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Oyamel, Washington, DC
Award-winning

Oyamel

4.7
4.7
9564 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 139 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Lively
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Hot spot
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
  • Neighborhood
    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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Experiences

  • Oyamel New Year's Eve: Greatest Hits of '24

    $95.00 per person

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    Ring in 2025 with an unforgettable evening at Oyamel, featuring live Mariachi, exceptional food, and handcrafted drinks. Head Chef Claudio and General Manager Estefanie have curated a special menu showcasing the greatest hits of 2024 from across Mexico, ensuring a one-of-a-kind dining experience. Enjoy a four-course tasting menu, complete with dessert, and an optional beverage pairing to elevate your celebration. A select menu will also be available at the bar for a more casual option. Join us as we bid farewell to 2024 and welcome the new year in spectacular style. Reserve your spot today!
    Oyamel New Year's Eve: Greatest Hits of '24 Photo

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What 9,564 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

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

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Oyamel offers a vibrant Mexican dining experience with "fantastic food" and a lively atmosphere. The "guacamole is incredible" and the Oyamel Margarita is a must-try. While the service can be hit or miss, attentive staff often elevate the experience. The noise level is high, but the authentic flavors keep patrons returning.

9,564 Reviews

  1. Ayako

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I love this restaurant for the great food, great service staff, ambience and all. It's my favorite of all the Jose Andres restaurants. But I do wish that the noise level would be a bit lower. It's really impossible to carry on a conversation. I wonder if covering the ceiling and walls with marigold flowers might help.

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  2. Jill

    Washington DC

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful dinner at Oyamel after visiting the Holiday Market at Gallery Place. The food continues to be delicious. Our favorites were the cheese enchiladas with mole sauce, the sweet potato and black bean tamale, the shrimp ceviche and the mushroom tacos. The portions were just right and the prices were reasonable. We changed our party size from 4 to 5 and back to 4 again. The staff was very accommodating as we had to make changes. It was a great evening with friends

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  3. Stephen

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service but was hard to hear due to noise

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  4. Andrew

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Oyamel was delicious! Table was not ready immediately at reservation time on a Saturday night, so we ordered a drink at the bar and were seated soon afterwards. Service was fast and excellent.

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  5. Victoria

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious and the waiter very knowledgeable. My only disappointment was something that could not be controlled, and that was the availability of Mexican hot chocolate. I really wanted to try some, but I have learned that sometimes the ingredients aren’t in stock/available…just means I’ll have to come back!

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  6. Samantha

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Highly recommend the atun pacifico ceviche! Everything was delicious!

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  7. Chip

    Washington DC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Wonderful and delicious food — one of our favorite places to eat in DC. The servers are kind and never leave you hanging. However, the noise level is uncomfortably loud and the booths are not very comfortable. But the menu is always worth it!

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  8. Mona

    Washington DC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Eating at Oyamel was an interesting experience. The food was very good. The service was fine, but we had to wait long to be able to place our order. The difficulty for me was my feeling that the restaurant was trying to put as many people as possible in the room. We were sitting at one of the high tables between two other couples and there was barely room to put our plates and glasses, etc on the table. I think if they would sit six persons instead of eight at the high tables, it would be much more comfortable. It was Friday evening and the restaurant was very busy (a very good sign), so it was loud and difficult to talk, even to discuss about the menu. I heard my neighbours more than my son sitting in front of me. I liked that the restaurant gives you cloth napkins instead of paper. I would go again, but during the week, to enjoy some other of their proposed dishes, that seemed very good.

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  9. Bryan

    Cleveland

    42 reviews

    5.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious food and drink with great service for dinner with colleagues. Thank you!!!

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  10. Derek

    Washington DC

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Small plates but nicely done. It was not hard to get full off of 4 dishes. We had six. The cauliflower dish was a little bland but we liked the shrimp ceviche, cheese enchiladas in mole sauce, tamal verde, pork belly tacos. The sweet potato dish was more like a dessert which was fine for me. Despite having to ask for serving spoons a couple of times, service was great and the food came promptly. The friend I went with and I agreed we’d go back.

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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 9564 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 PM
Booked 139 times today
Experiences are available.

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
  • Neighborhood
    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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