Johnny Pistolas

3.9

18 Reviews

$30 and under

Mexican

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 28, 2024

7:00 PM

Great for brunch
Lively
Good for groups

Welcome to Johnny Pistolas! Your ultimate destination for Mexican cuisine, a vibrant bar experience, and a versatile event venue. Whether you're joining us for happy hour, indulging in brunch, or attending a special event, we guarantee a memorable time awaits you.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–4:00 pm Lunch Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 4:00 pm–11:30 pm Bar Fri, Sat 11:30 pm–3:00 am
Phone number
(202) 817-3255
Website
https://www.johnnypistolas.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
Johnny Pistolas has the space to accommodate your event. We have over four bars, the largest projection screen in Adams Morgan, capacity to accommodate large & small parties as well as provide top-notch catering. Take a look inside johnny pistolas with our virtual tour: https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=5eJJcB649qP

Location
2333 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009-1814
Neighborhood
Adams Morgan
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

SALSA & CHIPS $4.00
salsa molcajete | salsa verde | housemade tortilla chips (Vegan) (Gluten-Free Friendly)
GUAC & CHIPS $10.00
avocado | lime | cilantro | onion | jalapeño | housemade tortilla chips (Vegan) (Gluten-Free Friendly)
QUESO FUNDIDO +$10.00
white & asadero cheese | roasted pepper | cilantro (Vegetarian) (Gluten-Free Friendly)
ELOTE$5.50
street corn | cotija cheese | honey chipotle lime crema | cayenne (Vegetarian) (Gluten-Free Friendly)
TOSTADA DE TINGA$10.00
tinga de pollo | pico de gallo | cotija cheese | cilantro | serrano crema (Gluten-Free Friendly)
FLAUTAS$8.00
poblano | pollo asada | corn | chihuahua cheese | cotija cheese salsa verde | serrano crema (Gluten-Free Friendly)
NACHO LIBRE +$12.00
queso | black bean | cotija cheese | chihuahua cheese | pico de gallo corn | jalapeño | serrano crema | housemade tortilla chips (Vegetarian) (Gluten-Free Friendly)
MEXICAN CHEESE FRIES +$11.00
french fries | queso | cotija cheese | pico de gallo | jalapeño | cilantro | cayenne (Vegetarian) (Gluten-Free Friendly)

Brunch

SERVED WITH CHOICE OF FRUIT OR HOME FRIES | $25 BOTTOMLESS MIMOSAS AVAILABLE (SEE BACK FOR DETAILS)

HUEVOS RANCHEROS$14.00
tostada | ranchero | black bean | fried egg (Vegetarian) (Gluten-Free Friendly)
JOHNNY’S LOADED POTATOES + $15.00
home fries | roasted pepper & onion | queso | bacon | jalapeño | fried egg | serrano crema (Gluten-Free Friendly)
CHICKEN & WAFFLES$17.00
southern breaded chicken | housemade waffle | syrup
BREAKFAST TORTA $15.00
barbacoa | roasted grape tomato | chipotle aioli | cheddar cheese | scrambled egg | ciabatta
CHORIZO HASH QUESADILLA $15.00
chorizo | yukon gold potatoes | onion | cilantro | chihuahua chese | flour tortilla
BREAKFAST BURRITO $15.00
scrambled egg | black bean | home fries | pico de gallo | queso |
- pollo | carnitas | chorizo | veggies | barbacoa$2.00
- carne asada$3.00
CHILAQUILES +$13.00
fried egg | avocado | mexican crema | chilaquiles rojos | cilantro | queso fresco | housemade tortilla chips (Gluten-Free Friendly)
CARNE ASADA Y HUEVOS $28.00
achiote marinated skirt steak | breakfast potato | fried egg | chimichurri (Gluten-Free Friendly)
BARBACOA BOWL$16.00
rice | beef barbacoa | fried egg | pickled onion | cabbage | serrano crema | cotija cheese | cilantro (Gluten-Free Friendly)
HANGOVER BOWL $16.00
brown rice | black bean | pico de gallo | tinga de pollo | avocado | bacon | honey chipotle aioli (Gluten-Free Friendly)
OAXACAN CHICKEN POACH $15.00
tecate battered chicken | telera biscuit | pico de gallo | poached egg | serrano crema

Tacos

POLLO

(Gluten-Free Friendly)

POLLO ASADA$4.25
poblano | corn | serrano crema
TINGA DE POLLO$4.25
cotija | lettuce | chipotle aioli

CARNE DE RES

(Gluten-Free Friendly)

CARNE ASADA $5.00
cilantro | onion | salsa molcajete
BARBACOA$4.50
spinach | grape tomato | chipotle aioli

CARNE DE CERDO

(Gluten-Free Friendly)

CHORIZO$4.25
onion | cilantro | chipotle aioli
CARNITAS$4.25
pickled onion | cilantro | salsa verde

MARISCOS

(Gluten-Free Friendly)

BAJA FISH$4.75
wild cod | baja slaw | onion | cilantro
BLACKENED SHRIMP$4.75
cilantro | onion | serrano crema

VEGETARIAN / VEGAN

(Gluten-Free Friendly)

BAJA MUSHROOM$4.50
oyster mushroom | vegan slaw | vegan lime crema | cilantro | onion (Vegan)
VEGETARIAN$4.25
zucchini | squash | grape tomato | red onion | serrano crema

Sides

Scrambled Eggs $4.00
Home Fries $4.00
Bacon$4.00
Fruit$4.00

Sweets

CHURROS$7.00
fried dough dusted with cinnamon sugar
MARQUESITAS$7.00
nutella crispy waffle cone

Drinks

COFFEE$3.50
ORANGE JUICE $3.50
SOFT DRINKS $3.50

Add-ons

Guacamole | Chorizo | Chicken | Carnitas | $5.00
Barbacoa | Grilled Oyster Mushrooms | $6.00
Carne Asada | Shrimp | $7.00

Bottomless Drinks

$25 BOTTOMLESS MIMOSAS (2 HOUR TIME LIMIT | ENTREE OR BRUNCHARIA REQUIRED | ENTIRE TABLE MUST PARTICIPATE)

BLOODY MARY$9.00
housemade bloody mary mix | vodka
MIMOSA$8.00
orange | mango | grapefruit | hibiscus | pineapple
TECATE$5.00
Lager | 4.5% | Mexican
SANGRIA$9.00
red | white

Cocktails

HOUSE MARGARITAS

LIME MARGARITA
house tequila | orange liqueur | simple syrup | lime juice
- GLASS$10.00
- PITCHER$50.00
FROZEN MARGARITA
house tequila | lime juice | simple syrup
- GLASS$11.00
- PITCHER$60.00

SPECIALTY MARGARITAS

$13 GLASS | $60 PITCHER

STRAWBERRY
el jimador tequila | orange liqueur | simple syrup | strawberry | pineapple | lime juice
MANGO
el jimador tequila | orange liqueur | simple syrup | mango | lime juice
MEZCAL MARGARITA
del maguey | simple syrup | grapefruit soda | lime juice | cholula chili
BLOOD ORANGE JALAPEÑO
jalapeño infused tequila | orange liqueur | simple syrup | blood orange | lime juice
PINEAPPLE JALAPEÑO
jalapeño infused tequila | orange liqueur | simple syrup | pineapple | lime juice
SEASONAL MARGARITA
ask your server

SIGNATURE COCKTAILS

ESPRESSO MARTINI$13.00
vodka | espresso | kahlúa
MOJITO$13.00
bacardi rum | mint | lime juice | cane sugar
PALOMA$13.00
house tequila | lime juice | grapefruit juice | simple syrup | soda
RASPBERRY SPRITZ$13.00
stili raspberry | raspberry | lime juice | pineapple juice | mint | sprite
RUM PUNCH$13.00
malibu rum | orange juice | pineapple juice | lime juice | cranberry
SEASONAL FROZEN COCKTAIL
ask your server

Beer

DRAFT

KONA BIG WAVE GOLDEN ALE
Golden Ale | 4.4% | American
- PINT$8.00
- PITCHER$30.00
ALLAGASH WHITE WHEAT ALE
Wheat Beer | 5.2% | Witbier
- PINT$8.00
- PITCHER$30.00
ATLAS BULLPEN PILSNER
Wheat Beer | 5.2% | Witbier
- PINT$8.00
- PITCHER$30.00
MILLER LITE
Lager | 4.2% | American Light
- PINT$6.00
- PITCHER$22.00
PACIFICO GOLDEN PILSNER
Pilsner | 6.1% | American
- PINT$7.00
- PITCHER$26.00
HELLBENDER IGNITE IPA
IPA | 6.5% | American
- PINT$8.00
- PITCHER$30.00
DC BRAU OLD TIME CANTINA
Lager | 4% | American
- PINT$6.00
- PITCHER$22.00
BOLD ROCK HARD CIDER
Cider | 4.7% | Apfelwein
- PINT$8.00
- PITCHER$30.00
SIERRA NEVADA HAZY LITTLE THING
IPA | 6.7% | New England
- PINT$8.00
- PITCHER$30.00
SEASONAL / ROTATING BEER
ask your server

BOTTLES & CANS

CORONA EXTRA$8.00
Lager | 4.5% | Mexican
TECATE$5.00
Lager | 4.5% | Mexican
FLYING DOG NUMERO UNO $7.00
Lager | 4.9% | Mexican
CORONA LIGHT $8.00
Lager | 4.1% | Mexican
BUD LIGHT $5.00
Lager | 4.2% | American
ANGRY ORCHARD $7.00
Cider | 5.0% | American
LAGUNITAS IPA $8.00
IPA | 6.2% | Mexican
LAGUNITAS HOP $7.00
Non-Alcoholic | Mexican
MODELO ESPECIAL $8.00
Lager | 4.4% | Mexican
MODELO NEGRA$8.00
Lager | 5.3% | Munich Dunkel
TOPO CHICO$8.00
Seltzer | 4.7% | ask your server for flavors

Wine

WHITE

SAUVIGNON BLANC
The Infamous Goose | 12.7% | New Zealand
- GLASS$10.00
- BOTTLE$36.00
CHARDONNAY
Kendall-Jackson, Vintner's Reserve | 13.5% | California
- GLASS$11.00
- BOTTLE$40.00

RED

MALBEC
Cigar Box | 14% |Argentina
- GLASS $10.00
- BOTTLE$36.00
PINOT NOIR
Francis Coppola Diamond Collection | 13.5% | California
- GLASS$10.00
- BOTTLE$36.00

What 18 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.9

3.9 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
3.6Service
3.9Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

18 Reviews

P
Paris
VIP
Washington DC
6 reviews
1.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
The service was incredibly slow, likely due to be understaffed. We had to wait for multiple requests or ask many times because our waiter would forget. Also, we ordered bottomless drinks only to be told the sangria was out. That’s the main reason we were there. We asked to replace them with margaritas, but that couldn’t be accommodated. Our food all came out at different times and was cold by the time we got it. And for the restaurant to be a Steelers bar, the tv continued to lose signal on the largest tv in the restaurant.
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OpenTable Diner
VIP
Washington DC
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
I’ve been going to Johnny Pistolas for over 3.5 years now, and can never get enough! One of my favorite brunch spots in the DMV.
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Yolanda
Washington DC
39 reviews
4.0
39 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We got to choose our own seats. Service could have been a bit better, but maybe we're used to something a little different. The place is laid back. The food was delicious! If we could have eaten more, we would have. The brunch choices were varied enough that you could get a little taste of everything depending on what you ordered. We will be repeat customers.
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Steve
Detroit
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
The food was decent. However, do not expect typical restaurant service -- we were in town and watched a game here with our alumni association. Patrons needed to approach the bar to place and pick-up their food & beverage orders. Meanwhile, we saw 5-6 staff members lounging in booths watching TV, sitting at tables chatting & joking around with each other, taking selfies & scrolling on their phones behind the bar. If you are looking for basic Mexican food/drinks and don't mind serving yourself, you may find the experience sufficiently enjoyable. We would not return.
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OpenTable Diner
VIP
Washington DC
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on July 28, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Brayan was fantastic! We were a group of 25 people for a birthday and he took amazing care of us! The team worked so hard to keep the mimosas flowing and the food steady! Would recommend this place for any large parties!
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OpenTable Diner
VIP
Washington DC
12 reviews
2.0
12 reviews
Dined on May 5, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
The california burrito was soggy and steak overcooked
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Dmack
Washington DC
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 5, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The women’s bathroom was in serious need of attention & the bartender should have had a more active role in serving us seeing as though we were seated at the bar. The waitress was extremely busy so I would think the bartender would step in to assist.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on May 5, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Was not seated until nearly 2 hours after our reservation time due to the restaurant being jam packed. What was the point in making a reservation ? Waiters seemed to be annoyed eith my party and i released asking if our table was available. Also food service was extremely messed up and most of my party did not get their meals. We were seated directly next to the dj booth and had a hard time hearing one another . The first floor was also slippery and the bathroom was filthy while also having no paper towels. Place was not very clean overall. My entire party was extremely upset with the service and 2 people received no food what so ever.
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DeMo
VIP
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Yesterday was busy with Cince de Mayo, but the staff were able to handle the crowd. Everyone seemed to chip in to make sure guests requests were addressed.
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Feardurango
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was excellent. Service was great. Ambiance great
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FAQs

Johnny Pistolas offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 817-3255.

Johnny Pistolas is rated 3.9 stars by 18 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 28, 2024

7:00 PM

Order delivery or takeout

2333 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009-1814

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Adams Morgan
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–4:00 pm Lunch Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 4:00 pm–11:30 pm Bar Fri, Sat 11:30 pm–3:00 am
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.johnnypistolas.com/
Phone number
(202) 817-3255
Private party facilities
Johnny Pistolas has the space to accommodate your event. We have over four bars, the largest projection screen in Adams Morgan, capacity to accommodate large & small parties as well as provide top-notch catering. Take a look inside johnny pistolas with our virtual tour: https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=5eJJcB649qP

Johnny Pistolas

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Starters

SALSA & CHIPS $4.00

GUAC & CHIPS $10.00

QUESO FUNDIDO +$10.00

ELOTE$5.50

TOSTADA DE TINGA$10.00

FLAUTAS$8.00

NACHO LIBRE +$12.00

MEXICAN CHEESE FRIES +$11.00

Brunch

HUEVOS RANCHEROS$14.00

JOHNNY’S LOADED POTATOES + $15.00

CHICKEN & WAFFLES$17.00

BREAKFAST TORTA $15.00

CHORIZO HASH QUESADILLA $15.00

BREAKFAST BURRITO $15.00

CHILAQUILES +$13.00

CARNE ASADA Y HUEVOS $28.00

BARBACOA BOWL$16.00

HANGOVER BOWL $16.00

OAXACAN CHICKEN POACH $15.00

Tacos

POLLO

POLLO ASADA$4.25

TINGA DE POLLO$4.25

CARNE DE RES

CARNE ASADA $5.00

BARBACOA$4.50

CARNE DE CERDO

CHORIZO$4.25

CARNITAS$4.25

MARISCOS

BAJA FISH$4.75

BLACKENED SHRIMP$4.75

VEGETARIAN / VEGAN

BAJA MUSHROOM$4.50

VEGETARIAN$4.25

Sides

Scrambled Eggs $4.00

Home Fries $4.00

Bacon$4.00

Fruit$4.00

Sweets

CHURROS$7.00

MARQUESITAS$7.00

Drinks

COFFEE$3.50

ORANGE JUICE $3.50

SOFT DRINKS $3.50

Add-ons

Guacamole | Chorizo | Chicken | Carnitas | $5.00

Barbacoa | Grilled Oyster Mushrooms | $6.00

Carne Asada | Shrimp | $7.00

Bottomless Drinks

BLOODY MARY$9.00

MIMOSA$8.00

TECATE$5.00

SANGRIA$9.00

Cocktails

HOUSE MARGARITAS

LIME MARGARITA

FROZEN MARGARITA

SPECIALTY MARGARITAS

STRAWBERRY

MANGO

MEZCAL MARGARITA

BLOOD ORANGE JALAPEÑO

PINEAPPLE JALAPEÑO

SEASONAL MARGARITA

SIGNATURE COCKTAILS

ESPRESSO MARTINI$13.00

MOJITO$13.00

PALOMA$13.00

RASPBERRY SPRITZ$13.00

RUM PUNCH$13.00