Oyamel’s Day of the Dead Festival is Not to Be Missed

Halloween isn’t your thing? Shameful memories of college costume contests? Or how after the first time you saw Psycho or Carrie you kept the lights on that night? Don’t worry, Day of the Dead is a bit more refined for your taste. Honoring those who have passed, the holiday is celebrated not only in Mexico but numerous cultures around the world. Of course, Oyamel would deliver with their take on Day of the Dead. Photographs paying homage to the legendary wrestler El Santo were placed throughout the restaurant while a live band played in the background. Sounds like your idea of fun? Then celebrate with Oyamel’s kickoff shindig on October 20th (today!) and the best part is you can party until November 2nd. Tickets are $60 and can be purchased at nvite.co/oyameldotd.

The Setup

Mole de Olla con Rebo de Res

(Vegetable Stew Braised Ox Tail with Vegetables)

Huatape de Hongos

(Locally foraged mushrooms sauteed over an herbaceous masa sauce of epazote, sorrel, and jalapeño)

Pescado Veracruz

(Wild fish with tomato confit, caramelized pearl onions, garlic, capers and olives)

Bistec con Pasilla

(Steak over a saute of cactus paddle, sweet potato, pasilla negra salsa and cured egg emulsion)

Ancas de Rana en Mole Verde

(Cured frog legs fried over a green mole of tomatillos, sesame seeds, and serrano chiles)

Santo contra Los Zombies

(El Luchador Organic Tequila, 123 Organic Tequila Blanco, 123 Organic Tequila Añejo, D’Aristi, Combier L;Original, orange, lemon, and pomegranate)

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