Oyamel Cocina Mexicana

I love Oyamel! They do such an amazing job with allergens and have a seperate menu. Staff is very knowledgeable. I just went (03/13/24) and was provided seperate tortilla chips fried in a seperate fryer & my own salsa to avoid cross-contamination! Highly recommend

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Dedicated gluten-free fryer
• Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

They now have a dedicated gluten free fryer when I was there in February so we had chips and salsa. While their menu and GF options are extensive, I honestly thought their tacos were kind of boring. I loved the octopus though!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

They have an allergen menu with GF marked. All of the tacos are made with blue corn tortillas (the Yucatán pork taco is so good!)

Their guacamole is made in house and delicious! The chips are not gluten free, but they will bring you some of the blue corn tortillas as a gf substitute if you ask.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

GF menu. Waitress attentive to my son and asked if sensitivity or celiacs, since later told to avoid chips due to possible cross contamination. Food is great! Try the tamales!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

good, awesome gf menu with a lot of options. no dedicated fryer unfortunately.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Delicious food! Menu is clearly marked and server asked about allergies immediately. no dedicated fryer, so chips are out, but brought fresh warm tortillas. Dishes are small-ish. Had the enchiladas and order of refried beans (shareable size) and was full.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Extraordinary menu with every offering indicated as to which of the major allergens were not present. Many many tasty gluten free choices. Best Mexican Food ever.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Spectacular - chips are not GF, but they offer corn tortillas with dip. Highly recommend the refried beans! 🤤🤤

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Delish food! Great atmosphere! Separate allergen menu. Wait staff could be more attentive. Would def go back, tho!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

We had a great experience at Oyamel. There is a separate allergen menu for anyone with dietary restrictions and GF options are clearly marked. Staff was very knowledgeable about what items were safe from cross contact. We could not have the house made chips because of a shared fryer but they sent out fresh homemade soft corn tortillas for us to enjoy with our salsa. Great experience and delicious food.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Great meal! The menu lists all allergens next to each dish. There are a bunch of gluten free options. When our server came to the table the first thing he said after the welcome and introduction was to ask if anyone had any dietary restrictions or allergies. He was very helpful and attentive. All 5 people in our group loved their meal. I highly recommend visiting this restaurant if you’re in the mood for Mexican.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

The food was super tasty.

Allergens clearly marked on a separate allergen menu.

They were aware of cross contact and waiter was able to advise me which things cannot be modified.

I wish I understood better how they were making things gluten-free. They remove things, such as sauces or garnishes, that have gluten in them. The food was super tasty, but I feel that things like those garnishes and sauces. Can sometimes add just a little extra pizzazz to a meal.

So just understand that going in.

Food was super tasty.

Chips were not safe.

The chocolate dessert with a coffee, ice cream was awesome!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Contaminated after discussing with seemingly knowledgeable waiter, ordering only items from the GF menu. Very disappointed because of the price and the fact that I picked this place based on the good reviews.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Not at all

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Ate at this place 9 years ago. It was amazing! Many items on the menu are gf and the staff is very knowledgeable about gf safety and also their ingredients. This was one of our favorite dining experiences in DC! Don’t miss the grasshopper tacos! They were quirky and delicious!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Fantastic cocktail list and food menu. Allergens are marked on the menu. I sat at the bar, and both of the bartenders who served me asked if I had any allergies. Most of the menu is already GF.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

GF menu! Only disappointment were that the chips are made in the same frier so couldn’t eat them. Happy hour drinks were delicious!

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

Overall great experience. Cool, hip spot for a dinner out, with great food and drinks. They were great about limited cross contamination, and my waiter was very knowledgeable!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Reservations recommended

Sadly, the restaurant has a gluten-free menu but the chips are cooked in a shared fryer. That was extremely disappointing. My daughter was able to eat the chips but complained they were over cooked in the oil. The food is extremely overpriced. My bill came out to $70 for lunch for two and we only drank water. I ordered chicken enchiladas which came with no sides and was smothered in a thick cheese. I had to peel off the cheese to find a very small tortilla. It was not that good. I don’t plan on eating here again. Extremely underwhelmed.

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

It’s a nice restaurant but, even thought they have a menu with indications of allergic (as gluten), some of these dishes were not correct. We asked for meatballs (gluten free indicated in the menu), but the waiter told us this dish has gluten...

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Average

Great margaritas

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

Food was delicious, and staff was very knowledgeable.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Staff was super knowledgeable and helpful! Food was amazing.

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good for dinner
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Good with other allergies
• Reservations recommended

Really good Mexican 100% safe they know what can be cross contaminated. Don’t eat the corn chips

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Great experience! Wonderful food! The server was really helpful and knowledgeable- when I booked I mentioned I had celiac and when we arrived the server brought an allergy menu (gluten free options were all clearly marked, lots of options to choose from). He brought out warm tortillas as the chips are cooked in a shared fryer, and talked me through items which might be cross contaminated. Great tacos and margaritas, and the restaurant itself was beautiful- cosy seating and bar area too.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Good! Keep in mind most dishes are tapas sized. Server brought me nice tray of sliced vegetables as chips are not gf! I have celiac. Got steak with cherry tomato salsa. No bad reactions. Also got delicious Jim’s with chopped pumpkin seeds. Recommended it all around.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

Amazing experience here. Super knowledgeable staff. They brought out separate salsa, and since the chips are not gluten free, they brought me some tortillas to dip instead. I felt very safe eating here as someone with Celiac, and I’d definitely recommend it.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Unbelievably delicious- really can’t pick what was my favorite. Excellent GF choices. Definitely start with the guacamole and salsa… highly highly recommended

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Server told me chips were gluten free when I explained I had celiac, then another server told me they were fried in the same fryer as gluten items. When I explained that I would be sick bc I had eaten the chips, they were rude, unapologetic, and defensive. Server was very standoffish and not understanding at all despite explaining the condition. I know other people have good experiences here and I’ve had great experiences at Jaleo (same owner) but was very frustrating with this experience AND got very sick. Will not return.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Not very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Average

Great food and service! Our server was very knowledgeable. As soon as I said I had a gluten allergy, he informed me that the chips were cooked in a shared fryer. He offered to bring corn tortillas with the guacamole my table ordered. They also have a separate menu for gluten free items and those items aren’t cooked in/on shared surfaces. Most importantly, I didn’t get glutened! It was very noisy, so hard to have a conversation, but the food and service were great!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Separate allergy menu with lots of info, waiter was super knowledgeable and they brought me a separate plate of veggies and tortillas to eat with the salsa and guacamole because they don’t have a separate fryer.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Found this restaurant through the app and it was so delicious. Authentic Mexican cuisine and a color coded allergen menu. Celiac beware but if you use an enzyme pill you’ll be ok. I have a gluten sensitivity and had to take pills with the corn chips because of the shared fryer. My meal was allergen free and tasted amazing. Get the guacamole! It’s fresh made and awesome!

Celiac friendly?

No

Our server was extremely knowledgeable and reassuring that they could handle GF and nut free. My GF son at 4 orders of fresh tortillas and had a taco, quesadilla and quest and loved every bit of it. They have an allergen menu that made ordering so easy.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Food was incredibly tasty (as leftovers too!), and the service was really fast. They don’t have a separate fryer, but they had good substitutes for many items - like tortilla chips - where cross contamination might be an issue. Staff were knowledgeable and responsive about Celiac restrictions, and our server made good recommendations and let us know which menu items we were considering posed cross contamination danger.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

This used to be my favorite restaurant but last time I ate here I become very ill for days after-- likely due to cross contamination. Be careful with cross contamination!!

Celiac friendly?

No

This place was amazing! An extensive GF menu, knowledge of CC before I said anything, and terrific non-GF stuff as well for non-Celiacs at the table. Just note the fryer is shared, so no GF tortilla chips. But my Celiac 10-YO daughter loved her tacos, the ceviche and the ice cream. Yum!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Fantastic service and very careful about gluten and cross-contamination. Can't wait to go back.

We had the Bistek, guacamole, chicken mole and all were delicious. The chips are cc so she brought me soft corn tortillas for my salsa. Best meal of the trip. It’s a tasting small plate menu so it can add up but it’s worth it. They also had a gf menu.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Staff is knowledgeable. They have a separate menu. Food is delicious!!!! Get the guacamole with veggies!!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Do not eat the chips they bring to your table! Do tell them you have a gluten allergy, and they will bring tortilla chips that have not been cross contaminated in their fryer. They have a menu for allergies, and the waitress knew what she was talking about. Highly recommend the happy hour.

Now my favorite Mexican restaurant! The chips aren’t guaranteed GF due to the fryer, but we had no issues. There were sooo many options and I could finally have some chicken enchiladas with white sauce.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Staff knowledgeable and food great and gluten free. Chips cross contaminated, but good

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Tacos are delicious and staff is knowledgeable. Do not eat the chips, they are NOT gf safe but they will bring you tortillas which are safe and go great with the guacamole.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Great place! Felt totally safe. Fryer isn’t safe but lots of other options

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Celiac friendly?

No

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Many options available on menu and wait staff was very knowledgeable and careful to check with the chef. The food was fantastic!!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Based on reviews, I stopped by to look at menu. disappointed that at top of menu it clearly states that gluten free items cannot be guaranteed to be free of cross contamination.

Celiac friendly?

No

Loved it. Very helpful. Can't wait to go back.

Best Mexican Restaurant ever! Also best allergen friendly menu ever created. Every dish option is clearly identified with GVSND and when options available also identified. Every dish was truly amazing explosion of flavors. WOW ARRIVED IN FOOD HEAVEN!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

I am not 100% confirmed celiac since I stopped eating grain so long before all the testing. I do have the genetic marker .And after my experience last week eating out I am pretty positive I am. That said I had a wonderful experience at Oyamel. The staff was also really helpful when ordering.

Celiac friendly?

Yes