Oyamel: Authentic Mexican Cuisine in Hudson Yards

Oyamel: A Taste of Authentic Mexico

• 🇲🇽 Oyamel, a Mexican concept by Chef José Andrés, aims to bring the authentic flavors and treasures of Mexico to Hudson Yards.
• 💡 The restaurant focuses on selecting the best of traditional Mexican cuisine without fusion or reinvention, emphasizing respect for history, recipes, and authenticity.

Celebrating Mexican Culinary Heritage

• 🥑 The meal begins with fresh guacamole made from avocados sourced directly from Mexico, prepared in a traditional molcajete.
• 🌶️ Chile marinated seafood is highlighted as a refreshing dish perfect for warmer seasons.
• 🌮 Tacos are central, with corn being the soul of Mexico, offering a variety of options including fish, carnitas, short rib, and mushroom.

Signature Dishes and Culinary Magic

• 🐟 The Lubino features a whole sea bass cooked with various sauces, showcasing a festive Mexican preparation.
• 🐑 The Lamb Barbacoa is an incredible dish slow-cooked for hours in an underground pit until the lamb is fall-off-the-bone tender.
• 🐷 Cochinita Pibil is a standout, with pork cheeks slow-cooked for five hours in banana leaves with achiote and spices, representing the "magic of Mexico."

Appreciation for Mexican Cuisine

• 🌍 Chef Nicolas Lopeet emphasizes that Mexican cuisine is one of the world's largest, rich in history, diversity, and passion.
• 🗣️ The core philosophy of Oyamel is to bring Mexico to the table through respect for its story, recipes, and authenticity.