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    Johnny Boy Carryout

    3.6 (105 reviews)
    ModerateBarbeque
    Open 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Divey
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    James B.

    I found myself on this side of town again so I just HAD to stop by for a rib sandwich. It's not really much to say here. The ribs are some of the best you'll get in the area. I would only suggest adding contactless payments because not everyone carries cash on them.

    ribs and tomatoes in a box
    Stefan T.

    The ribs were undercooked and it seemed they changed the recipe and added a bunch of chili powder to it and it was very bad.

    Chris L.

    I asked in the barbershop where I could get some good bbq. I was told to try this place. It was good advice. The measure of good bbq is how it tastes without sauce. What's the point of bbq if you're just going to smother it with sauce? The ribs were tasty and flavorful but a couple were a tad bit salty. I got the sauce on the side and when I tried the sauce it was really good as well. I'd recommend this place if you need a bbq fix. I just gotta take away a star for cash only. It's 2018. I was glad I had just enough cash in me to get something. Everywhere should take cards.

    Pulled beef BBQ sandwich and yes the bun is soggy
    Orlando L.

    It gets one star cause I have to....johny boys use to be good 70s 80s early 90s..now they are some trash...the food is awful, ribs dry, wings small or deformed, fries, chicken, and fish fried in the same rancid grease, and the BBQ sauce is basically ketchup....whoever bought this place from the originals destroyed the tradition of good food and service....And the staff are rude and very unprofessional...I remember now why I stopped going there years ago, but wanted some BBQ today but didn't want to go far....I will go to California for BBQ before I ride 10 minutes to this trash establishment......HOGS ON THE HILL BLADENSBURG RD...SO MUCH BETTER. Heck the ebony inn is better, and that ain't saying much at all. I forgot Asians took over and it's been trash ever since. I see some reviews and ask myself are these people use to eating trash...I mean seriously the food is awful if u like good food. If u eat McDonald's I can see u liking johny boys, it's the same level of trash.

    BBQ Ribs (other items are NOT from Johnny Boy Carryout). I only bought BBQ ribs from there.
    JRose B.

    My Aunt and I are both from the Bronx, NY, but since I've moved down to Maryland, I've been craving a good BBQ rib joint and my aunt recommended this location to me after she lived in the DMV area for over 30 years. Man, when I tell you she ain't LIE about how good these ribs were! I was amazed because when I walked in, the woman taking my order was super polite, and honestly within 3 minutes, my one pound of ribs were ready for pick up. I wasn't even in the restaurant for 5 minutes. Talk about quick customer service! And the restaurant cook was super nice because one pound of ribs is 6 ribs but the cook gave me a total of 8, so 2 extra ribs. I thought that was really sweet. I ate my ribs and there was no meat left on the bones. None! I demolished those ribs and cleaned them like I how I clean my teeth. I mean, just absolutely delicious ribs. The mat was soft and tender, the sauce was tasty and plentiful. I honestly have no complaints about the quality of the food. I gave this review a 4 stars only because the restaurant is in a location where certain people hang near it and "beg" for money, but honestly I loved the BBQ ribs and the beggars didn't bother me. I'm from NYC so I'm highly familiar with beggars and I just spoke my peace and dodged them. Please note that I only bought BBQ ribs from this location. The other food items in my attached image are from different restaurants.

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    Bbq sauce nothing but mumbo sauce the chopped bbq is bland and unseasoned. WAsnt impresser​​

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    We were searching for some good food for lunch.The ribs were delicious. We also got the fish sandwich which did not disappoint.

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    The ribs are the best I've eaten outside of my own. You have to have cash only. Reasonably priced.

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    A DC Staple..some of the best ribs smoked and made with soul..A must try with their mild/hot sauce.Grab some seafood salad too!!!

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    This food truck has started popping up around my office lately. A coworker told me about it, and I…read moreinitially looked for it and couldn't find it. But now I seem to find it conveniently on 19th whenever I'm walking over there! Right now they're there on Mondays and Thursdays -- I recall searching for them on other days, but I didn't see them at the locations their website said they would be. But since it's been consistently coming to 19th Street, I have had the opportunity to have it twice, and I had the JerkBowl each time. The chicken comes off the bone so easily, and it is indeed JERKED! It's got a great taste, and the yellow rice it comes with compliments it very well. I will be trying their mac and cheese and greens in the near future, hopefully. I hope that they continue to get great business because this is food that should not be ignored! They seem to also actively become familiar with their regulars and they're super polite.

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    Y'all are open but where's Ms. Ella? My platter is horrible. I knew I should have gone to Carolina…read moreKitchen but keep hoping time after time it'll get better. The new location is nice but the food has changed. Never again. Turkey wings falling off the bone with no taste, no seasoning on the cabbage and the yams are the worst I've ever had. The best thing I had was the lemonade that Kill Moe made. SMH! Y'all be blessed!

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    Before you ask...YES I DID!! I went to 2 famous DMV spots to get some BBQ Chicken. Both places…read morequalify for BIG SCHLIMS LITE POCKET MEALS. One spot is just a Carryout. The other is an eatery, liquor store, AND strip club...yep!! Let's see who got the better chicken & deal... . Where I am: @ebonyinn301 #Johnnyboyscarryout . Locations Reviewed: Ebony Inn-5367 Sheriff Rd., Fairmount Heights M.D. Johnny Boys-4125 Southern Ave., Capitol Heights M.D. . Menu Includes: Ebony Inn-Pork Ribs, Minced BBQ, Rotisserie BBQ Chicken, BBQ Wings, Mac n Cheese, Baked Beans, Greens, String Beans, Potato Salad, Coleslaw, Sweet Potato Pie, Cake, & Beverages, Hot & Mild Sauces. Johnny Boys-Ribs, BBQ Chicken, Fried Wings, Fried Fish, Burgers, Minced BBQ, Fries, Potato Salad, Coleslaw, Greens, Cakes, Pies, Beverages, Hot & Mild Sauces. . Items Reviewed: Ebony Inn-Their Minced Pork Sandwich (with hot bbq, $7.45). DELICIOUS. The bbq sauce set this off!! Their Collard Greens, & Mac n Cheese $2.80). The Mac...DECENT. Noodles, & cheese with a hint of flavor. The Collard Greens...PASS. Out of the can, & unseasoned. Their Half Chicken (with Hot bbq sauce $7.90). DELICIOUS. It was big. It was chicken. The Hot bbq sauce...STAMP!! Savory, Tangy, spicy, peppery... Their Sweet Potato Pie ($3.50). LIKE THAT!! Surprisingly good!! . Johnny Boy's- Their Half Chicken (with Hot bbq sauce $8). LIKE THAT!! The chicken w/o the sauce was tasty. Their Hot bbq sauce...DELICIOUS. It was hot, spicy, & good. Their Fries ($2.50). LIKE THAT!! Fresh out the grease, dipped into their hot bbq sauce...yeah!! . Customer Service: On Point at both spots!! . Online Navigation: Easy at Ebony Inn, Awkward at Johnny Boy's . Recommendations: Johnny Boys won the chicken versus, Although Johnny's was cheaper & the sauce was better. I'd recommend Johnny's. =STAMP =LIKE THAT =DELICIOUS =DECENT =PASS =NAH #Bigschlimsreviews

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