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Oyamel Cocina Mexicana
Mexican Restaurant and Tapas Restaurant$$$$
Penn Quarter, Washington
Has a stamp of approval from Eater and Washington Post
"Be sure to come hungry - another great job by Jose Andrés"(12 Tips)
"Also a must try - the grasshopper taco ... yes, grasshopper :)"(12 Tips)
"Oyamel Cocina Mexicana in D.C. for a Salt Air Margarita"(8 Tips)
"Ceviche de chamoy is delicious and tender but very spicy - be aware."(31 Tips)
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Trips Reddy-SharmaJanuary 28, 2013Try the special cocktail with tamarind and apple juice. Incredible!
Chefs FeedAugust 22, 2014RJ Cooper, chef of Rogue 24, eats here on his nights off. He loves the Ensalada de palmitos. Read more
Food & WineJanuary 11, 2012Help support Chef José Andrés’s charity World Central Kitchen through FOOD & WINE’s “Chefs Make Change” program! Click to donate www.foodandwine.com/donate
AmateurConciergeMay 13, 2018I appreciate that it’s fairly healthy for Mexican food, but it ain’t really all dat. Hit or miss
Eric WaltonApril 23, 2010Excellent tapas-sized Mexican food. You have to try the sopes de chorizo con papas, and, of course, the chapulines (grasshoppers). Read more
Matthew SchwartzOctober 29, 2010$4 margaritas during happy hour! Kind of small, but delicious. (You have to order them at the bar though.)
Donald MorenoNovember 24, 2010Had the Albondigas, taco de lengua, torta de pollo and tres leches for dessert!! So tasty!
Kuehles BlondesAugust 3, 2014Very expensiv and small sizes. After a 72$ meal we went to china town and eat a good meal.
kitsVAJune 20, 2013Hyped. Feels good to have a check mark against one Jose Andres restaurant. Few more to try.
Erick MullenJune 25, 2011Go to the ceviche bar and ask for Jason. His hands have been touched by the sushi gods.
You must order the guacamole! It's delicious & made right at the table.
Tamires M.March 27, 2017Came 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.
Stanley and Eric are the best hosts during lunch- always make me feel welcome
Mexican Gin and Tonic is a must. Best served when Amin or Joseph are tending bar.
Alaina SpazianiNovember 8, 2012Try the grasshopper tacos. They are fantastic! Skip the beef tongue tacos.
Bitches Who BrunchDecember 8, 2015
Be nice to the food runners. The kitchens downstairs meaning they have to run up and down stairs all day with trays full of food. Glutes of steal though.
Bryan WaltonNovember 15, 2010I agree with Caleb! Be nice to the food runners... Just be nice to all service staff workers!
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Authentic Mexican ingredients and techniques taken to a level of creativity that you won't expect.
Open until 2:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Wed, Sun
- 11:00 AM–Midnight
- Thu–Sat
- 11:00 AM–2:00 AM
(202) 628-1005
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
No
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Food & Drink
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Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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"Monday nights they have a two person fajita deal that can feed four! you get a nachos app, a pitcher of margaritas, huge plate of fajitas with different kinds of meat and then pie!"
Laura G Adams - 8.4
"Chile relleno was excellent and the nacho chips with red salsa a yummi! Took me back to a real traditional fonda :D"
Ana Bautista - 8.3
"Good service + good food = happy customer!"
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