Johnny Pistolas

Washington, DC · Mexican restaurant

Rating
4.3/5
★★★★☆ 4.3
Reviews
20
Rank in Washington
#1178
of 2672 restaurants
City Percentile
45%
rating percentile
Address
Johnny Pistolas, 2333 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
Phone
(202) 817-3255
Website
www.johnnypistolas.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=gbp&utm_campaign=maps
Status
Open · Closes 3 AM · Reopens 11 AM

Johnny Pistolas is a restaurant located in Washington, DC. It is one of 2,672 restaurants listed in Washington. Its 4.3-star rating matches the Washington city average of 4.2 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Johnny Pistolas

Local Adams Morgan Mexican restaurant. Your ultimate destination for Mexican food in DC. We provide a vibrant bar experience and a versatile venue for booking private events. Whether you are joining us for happy hour, indulging in brunch, or... More

Hours

Friday5 PM–3 AM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Amber Kelly · Oct 2025

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.

★★★★★ 5.0 A-Team Travels · May 2025

We still outside y'all and celebrating our daughter's graduation. She wanted to go to this place today for Mother's Day and our final day of being in the city to celebrate her college graduation. Chris greeted us at the door and was very welcoming. We decided to sit outside and he was all too happy to oblige. Andre came outside to assist as well and was equally pleasant and attentive. They both made sure we had everything we needed. We were famished and ordered Guacomole and Queso with chips for starters. My daughter and I (twinsies) also ordered Margaritas on the rocks with Tahine on the rim. It was too lit! For the entree my husband ordered a variety of their tacos, my son ordered Nachos Libre and my daughter and I ordered the Fajita Rice Bowl with a mix of Governator Shrimp and Blac

★★★★★ 5.0 NB L · Mar 2025

Had an amazing experience March 8th at Johnny Pistolas. We had a reservation for 1:45PM fpr two. From the moment we walked in, we knew it was going to be an AMAZING experience. The host was also our server. She was training another person. He was polite as well. She explained that the menu would be a guided tour and it did not disappoint. Our only request was that each dish prepared be at the correct temperature. The dining experience was GREAT. The brunch selections were hot and delicious. The guacamole was the best we have had in a long time. The unlimited mimosa's were a win as well. I can't wait to dine there again. ONE RECOMMENDATION: IF THERE ARE INDIVIDUALS IN THE PARTY THAT ARE CHOOSING NOT TP DRINK ALCOHOL. THEY SHOULD STILL BE OFFERED THE UNLIMITED BRUNCH AT AN ADJUSTED PRICE

★★★★☆ 4.0 Krystle Cruz · Feb 2026

Love the spot! Do anything with music. They have two separate areas. One side has live music and it has games and the other side has tables for you to have conversations with your buddies. They had amazing music and this place is more of a beer place. Bartenders are really nice.

★★☆☆☆ 2.0 Explicit Jerry · Nov 2025

Overall not considerate of the customer experience. If I had to come here again, I would never recommend this place as a place to eat. Please take your party to somewhere that values user experience. 0/5

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot

Services

Mexican restaurantBar & grillBrunch restaurantEvent venueTaco restaurantTex-Mex restaurant

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