Oyamel – Bib Gourmand – Concord Culinary Lyceum

Petalo de Rosa Margarita
Codigo Rosa Tequila, Magdala, lime, Cherry Blossom Air

Frijoles Refritos con Queso
Refried black beans slow cooked with manteca with melted Monterey Jack cheese, red onion, served with Mexican crema and tortillas

Sikil P’aak
Toasted pumpkin seed spread with tomato, sour orange and habanero served on two tostadas

Salsas
A selection of our favorite housemade salsas paired with limes and radishes

Tamal Verde
Shredded chicken tamal with a green sauce of tomatillo, chile and garlic

Tacos: Cochinita Pibil con Cebolla en Escabeche & Carnitas
– Yucatán-style pit barbecued pipe dreams pork, achiote, marinated with mexican sour orange and pickled red onion
-Confit pork with avocado salsa verde, pork rinds, onions and cilantro

Taco de Lengua
Braised Roseda Farms beef tongue with a spicy chile morita salsa, shaved white onion and cilantro

Pastel De Tres Leches Con Piña
A traditional sponge cake, soaked in a blend of three milks and rum, with pineapple cooked with vanilla brown sugar, hoja santa whipped cream, served with roasted coconut ice cream

Oyamel
Dined on March 29, 2025
401 7th Street NW
Washington, DC
Bib Gourmand

Celebrity chef Jose Andres offers up Mexican small plates just steps from the National Mall. Named for the sacred fir native to central Mexico where monarchs rest after their journey south, the atmosphere takes an opposing, lively, self-described Mexico City vibe.

The bar program leans on tequila and mezcal with excellent margaritas including José Andrés’ personal favorite, the Oyamel, with ‘Salt Air’, Milagro Blanco, Magdala, and lime. During the Cherry Blossom Festival a special variation, the Petalo de Rosa Margarita, combines Codigo Rosa Tequila, Magdala, lime, and Cherry Blossom Air.

Menu highlights include a variety of tacos, but don’t miss the Frijoles Refritos con Queso. These cheesy black beans served with fresh blue corn tortillas are cooked with spiced pork lard and topped with red onion and crema. The Tamal Verde is equally special with shredded chicken and tomatillo sauce. No matter the order, add the housemade salsas, two red and two green.

Although a bib gourmand, it’s easy to run up a large bill with cocktails and many small plates. A meal for two was almost $300.

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