Events & Catering in DC
At Oyamel, it feels like a fiesta whether you're walking through our door, or we're bringing the celebration to you! Our bright spaces and vibrant décor paired with our bold Mexican bites and unique cocktails come together to create an event you'll never forget. From an intimate seated meal to a large standing reception, or our signature catering brought to your venue of choice, our team can work with you to plan events of a variety of sizes and styles. Read below for more information on our event spaces and catering options.
Questions? Contact our events team at events@oyamel.com
Catering
Private Events
Event Options
Restaurant Full or Partial Buyout
Enjoy exclusive use of Oyamel, or an Oyamel space, with a full or partial buyout. Let each unique area of the restaurant from the Butterfly Bar to the Escondido Room enhance your one-of-a-kind event.
Full Buyout Standing - 200 guests
Full Buyout Seated Dinner - 175 guests
Partial Buyout Standing - 90-130 guests
Partial Buyout Seated - 75-110 guests
Butterfly Table
This semi-private alcove provides the perfect location for an intimate and lively dining experience in the Butterfly Bar.
Seated Dinner - 11 guests
Butterfly Bar & Tables
Cocktail receptions and exciting dinners are perfectly at home in the Butterfly Bar. Including any of our delicious Mezcal and Tequila cocktails is sure to liven up your event. This partial buyout venue is semi-private.
Butterfly Bar Partial Buyout:
Standing Reception - 70 guests
Seated Dinner - 50 guests
Butterfly Bar Hightops:
Standing Reception - 20 guests
Seated Dinner - 20 guests
Escondido Room - Private Dining
The Escondido Room is fully private and ready to be customized for your unique event. Enjoy a standing reception, seated dinner, or conduct a presentation using the Escondido Room’s built-in flat screen.
Standing Reception - 45 guests
Seated Dinner - 35 guests
Zocolo Dining Room
If you’re looking to host a larger dining experience but don’t want a private room or to buyout the restaurant, the Zocolo Tables are the perfect option.
Seated Dinner - 26-60 seated
Large Tables
Oyamel’s large tables are ideal for bigger groups that want to be in the thick of the action and feel the buzz of the restaurant. Choose from our collection of large tables throughout the lively space.
Marigold Table: Seated Dinner - 15
Alebrijes Table: Seated Dinner - 16
El Luchador Table: Seated Dinner - 11