Oyamel
11 expert reviews
“A José Andrés cocina with Colin King’s ceviche, tacos (mahi mahi, baby pig, even cricket), stuffed poblano, hot and cold antijitos.”
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Concierge
"José Andrés is the power chef of D.C. From his classic tapas restaurant Jaleo to airy meze spot Zaytinya to Minibar, his six-stool tribute to molecular gastronomy, the Spaniard is serving..."
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The location in the Penn Quarter draws a mix of young, hip Washingtonians and middle-aged tourists alike, so be sure to make a reservation.
Insight Guides
"DC has fallen hard for the sophisticated Mexican cooking of Jose Andres. This branch of his restaurant family serves small plates, ceviche and tacos."
Zagat
4.4
""No burritos or chimichangas here!" cheer fans of the "delightful, creative" tapas and street food given "a typical José Andrés twist"."
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BlackBook
"Warm décor almost upstages food-red hot booths with sunset undertones, wood and woven art, Day of the Dead masks and pottery you want to steal."
Gayot
14.0
"Aside from crispy grasshoppers in a taco, the kitchen sticks mainly to things that most Yankees will eat: ceviches several ways; tacos with pork, grilled chicken, wild mushrooms, or beef tongue."
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