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   nycubanpete

   Miami

   49 reviews

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   3.0

   49 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   overall3food3service4ambience4

   It was a little bit of a letdown while some dishes were excellent some were just ok. Also was told they had churros only during the day.

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   VinB

   Detroit

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Great food and GF options for my wife. A little noisy but lively.

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   WilliamL

   New York Area

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   overall4food3service4ambience4

   The margaritas were great. The chicken taco needed more acidity and flavor. The carnitas tacos were great.

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   MichaelL

   Washington DC

   14 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   14 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Excellent food!! Excellent service. A great evening!!!!

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5. MD

   MDfoodie

   Washington DC

   19 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   19 reviews

   Dined on March 17, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Food was very good and inventive, service attentive and informative. The noise level is very high, which I find more annoying than "energetic", but I would still recommend it based on quality and service. Just don't plan any intimate conversations.

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   VickyW

   Washington DC

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on March 17, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   The service was excellent and the food was amazing!

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   Dave

   Baltimore

   45 reviews

   4.0

   45 reviews

   Dined on March 16, 2023

   overall4food4service4ambience2

   A great lunch.

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   Panko

   Baltimore

   271 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   271 reviews

   Dined on March 15, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   I haven't been to Oyamel in many years. The physical layout was different back then. My cousin and I dined there before a Wednesday evening Caps game and it was great! Oyamel has a nice full bar that was very busy. We were seated "downstairs" (just a short level down from the main level). Chips and salsa were served. The salsa had some nice heat and was very flavorful. Chips are made in house, of course. Oyamel has an extensive tequila and mezcal list, which we took full advantage of. Service was very attentive; they work in teams, which is ideal for a very busy restaurant. The food was outstanding! My cousin started with a salad he enjoyed. I had the best ceviche I've ever had! Striped bass with sectioned pink grapefruit, onions, and a delicious citrus "broth" that I ate with a spoon once I finished the food. Wow! We then had chapulines tacos, a Oaxacan specialty of dried grasshoppers. These critters were huge. (When my wife saw the picture, she said it looked scary.) Nice flavor and excellent texture. Next, he had a carne asada taco and I had a cochinita pibil taco, a Yucatan specialty (pork shoulder marinated in achiote paste, citrus juices, and lots of herbs/spices). Delicious. I couldn't stop so had a third taco, also very good: Hongos en molito (wild mushrooms, poblano peppers, etc.). I told my wife that she and I are going back to Oyamel this summer. Jose Andres (a true mensch) hits a home run here.

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   DCfoodie

   Baltimore

   40 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   40 reviews

   Dined on March 12, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   They get everything right at Oyamel. The atmosphere is relaxed, convivial. The wait staff are first rate. If you can't remember what was that great dish I had last time, you order something else and it becomes the great dish you want to remember next time. (This time it was the trout that looked like steak when I got it.) I like to bring out of town guests here.

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    Elizabeth

    Chicago

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Birthday celebration w my son Wonderful food and atmosphere

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    LawrenceG

    New York Area

    35 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on March 6, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3

    An adventurous take on mesoamerican cuisine. Some dishes are oversauced but most are what you would expect. A lack of wait staff but relatively empty weekday lunch crowd made up for that.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    My wife loves the restaurant, we go every year, love the food!

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    beeg

    Washington DC

    35 reviews

    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Looking for authentic Mexican, this is a guarantee neighborhood gem, amazing food and great staff.

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    FranciscoM

    Richmond

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on March 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Simply, best restaurant in DC Food is amazing and all the people in there is so friendly

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    JMR28

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Visiting from NYC…EXCELLENT service (server - one of the BEST ever!) and food. The NYC version DOESN’T COME CLOSE!!!!!!! Blue corn tortillas…please bring to us…

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    CuriousCarnivore

    Washington DC

    103 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    103 reviews

    Dined on February 21, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    Wait staff and reception were excellent. Very attentive. Very noisy. For conversation. Food very good but enchilada was somewhat dry and not hot. Seemed like it had been reheated. Disappointing.

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    Tommy

    Washington DC

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on February 21, 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience3

    Probably some of the best Mexican food ive had in a while and def one of the best spots in DC

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    Sandya6

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    I am a strict vegetarian, and I still find so many options for myself here. One can throw a dart blindfolded at any item and know that it will be amazing. I love Oyamel, and José Andrės, 💜.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Fabulous food and service! We will definitely return, everything was perfectly balanced from the amazing guacamole,margaritas and food on the tasting menu!

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    thomass

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great dinner experience. Restaurant week menu, delicious. Oyamel has yet to disappoint!

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    Rafa

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 27, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience2

    It was good but better Mexican food for cost could be found somewhere else

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    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4

    Great fresh guacamole and chips. Margaritas tastee but small for their price. Yeah that is restaurant way these days charge more and provide less. Tacos were great and fresh. Service was perfect

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    becc

    Washington DC

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Brunch with girlfriends and the blood orange mimosas were the best

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    MichaelB

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Did restaurant week and it was phenomenal!!

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    ElenaF

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food and service was delightful

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    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great service and value for Restaurant Week. Generous portions and delicious food.

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    Lindsey

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 17, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience3

    Service was good and the ambience was fine, albeit loud in there. The food was the big let down. Everything was so bland. I've never had pork woth so little flavor.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Service was outstanding and food was delicious! Great choice for an impromptu gathering with my friends!

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    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience2

    Awful, unprofessional, sloppy

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    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 30, 2022

    overall3food5service1ambience2

    Food was delicious but there weren’t a lot of beef or seafood options (not including octopus). They recommend 2-3 plates per guest however, the serving sizes are small and cost $13-$15 per plate. The quesadilla for example was really just two tacos kinda sealed closed with cheese. The tortillas were also grainy and left a lot to be desired. I know corn tortillas are traditional however, a flour tortilla option would’ve been nice. The issue for me was the service. We had a reservation and still waited about 15-20 mins to be seated. Then when we were sat we waited another 15-20 mins for our server. He arrived empty handed with not even a pitcher of water. It wasn’t until another 15 mins that we were able to flag him down for water then he only filled 3 of our 4 glasses. For an appetizer, we ordered queso and the guacamole and our server forgot the guacamole so we waited again for that. Once we did receive our guacamole it was delicious and worth the $16 to me. We had to ask for our check multiple times and once we did receive it, there were items on there that shouldn’t have been. This used to be one of my favorite restaurants downtown but value and the service was just not worth it. I understand everyone is short staffed however if you aren’t able to meet demand maybe offer take out service only or close sections of the restaurant.

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    DeborahO

    Charleston

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on December 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    One member of our party thought there may have been superfluous ingredients in some of the dishes. The food was wonderful. Our service was excellent. The margaritas were delicious and enjoyed the salt air. The chips, salsa and guacamole were tasty and fresh. One member of our party would like to have see more creativity in that area. The coffee desert was much appreciated.

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    ESP2

    Washington DC

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on December 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Second tom8ne there and I was even more pleased with everything!

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    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 21, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Awesome as always

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    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 21, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Jose Andre’s has the gift to make a symphony out of the food A poem with the combination of the perfect ingredients, respecting the ethic flavors and authenticity of Mexican food I’m Mexican, when I want to really sumerge into Mexican authentic food Oyamel tasting menu is my way to go. Tacos de carnitas Michoacán style, the taste to perfection like eating them in the plaza Ceviche, so fresh no need to add nothing , while eating it I went back to Baja in my memories Thank you José Andrés and your team at Oyamel for cooking such great food

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    spinsterk

    Washington DC

    54 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    54 reviews

    Dined on December 20, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience4

    As always great food and great value. Our favorites were available and as good as I remembered.

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    MichelleD

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Delish - but remember, it's small plates. We ordered the brisket that was the base of feeding all of us, plus several small plates.

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    krichsc

    Charleston

    18 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on December 18, 2022

    overall3food3service3ambience2

    Service started off slow but did get better. The Guacamole was delicious and we ordered tamales and tacos to share. The chicken tacos were very good but the pork used in the tamales and tacos was dry and tasteless. Overcooked and clearly left under a heat lamp. Very disappointing especially after the server recommended the tamale special- it sounded amazing but was only edible after pouring salsa over it. The dessert pastel de tres leches con pita was fine but not at all what was expected. Overall the restaurant was a letdown. I would go back for happy hour but keep to the guacamole and cocktails.

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    LauraB

    San Antonio

    8 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 17, 2022

    overall3food3service2ambience4

    When bringing extra salsa, the bowl was accidentally dropped and splashed. No biggie, accidents happen. Some of the Salsa went into my glass of coke. The glass was not empty. They sell tiny bottles of coke for $6 each, no refills. I told our waiter and all he did was bring me a new glass of ice. He could’ve brought a bottle of coke as well but he didn’t. They do a heavy upsell at this restaurant. When I was ordering my drink, the waiter suggested I order 2 because they are so small. I agreed but he didn’t offer to replace it so I was not a delighted customer.

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39. DC

    DCfoodfan

    Washington DC

    172 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    172 reviews

    Dined on December 17, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    Always a good choice for a pre-theater meal. Everything is good!

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    JimM

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 16, 2022

    overall3food3service4ambience3

    Decent food and restaurant. Nothing special .

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