Starting Monday, March 5-18, Oyamel will be hosting their Fifth Annual Tequila and Mezcal Festival. The event celebrates the rich diversity of tequila and mezcal producers with special menu items, cocktails, tasting and cocktail sessions, and dinners with producers. more ›

Oyamel is hosting its Fourth Annual Squash Blossom Festival until August 14. During the two week festival, they will be serving a wide variety of dishes that incorporate squash blossoms. more ›

The recent closing of Cafe Atlantico reminded me of the first time I had tres leches cake. Even eight years later, it still looms large in my mental bank of desserts. more ›

Tequila and mezcal may be most frequently associated with painful morning-afters and terrible decision making. But a finely crafted tequila or mezcal can be a true pleasure if savored or mixed in a cocktail. Oyamel is back with their annual Tequila and Mezcal Festival, which runs from March 14 to 27 and is a good way to educate yourself on the finer points of these spirits. more ›

Everyone has had that bad morning after doing too many tequila shots, but hopefully you'll feel a little differently after this event. From March 2-15, Oyamel will be hosting a Tequila and Mezcal Festival. During the Festival, you'll be able to sample a variety of tequilas and mezcals, as well as various antojitos (small plates) that feature the liquors among their ingredients ($8.50-12). In addition to the options pictured below, they will also be serving Hawaiian marlin ceviche marinated in tangerine and reposado tequila, and mushroom-nopal soup with tequila blanco.
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For those of you who bemoan D.C.'s lack of authentic Mexican food, this week is your chance to break the cycle of bad Tex Mex and sugary margaritas. The Mexican Embassy and Mexican Cultural Institute are hosting "A Taste of Mexico in DC", a week-long tribute to Mexican food and culture. more ›

Restaurant Week at Oyamel is a loud, crowded, and chaotic affair. On Tuesday night, the tables were full and the waitstaff already looked haggard at 7 p.m. Our waitress's explanation of the Restaurant Week menu was barely audible over the din; luckily, the instructions are also printed at the top of the menu. For $35.08, diners can choose three "antojito" (Mexican-style tapas) courses, one taco, and dessert. The selection is decent - each antojito course has four options, plus four types of tacos and two desserts. more ›