H Street NE just picked up a new late-night contender. J&J Mex-Taqueria quietly swung open the doors to its latest location on Monday, March 23, 2026, bringing the Tovar family’s tacos, burritos and birria to 1322 H Street NE. The opening was teased on the group’s social channels as the latest step in the family-run brand’s slow-but-steady march across the District.
Owners José and Papa Tovar have grown J&J from a single Brightwood spot into a small local chain built on family recipes and counter service. This new H Street address is the newest piece of that expansion, extending their reach into one of the city’s busiest eating and drinking corridors.
PoPville first flagged the opening, sharing a screenshot of the restaurant’s Instagram announcement that proclaimed, “TODAY WE OPEN THE DOORS OF OUR NEW LOCATION.” The site also pinned down the address as 1322 H Street NE and noted that the space was previously home to Meggrolls, Red Ginger and Shawafel, crediting a reader tip that spotted new signage late last week.
Family-run brand expands across the region
J&J traces its start to 2015 under Papa Tovar, with a focus on family recipes and straightforward counter service. The group’s official site lists its other locations along with core menu staples and community-minded offerings; background on the brand and its growth is available on J & J's website. The owners present this H Street outpost as part of a broader effort to deepen their presence across D.C. and nearby suburbs.
What the H Street storefront replaces
The unit at 1322 H Street NE has seen a revolving door of quick-serve concepts over the years, a pattern PoPville highlighted in its coverage. That kind of turnover is hardly unusual along the corridor, where fast-casual and takeout operators regularly shuffle in and out as the neighborhood evolves. J&J now joins a particularly busy stretch, serving both daytime foot traffic and the evening and late-night crowd.
Menu, orders and hours
Menus and online ordering links are live on J&J’s site, which highlights tacos, birria, burritos and breakfast sandwiches among its offerings. For the latest hours, contact details and to place pickup orders, check J & J's website. The H Street shop is set up for counter service and takeout friendly operations as the new location settles into the neighborhood.
