Restaurant Judy

I love Judy's so much. I've been here countless times: it's always my go-to in DC if I want a filling, affordable meal. The interior is inviting and string-lit and spacious and warm. There's plenty of seating, so I've never had trouble getting a table. The service is fantastic and prompt, and the food comes quickly. They bring out free chips & salsa and drinks are pretty cheap -- I often split a margarita pitcher if we're dining as a group of four. I always get the "El Tipico," which comes with a chicken tamale and pupusa & enchilada of your choice (I always opt for whichever the server recommends). The portions are sizable and the food hits every time. Everything comes out hot and delicious. Highly recommend if you're looking for some great Salvadoran food at a beloved neighborhood joint!

You cannot say anything bad about Judy's ever. You are immediately greeted by their staff who tell you where to sit or if it is less busy then you have the choice of spots. You can really tell that this is a place where regulars always are at the bar because of the wonderful staff and the amazing prices. Where else can you get three massive pupusas, queso, a drink, and giant tamale for under 45? This is the place where you go for reliable food, free chips and salsa (make sure to ask for their housemade hot sauce) and to catchup with friends in a casual location. They are open late so you know it is a great place to go before or at the end of a night out.Pupusas-we always get the bean because you can see all of the cheese melting out of themQueso-my friend thougt it was a little spicy and I wanted to add even more hot sauce to it. It was so perfectly cheesy and paired perfectly with the chips and salsa they give youTamale-the sweet corn was so good and even though we were stuffed, we had to eat it

I was taking a friend out for his birthday, and he had a request for food. He told me about this place that I had never heard of. It's in the U Street corridor area, but it's up near W St. I like never walk beyond V, so that's why I was not familiar! And apparently they've been around forever. When we arrived, I was impressed by how big it was. The bar is spacious, there's plenty of tables, and there's a whole other room that you see whenever you go to the bathroom. They have all the space to have the most epic parties if they choose!The staff were very nice and the menu had some great options, but I decided to try something I haven't had in a while -- pupusas! It is a Salvadoran restaurant, after all. And were they delicious? Absolutely. They have a full bar as well, featuring margaritas and much more. If you're around, check them out. It's really good.

Great food, food is quick and delicious. Mix of cuisines including salvodoran and mexican. the pupusas are amazing (chicken is my favorite but revuelto and queso are also great), the salsa/cabbage is delicious, the burrito was filled with a delicious beef stew with cheese melted over it. tamales are delicious, nachos and quesadilla are ok

Came here for Wed lunch and it was emptychips and salsa - 5/5 love how hot the salsa isCeviche combo - 4/5 very good and refreshing on a hot DC daypupusas (ranked in order)- loroco 5/5 , bean 4/5, pork 4/5, cheese 4/5, chicken 3.9/5yuca con chicharron - yuca is 5/5, chicharron is 3/5 since it was really drymarcuya / passionfruit drink - 5/5maranon - 5/5 very tasty, must try since i've never had maranon beforeI'm going to come back here for the tamales

Food: Queso- this was meh but it's not bad! Combination plate- the tamale was amazing! Great texture and great flavor. Pupusas: tried the bean and the revuelta. I preferred the revueltas for sure! Also was a great price for the amount of food (3 for 12 and I had leftovers)Service: super friendly and quick! Ambiance: very chill, great for a quick bite

Good prices, good food, and good service. Great spot for a big group or just a friend. They have bar seating and tables. The queso dip was delicious & pupusa were cheesy. Free chips with refills (something you don't see in DC). This spot was easy & laid back. Highly recommend!

Came on a Friday night for a quick dinner. The restaurant didn't look like much from the outside but inside it was popping and pretty spacious with two dining rooms. The ambiance is your neighborhood mom-and-pop shop, no fancy decor, very down to earth, but everything felt well-maintained and clean. The restaurant was quite busy but the servers were very attentive and came to take our order as soon as we sat down. We had horchata ($4) and tamarindo ($3.5) for drinks. Both were very good and reasonably priced. The complementary salsa was amazing, with amazing flavor and a great kick. We shared El Tipico and Lomo Saltado as our mains. The portions were generous for two hungry people. Their combo platters are great for people looking to try a bit of everything. My favorite from El Tipico platter was the Pupusas Revueltas, so cheesy and paired well with the slaw. The tamale and enchilada were delicious and generously filled. The chicken filling was slightly dry so will try a different option next time. The Lomo Saltado was also great. It came with crunchy fries, well-marinated meat, and a flavorful, gingery sauce. The food took a bit long to come out (~40 mins), which is completely understandable for a mom-and-pop restaurant. My friend and I were running for a show afterward so had to rush our meal. Would recommend budgeting some extra time:)

Fidel is the bartender of the night. He's customer service is amazing. Love this little hole in the wall. Their margaritas are amazing.

Definitely my favorite spot in this neighborhood. Both Kevin & Fidel are amazing bartenders and will always take care of you. Judy's is the definition of "when you're here you're family". Their pupusas are to die for as well. They have the type of atmosphere that makes you feel comfortable the second you walk in, and you end up staying for hours because the vibes and the company is so good. Would recommend this place time and time again!