Chilito Shack at Meats and Foods — Restaurant in Washington

Too much for the "friendly" reputation I heard about this place. I came in for the first time today Saturday and it was raining. I have heard s much about this place and how nice people were and how good the food was, so I decided to try it, came in just to be told "your dog can't be here" by the dude w glasses and tattoos behind the counter, not a "hello" or I'm sorry but" just a simply statement shouted at me from behind the counter and then he just turned away as if saying "get out", I figured well, it's their store, their policies, so in walked out to the rain thinking maybe they had a spot to park my emotional support companion but there was nowhere for me to do so. So I went back inside and ask if they at least have a place covered to leave my pet to which he replied "you can tie your dog wherever you want". After having all the people there turn around and look at me as if I was dumb or intruding in their quiet atmosphere, all I could say was "you should at least put up a sign that says no dogs allowed" and left. It was a very uncomfortable amd embarrassing situation that made me feel not welcomed, I understand places have their policies but at least a bit of tact when dealing w customers and trying to enforced said policies it's not much to.ask. As I said it was a VERY disappointing first time and I dont think I'll be even thinking of coming back or try again. My dog is a small breed and is completely trained to be still when the situation asks for it, its never caused me any issues w people, other dogs or even in other businesses that allow dogs inside their premises, of which there are many in DC thankfully. I'll be glad to spend my hard earned money somewhere where people are more welcoming and kind to their customers. ✌🏾 Ps...meat and...

I have been looking forward to trying this place for so long. I went online to order ahead because I’ve heard it can be a wait on weekends. The online ordering was unavailable as of 11am. I decided to walk there and there were three couples sitting down eating. One person was ahead of me waiting. I ordered a single chilito and he said it would be 20 mins. No worries, I was in the restaurant biz I know they probably had to make fresh chili or do some online orders. I asked if I could run across the street and come right back. I came back within 5 minutes and proceeded to wait at the counter for 35 additional minutes while I watched two couples who had walked in well after me get served. I walked to the counter and waited to ask the guy the status of my order. It had been ready on the back counter. I asked if I was supposed to come get it, because others around me all had their food brought to them. He said he didn’t see me. Did he not see me or did he not care to look? The place is the size of a storage unit and he looked up into my vicinity multiple times to see people walking through the front door. The vibes were just bad here overall and he seemed to hate being there. This always happens with DC food places when they blow up. They think they can treat customers however. The chili was not worth the weird experience at all and I hope you appreciated...

While the ambience of meats and foods has an undoubtedly monastic quality, I am afraid to report that the product falls far short of chartreusian. As a chili lover and connoisseur, I was positively shocked at the bland and forgetful non-flavor of this pallidly hued chili, which in addition to its utter lack of depth had about as much heat as a late November evening in Lincoln, Nebraska. If I were to learn there were any actual chilies used in the fabrication of this dish I might feel compelled to pay a visit to my GP to check my tongue for any growths. As for the half smoke, it possessed a solid (if not remarkable) flavor but was ultimately rendered impotent by its snapless casing — while it may be true that tight skins are often the enemy of tumescence in human beings, unfortunately the opposite is true of pork and beef sausages.

Pork sausage had great flavor but an unpleasantly gamey mouthfeel, compounded by the squeaky and overly thick strands sauerkraut. Topped with their fantastically peppy and bright yellow mustard though, it is overall a pretty cool thing to put into and around your mouth.

Overall the undistinguished offerings of meats and foods shouldn’t be too surprising given the self serious, dischord house like vibes of the space. Chili half smokes are a food of fun, and the proprietors don’ti really seem to...