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Oyamel Cocina Mexicana

Oyamel Cocina Mexicana

Mexican Restaurant and Tapas Restaurant$$$$
Penn Quarter, Washington
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    Stephanie D.
    "Be sure to come hungry - another great job by Jose Andrés"(12 Tips)
    Earl B.
    "Also a must try - the grasshopper taco ... yes, grasshopper :)"(12 Tips)
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    "Oyamel Cocina Mexicana in D.C. for a Salt Air Margarita"(8 Tips)
    Zlata Z.
    "Ceviche de chamoy is delicious and tender but very spicy - be aware."(31 Tips)
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  • Shawn H.
    Shawn HankJanuary 1, 2013
    Any seat is great. Try the Ceviche de peje-sol, it is fantastic!!
  • Kathryn D.heart icon on user image
    Kathryn DOctober 31, 2017
    Festive vibe and shareable plates for dinner.
  • James
    JamesMarch 23, 2013
    Get the queso fundido if you are interested in experiencing cheese heaven!
  • Santiago M.heart icon on user image
    Santiago MartinezSeptember 27, 2014
    Post up at a bar stump and order from the secret churro menu.
  • Trips R.
    Trips Reddy-SharmaJanuary 28, 2013
    Try the special cocktail with tamarind and apple juice. Incredible!
  • Leigh F.
    Leigh FerreiraApril 25, 2012
    Jose Andres Mexican restaurant. Everything is fantastic. Get the margarita with air.
  • Eric W.heart icon on user image
    Eric WaltonApril 23, 2010
    Excellent tapas-sized Mexican food. You have to try the sopes de chorizo con papas, and, of course, the chapulines (grasshoppers). Read more
  • Monika M.heart icon on user image
    Monika McMahonMay 18, 2015
    Get the margarita with the salt air instead of the salt rim.
  • Lauren R.heart icon on user image
    Lauren RosenbergDecember 28, 2018
    Shrimp amazing! Delicious margaritas.
  • Justin S.
    Justin SmithSeptember 25, 2013
    very good Mexican dishes! everyone should make a trip over here!
  • Andrew G.heart icon on user image
    Andrew GargisoDecember 29, 2014
    Guacamole and taco selection. Must try.
  • Gary K.
    Gary KarrOctober 18, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Always something good to order -- small plates mostly, and the service at lunch is efficient and polite. Read more
  • Alaina S.
    Alaina SpazianiNovember 8, 2012
    Try the grasshopper tacos. They are fantastic! Skip the beef tongue tacos.
  • April
    AprilJune 28, 2013
    Get a margarita. Order 3-4 plates. And finish with Tres Leches
  • Майя Б.heart icon on user image
    Майя БакланMarch 13, 2017
    Crowdy tasty place with non mexican interior
  • AmateurConciergeheart icon on user image
    AmateurConciergeMay 13, 2018
    I appreciate that it’s fairly healthy for Mexican food, but it ain’t really all dat. Hit or miss
  • Alexander L.
    Alexander LockshynOctober 8, 2021
    Smallest servings I've seen in US.
  • Joanna B.heart icon on user image
    Joanna BonnerMay 20, 2017
    Been here 5+ times
    Shrimp with black garlic... OH MY GOD
  • Zuzu A.heart icon on user image
    Zuzu AllenNovember 7, 2014
    The guac is made at the table- we cleared the bowl in minutes!
  • Katherine W.heart icon on user image
    Katherine WootenJanuary 16, 2016
    The grasshopper tacos are reeeeally salty.
  • Tamires M.
    Tamires M.March 27, 2017
    Came for their happy hour and sat for 10 minutes. The server didn't acknowledge us. When he saw that we wanted to order, he rolled his eyes and walked away. We left then. Might try another time.
  • Katherine K.
    Katherine Kennedy AllenMay 12, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    I live so close I want to love this place, but alas- always leave disappointed. Service poor, portions small but they do have an unrivaled, awesome menu and stellar location.
  • Harold C.
    Harold C.March 8, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    If you feel adventurous the grasshoppers is a must.
  • Chris C.
    Chris CegielskiMay 25, 2013
    Traditional Mexican food served tapas style. Very good!
  • Sonia Yomari T.heart icon on user image
    Sonia Yomari TorresJanuary 22, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Love everything!
  • Matt C.heart icon on user image
    Matt CowburnMarch 15, 2016
    I could eat the chilli Brussels sprouts forever.
  • Bitches Who Brunch
    Bitches Who BrunchDecember 8, 2015
    Voted Best Vegetarian-friendly Brunch of 2015 by Bitches Who Brunch! Read more
  • Blair M.
    Blair MJune 11, 2011
    Must try: guac served tableside. So fresh and yummy!
  • Leslie
    LeslieNovember 7, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Order the table side made gucamole & a variety of tacos & don't forget to add a margarita! Read more
  • Mike C.heart icon on user image
    Mike CampbellAugust 8, 2017
    They have some unlisted kid-friendly options.
  • Donald M.
    Donald MorenoNovember 24, 2010
    Had the Albondigas, taco de lengua, torta de pollo and tres leches for dessert!! So tasty!
  • Tanheart icon on user image
    TanJanuary 7, 2015
    Ask for the guacamole apetizer! Its great!
  • James R.
    James RussellNovember 2, 2010
    Refried beans, Steak, and Tacos were great. Try a Dos Equis Lager with your meal and a Tres Leches for dessert.
  • Kuehles B.heart icon on user image
    Kuehles BlondesAugust 3, 2014
    Very expensiv and small sizes. After a 72$ meal we went to china town and eat a good meal.
  • kitsVA
    kitsVAJune 20, 2013
    Hyped. Feels good to have a check mark against one Jose Andres restaurant. Few more to try.
  • TV Food Maps
    TV Food MapsAugust 27, 2014
    Check out Oyamel as seen on No Reservations , Unique Eats Read more
  • Melissa C.heart icon on user image
    Melissa ChinMay 18, 2018
    The cocktails and camarones was good. Tacos and guacamole are overrated
  • Christy W.
    Christy WeinsteinApril 23, 2017
    Everything is good!
  • Julie G.heart icon on user image
    Julie GiorgadzeMay 18, 2013
    Everything is great, but guacamole is the best!!!
  • Alejandra O.
    Alejandra OwensJanuary 9, 2012
    The pozole rojo is some of the best I've had! Get it!
  • Marc J.heart icon on user image
    Marc JacobsJanuary 25, 2015
    Agua fresca, horchata, and ceviche.
  • Kimberlee M.heart icon on user image
    Kimberlee MitchellOctober 20, 2013
    Classic Margarita on the rocks is superb!
  • Anna C.heart icon on user image
    Anna CoombeJanuary 4, 2015
    Great tacos. Good price.
  • Matthew S.
    Matthew SchwartzOctober 29, 2010
    $4 margaritas during happy hour! Kind of small, but delicious. (You have to order them at the bar though.)
  • Doug D.
    Doug DAugust 21, 2013
    Try the Oyamel margarita with the salt foam 👌🍸
  • Sara A.
    Sara AllenJanuary 27, 2012
    Everything here is delicious! You can't go wrong. :)
  • Marco S.
    Marco SánchezAugust 27, 2017
    Stay away if you know Mexican food. The place is amazingly sloppy, some molcajetes are missing a leg or two so they dance all over the table. That's just the start... not coming back.
  • J Z.
    J Z.June 13, 2019
    Get the sea foam margarita
  • Bill F.heart icon on user image
    Bill FOctober 4, 2019
    Everything was fantastic!
  • Anand P.
    Anand PatelMay 14, 2013
    Tapas style. Tacos are amazing.
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