Oyamel

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

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   Susan

   Minneapolis7 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   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.
   

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   Allison

   London32 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   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 2 days ago

   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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   Stelios VIP

   Washington DC1 review

   4.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   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
   

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   Todd VIP

   Greater Boston14 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   This is the best Mexican food I have had on the East Coast - actually, this is the best Mexican food I have ever had. Always come to Oyamel when in DC!
   

   OyamelResponded 2 days ago

   Thank you for the support. We are so glad you had a wonderful experience. We loved hosting you and look forward to welcoming you again here or at another José Andrés Group restaurant soon!
   

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   Manuel

   Washington DC1 review

   1.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   I was very disappointed with the hosting staff when I experienced a problem finding my phone. They were rude and behaved as if they couldn’t care less. Their behavior annoyed me me and they used my annoyance as a reason to justify and continue their contemptuous attitude. They eventually informed me that my phone was in their possession and I retrieved it and I had to deal with their bad attitude once again. With the prices they now charge, service is of the utmost important and their attitude will ensure that I will not return.
   

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   geoff

   Detroit1 review

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I make a point of coming here every time I visit DC. The food and service are exceptional, the vibe is cool, and the menu always has something new and fun to try out.
   

   OyamelResponded 2 days ago

   Thank you for your continuing support. We are so glad you had a wonderful experience and look forward to welcoming you again here or at another José Andrés Group restaurant soon!
   

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   Diana VIP

   Washington DC10 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 4

   Food and drinks were excellent, as always. Delicious rose petal margaritas, queso fundido, grilled octopus, carnitas and fish tacos- all fantastic. But our server could not have been less interested in us, and the service was really slow — both are so atypical for a Jose Andres restaurant.
   

   OyamelResponded 2 days ago

   We are so glad you enjoyed your meal, but regret to hear about any service issues you experienced. We always strive to provide the best guest experience and have passed this feedback along to our team. We hope to host you again soon.
   

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   Marc

   Greater Boston6 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on April 18, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   Awesome food and atmosphere! The margaritas were excellent. Try the espresso martini!!!
   

   OyamelResponded 2 days ago

   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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   Jennifer

   New York City1 review

   5.0

   Dined on April 18, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Amazing food! They really pushed the culinary boundaries. It was so hard to pick just one thing to order. A must when in DC.
   

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   OyamelResponded 2 days ago

   Thank you very much for your kind words. We'll be sure to share your thoughts with our culinary team. We look forward to hosting you again soon!
   

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    Robert P

    New Orleans1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4

    Outstanding food served attentively in a convenient location.
    

    OyamelResponded 2 days ago

    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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