Johnny Pistolas
Mexican restaurant · Adams Morgan ·
Street tacos, margaritas & brunch in a convivial space
Street tacos, margaritas & brunch in a convivial space
"Adams Morgan’s fixture for tacos and tequila since 2014, this multi-level spot is undergoing a fall transformation as its ground floor becomes Mi Pana, a Latin gastro pub, and the mezzanine turns into the speakeasy-style Riff Raff Room, while the second level continues to sling its LA-styled taqueria street foods and tequila and the top floor remains a dedicated party and event space. The two-part newcomer, led by hospitality veteran Jeff Diaz and award-winning bartender Jon Schott, debuts Friday, September 19, with renovations proceeding without a pause in service and opening night festivities featuring live entertainment and a Champagne toast." - Tierney Plumb
"This Adams Morgan bar will broadcast the championship showdown on a big screen and multiple TVs, with specials running for both the NFC and AFC championship games." - Vinciane Ngomsi
"The Deal: $48 for bottomless brunch plates and bottomless Bloody Marys, mimosas, sangria, or Tecate Whether you’re actually young (or just thought you were last night), a weekend morning hangover is bound to catch up with you at one point or another. Enter Johnny Pistolas, a Mexican restaurant in Adams Morgan where you won’t find a bunch of people yammering and causing a scene. Instead, you’ll find a fairly empty spot playing a curated MySpace-era playlist. It’s perfect if your crew has a collective pounding headache or just needs a last-minute spot that can fit you all. The food isn’t special and the drinks are mediocre, but it’s the least pricey of the all-inclusive spots and perfect if you care more about the company than the consumption." - tristiana hinton, omnia saed
"In Adams Morgan I can watch the live debate on a 150-foot projection screen while enjoying Taco Tuesday — $3 tacos — and $10 drink specials all night; discounted specialty drinks include the Filibuster Buzz, Bipartisan Breeze, and Swing State Sangria, and I can even snag a free ticket." - Emily Venezky
"At 2333 18th Street NW, I’d see the debate on a 150-foot projector screen with $10 themed drinks like Filibuster Buzz, Bipartisan Breeze, and Swing State Sangria; this event is already sold out, but keep an eye on a vice presidential debate event in October with the same deals." - Emily Venezky