Expensive Mexican 'street food'? I know I was skeptical but meeee GUSTA! Creative, hip and delicious—but bring mucho dinero, this place can get pricey. The menu is packed with many different Mexican 'street food' specialties that are served in small plates. I've been to Mexico many a times, and trust me 'street food' is not something you normally would want to try--but somehow Oyamel makes eating tacos seem rico suave. Our server recommended we each order 3-4 plates—and she was right because the plates were pretty small in portion. Delicious stand outs include: "Ceviche de Salmon con maracuya y epazote" for ceviche lovers, "Camarones al epazote" which are spicy grilled shrimp, and if you love scallops be sure to try the "Cayo de hacha con salsa de pepitas de calabaza" which were grilled scallops seasoned with pumpkin seeds. If you love guacamole, Oyamel's "Guacamole al tomatillo con queso fresco" is an interesting diversion from what you would normally find as it contains goat cheese—but it's still oddly delicious. Mexican tacos in hand-made corn tortillas are also items that should not be passed up, especially the wild mushroom "Tacos de hongos" and for chipotle lovers the "Tinga poblana." Margaritas were delicious and creative with a "salt air," a foam of salt that floated on top of the drink instead of salt around the rim, but at $10 for a small lowball glass, be prepared to take out a small loan to get muy borracha.
8 out of 10 ninja stars
401 7th St NW
Washington, DC 20004
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