Oyamel - Washington, D.C.

The restaurant offers a small but tasty variety of vegan and customizable tacos, including a flavorful white bean frijoles dish and incredible spicy Brussels sprouts. The server was both knowledgeable and charming, but it would be helpful if the menu had symbols to indicate vegan and vegetarian options.

Not run of the mill Mexican. Plenty of vegetarian options and several vegan options. Has full bar. Very tasty!

I went here several times years ago before I became vegan and I loved it- has an interesting menu. I went again now while visiting DC and found many vegan options. There is a whole vegetables section that offers many interesting dishes and some unusual vegetables different flavors. They have a way of putting cheese on/in some items (e.g., crumbled on top of the guacamole- why is that necessary? so just make sure you ask for no dairy. I wish they had more vegan taco options... seems like there 's just one but you 'd have to ask for no cheese. Also the regular menu is not labeled as to what is vegan or vegetarian; I wish it were. I didn 't see the info on HappyCow that you can ask for a labeled menu... (why can 't I just order vegan food like everyone else orders theirs? I don 't want to ask for something special and draw attention to myself!

Close to the mall, excellent options and interesting variations. Not your average Mexican cafe!

Be sure to ask for the allergen menu! My dining experience at this restaurant was fantastic. I started with some delicious chips and guacamole (without cheese). The chips were thick and seasoned perfectly, and the guacamole was fresh and made in front of me. I then tried a pumpkin seed pate, which was unique but not necessarily my favorite, and some Brussel sprouts that were not crispy as I typically like them, but still very tasty. For my main course, I had two tacos: wild mushroom (without dairy) and cactus paddle, both of which were incredibly unique and flavorful. Unfortunately, there were no vegan dessert options so I opted for another drink instead. I highly recommend this restaurant, just be prepared to spend some money.