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    Johnny Pistolas

    3.6 (497 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Moderate noise
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    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    vegetarian burrito bowl
    Timo F.

    Thanks for the response, Johnny. You've made me aware that I put my secondary concern first, which seems to be misleading or confusing. My primary concern is the non-standard and misleading pricing for your burrito the way it was presented by whomever took my order over the phone, and the way it's listed, at least on the GrubHub menu (which Yelp directs to for late night ordering). Your employee didn't mention that meat - chicken - is a $6 upcharge. And as previously stated, the GrubHub / late night menu fails to mention up front that the base price includes no meat (or plant based meat alternatives). Both of these you could partially blame on the customer not very thoroughly reading your menu, however, the fact you have a vegetarian burrito listed elsewhere on your menu is a huge logical indicator, as well as standard menu practice / lifelong customer experience, that if you have a veg burrito and a classic burrito listed separately, that the classic is not going to be vegetarian. I mean come on. This is really basic logic. And if you're going to structure your menu in such a way, the restaurant industry standard is to mention either in the ingredients description or next to the price that the classic burrito includes no meat nor meat substitute when you have a vegetarian burrito listed separately. You'll find people less annoyed by the price if they are clearly made aware of it beforehand.

    Allie H.

    Brunch review; Did the bottomless option. Drinks were good: they bring the juices and champagne and you pour your own. Lots of good good. Favorites for sure were chicken and waffles and elote.

    Chicken and Waffles - A breakfast dish with fried chicken placed on top of waffles, dusted with powdered sugar, accompanied by a small bowl of ketchup, a bowl of syrup, and a side of seasoned potato wedges. The plate is on a wooden table, with glasses of water, lime wedges, and a fork visible in the background.
    Keilon L.

    Not bad but the service was confused and confusing. They were so busy trying to find a way to charge our party as much as possible for us being a group of 7 people that they couldn't listen to what we were trying to order well and it led to items not showing up and/or coming extremely late. They're disorganized and don't know how to handle groups. They just want try to force everyone in the table into the $48 per person option to make their lives easier. The food wasn't bad. It was actually decent and I'd eat it again but on the principle of their service, it's highly unlikely that I'd go back. My recommendation is to just go (during brunch anyway) with a group who's all dead set on dining fully and doing the specials.

    Alexander G.

    For one of our group events, we were happy to be accommodated here. The first floor is cozy with wood floors and soft lighting, a big bar along the left and various sizes of tables. Customers here seemed very happy. They have a selection of Mexican style foods like burritos, and many drinks and mixed drinks. Upstairs there are two levels, a middle bar area with open floor, and a top area that can be used for private parties. My main issue was the higher we went, the worse the beers tasted, mostly due to dirty tap lines. A few friends and I tested this theory and ordered pitchers at the downstairs bar, which all tasted clean and delicious. (If a staff member reads this, I'd have a professional change and/or clean the lines of the upstairs bars.) Regardless, we had a great time here! They allowed us to have separate checks, which is great for families. I ordered the burrito, which was delicious and served nicely - very filling for the price. I ordered a hazy IPA upstairs, and a DC pilsner pitcher downstairs to share. Prices on beer was a little high, but worth the fun times. Bartenders at all the bars were friendly and welcoming, thanks for the great service.

    Hangover bowl
    Daniel R.

    A nice brunch! I enjoyed the solid portion sizes for the low cost, the good service, and the quiet atmosphere. The restaurant is in need of a bit of a face lift and a little more cleanliness, but I enjoyed this experience!

    Serena X.

    Came here as it was recommended as a great taco place - the atmosphere and music was reminiscent of a college bar. We got tacos, and my favorite was the blackened shrimp. I also got the carne asada, pollo asado, but I would not recommend the fish tacos. We also got a quesadilla to go, where I was so surprised it as filled with bell peppers.

    Part of menu - A photograph of a printed menu from Johnny Pistolas, a Mexican restaurant in Washington, DC. The menu lists various dishes including tacos, quesadillas, and grilled options, with descriptions and prices. The focus is on the text, with some shadow and lighting effects visible on the paper. The menu emphasizes Mexican cuisine and includes sections for different types of tacos and sides.
    Chris L.

    I went here for the first time as part of a group. I don't go into DC much but thought I'd do something different. It was bachata night and I like the music and dance so was interested to go. The food was kinda cold when it got to me s as bad the tortillas soggy so o couldn't pick up. Maybe use two tortillas for the tacos. I can get the same tacos and better margarita in old town for $10 cheaper. The dj and music was good but started playing music loudly a little early so hard to hear yourself talk upstairs before the class starts. It looks like good space for DC to dine downstairs and dance floor gets small if a lot of people. (30 or so)

    Hangover bowl - The image shows a white bowl filled with Mexican food, including rice, seasoned meat, avocado slices on the sides, and toppings such as chopped tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and a creamy sauce. The dish appears to be served in a restaurant setting with a glass of water and a wine glass visible in the background.

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    What time is the kitchen open until on Fridays?

    Hi! I'm sorry I have no idea...I only go on Sundays for football :)

    Does the entire table have to participate in bottomless mimosas/drinks or does that only apply to the bottomless food?

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