La Carta de Oaxaca, Seattle

Address 5431 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle Map, Tel 206.782.8722 Call, Lunch Tu-Sat 11:30am-3pm, Dinner Mon-Thurs 5pm-11pm; Fri-Sat 5pm-midnight Website

The food at this excellent Mexican restaurant is not the heavy, cheese laden entrees that we've become accustomed to. Dishes are light and flavorful, and perfectly sized for sharing. For picky kids, there's always rice and beans & an accommodating staff. This restaurant is casual and noisy, perfect for kids, but be aware that it is popular for dinner and there is often a line.