Great, great, great service. The food is great too. This place was the first time I had/ or had…read moreheard of poblano sauce or a pupusa. I grew up a block away, but spent my early childhood in Miami. I love a chicken poblanp with lots and lots of the fried plantains/maduro. Lots of options in terms of portion size if you want to meet up with girlfriends during a busy workday. Tamarindo also has humorous hats and Tshirts. Great bar, and great indoor ambiance. Eating outside is also great. Even if it's windy, fellow diners will help put plates on top of the tent flap to keep it from hitting you in the face. If you're in range of said flap My friends and I eat outside, mostly because we are loud. There is a very substantial tent covering for the outdoor seating, and the service is just as good if not better Enjoy

My main notes: -chips and salsa should be free…read more-it was really freezing in here -awesome window to people watch in ad mo -good portions -yum horchata

A reliably ungentrified forward operating base of "good enough" at tolerable prices in what has…read morebecome an insufferable yuppie stronghold. The contrast is unmistakable. You have $8 coffee next door, a gourmet dog treat bakery across the street, $3,800 per month studio apartments caddie cornered, Orange theory, a book store specializing in post modern feminism on the other side, a food truck featuring sustainably sourced $26 breakfast sandwiches with cultured cashew cream and microgreens that comes with a 90-second explanation of the chef's philosophy regarding regenerative agriculture. And then there is Restaurant Judy in a league of its own. The Puerto Rican speaking broken English handing out menus with items crossed off in crayon is a much needed breath of fresh air as the oxygen content increases in the atmosphere as I begin coming back down to earth. This is my Easter island in a vast sea of Deliotte consultants wearing LuLu lemon. When your food arrives its a relief that it has all the appeal of a Toyota Camry- cost effective, satisfying, gets the job done, sometimes inconsistent which is indicative of random people manning the kitchen rather than some overqualified chef demanding to raise prices to justify his employment there. This place is a DC treasure and its underlying ethos must be defended at all costs. Strength and Honor, Restaurant Judy

Stopped by Restaurant Judy while in the U/14th street area running errands. We were primarily…read morelooking for some quick bites and saw Judy's was close. Service - Staff was friendly and greeted us quickly upon entry. Since it was early and slow the bartender was also our server but he was attentive and checked on us regularly. Restaurant decor was simple with natural light & plants in almost every window. Saw a pretty large group dining area in the back as well so potential for large gatherings. Food/Drinks - We ordered passion fruit margs which were delicious. They have a spicy rim option if that's your speed, not mine lol I'm a sweet drink guy. The table split the corn tamale, plantains, a pupasa, three tacos(chicken, steak, pork), with sides of rice & beans plus chips and salsa. We truly enjoyed all of the food with exception of chicken taco. Wasn't bad per se just wasn't that good comparatively. Should've gotten double steak and a pork. Our favorites were the sweet plantains, corn tamale and refried beans. Will definitely stop by again for some tasty affordable food and drink!

It's hard to pick the right star rating for Haydee's. The restaurant itself is strictly ordinary,…read morethree stars at best - plain Salvadoran/Mexican cuisine, reasonable prices, typical (weak) beer list with only bottles, the sort of cocktails you would expect. It's walking distance from our house, and we've been there over the years only to see a friend's band perform. But last night we were there for the weekly Sunday jazz jam, and the place was packed. We arrived a bit after the schedules 6:30 beginning, and we were lucky to get a table. By 7 PM it was standing room only as musicians kept arriving, with their drumsticks or instruments, signing in to have a chance to jam. Several first rate amateur performers, some relative duds as well, but very much worth hearing. With the jazz jam five stars. Averages at four. We will certainly be back for the jam.

I went for a Spanish language conversational class. The environment upon walking in is fun…read more There's a heavy karaoke focus and there's a booth that's present. There's a few tables on the main floor and I think there's seating on the floor above. You order at the register when you walk in, find a spot, and they bring it to you at your table (whether eating in or getting to go). Everyone was very nice. I decided to try two pupusas with cheese and a side of rice. The prices are very reasonable. I think my total was around $12. The pupusas had a strong corn taste and were very cheeeeeeesy. The rice was a good addition on the side. For the price and flavor, this was definitely a good meal.

The food is sooooooooo good the service is sooooooo hot the ambience is soooooooo funnn…read more Staff are super nice, mostly speak spanish but easy to communicate with!

I stopped here with some of my friends and enjoyed dinner. I got the sopa de res which beef soup…read morewith short rib and vegetables. The beef was extremely tender and the veggies were perfectly cooked. The broth had nice rich flavors from the beef making it savory. Service was very friendly and nice. Food came quickly and was great. Inside its casual feels like you are in someones home.

From the outside, I wasn't sure what to expect. Popped in at 9pm on a Saturday and was solidly…read moreimpressed! After tip, spent under $100 for steak nachos, 3 papusas, a steak burrito, chicken quesadilla, and carne guisada plate. The portions are large, the meat is well cooked, and the flavors are familiar + comforting, making the experience nostalgic. The papusas came piping hot with delicious crisp cabbage. The sour cream was the star of the show for the quesadilla. And the nachos? So simple yet absolutely mouthwatering. Service was fast and friendly. We were welcomed by a gentleman who confirmed we wanted to dine in vs take out. The music was loud, but the atmosphere is casual and welcoming. Our waitress primarily spoke Spanish but she was kind and patient with me (my Spanish is rough). If you're looking for a no frills experience and a filling, quick meal, I highly recommend stopping in!

Delicious pupusas! 1 pupusa is only $2.50, what a deal! I'm in DC for a quick work errand and saw a…read moresign for authentic pupusas. I ordered two of the bean and cheese (frijoles con queso) pupusas which came with slaw and hot sauce. YUM! It was surprisingly empty inside on a Sunday afternoon but that was no issue for me. Hot fresh food made quite quickly!

Tried the three "dinner" tacos - all excellent, carnitas were a favorite. As good or better than…read moreLa Tejana, imo.

The food is great. The service greater--there may be a really long line, but it's very quick to…read moreorder and be served. Scenery is really cool, it keeps you out of the endless wind tunnel of the trail.

Consistent tasty food. Very authentic. I work in the neighborhood and eat there often.read more

Great papusas, nice people and good service-- fast and delicious! Worth a visit or good for takeoutread more

Stopped in a Saturday evening. We were walking to check out some new eateries. This place is on the…read morelower level and you could easily walk past it. We sat at the bar downstairs. The large Margaritas were made with love! So good! Shrimp Ceviche : HUGE! Could have been shared with 3 people

If you are looking for a quick bite to eat or pass the time with a few margs, then this place is…read moreworth checking out. It was raining fairly heavy last week, and a friend and I were walking around Adams Morgan. We noticed the half off Margs deal; and man they did not disappoint! From the moment we entered, the two bartenders greeted us with exuberance. The bar area is a little small and tight, but you immediately forget that once you chat it up with the bartenders. If you like spice, and I mean REALLY like it, ask them to make the Reg. Marg with Chile del Arbol puree, with a candied Jalapeno. It's worth it. You get a balance of the sweet, spicy, and lime! As the night went on, we got treated to new flavors such as Hibiscus. We even got the rest of the customers in and these flavors and it was an awesome time! Don't stop at the drinks, try their tacos! They were very accommodating as my friend and I were vegetarians. We've ordered a trio; one with hibiscus, Nopal (Cactus), and just vegetarian. Nothing was lacking on flavor. Def worth checking out!