Oyamel Cocina Mexicana
$$ • Mexican, Tapas, Gluten-Free
Hours:
401 7th St NW, Washington
(202) 628-1005
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Oyamel Cocina Mexicana Reviews
The food is very good, there's really no arguing that. I didn't love everything, but there was a ton of variety, even for a vegetarian such as yours truly.The service was fine — nothing to write home about, though I did appreciate one server tipping me off that at least one of the dishes under "vegetables" isn't vegetarian.The problem is with the physical plant of the restaurant. First of all, the only restrooms are in the basement (so if you have mobility issues, I hope you...read full review
- FOOD: Ordered the quesadilla de chicharrones and three tacos (chapulines/grasshoppers, hongos en molito, chilorio de res).- The quesadilla was excellent. 2 of the 3 tacos were good but nothing spectacular - The chapulines taco was a unique experience and flavourful.- They offered us fresh chips and salsa prior to our meal which was great.- Think i ordered too much food - 1 quesadilla and 1.5 tacos would have been sufficient.- SERVICE: Excellent and very helpful.- AMBIENCE: Restaurant...read full review
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Hours
Monday | 11:30AM - 10PM |
Tuesday | 11:30AM - 11PM |
Wednesday | 11:30AM - 11PM |
Thursday | 11:30AM - 11PM |
Friday | 11:30AM - 12AM |
Saturday | 11:30AM - 12AM |
Sunday | 11:30AM - 10PM |
Probably one of my favorite restaurants in DC. Great place with great staff offering real Mexican platillos with that singular touch that makes Oyamel special.The chips served are singular and tasty, seasoned to surprise your palate. Ordering a guacamole, that you can see how is made right there, is always a good choice.The most recommended plate is the huitlacoche quesadillas, they are simply delicious. Tacos and enchiladas are tasty and won’t disappoint you at any level.I’ve...read full review