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    Oyamel

    3.7 (56 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Zulay A.

    Dined at Oyamel and left pretty disappointed. The space felt bland, overly corporate, and honestly more like an airport restaurant than a José Andrés spot, which was surprising given the reputation. The guacamole was the standout. Fresh and delicious. Everything else missed the mark. Service was friendly but inattentive, especially for a mostly empty restaurant on a Sunday night. The tacos had good flavor, but the tortillas were cold, which completely kills the experience. The shrimp dish took forever to come out, and by the time it arrived, our rice was cold and had to be replaced. Last call was announced without ever offering a dessert menu, and when we asked, the only option left was a chocolate mousse-style pie. We were hoping for churros, but no luck. Overall, Oyamel felt more geared toward tourists than delivering the quality and authenticity you'd expect. For a José Andrés restaurant, this one really missed the mark.

    Ethel C.

    Enjoying a beautiful windy and cold Saturday in the city. One of my favorite places to eat. Good ambience, good food and drinks. Very attentive staff, especially Nicholas. Highly recommended

    Quesadilla de Chicharrones
    Robert D.

    Amazing food. Amazing service. Located next to a food hall. With plenty of seats and a nice clean bathroom. We had the tacos. Quesadilla. And I believe enchilada everything was amazing.

    Happy hour menu
    Ashley J.

    Lucked into bar seats on a Friday night during happy hour. The happy hour menu was very affordable and food was all great.

    Shrimps
    Seby I.

    The house made tortilla chips at Oyamel are exceedingly tasty and addictive. Located inside Little Spain in Hudson Yards, this restaurant is spacious, colorful and the music is vibrant. Having been here once before, I was keen to have lunch again and wanted the chilaquiles. The server showed me to the table and handed me the menu. It takes me less than ten minutes to peruse the menu and take pictures. I waited almost ten minutes till I beckoned the server to take my order. She was chatting with a coworker. I ordered Chilaquiles and to my dismay they became soggy fast. The manager took it off the bill. I also asked for the Camarones al mojo de ajo negro (shrimps sauteed with poblano chili, shallots and chili ). This came first and that is why I was given a cone of the stellar tortilla chips. The shrimps were tasty. Then four hot crisp Empanadas de Hongos which I relished but could only eat one as I was stuffed. I took them home to have it for another meal. Eating here is joyful and the ambiance and colorful interior makes me feel like I am at the beach.

    GUACAMOLE
    Zoe D.

    I came here this evening after walking the High Line with some friends. It's a large and spacious restaurant with an open-air design. Upon arrival, we were greeted warmly and brought to our table right away. They have many options for all sorts of diets, but since it's more high-end, the portions are a bit small on some items. At first I had asked if the enchiladas with chicken in them could be made without chicken, since I don't eat it, and the waitress politely told me that they're prepared in advance with the chicken inside. I ended up going with the arroz de hongos (rice with mushrooms), which I can only describe as a Mexican take on mushroom risotto. It had cotija cheese on top, and was warm and comforting. The flavors melded together perfectly. We also ordered the guacamole to share amongst the 4 of us, which never disappoints! To drink, I ended up getting their mocktail, the fresa mint cooler. The strawberry, mint and cucumber flavors in the drink worked perfectly together, and not only that, it was refreshing as well. I definitely will be back!

    Jackie S.

    I came here durning restaurant week with my colleagues and only got 1 picture. That says a lot, b/c the food was so good and filling. The service was great, it's a good place to have lunch on your break. It's a beautiful restaurant, it was a hot day and we were so comfortable. We shared guac, chips, and salsa - AMAZING I had the fish and short rib taco. The fish taco with the slaw had a little kick but it was so good. The short rib was so tender and saucy. We really enjoyed our lunch, I'll definitely come back.

    Tuna tostada (delicious)
    Brianne G.

    I can't believe this place reviews are so low! This was such a random and pleasant find, the food was delicious. Chicken tacos amazing. Star of the show the tuna tostada. Both had unique flavors, I just wish it was more filling (but I might have just been that hungry)

    Salt Margarita, Fish Taco during HH
    Najwa G.

    Oyamel has a lovely HH & I'm glad I made it out on time for it haha. First & foremost, the ambience of this place is lovely & very spacious. Second, the waitresses here are super friendly & lovely. I witnessed one of them handling to be quite frank an unruly customer who was complaining how the salt margarita was too sweet for about 10 minutes (complete nonsense on this lady's end, just wanted attention) & the waitresses & waiters handled the situation with absolutely nothing but grace. Honestly, they handled it much better than I could've haha. Now, as for the food & drinks. Pescado Baja California tacos- I get the hype & see why they're easily one of the best things here. The fish is perfectly fried & the sauce complements it very well. Pollo en Salsa verde tacos- also really good but nothing super out of the ordinary. Hongos en molito- honestly not my favorite at all the mushrooms were too minced up & didn't suit me. Salt Air Margarita- unlike the crazy lady who came to yell at the bar, this was great & a classic from Chef Jose Andres. Serrano Cucumber Margarita- not as great as the Margarita as it honestly tasted like cucumber water/lacked alcohol. All in all, I did enjoy Oyamel & would be back whether it was for HH or in general.

    WOW.
    May L.

    Tip: You can cut through Mercado Little Spain to get here, there's a host stand on both ends of the restaurant I've been wanting to try a Hudson Yards restaurant and this place is brand new so we made a resy for dinner on a Friday. It's immense, I wanted to take pictures of everything! It was a little loud but I love that they opened up the big door walls to the outside patio tables so it really felt like we were on vacation in Mexico City on a warm evening. What we ordered: -Scallop and octopus ceviche, this was okay not great...shoulda skipped it -2 street tacos: one suadero, one menudo...MENUDO WAS FANTASTIC -albondigas enchipotladas, probably my fav -empanadas de picadillo -Camarones al mojo Dessert: flan with sweet popcorn & churros Drink: pacifico michelada Overall it was a fun meal, I didn't love everything I ate but i had a good time. I know new places are still working things out but they're doing a fantastic job having opened so recently. Cheers!

    Frank A.

    Oyamel is nothing special. The cocktails are ok, as is the food. All good but nothing special. On balance it is slightly disappointing. Service is good.

    Shoba M.

    Came for a late lunch with my best friends & in the beginning we had a good time. We waited for 10 minutes got seated and got our food pretty fast. All of our food was delicious. Unfortunately our dessert never arrived. We waited about 30 minutes before asking to cancel and get the check. A little disappointed how quick our check came versus the dessert we had ordered. The manager told us he would comp our dessert and bring it out, but he never brought it out.

    GUACAMOLE, CHIPS & SALSA
    Ben L.

    Came in after having had lunch at work so basically only ordered a coffee which was delicious. My friend had guacamole and chips and ceviche which I forgot to take a picture of. The guacamole looked fantastic the only weird part was that the chips it came with weren't enough. The people working at the place were very pleasant but it was weird being called tu instead of usted considering I didn't know any of the people but I guess it's a Mexican thing.

    Fish and short rib tacos - liked the former but not the latter (meat was too hard)

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    The service was amazing. We felt so taken care of! And the food was delicious- everyone enjoyed their meal!

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    Cinco De Mayo - Barria

    Cinco De Mayo

    4.6(38 reviews)
    1.4 miMidtown East

    Delicious every time!! I was told they used to add a free carrot cake slice. I wish they still did…read morethat because I love carrot cake!

    Cinco de Mayo landed on my radar when a bunch of us at work were looking for a place to grab some…read morelunch. We had our usual list of spots in Midtown East, but this time we wanted something a little different. We ultimately landed on Mexican, however even then there were several spots to chose from. One of my colleagues found CdM, and since we had nothing to lose we decided to check it out. In terms of physical space at CdM, there is very little; this is actually a walk-up spot hence it is solely a takeout restaurant. The menu is pretty straightforward - lots of Mexican staples with a good variety to choose from. The burrito bowl looked good so I decided to go with that - I was given choice of protein (I chose pastor) and types of beans (I chose black). The bowl was really good - all the ingredients tasted fresh and they were generous with the portion. They added sour cream to the top of the bowl and it came with a side of salsa verde which I thought was a nice touch. We also ordered some bags of tortilla chips to share - these were my favorite kind as they were semi-thick and super crunchy. Overall, I had a solid experience at Cinco de Mayo. It definitely hit the Mexican craving spot and I would have no qualms returning for another meal.

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    Cinco De Mayo - Cinco de Mayo Plate

    Cinco de Mayo Plate

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    Tan - Beautiful plate but tastesless

    Tan

    3.9(247 reviews)
    1.6 miMidtown East

    I had this place bookmarked for a while. Finally came for my birthday dinner. It was a rainy…read moreevening and I was hoping there'd be umbrella sleeves offered. I didn't see any but saw buckets for umbrellas. I opted not to leave it there since I didn't wanna forget or risk someone taking it. I took it upstairs with me. My friend had arrived and was seated. Apparently, they do offer sleeves because she got one. But the 3 people who were at the hostess booth failed to offer me one. The beautiful ambiance will get your attention immediately. It is a stunning space. The tableware was gorgeous as well. We waited for our last friend to arrive who was almost half an hour late before ordering (we thought she'd arrive sooner). Our server, Matias was gracious about it the whole time. What we ordered: Drinks: Passionfruit Margaritas & Mojito - we were happy with them. Tlayudas, Guacamole y Salsas - this was really good and a great option for the table to share. The homemade chips alone were excellent. Liked all the different dips. Guac could've used some cilantro and more acid/spice. Tán Ceviche - I loved this. Super fresh and great flavor. Could use a touch of acid. My entree was the Shrimp & Crab Enchiladas - This was pretty good. The sauce could've used some spice and some acid to cut through the richness. My friend ordered the Yellow Corn Soup as part of her meal and she did not like it. She said it was too sweet which I thought was strange. I tried a spoonful and I agreed with her. It needed a savory note and again, acid would've done wonders. Also, the crab was a bit fishy in this. She enjoyed her tamal though. I tried a touch of the sauce and it was delish. My other friend had the Quesabirria which she was also happy with. To sum up: Ambiance: 5/5 The space is undoubtedly gorgeous. Food: 4/5 Beautiful presentation on everything but each dish lacks an element or two to make it a home run. Staff: Wait staff 5/5. Downstairs staff (greeters/hostess) 4/5. Needs to be more on point like offering customers sleeves for umbrellas or pointing out the buckets to put them in. At some point through our entrees a group of 3 women were doing a 10-minute photo shoot by the stairway where our table was. Absolutely inappropriate behavior and a manager should've stopped it. Camera flashes all up in our faces while we're eating wasn't cool. Overall, still a great elevated Mexican cuisine option. The slight tweaks would make this a 5 star place for me. I'd return to try more things.

    What a GORGEOUS space. Whoever interior decorated this restaurant deserves their tens because it is…read morea spectacle. I had only seen daytime pics, but being there in the evening is a treat. If you are someone who is looking at an aesthetic place, this is a top contender. Unfortunately, I would say this place is better looking than the food is good. The food was fine, appetizers were all fresh but lacked any real depth in flavor. I wasn't too thrilled with the bone marrow I had either (but the tortillas come in the cutest basket). Personally, if it wasn't for the drinks and the space, I cant say this place is worth it - you're not coming here for the food. Another little complaint I have is the women's restroom on the second floor - right by the door is a floor to ceiling mirror which I understand was included to make the space seem bigger, but my friends and I agreed that it is a little misleading - I kept wanting to walk into it thinking there was more space there and not wall. I would recommend maybe putting a decal on it to clearly show its mirror.

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    Tan - First floor Lum

    First floor Lum

    Tan - Tuna Tartare* **

    Tuna Tartare* **

    Tan - Mexican Zombie Margarita Jungle

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    Rosa Mexicano

    Rosa Mexicano

    3.6(188 reviews)
    1.8 miMidtown East
    $$

    I happen to be in the city running errands so decided to use my credit and birthday rewards from…read morethem. Ordered pickup Togo and brought it home for family. Was plenty of food and imho better than the last time I ate there with friends! Maybe it's a different chef but today's food was really good and impressed me considering the travel time. Service was great. Once I got there the hostess went to get my order and was prompt about it as well as wrapping it in the bag for me. Ambiance was nice and quiet since I picked up before rush/dinner time.

    I came here for Cinco de Mayo and I must say it wasn't the best experience. I've been to the Union…read moreSquare location which is spacious and had a blast. Although I had a reservation, I was instructed to go to the bar. Literally no home at the bar whatsoever. Granted I know Mexican restaurants tend to be super crowded for Cinco de Mayo but I was a party of one. I should have been seated outside at the very least. I had to drink my frozen Patron Margarita standing up until a space at the bar open up after 20-25 minutes. Once seated, my area wasn't properly cleaned. I felt awkward and uncomfortable. I reluctantly ordered fish tacos with mild guacamole but was given spicy guacamole. The fish tacos were a little cold. The service was rushed. I left without ordering another drink or more food. I was over it. This place isn't far from my employer so maybe I'll give it another chance on a random weekday.

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    Rosa Mexicano
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    Sinigual - Weekend Boozy Brunch, Sat & Sun, opening thru 3pm

    Sinigual

    3.7(1.3k reviews)
    1.4 miMidtown East, Murray Hill
    $$$

    This is a perfect location for Happy Hour. Not only is it away from the hustle and bustle of Times…read moreSquare, but the Happy Hour area has high-top, bar, and table seating. The menu has a long list of items and they are all reasonably priced. Our Server, Maria K., did a wonderful job throughout the meal and we were never rushed to leave our table. We started with a glass of Modelo draft beer and a Golden Margarita. The beer was served in a large glass and the Margarita was strong and well presented. Tacos are a great selection for Happy Hour and all of them (fish, chicken, carnitas) were well seasoned, the optimal amount of spiciness, and wrapped in soft shells. The Street Corn was DELICIOUS. The creamy sauce made each bite a delight and the Tahin just added to the enjoyment. When I went to the restroom, I noticed that the restaurant was very full and the low hum of the customers made the ambiance uplifting. Sinigual will definitely be added to my Happy Hour list and I highly recommend it for "happiness."

    My friend had booked a table at Sinigual for Cinco de Mayo about a week prior, for 5 of us. I got…read morethere early and the hostess could not find the reservation and since I was unsure what name my friend booked it under, I decided to just wait for her. When she arrived, the hostess told her they had overbooked the evening and our reservation was "bumped" to the following day. Utter nonsense and ridiculous! I have never heard of ANY restaurant (and I frequent many restaurants) bumping someone "to the next evening" without an "ok" from the customer. It's unfortunate that Sinigual completely messed this one up - our office is close in proximity to the restaurant and we were all regular customers there for lunch and dinner.

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    Sinigual - Weekend Brunch - Soufflé Carlotta

    Weekend Brunch - Soufflé Carlotta

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    Oyamel - mexican - Updated May 2026

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