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   thomass

   Washington DC

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   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

   5 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on January 22, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Did restaurant week and it was phenomenal!!

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   ElenaF

   Washington DC

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 21, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Food and service was delightful

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   OpenTable Diner

   Washington DC

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 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

   16 reviews

   5.0

   16 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

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on December 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

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

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14. OT

    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

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 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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20. DC

    DCfoodfan

    Washington DC

    171 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    171 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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    BigAl

    Washington DC

    64 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    64 reviews

    Dined on December 16, 2022

    overall4food5service3ambience4

    Food excellent but drinks arrived after we had finished dining. And they were not cocktails

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    KathleenF

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 11, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Consistently a great spot for dinner! Try their special Oyamel margarita.

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    LaceyW

    Washington DC

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on December 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    The food was delicious, with a lot of variety. Service was attentive. The noise level was very very high.

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    MariaG

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent food! Highly recommend! Guacamole, mushroom tacos, octopus & margaritas were delicious!

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    MichaelL

    Washington DC

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on December 9, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food was outstanding. Service was excellent!! A great evening!!!

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    Martha

    Washington DC

    65 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    65 reviews

    Dined on December 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Wonderful window booth, food was outstanding.

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    Alyssa

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 4, 2022

    overall2food2service4ambience5

    overrated food but margarita was great

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    Lizzy

    Washington DC

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on December 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This is one of Chef José Andrés restaurants. Go just to support WCK, but stay for the wonderful restaurant that it is! This place has a fantastic vibe. The staff is warm and friendly, the food is delicious, the guacamole is outstanding, and the spicy margaritas are fabulous. HIGHLY recommend!

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    Kapsabet

    Washington DC

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We have dined at Oyamel frequently. It gets better and better!

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    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience3

    Food was delicious and our service team was excellent.

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32. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 8, 2022

    overall2food2service2ambience3

    Guacamole was not good. Tortilla chips have changed and are no longer good. Salsa was watery. Fish taco was mushy. Service was average at best. Host and hostess were unkind and unhelpful. The only thing that was good was the margarita. We have loved this place since it opened, but this may have been our last visit. Very sad as this restaurant has always been one of our favorites.

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33. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Mother’s Day

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34. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    21 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2022

    overall3food4service4ambience3

    We used to dine at Oyamel frequently when we lived near DC. We came back to visit and were a bit disappointed. The food was still very good, but the wonderful cocktails with special attention to details, like large, flavored ice balls and flowers were off the menu. Our waiter was attentive. We were seated in a large booth with no back support which was uncomfortable and the temperature of the restaurant was quite cold. Not sure we'd go back again if in the area because the sparkle is gone.

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35. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Birmingham

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Oyamel was absolutely outstanding! We did the chef’s tasting menu and every single dish that was sent out was incredible. The margarita with salt foam was delicious. Service was impeccable. Highly recommend!

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36. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 30, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience5

    It was a nice experience! The portion size was small for the amount paid. But the food was tasty!

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    HannaM

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great service and delicious food! Plenty of outdoor seating.

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    JSMS

    Atlanta

    18 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on April 24, 2022

    overall3food2service2ambience4

    This is a nice restaurant with a unique atmosphere. However we were disappointed with the food and service. The service was very slow and our waitress would disappear for 15 minutes or more at a time without coming by our table but once we ordered the food it came out fairly fast. Since this was our first time there we needed some help navigating the menu but the wait person did not offer much guidance or suggestions. All of the food was lukewarm and some of the small plates were very small portions and not a good value. The manager did come by though and was very apologetic and did compensate us by taking a few items off of our bill which we did appreciate.

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    Larkanator

    Washington DC

    31 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great dining experience. Took my team out to celebrate promotions. The food and drinks were lovely.

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    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience3

    Good and service were outstanding! We ate outside because the weather was nice so we didn’t really take in the ambiance of the restaurant and there was obviously street noise. Overall a highlight of our trip!

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