Great Takeout: Capital Q

Reviewed by Ann Limpert , Cynthia Hacinli , Sara Levine , Rina Rapuano

Capital Q

707 H Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001
Phone: 202-347-8396

Cuisines:
Barbecue, American, Southern

Opening Hours:
Mon,Tue,Wed:
General: 11:00 AM - 09:00 PM
Thu,Fri,Sat:
General: 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes

Nearby Metro Stops:
Gallery Place-Chinatown
Metro Center

Price Range:
Inexpensive

Dress:
Informal

Crowd:
Sports fans from the nearby Verizon Center, tourists, nostalgic Texas transplants, locals getting takeout.

Noise Level:
Rowdy

Reservations:
Not Accepted

Special Features:
Late Night, Kid Friendly

Website:
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Best Dishes
Brisket sandwiches and platters; potato salad; Texas caviar; collard greens; jalepeno cornbread; pecan pie; banana pudding.

Price Details:
Sandwiches, $6 to $12. Platters, $7 to $8.50.


 

Reader's Rating:
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At the Texas-style Capital Q (707 H St., NW; 202-347-8396) smoky, slow-cooked meats and sides are displayed buffet style behind the counter. The two-meat/two-sides plates ($8.50 to $16.50) are a good deal—we go for pulled chicken or pork plus brisket, Texas caviar (black-eyed-pea salad), and collard greens. To feed a family, get “bulk meats” ($11 to $15 a pound) and ask for extra sauce (spicy or mild)—the one tiny cup won’t do.

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