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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)
    Maggie M.
    "The Oyamel margarita with that foamed salt is amazing."(5 Tips)
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  • Rachel C.
    Rachel CheeseboroughApril 18, 2015
    Appears to be everything
  • JEP
    JEPSeptember 4, 2012
    Order the brussel sprouts.
  • Michelle
    MichelleMay 27, 2012
    Strawberry Avocado mimosa is Awesomesauce.
  • Dave B.
    Dave BentleyJune 20, 2011
    Awesome guac made/served tableside to your taste.
  • Maruf H.
    Maruf HaiderMay 20, 2014
    Bartenders are awesome
  • Nikki S.
    Nikki ScottSeptember 5, 2011
    Organic Passionfruit iced tea is superb.
  • Leonard K.
    Leonard KishMarch 26, 2013
    Guacamole amazing.
  • Gisella D.heart icon on user image
    Gisella DLRAugust 2, 2017
    Cricket tacos!!!! 👌
  • Michael B.
    Michael BriggsOctober 30, 2010
    For Mescal go with a flight of Tobala, Santo Domingo and Chichcapa (sp?)
  • Heather M.
    Heather MittensJanuary 19, 2013
    We ended up leaving because our "45 minute" wait became an hour and 15 minutes with 4 groups ahead of us still.
  • Massimo G.heart icon on user image
    Massimo GallinaAugust 5, 2015
    Nice mexican cousin!
  • Heather M.
    Heather MittensJanuary 19, 2013
    Make a reservation if you can. We had an hour long wait. The bar was already full, and there's not much room to stand elsewhere.
  • Antonello L.
    Antonello LoddoJune 18, 2017
    Cheviche is good
  • Sam K.heart icon on user image
    Sam KrasnikOctober 31, 2015
    Grasshopper tacos
  • happycontentme
    happycontentmeSeptember 6, 2013
    Be wary or broken glass in your food... They use glass plates even when they are chipped!!!
  • Michael B.
    Michael BriggsOctober 30, 2010
    Get the Tequila flights. So far, we've had Milagro, Corazon and Corralejo
  • Food Baby M.
    Food Baby Mon MonJune 29, 2012
    Make sure to see Amin at the bar!!
  • Will S.heart icon on user image
    Will ShafferSeptember 3, 2018
    Air Margarita!
  • Paul B.heart icon on user image
    Paul BerumenJanuary 22, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Try the salt air.
  • Andrii G.heart icon on user image
    Andrii GrOctober 18, 2016
    Cameronies😉
  • J
    JJanuary 11, 2011
    Guac is expensive, but worth every penny!
  • Oswaldo G.
    Oswaldo Gomez RodriguezOctober 24, 2012
    Incomparable, real Mexican food!
  • Zach M.
    Zach MartellFebruary 15, 2012
    Their portions are small, it was Valentines day so I couldn't leave.. somewhat pricey.. it was an experience prolly wont be back.
  • Darcy J.
    Darcy JacksonMarch 28, 2012
    Check out the duck confit
  • Mark H.
    Mark HillMarch 18, 2012
    Amazing guacamole
  • Timurheart icon on user image
    TimurAugust 7, 2014
    Chefs picks
  • Stass
    StassMay 12, 2011
    Try the tongue tacos! No, really. Yum.
  • Sofia C.
    Sofia CaseNovember 18, 2018
    Awful. Completely overrated. Underflavoured expensive food. Rude servers. AVOID
  • Matt D.
    Matt DickerApril 25, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    The brunch menu here is outstanding.
  • Oxana
    OxanaAugust 4, 2010
    Great 'antojito' style food. Truly authentic!
  • Anngelle
    AnngelleNovember 2, 2010
    Salsa is smokey and tangy. Guac is made table side!
  • Antonio B
    Antonio BAugust 24, 2010
    The Tres Leches cake is a must have!!!
  • Kat J.
    Kat JonesApril 30, 2015
    Not what I would consider authentic
  • Matthew N.heart icon on user image
    Matthew NelsonJune 27, 2015
    Was ok. Service was not exceptional. Food was decent. Not worthy of a repeat visit.
  • ✨@Mellyzmel
    ✨@MellyzmelMarch 11, 2012
    Lovely decor
  • Jessica P.
    Jessica PerryNovember 1, 2010
    The huevo motuleno is mind-blowing.
  • Jon M.
    Jon MoralesOctober 21, 2012
    2 thumbs up.
  • Aubreyheart icon on user image
    AubreyJanuary 27, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Jose Andrea just shook my hand!
  • Matt C.
    Matt CollinsMay 26, 2013
    Food is amazing but the service was terrible they forgot my food completely.
  • Y M.
    Y MBKMay 24, 2010
    Guac was wayyy too salty this time. White wine sangria was great though!
  • Maggie E.
    Maggie EsqApril 3, 2010
    The salt air on the classic margarita is neat.
  • Nevenkaheart icon on user image
    NevenkaJuly 6, 2014
    Overrated, overpriced, bad service, tiny tables, bad food. Pretentious. Avoid this place, you'll thank me.
  • Chuck T.
    Chuck TaylorDecember 18, 2011
    Caesar salad was a bit overpriced
  • Jennifer K.
    Jennifer KeeneFebruary 9, 2010
    Craving a classic margarita & queso fundido from Oyamel right now. Read more
  • Michael H.
    Michael HusseyMay 16, 2011
    Good every time.
  • Anngelle
    AnngelleNovember 2, 2010
    Frida bathroom is awesome.
  • Alyssa B.
    Alyssa BonkDecember 27, 2011
    Margaritas are deadly
  • Catherine V.
    Catherine VenturaDecember 28, 2010
    Delicious Mexican Coke
  • Toni M.
    Toni MarechauxDecember 31, 2009
    The Mexican G&T - awesome!
  • Cat R.
    Cat R.October 16, 2010
    Ryan S. was a terrible waiter who not only took down the wrong order, but then had an attitude about it. Also wasn't very accommodating when we asked to split an entree.
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