Comments on Passport Foodie - Knife, Fork and Nikon!: Oyamel: Nouveau-Mexican... What's That?

I wish someone would open up a Mexican place in Lo...

2009-09-20T12:06:01.024-04:00

I wish someone would open up a Mexican place in London; we are seriously lacking.

That Guac looks amazing! I was so close to having ...

2009-09-17T15:14:53.314-04:00

That Guac looks amazing! I was so close to having dinner at Jaleo Labor Day weekend and only heard great things about it.

Sean, Totally agreed. Two of my best friends are...

2009-09-17T09:05:12.705-04:00

Sean,

Totally agreed. Two of my best friends are Mexican, from Mexico City, so I have been shown exactly what real Mexican food is. Oyamel is not anywhere close. Enjoyable for what it is, but not worth doing again.

Taco trucks can sometimes be the best way to go. California has some incredible ones.

Taylor

I like the concept of the metal holders but it'...

2009-09-15T20:01:43.000-04:00

I like the concept of the metal holders but it's...quite odd. I'm not sure if I could get used to it or this type of restaurant. Mexican food is about keeping it simple, well-portioned, homey and delicious.

For me, I've had great Mexican food twice in my life. Once at a taco truck located in a ghetto neighborhood of Georgia where fresh food was being served by hard-working laborers. The last, by a family friend who cooked us a traditional, authentic meal. Nothing fancy, just simple, good food.

I'm glad to hear your food was delicious despite the to be desired service!

Hey you, Thanks for the clarification. I did see...

2009-09-15T12:22:37.128-04:00

Hey you,

Thanks for the clarification. I did see the Tapas joint up the road and thought these two were owned by the same people.

Next time we're in D.C. we'll definitely hook up. This trip was ill-planned and done on short notice. I need an insider like yourself to show me the ropes. I'm sure there's much better food in D.C.

Taylor

Oyamel is part of Jose Andres' line of tapas s...

2009-09-15T12:02:58.675-04:00

Oyamel is part of Jose Andres' line of tapas style restraurants in DC: Jaleo is traditional Spanish tapas, Zatinya is Greek/Mediterranean tapas, and Oyamel is Mexican tapas. You are definitely paying quite a bit for not very much, which is frustrating. I do enjoy Jaleo though and think it is his best and obviously truest tapas place.

Hopefully next time you guys are in DC we can all meet up.