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Oyamel, Washington, DC
Award-winning

Oyamel

4.6 (9703)
$30 and under
Mexican
401 7th Street N.W., Washington, DC 20004

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 144 times today

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Great for happy hour
  • Hot spot
At Oyamel, José Andrés and his team combine Mexico's rich regional diversity with the vibrant urban atmosphere of Mexico City. The liveliness of the dining room is matched by the creativity of the menu and cocktail list, featuring antojitos--Mexican small plates--ceviches and tacos.

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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Claudio Foschi
  • 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
  • Delivery & takeout
  • 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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What 9,703 people are saying

Oyamel reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Mexican

  • District of Columbia

    Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Oyamel offers an "amazing" Mexican culinary experience with "fantastic" guacamole and margaritas. The "unique flavors" and "innovative" dishes keep patrons returning. While the atmosphere is "fun" and "colorful," it can be "very loud." Service is generally "attentive," though some guests note occasional slow service. Overall, a "must-visit" in DC.
9,703 Reviews
  1. Bridget VIP

    Seattle14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food is second to none. Had the tasting menu with pairings last year and decided to go a little less hard this visit. Four tacos later and I’m still rolling out! As a carnivore I was surprised by how much I was tempted by the vegetarian options. And temptation only led to pleasure. Mushroom tacos rocked! Not that I didn’t also devour with relish the pollo and carnitas, but I will definitely be getting more veggie options next visit.

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  2. Marianne VIP

    Western NC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    This is one of my favorite restaurants in DC! If you’re looking for authentic Latin cuisine that is creative and bold, this is the place for you!

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  3. Joanne

    Caribbean4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    It is was just okay I thought it was going to be better and had high hopes so did my team

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  4. dale

    Washington DC22 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Most of tapas came warm and none came hot. The food had really god flavor and came really fast.

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  5. Kim

    Vancouver2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A little loud but can be expected on a Saturday night

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  6. Nel

    Orlando1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great vibes! Amazing tortilla chips, drinks and desserts. Great ambience. Definitely will be going back!
    OyamelResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you very much for the kind words. We hope you'll join us again at Oyamel soon.

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  7. Shanda

    Washington DC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the unique flavors of the dishes. The guacamole is mouthwateringly good!! I only wish they didn’t charge for salsa refills, but willing to pay the $3 for it.
    OyamelResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you very much for sharing the details of your experience with us. We'll certainly pass along your feedback to our team and hope to host you again at Oyamel soon.

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  8. Susan

    Minneapolis7 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 24, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Aw Come on. Other than the guacamole and chips and the bowl of shrimp this was a disappointing meal. The solo taco was beyond small plate. Barely 3 bites and by the time it came the tortilla fell apart. Our server was poorly trained and multiple servers passed by our table and left dirty plates. We had to ask multiple times for just about everything. Our first dish came even before our drinks. The 5 workers holding court at the host stand seemed strange. We requested a quiet table at 5 pm in an empty room and the hosts kept seating guests right next to us even though there were so many open tables elsewhere. Spent $100 and left still hungry after ordering 5 dishes. The Jose Andres group needs to focus on the customer experience and the details of running a restaurant.
    OyamelResponded 7 days ago
    We greatly appreciate your feedback and have passed this along to our team. We take our guests' needs seriously and always strive to provide the best overall experience. We hope you were able to enjoy your meal and that we can host you again soon.

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  9. Allison

    London32 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Really delicious food, where even the small plates are pretty big. The margaritas were top as well
    OyamelResponded on April 24, 2025
    Thank you for the kind words. We look forward to hosting you again here or at another José Andrés Group restaurant soon!

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  10. Stelios VIP

    Washington DC1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    SUPER LOUD! You have to basically yell to be heard by someone two feet away from you
    OyamelResponded on April 26, 2025
    We regret to hear your expectations were not met and greatly appreciate your feedback. We always strive to provide the best guest experience and have passed this along to our team. We hope you'll join us again at Oyamel or at another José Andrés Group restaurant in the future.

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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 4.6 stars by 9703 OpenTable diners.

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

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  2. United States
  3. Washington, D.C. Area
  4. District of Columbia
  5. Penn Quarter

Make a reservation

2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 144 times today
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
    Claudio Foschi
  • 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
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • 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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