Judy Restaurant — Restaurant in Washington

After having an unpleasant experience at another restaurant in the area we came to Judy’s and this was meant to be! The service was amazing, our server Fidel was friendly, knowledgeable about the menu and the drinks. Fidel gave us really good recommendations. We ordered one tamarind margarita and one lemon margarita with mezcal, they both were delicious and fresh! For the food, we ordered pupusas revueltas and pupusas with cheese and beans! Best pupusas I ever tried! I’m definitely coming back! The service at this place is really great!

SECOND VISIT

After a great experience at Judy’s last night, I wanted to come back to explore more the many and I’m glad I did! Fidel’s customer service was exceptional as the first time. This time I tried Bistec a la criolla, Judy’s combination and for dessert I had their 3 leches cake and their flan. Both were divide, I can recommend this place enough!

THIRD VISIT

AMAZING! The Lomo Saltado and Burrito was incredible delicious! The margaritas were tasty! Loving this restaurant! ❤️ the customer service is 100 points!...

EDIT I came back a day after my review. Everything is excellent, and I’m here to say DO NOT SLEEP ON THE DESSERTS!!!!! The flan and tres leches are simply divine. Fidel provided exemplary service as always.

I love Judy’s, I’ve been coming here for 4 years now. It’s been 2 years since I last came to eat at Judy Restaurant and it has gotten even better. Not only is the food excellent, the service is EXCELLENT. Our server, Fidel, did a phenomenal job taking care of us and honestly answering our questions regarding the menu. The drinks were strong and delicious, I strongly recommend a lime mezcal margarita. Pupusas were also amazing, thick with the perfect amount of dough, and don’t get me started on the curtido!!!! I didn’t get it this time, but my usual go-to is the bistec al caballo. The beans are to die for, and the eggs are always perfect. Parking is hell but it’s always awful anywhere worth your while. I’ve always had a great time here, and I always look forward to coming back. I always love the bachata classics playing in the background, makes me...

Judy runs one damn fine Salvadoran shop. Yeah, I know. Salvadoran food gets kind of a bad rap in the DC area, but this place bucks the trend. Gone are the rubbery, pale hockey puck papusas. Judy's papusas have texture, flavor, and oh, so much cheeese! Gone is the overcooked, watery al pastor slop. Judy's slow-cooked pork is the perfect texture and is simply bursting with a rich blend of flavors. I'm salivating right now just thinking about it. Gone are the flavorless, can-to-plate, Goya-heavy trash served at most Salvadoran joints. Judy's has Masitas de Cerdo Fritas and Carne Deshilada con Huevo. Don't even ask what those are. Just get them and thank me later. Sure, the place looks a little shoddy from the outside (and kinda like a repurposed office on the inside). Sure, the beer selection is kinda blah. Whatever. It's time to shut up, order a Modello, get those papusas, get that slow-cooked meat, and learn why Judy's is such a beloved little joint. You won't be...