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Oyamel, Washington, DC
Award-winning

Oyamel

4.6
4.6
9678 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 176 times today
  • Lively
  • Great for happy hour
  • 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–Fri 11:30 am–11:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (202) 628-1005
  • Website
    https://www.oyamel.com/
  • 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
    Order direct
  • 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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What 9,678 people are saying

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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Mexican

  • District of Columbia

    Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Oyamel delights with "fantastic food and service," offering a unique Mexican dining experience. Guests rave about the "best guacamole in DC" and "amazing" margaritas. The ambiance is lively, though sometimes "loud," perfect for groups. Service can be uneven, but the "authentic flavors" and creative menu keep diners returning.
9,678 Reviews

  1. Jenn

    Denver3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing! Music was really loud. Drinks were overpriced. Ambiance was terrific! Service was out of this world!

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  2. Janet

    Washington DC3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved our food and waiter. It was peak dining hour and so pretty noisy. We definitely will come back for the food!

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  3. Roby

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great service and gluten free options! Would highly recommend.

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  4. Alisha

    Puerto Vallarta2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the guacamole and the lemonade. The tacos were good. Server was great.

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  5. craig

    Minneapolis10 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    I’ve eaten here numerous times before now, in prior years. It just wasn’t that good this time.

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  6. Caroline

    Greater Boston1 review

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The free first round of chips and salsa were the star for me unfortunately. Service was slow, we had to wait to order for a long time, waited to receive our food even longer, and were not served our cocktails until we were basically done with our food. At least they were yummy. I know this is a popular spot that’s almost always at full capacity but that means you need to hire staff to support the amount of customers you serve. Portions were small and the food was unfortunately lackluster. I enjoyed the tuna ceviche appetizer the most and liked the addition of the pecans, but again I wish the portion was larger for something that cost the same as an entree.

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  7. Betty VIP

    Orlando12 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    We sat outside and the service was a bit slow. Had to flag server for water and to order dessert, etc. Food was delicious. The bathrooms however could use some cleaning.

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  8. Chris

    Washington DC1 review

    3.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    To tight not enough space can’t hear while talking

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  9. Sammi

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, really appreciated the early sitting option :)

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious although small portions. And the salt air margaritas were amazing.

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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 9678 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 176 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–Fri 11:30 am–11:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • 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
    Order direct
  • 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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