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La Isla
(Now Closed)Latin American Restaurant, Cocktail Bar, and Caribbean Restaurant$$$$
Ballard, Seattle
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Terence ChanDecember 9, 2014Delicious! Got the pulled pork empanadilla and the pork wings. Both were great. For my main dish, I got the pionono and it was amazing! Everything complemented and it was a real treat to the buds
Marievic ChongMay 23, 2011The pernil and empanadas are AWESOME! This dish just brings me back to being home in the islands. Even though I'm not boriqua, comfort food soothes the soul & La Isla is the right place 2 brung u home
Katherine QuinbyMay 9, 2019Drinks were amazing and I enjoyed the plantain appetizer and plantain lasagna with pulled pork. All the food was amazing.- Felicity MouldApril 27, 2017They have an insane rum selection and a good pulled pork bowl. Delicious use of plantains as fries!!
Seattle Happy HourMay 30, 2012Why go to @laislaseattle for happy hour? Because it's one of the best places for seasonal beers, rums & one of the cheapest happy hour in Ballard!
Seattle Happy HoursMay 25, 2012Why go to @laislaseattle for happy hour? Because it's one of the best places for seasonal beers, rums & one of the cheapest happy hour in Ballard!
Dan GiulianiAugust 20, 2014The pernil entree is the way to go. Really flavorful and delicious. Also, cocktails are excellent.
Tracy CuajaoNovember 24, 2013The Pastelon is a pork lasagna with plantains in place of pasta. Yummy.
Aleena WeeMarch 21, 2010Get the Pernil Special;large portion of tender pulled pork served with a spicy red pepper sauce & yummy garlic dip!It comes with fried plantains & rice.Make sure you have loads of breath mints at hand
The Seattle TimesMay 14, 2010Rum's the word here; 32 aged rums from around the world. Best bar snack: gandules dip, a pickled version of salsa that's a delicate balance of sweet, sour and spiciness. Happy hour 3-6, 10-12 Read more
IsameowFebruary 8, 2015Happy Hour for the win! 3-6 or after 9pm. Great deals including fried plantains and salmon.
Best happy hour in Ballard and Fremont. IMO! Get the pork empañadas along with one their amazing rum selections
Bori 206July 18, 2010Come for a short date over drinks or dessert. The rum and dessert menu are fabulous on their own. But yes, the food in all it's sabrosa glory makes you chair-dance with happiness.
Ulysses .March 1, 2017$44 for 2 entrees inc. tip, so delicious, will totally be back. Love that pulled pork
Lindsay GoldmanJuly 14, 2017Get the salmon and the pork pastelon; both are delicious and very filling.
Zachariah MuhlenkampJuly 2, 2017Pork shoulder was so good!!! Next time I'll get the sandwich over the plate.
Megan WMarch 3, 2012Awesome bartender-super sarcastic and a blast to be around! Also gave great advice on what to order-we all left very happy!
prasad chawanSeptember 4, 2014I tried salmon.. It was good bt was expecting some more flavor. Nice place to try in Ballard.
Michael BowersDecember 12, 2011Get the maduros instead of the tostones. It's worth the extra cost for the soft, flavorful plantain!
Daniel RossiSeptember 4, 2019I usually like La Isla. They were out of nearly half the menu. Seriously? It was a bummer because we wanted friends from out of town to try it. They wouldn’t go back. I may give them another shot.
Veggie pastelon with rice and beans is a yummy vegetarian meal
Jessica Villa-BachelorJune 12, 2013The pastelon is a must try! Think lasagna with all the puertorican goodness!
Sally LSeptember 11, 2011Wonderful service and friendly people! They serve the pernil special every day now--very good :)- Seattle Happy HourFebruary 28, 2012Late Night Happy hour at La Isla in Ballard! 10pm-1AM $4 mojitos, $3 Cuba Libres, daily food specials Read more
The Pastelon with Pernil (pulled pork) is by far the best thing on the menu. Get it!
Try the Pernil Special - Quite possibly my favorite lunch in #Seattle
M's BeervendorNovember 17, 2011Great Veggie options! Veggie beans and rice! Rum! Empanadillas are amazing!
Lyndsey LNovember 30, 2014Definitely not the first place I'd expect to hear The Black Dahlia Murder playing, but when the place is empty, the bartender can be surprisingly accommodating.
$2 Empanadillas, $3 Cuba Libres, and $5 Pernil Sliders during Happy Hour make this place one of my favorites.
Ya GApril 3, 2011Empanadillas + must have Gandules Dip + pernil sliders + Guayabitas Vivian for desert
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- Mon–Sun
- 11:30 AM–2:00 AM
(206) 789-0516
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express)
Wi-Fi
No
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Food & Drink
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Brunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails
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Ulysses . - 8.6
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"Get the dark chocolate sandwich. It's a pretty unique treat - heaps of melted dark chocolate on toasted potato rye bread and warm caramel dip on the side. Don't miss it!"
Megh Vakharia - 8.3
"The staff here are awesome, so friendly hard working and fun. Had my birthday here and they took awesome care of us."
Paul Davis - 6.0
"Live the Tandoori Wrap, and the Caprese sandwich...followed by a cold Mannys, yum!"
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