Oyamel Mexican Restaurant

The dynamic Dinner Club met last night at a fabulous restaurant in the District, Oyamel Mexican Restaurant. We are grateful to our friend George for suggesting it.

Christine sporting Obama buttons and Jodi making sure you notice them!

It was an Obama Victory Dinner. All of us were absolutely thrilled at the election of Barack Obama as the 44th president of the United States. We are so proud of our country for choosing an intelligent, compassionate man to be our leader. And we are delighted that most of the world respects us again. About time!

Synthia and Mary pause for a photo before picking up the stimulating conversation again.

Here are a few photos of our absolutely delicious food.

Quesadilla de Hongos

House made corn tortillas with wild mushrooms, tomato, anco chile, onions, garlic, epazote, Chihuahua cheese and a side of Serrano salsa

Queso fundido con tequila

Melted Chihuahua cheese flambéed with tequila and served with fresh hand made tortillas

Nopal asado con salsa molcajete

Grilled fresh cactus paddles served with a salsa molcajete of grilled tomatoes, tomatillos, green onions, cilantro and green chile

We also enjoyed the following dishes:

Frijoles refritos con queso
Slow-cooked refried beans with melted Chihuahua cheese inside, served with light Mexican cream and micro cilantro served with fresh tortillas

Ensalada de Chayote - Mexican squash salad with crumbled ‘double cream’ cheese and crushed peanuts, in a hibiscus dressing

Pastel de chocolate con crema de Mole Poblano y helado de vanilla - Warm chocolate cake with a cream of mole poblano sauce and a froth of spiced Mexican hot chocolate, sprinkled with crushed peanuts, corn nuts and cocoa beans. Served with a scoop of homemade vanilla ice cream

Oyamel is located at 401 7th Street, NW, not far from the Verizon Center. Visit their website at http://www.oyamel.com.