Restaurant Judy

We love this spot! Really great pupusas pork and bean were my favorite and the carne asada is top notch. Very filling and affordable.

5 stars for the great prices and service. I do wish they’d have some more vegan options though, I got the veggie burrito which was steamed and pretty much unseasoned vegetables in a tortilla, I ended up deconstructing it and mixing it with the rice and beans on the side to give it some flavor. My boyfriend is not vegan and loved his meal, and I know the food is good quality, I guess I wish the veggie options were a little more thought out. Still leaving 5 stars as they’re so so nice here and make you feel right at home.

Service was excellent, food was equally as good. I got Judy's Combo with a chicken enchilada. I will be going back! :

Great time! Fidel was so friendly and offered wonderful dinning and drink suggestions. What amazing service! The back space is full of opportunities and I hope Judy soon capitalizes on the wonders this area can offer. Let me know if you’re looking to rent this space our or have an idea on how to update this secondary room!

The food was extremely delicious! I ordered the burrito azteca with steak and it was amazing. The servers were super nice and accomdating. The horchata was also good. Best restaurant in the area that I have been to!Food: 5/5

The food was good but they got my order wrong. I ordered pork and cheese papusa but the papusa they gave me only had cheese in it I ordered to go so I didn't know until I got home. The steak taco was really good but the chicken taco was just okay.Food: 4/5

Best papusas I’ve had in DC! Everything is well portioned, fresh, and delicious. I called in a take-out order of two papusas, guac, and a sweet corn tamel and everything was ready in 15 minutes. Will definitely be back to try the rest of the menu!

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 disappointed.

DC needs more restaurants like Judy. Reminiscent more of a no frills, home cooked meal than a restaurant where workers work for a paycheck and churn out low quality food. I went right when it opened and was greeted by a very nice older probably grandmother. She was the only one working. I asked her what I should order and was told the burrito azteca - got that and pupusa. She then went back in the kitchen and whipped it all together. Very phenomenal food and after years of eating at street food stalls around the world, the best food always comes from the women who have been cooking for decades. My friend told me about here over a year ago and always put off giving it a try, until yesterday. Wish I went sooner.

Bomb late night pupusa place. I was in the area and hungry during the week. Didn't want fast food or diner food and the line at Surfside was a mile long on a Wednesday. I saw Judy Restaurant and went for it. The pupusas were delicious. Super cheesy and pork was very tasty. Has a cool vibe inside. Also vegetarian options available. And the employee working was super friendly. Really completed the experience for me. Highly recommend Vegetarian options: Vegetarian options