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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)
"The Oyamel margarita with that foamed salt is amazing."(5 Tips)
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Matt RobinsonJuly 31, 2011Get at least one ceviche. Your server will have a recommendation, but I've loved every ceviche I've tried.
Chefs FeedAugust 22, 2014RJ Cooper, chef of Rogue 24, eats here on his nights off. He loves the Ensalada de palmitos. Read more
Trips Reddy-SharmaJanuary 28, 2013Try the special cocktail with tamarind and apple juice. Incredible!
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
- Leigh FerreiraApril 25, 2012Jose Andres Mexican restaurant. Everything is fantastic. Get the margarita with air.
Alaina SpazianiNovember 8, 2012Try the grasshopper tacos. They are fantastic! Skip the beef tongue tacos.
AmateurConciergeMay 13, 2018I appreciate that it’s fairly healthy for Mexican food, but it ain’t really all dat. Hit or miss
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.
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.
Bitches Who BrunchDecember 8, 2015
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.
James RussellNovember 2, 2010Refried beans, Steak, and Tacos were great. Try a Dos Equis Lager with your meal and a Tres Leches for dessert.
kitsVAJune 20, 2013Hyped. Feels good to have a check mark against one Jose Andres restaurant. Few more to try.
Matthew SchwartzOctober 29, 2010$4 margaritas during happy hour! Kind of small, but delicious. (You have to order them at the bar though.)
Marco SánchezAugust 27, 2017Stay 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.
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Authentic Mexican ingredients and techniques taken to a level of creativity that you won't expect.
Open until Midnight (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
Menus
Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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