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Oyamel, Washington, DC
Award-winning

Oyamel

4.7
4.7
9440 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 136 times today
  • Lively
  • Hot spot
  • Great for creative cocktails
Oyamel Cocina Mexicana combines Mexico’s rich regional culinary traditions with modern urban fare. Guests experience an array of antijitos—traditional Mexican snack or small plates—along with authentic tacos, ceviches and an impressive selection of cocktails and tequilas. Under the direction of renowned chef José Andrés, Head Chef Omar Rodriguez takes traditional ingredients and techniques and elevates them to deliver dishes and drinks with exceptional creativity and refinement.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Sun 11:30 am–10:00 pm Tue–Thu 11:30 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–12:00 am
  • Phone number
    (202) 628-1005
  • Website
    https://www.oyamel.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Omar Rodriguez
  • Private party facilities
    At Oyamel, it feels like a fiesta the moment you walk through the door. Our bright spaces and vibrant décor paired with savory Mexican bites and unique cocktails come together to create an event you’ll never forget.
  • Private party contact
    Coleen Bendig: (202) 638-1910
  • Location
    401 7th Street N.W., Washington, DC 20004
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
  • Neighbourhood
    Penn Quarter
  • Cross Street
    D Street
  • Parking Details
    There are ample public lots in the Gallery Place/Chinatown/Penn Quarter area. Metered street parking is also available.
  • Public Transit
    Gallery Place/Chinatown Metro or Archives/Navy Memorial
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 9,440 people are saying

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Mexican

  • District of Columbia

    Mexican

  • District of Columbia

    Most Booked

9,440 Reviews

  1. Mari-Viola

    Washington DC

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first time there. I'm so glad we finally made the trip down to DC to go. So many people have just raved about it so we needed to find out for ourselves. It was everything they said it would be. Fun, friendly, with an energetic ambiance and fabulous food. The ceviche is a must - as are the tacos. I rarely have more than one drink with dinner but the signature margarita was so good I had to have a second. We never felt rushed and our server went out of her way to make sure we understood the menu thoroughly and what to expect. We began by lingering over chips/salsa and guac and slowly made our way through the menu. Everything was expertly executed and beautifully presented. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone in DC or anyone coming to DC. *****

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  2. Charles

    Philadelphia

    7 reviews

    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was ok. Service was sub par. Ignored us for 15 minutes after asking some menue questions.

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  3. Pablo

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good Mexican food and drinks. We had a great time there.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was excellent as well as the drinks. My mother and daughter selected the mojito which I tasted. We had fresh guacamole to start and I tried some beautiful tasting coffee with spices and chocolate (faintly sweet and bitter); it was amazing. We tried several small plates of different authentic elevated Mexican dishes that were lovely. We tried the grasshopper tacos which were seasoned on the stronger side. I think the flavors could be adjusted on this dish in particular, but I can’t say that I’m familiar with how grasshoppers are meant to taste. I think a smokey crispy presentation with some fresh herbs might be an option to try out. We were honored to be visited by the chef who said hello to my mother. We appreciated this generous gesture so very much. It made the meal so much more meaningful and memorable as it was her 75th birthday. This meal was worth the drive and the cost. Thank for a wonderful dining experience.

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  5. JasonS

    Seattle

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food, accommodations for allergy, fun atmosphere. We will be back!

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  6. John

    Washington DC

    63 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    63 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So many reasons to go to Oyamel. Only Jose Andres can main high standards YEAR after YEAR …. In fact today’s lunch was one of the best meals I have ever had at Oyamel. I highly recommend the chicken tamale The black beans are odd but yummy, maybe skip the rice if you are on a diet 😎😂🤷🏽

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  7. Arun

    Washington DC

    17 reviews

    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was terrific, per usual. But service was incredibly slow for a work lunch, which was frustrating.

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  8. Veronica

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    My first time there, the food and everything was very good. Will have to go back and try other menu items

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  9. Aria

    New York City

    14 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    It was extremely loud. We felt very rushed (multiple people tried to clear our plates before we were done). The floor to the bathrooms were slippery and sticky. Food was good.

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  10. Justin

    Pittsburgh

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great dining experience. One of the better Mexican restaurants we have dined.

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FAQs

Oyamel offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Oyamel also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 628-1005.

Oyamel is rated 4.7 stars by 9440 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 136 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Oyamel

401 7th Street N.W., Washington, DC 20004

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
  • Cross Street
    D Street
  • Neighbourhood
    Penn Quarter
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Sun 11:30 am–10:00 pm Tue–Thu 11:30 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–12:00 am
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress Code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking Details
    There are ample public lots in the Gallery Place/Chinatown/Penn Quarter area. Metered street parking is also available.
  • Public Transit
    Gallery Place/Chinatown Metro or Archives/Navy Memorial
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Omar Rodriguez
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://www.oyamel.com/
  • Phone number
    (202) 628-1005
  • Private party facilities
    At Oyamel, it feels like a fiesta the moment you walk through the door. Our bright spaces and vibrant décor paired with savory Mexican bites and unique cocktails come together to create an event you’ll never forget.
  • Private party contact
    Coleen Bendig: (202) 638-1910

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