Went here on a Tuesday for their taco Tuesday pop up. Very unassuming spot with lowkey vibes. If you know, you know. Has a neighborhood/locals bar feel; which is a rarity in DC these days. They also have a retro N64 game station with about 15 games to choose from. Played some goldeneye and NFL blitz while there. Very nostalgic! The food was outstanding. I ordered the Crunchwrap superior and a couple tacos. Honestly the tacos were just ok, not a whole lot of flare or anything special done to them. The Crunchwrap was indeed superior. Very tasty and a generous portion. Would definitely get again. The service was superior as well. Had a seat at the bar and the bartenders provided great convo, great suggestions, and made quality drinks. Will definitely make a return trip! read more

Do y'all want to know something about me? When I'm not Schlim'n, I real live go to Taco Bell...judge me!! Guess what? This spot I just went to...is the Bell on 1000!! Check out Chef Jaren Morrow's creations...TRUST ME!! . Where I'm at: @kennedystreettacos . Location Reviewed: 116 Kennedy St., N.W. Washington D.C. inside of @jackielees.dc . Menu Includes: *See Website* https://www.jackieleesdc.com/kennedy-street-tacos . Items Reviewed: Their Mexican Pizza (2 flour tortillas, onion, tomatoes, house made hot sauce, a cheese blend, & shrimp $22). STAMP!! Perfectly seasoned, cheesy, mildly spicy, with the crunch of that flour tortilla...YES!! Their Sauces (their Housemade hot sauce, fire sauce, AND avocado mousse). STAMP ALL 3!! My absolute favorite was the avocado mousse...GET THAT!! Their Fiesta Potato (with l.t.o, cilantro, chicken, an aioli, a fried potato, & sage cheese $13). DELICIOUS!! I needed a little bit more seasoning on the chicken, but the potatoes were well fried!! Their Yuca Fries ($5). STAMP STAMP!! The BEST YUCA FRIES I'VE EVER HAD!! Crispy, garlicky, salted, just perfectly seasoned DELICIOUSNESS!! Their Sweet Plantains ($5). STAMP!! Mannn I tasted vanilla, a tip of cinnamon, caramelized sugar...tasty!! Their Crunchwrap Superior (with beef, lettuce, tomato, cheese, & avocado mousse in a grilled flour tortilla $13). STAMP!! This wasn't ground beef, more like brisket, or flank!! Thick, convenient, brilliant, and delectable!! Their "Big Schlim" Mocktail (with pineapple juice, lemon juice, ginger beer, & sweetened ginger $8). STAMP!! . Customer Service: On Point . Online Navigation: Easy . Parking: DECENT. . Recommendations: Get that wrap, Yuca, Pizza, Plantains, & sauces!! . Music: YouTube-Backyard Band James Brown Pocket 5 Stars=STAMP 4 1/2 Stars=LIKE THAT 4 Stars=DELICIOUS 3 Stars=DECENT 2 Stars=PASS 1 Star=NAH #Bigschlimsreviews read more

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One of my favorite places to go in DC! I always feel welcomed, safe, and always meet a new person is easy to talk to. The drinks are always amazing and if your chicken finger basket is delicious. The ambience is definitely low-key so you don't have to go to impress anybody if you don't want to read more

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I love Jackie Lee's so much. What is not to love?? The food is great (and truly incredible during taco Tuesdays), the drinks are cheap, the staff is friendly, they have trivia on Thursdays and the atmosphere is chill. It feels like the last cool, unpretentious bar in DC. Also stellar bathroom graffiti. They've got something for everyone: free board games, patio seating, and great grub (with vegan options too). I keep saying "I need to stop telling people about Jackie Lee's or it'll get too overcrowded." Oops!! read more

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What a beautiful dive bar. Don't miss out on this place for its late night bites, vibes, and community.

Came here around closing time and Jason was nice enough to take care of me and give me amazing service. Nice local spot that serves amazing classic cocktails with outstanding service and food that matches the value of price you're paying for. Highly recommended if you're looking for a lowkey but high value and quality place in the city. read more

This was a fun dive bar. Great drink specials, awesome staff and fun vibes. Theres outdoor seating and plenty of seating inside for small groups. My friends and I stopped by for their dice roll combo. Its around $11 for a shot and beer. Cant find a better deal in the city. We also had their wings, ribs, fries and hush puppies. The house made mumbo and hush puppy sauce were delicious. We had a great time here. Theres plenty of street parking in the front and neighborhood parking a block away read more

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Legendary intimate bar with outdoor seating and bike parking wheel chair accessible with great food and drinks.smoked wings baby back ribs brisket variety of wraps and pizzas chicken fingers pulled pork vegan dishes hush puppies collard greens green beans pizzas and great drinks. Takeout and delivery great drinks read more

Jackie Lee's is a dope spot to grab a drink or food. The service is very welcoming and friendly. I stumbled upon the establishment looking for dive bars in my area. The ambiance is a level above a dive bar, with the neighborhood feel of a dive bar. Unfortunately, I haven't ordered food, but I've seen the dishes being pushed out of the kitchen, and I would recommend the food. And I recommend you buy some merch. The t-shirts and hoodies are dope. read more

Ft Totten isn't really an area that people think of as having good bars, but this is definitely a new favorite. It's a clear slam dunk with good prices, options, and food all around. read more

Not great food. Basic drinks. Vegan options are more expensive than usual. But customer service is good.

Great place for delish drinks, even better food and a neighborhood friendly vibe! The espresso martini is to die for here!!! Try it out of your ever in the neighborhood visiting! Bartenders are friendly and fun, always providing great service! read more

Jason, the bartender has a very stale attitude like he doesn't even like his local customers not a very welcoming customer service oriented business. if you want a dry boring, non-enthusiastic bartender or service go here. if you like being ignored and not welcomed, this place is for you. read more

Strangely -- strangely! -- great service. I don't mean to say I expected them to have bad service and it surprised me - its that their services is strangely better than most others. And, a tamale pop-up on the weekends?! Amazing. Watch out for that tamale hot sauce. It will take your tongue off. read more

They smoke their own meats (pork shoulder and brisket) in house, my old fashion was perfectly made. And the honey pepper sauce on the brussel sprouts was amazing. Great food Great drinks Great prices Great vibes Great bartender 5 stars read more

Ummm this place is a dump... the 3 stars is for having an old Nintendo system so I wouldn't be bored out my mind while my friends we're outside painting. The bartender... girl was boring...even in my younger days when I bartend, i made everyone feel welcome. She had no people skills whatsoever. Her drinks were weak!! I ordered smoked wings and they looked and tasted like ... im don't sure if I can say it on Yelp, but the next I wasnt feeling well. The ambiance is dull and too dark . Theres no way Ill return... not even for the nintendo... I shouldve gotten a refund for them wings and that lazy bartender needs a new career. read more

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I really liked this place. Location was a little meh but the inside is beautiful. The staff were nice and I loved the food and drinks. I was the first person there for the day. Go figures b/c that's usually never me. The sectional couch seats were comfy. A darker bar atmosphere but also warm and welcoming. Because it was dark I didn't get great shots of the decor but i'll be back! I recommend this place for a chill relaxing atmosphere. The drink selection and prices were great. Although the meal I got was simple it was yummy. Cooked perfectly and the fries were nice and amusement park crunchy. Highly recommend if your in the area. Casual dress, chill music, and I did see a tv and lots of alcohol options. It's spacious enough for a large reserved gathering as they had a dinner party after I left read more

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This is like a vast from my childhood with the old movies and cartoons playing. They have games you can play and a Nintendo 64 DOPE!! All of the bartenders are nice and the drinks are good. And the food it good too. It's a nice place to hang out at. I get my nails done at wonder nailz and the wait is super long so it's a nice place to spend time at. During the day is pretty quite at night is when the party starts! It is self seating but they do offer table service. Ample bar seating along with 8-10 tables on the terrace. They welcome your furry friends on the terrace. I love this place they have REAL vegetarian options btw!!! I recommend this place to anyone who is looking for a good time!! read more

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Cool scene, solid beer list, better than average food menu for dive bar. The music is eclectic and anti-pop (which I appreciate). Dark inside. Don't recommend with children. read more

Fantastic place with terrific people and great food. I wish I lived closer to it! Smart beer list that picks the best of the area. Fun vibe, like a place I would go with old college buddies if they're in town - tho we are 20 years past college now! read more

Great service. Feel at home atmosphere. Food taste good as always from Pittsburgh Pennsylvania to Washington DC.

Jackie Lee's is my favorite neighborhood bar, of all the bars in all the places I've ever lived. Great food. Great drinks. Great atmosphere. And they have fun, kind, and engaging staff. At first it might appear a dive, but the turkey wrap, wings, and house-smoked brisket make it clear they are doing more than just throwing together a beer and a shot (although they have some great combos of quirky craft beers and varied --and often local -- liquors). And the space, if offbeat, is truly and unapologetically welcoming to all. I have met people here from every place and every background -- some local and some visiting -- and the exchange of ideas and experience makes for a beautiful environment. I rarely (almost never) bother to write reviews. But I have had food and drink in hundreds of places around DC, and around the world, from Michelin-starred to hole-in-the-wall (with love to any good place from either end of the spectrum). Jackie Lee's is a gem. It's worth stopping by this neighborhood watering hole for drinks, for food, for conversation... It also has an interesting and important history in this part of the city (look it up!) Absolutely worth a visit. read more

Great time! Wanted to find a nice place to eat and this was it. Great music and environment. They had some great board games to play while waiting for the food. We got the baby back ribs which were cooked wonderfully. Liz was an excellent bartender and server. Highly recommend! read more

Been meaning to try this neighborhood bar ever since it opened a while back but never got around to it until post-COVID. I was recently having cravings for comfort food, so I ordered a pick-up meal of chicken fingers and fries with a side of vegetarian collard greens (because you need something healthy-ish to balance out the rest of the meal, amirite?). The food was ready very quickly -- much earlier than the estimated pick-up window stated in my delivery app, making me think the chicken fingers might have been already cooked and sitting under a heat lamp. So when I got the early notification that my food was ready, I had to drop everything, hop in my car, and race over so that my food wasn't sitting in hot plastic for too, too long. When I arrived, street parking was full -- so that was one other little wrinkle I hadn't counted on. Now onto the food! 1) The fries were good, and not too soggy even though they had apparently been boxed and ready even before I left my house. 2) The chicken was a tad dried out, but it was still edible and the portion size was generous. I have never heard of a place that doesn't have honey mustard sauce to go with its chicken fingers (read: ranch and BBQ sauces are the only two options), so I had to mix up my own desired sauce at home. 3) The greens were "decent" but had a distinctive flavor that I couldn't quite put my finger on. They weren't the best I've ever had, but I noticed that they did taste better when reheated second day. As for overall taste, I think this meal was just three stars. But the affordable price and friendly customer service bumps this entire review up to 3.5 stars. I'd try this place again in the future, though I'd probably order something different on the next go 'round. read more

Exactly what you want and need from a bar. Dice roll combo = iconic. N64, bartenders, music = also iconic. Go here plz.

The food is ok. Thhe staff seem nice enough, but this is not a safe place to sit on the patio and relax. A gang was hanging out right accross the street drinking alcohol and smoking marijuana in public. It was real uncomfortable to sit there as the cops just drove by did nothing. Cars parked illegally all over. It was very scketchy. read more

If you're looking for a small, no frills, friendly neighborhood bar, look no further. The non-descript interior aside, this bar is actually pretty great. The staff is welcoming and friendly and the drinks are pretty good as well. Never appears to get too crowded and I always meet someone new when I go there (even if I go by myself). Best of all, they serve vegan corndogs and riblets! :) read more

Atmosphere: cluttered, dirty, and cheap Staff: Rude, slow, and sloppy Drinks: watered down and expensive This is just your typical cliche hipster bar. Amateur hour on full display. read more

This was the best and most surprisingly local bar close to my home. I was expecting a mediocre and typical menu of bar fare, only to discover that this place is extraordinary. I decided to try the veggie corn dog and was SHOCKED by how much I loved it!! Less salty than typical hotdogs but with all the flavor one would expect at a county fair or on a boardwalk. The cornmeal crust around the dog was perfection on a stick. In addition, I had the pulled pork sandwich with fries, and again--my expectations were shattered. The pork and coleslaw were served in a toasted hotdog bun (a perfect portion), and the fries (crinkle cut) were crisp on the outside and piping hot and fresh on the inside. Nick was welcoming and made us feel like returning. And we will be back--often. read more

So happy this place finally opened. What a great evening! Fantastic decor and great ambiance. Friendly and helpful staff and Nick, Amanda and Jason are ... bar none (ha ha ha) really the best. It's a neighborhood friendly bar where you can go and just let go of the world and well... you know DC.. go. We got the daiquiri, Moscow mule, Negroni and an Old Fashioned... cause I'm that sort of a girl. Opening night and even so the service was great and everyone smiling and doing a great job. I have no doubt this will become a favourite not just for me but for many others! Much needed in this neck of the wood... 'cause you know .."sometimes you wanna go where everybody knows your name and they're always glad you came"..im a fan! read more

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Super exited about this bar opening in my neighborhood. For me it is about a 15 minute walk, but considering there is not much else around within walking distance, it is just fine. Besides, walking is good for you! I have visited Jackie Lee's 3 times since it has opened. This is definitely will be my go to bar! The bartenders are all super nice and make you feel welcome. If you live in Brightwood, North Petworth, or Manor Park, this could be your go to spot too! read more

Love this spot. Best veggie corn dog I've ever had. Great fries, beer-shot combo, and people. Rare gem in DC!!

Best veteran bartenders in DC, hands down. The menu is incredible and the food is delicious. The drink selection is perfect and boy do these folks know their way around a cocktail. The design of the place is gorgeous and I love the GIGANTIC bar. You'd be remissed to not check the novelties in the vending machine and there's a TV set up with original nintendo games and DUCKHUNT. Can't wait to watch this place boom. read more

Looking for a neighborhood bar with a laid back casual vibe? Look no farther. Jackie Lee's is the spot! 3 dollar PBR'S. Their own smoker out back for ribs and brisket. There's no way to go wrong! Grooving to Nick's playlist and just chillin. Welcome to the neighborhood Jackie Lee's. And don't forget brunch on Sundays and Happy Hour every day from 5-7. read more

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This is literally the best neighborhood bar you can find. Food? Amazing. Drinks? Phenomenal. Atmosphere? Y'all better forget about finding a better place! read more

Good neighborhood bar. Lots of local brews available...though if they had tap beer, it wasn't readily apparent. Cocktails were well done. The bar food is interesting--some BBQ options...good, not great. Hush puppies are excellent (simple, but some places screw them up). A nice place to hang in the neighborhood. read more

For today was awesome brunch good old fashions and dog friendly patio awesome and food was awesome 2 but the best off all service our server was so lovely sorry the I forgot her name but she was the best read more

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I ordered their veggie "chicken" strips while I was there. Let me tell you.... you won't regret it! So tender. You can't even tell a difference. I've only been there once but I plan on going back soon whenever I am in DC. read more

My husband wanted barbecue for his birthday and when I searched for places in the area, Jackie Lee's came up. It turned out to be a little neighborhood dive bar, but we figured we'd try it out because the menu online looked good. The crowd had a very... "new" local feel. Pretty good, eclectic music. Our server was great. We had a couple of Moscow mules, husband had the ribs and fries, and I had the bacon wrapped jalepenos with hush puppies. Everything was delicious. Not really our scene, but who knows, may pop for a good drink and a quick bite some other time. read more

Great bar! Makes me miss DC! An actual in the neighborhood hang spot! Awesome beer, great ambiance, good prices, friendly staff and an amazing VEGETARIAN Bánh Mi w/ collard greens front and center!!! Just go and enjoy read more

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