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Oyamel Cocina Mexicana

Mexican Restaurant and Tapas Restaurant$$$$

Penn Quarter, Washington

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Oyamel Cocina Mexicana

8.8^/10

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Ranked #6 for tapas in Washington
The experts at Eater and Washington Post recommend this place
"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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margaritas
jose andres
salt air
trendy
good for groups
good for dates
tequila
happy hour
mezcal
tres leches cake
desserts
spicy food
quesadillas
tasting menu
black bean soup
casual
hot chocolate
pork
beef
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Sara AllenJanuary 27, 2012
Everything here is delicious! You can't go wrong. :)
Allan BJune 14, 2015
Great ThinkFoodGroup restaurant.
Anand PatelMay 14, 2013
Tapas style. Tacos are amazing.
Daniel MellebyJune 17, 2010
Try the grasshopper tacos. I'm not even kidding. Never had them before and they were DELICIOUS. I'm a total convert.
OmoefeJuly 17, 2015
Camarones en escabeche was amazing.
Lori PlazinskiJune 24, 2017
Been here 5+ times
I love the guac!
Evan ShikoraSeptember 20, 2014
Friday in the District!
Cecilia BalvitsSeptember 11, 2019
Civeche verde amazing!
JarrrrreddddMay 26, 2014
Bone-in taco. Jose Andres especial. #fail
Julie HeinzAugust 21, 2018
Been here 5+ times
Amazing fish tacos!
Todd KrepsMay 28, 2016
Tacos, order tacos!
WrockApril 6, 2017
Huaraches!
MiaJuly 6, 2012
La Rosa Ponche is delightful. A refreshing way to beat the heat!
Michael VasquezApril 26, 2016
Great margaritas and guacamole
Jason HartOctober 23, 2013
OMG!!!! Tastiness without any frills!!!!
Luis ZambranoSeptember 3, 2012
Cheese with chorizo. A must!
Daniela KMay 22, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Mexican Gin and Tonic is a must. Best served when Amin or Joseph are tending bar.
Shaan DesaiApril 6, 2019
Very tasty vegetarian
Jose RomeroJuly 13, 2011
Been here 100+ times
Stanley and Eric are the best hosts during lunch- always make me feel welcome
Palmer HurstJanuary 7, 2013
Try the blood orange and chile margarita.
MoRizaMarch 16, 2012
Try the Albondigas Enchipotladas con Queso Doble Crema
Hannah SnyderDecember 20, 2011
Try the hot chocolate. Spicy. Authentic. To die for.
Trond EngerApril 19, 2017
Best mexican in Washington.
Erick MullenJune 25, 2011
Go to the ceviche bar and ask for Jason. His hands have been touched by the sushi gods.
CharlotteJuly 29, 2012
Get the chips and guac!!!! The chips are A+++
John StevensonMay 15, 2016
Fish Tacos; Beef Tacos
Gabbi BakerJune 17, 2011
Been here 5+ times
You must order the guacamole! It's delicious & made right at the table.
Dean SuhrMarch 4, 2014
My go to place when my wife comes to DC with me.
Jacie SarpsJanuary 4, 2014
Fun neighborhood place, especially before a Caps game!
Taiowa WanerFebruary 1, 2014
Great cocktails and tacos.
dancingqueen fAMedevoLv3xionJune 21, 2017
Happy. Hours. Thanks, Enrique!
Caleb Meek-BradleyFebruary 2, 2010
Been here 25+ times
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.
Danyol YounathanApril 5, 2013
The guacamole is amazong!!!!!
Jose RomeroMay 17, 2011
Been here 100+ times
The Ceviches are always changing so come often!
Angelina ZeppieriFebruary 22, 2015
margaritas! good happy hour
Leah FibonacciOctober 29, 2010
For all those with gluten or dairy sensitivity, ask for the gf or df menu!
Phoenix 💥💥💥August 30, 2014
Great margaritas here!
Bryan WaltonNovember 15, 2010
I agree with Caleb! Be nice to the food runners... Just be nice to all service staff workers!
Natasha ShalimoSeptember 29, 2014
The place went bad. Was very excited to go there after long time, did not worth it at all. Cocktails haven't changed though, same great.
Chris ChinDecember 30, 2014
Black bean soup. Agua frescas.
A MunteanSeptember 9, 2016
Tacoa, soups, quesadilla
M dDSeptember 17, 2011
Been here 5+ times
The Oyamel margaritha is delish. Also have the guacemole
Ed NicholsonJune 10, 2010
Excellent. If you're adventurous, try the chapulines(grasshoppers) tacos. Good guac.
Line Storgaard-ConleyDecember 26, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Try the black bean soup. It is excellent!
mark reyburnOctober 26, 2011
get the beef tongue taco it is soooo delish
Karen MorseNovember 29, 2010
Food is really inventive and delicious - reserve early its packed!
Chris KonecnyDecember 30, 2016
Stopped in for a quick bite and ended up having a 2.5 hr lunch. Food quality wasn't enough to compensate for slow service
h jDecember 15, 2014
The tacos and civeche
Darshan LakhaniJuly 20, 2011
Service was super slow, took 30 Minutes and the special scallop didn't taste fresh. But the latter dishes like the shrimp were amazing. It's a hit or miss restaurant.
Dave EricksonMarch 21, 2013
You MUST grasshopper taco

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