leyenda Puebla$260
- Leyenda San Luis Potosi$260
- Del Maguey Chichicapa$200
- Del Maguey Vida$120
- Del Maguey Minero$180
- Del Maguey Santo Domingo$170
- Del Maguey San Luis del Rio$170
- Del Maguey Madrecuixe$240
- Del Maguey Vida de Muertos$160
- Del Maguey Tobala$240
- Del Maguey Pechuga$330
- Del Maguey Tepextate$240
- Alipus Santa Ana$180
- Alipus San Andres$180
- Wahaka Tobala$230
- Wahaka Madrequishe$250
- Wahaka Ensamble$240
- Marca Negra Espidin$250
- Marca Negra Ensamble$290
- Rey Campero Espadin$240
- Rey Campero Mexicano$310
- Rey Campero Madrecuiche$380
- Rey Campero Jabali$400
- Rey Campero Cuishe$370
- Banhez Arroqueno$200
- Banhez Tepeztate$200
- Derrumbes San Luis Potosi$150
- Derrumbes Durango$180
- Derrumbes Oaxaca$200
- Fidencio Unico$120
- Fidencio Tepeztate$170
- 400 Conejos$160
- Peloton$140
- Ilegal Reposado$220
- Ilegal Joven$180
- Ilegal Anejo$260
- Contraluz$210
Mezcal Flights
- Bartender's Choice$250
- La Higuera$250
- Derrumbes$250
- Rey Campero$400
- Del Maguey$300
- Leyenda$300
- Ilegal$350
- Buho$350
- Wahaka$350
Bebidas Sin Alcohol
- Cafe de Olla$5
Coffee with cinnamon
0 - Chocolate Caliente$60
- Agua Fresca$5
Freshly-made fruit water
0 - Fresh Limeade or Lemonade$5
Add strawberry +$1
0 - Fruit Juice$5
Apple, orange, grapefruit, cranberry or pineapple
0 - Soda$5
Mexican Coke, Mexican Squirt, Jarritos, Coke, Diet Coke or Sprite
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Menu items and prices are approximate and may have changed — call the restaurant to confirm.
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