About
Johnny Pistolas in Northwest Washington offers a vibrant spin on Mexican dining with an array of budget-friendly options. With its lively atmosphere, it's perfect for a family dinner or a casual meet-up with friends. Enjoy flavorful tacos while taking advantage of the free Wi-Fi or catching live music. Whether you're in for brunch, lunch, or dinner, the place caters to diverse dietary needs, offering vegan, vegetarian, and halal options. Take a seat indoors or enjoy the fresh air outside, while exploring their selection of small plates, cocktails, and happy hour specials. Popular among tourists and students, Johnny Pistolas welcomes you for a memorable experience, whether dining alone or in a group.
Price
Meals
Branch, Lunch, Dinner
Cuisines
Mexican
Services
Delivery, Takeaway, Reservations available, Outdoor seating, Dine-in, Reservations recommended
Dietary options
Vegan options, Vegetarian options, Halal options
Offering
Serving alcohol, Serving desserts, Small plates, Happy-hour drinks, Happy-hour food, Late-night food, Serving cocktails, Serving beer, Serving wine, Serving coffee
- $$$$ 10 - 20 $
- Branch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Mexican
- Delivery
- Takeaway
- Reservations available
- Outdoor seating
- Dine-in
- Reservations recommended
- Vegan options
- Vegetarian options
- Halal options
- Serving alcohol
- Serving desserts
- Small plates
- Happy-hour drinks
- Happy-hour food
- Late-night food
- Serving cocktails
- Serving beer
- Serving wine
- Serving coffee
- Payment by credit card
- Payment by debit card
- NFC payment
- Fashionably
- Casual
- Family dinner
- Meet up with friends
- Solo dining
- Paid parking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible parking
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Children's menu
- Kid-friendly
- High chairs available
- Pets allowed
- Pets allowed outside
- Buffet
- Free Wi-Fi
- Live music
- Quick service
- Toilet
- Private dining room
- Welcomes LGBTQ
- Watching sports
- Popular with tourists
- Popular with students
Menu
Reviews and Ratings
Write a review- Food: 5
- Service: 5
- Atmosphere: 5
I was craving nachos so badly I was willing to walk 2 miles by myself with a disability to eat some at this restaurant. At first glance I was disappointed when I saw the nachos were served with yellow cheese instead of white. However! The service and quality of my food absolutely blew me away. I was seated right away in a spotlessly clean and comfortable dining room. My waitress, Suzanne (Susanna?) was exceptionally attentive and personable as well as a man whose name I did not get but he may be the manager. The chicken tasted a lot like Chipotle’s chicken (which I love) and the toppings were very fresh. Also, everything came out really fast. Overall, this was definitely worth the journey and now I’m in a food coma.
- Food: 4
- Service: 4
- Atmosphere: 4
Not the best Mexican food, but it's decent. The bartender was great. It is a great place to watch the steelers games.
- Food: 5
- Service: 5
- Atmosphere: 5
We live in Waldorf but work in DC and stopped in for drinks—came for that, but we’ll be back for the GUACAMOLE!!! The place has been totally revamped, and it’s all for the better: drinks, menu, vibe. We had the Lady in the Streets and a rum punch (both worth a round two), plus guac to start—which I’m still dreaming about—and shrimp and chicken tacos. With my dairy allergy, they added extra guac, and I was in heaven. Bonus points: they offer brunch and salsa lessons. To top it off, the service was excellent—our bartender was attentive and made us feel so welcome. Can’t wait to come back!
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the address of Johnny Pistolas?Johnny Pistolas is located at 2333 18th St NW, 20009, Washington, Northwest Washington, USA.
- How to get here by public transport?The nearest public transport options provide quick and easy access:
- Bus stop 18 St NW & Belmont Rd NW (40 m walk)
- Bus stop Columbia Rd NW & Kalorama Rd NW (232 m walk)
- Bus stop 18 St NW & Columbia Rd NW (218 m walk)
- Bus stop Columbia Rd NW & Biltmore St NW (253 m walk)
- How is Johnny Pistolas rated by visitors?Johnny Pistolas has an average rating of 4.3 based on 971 review across platforms such as Google.
- What is the average price for a meal at Johnny Pistolas?The average price for a meal is 10 - 20 $ (it is cheap - $).
- Does the venue offer vegetarian or vegan options?Yes, vegetarian or vegan dishes are available on the menu.
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