A hidden gem; small shop location in a strip. The food comes out quick after ordering on kiosk or…read morewith server. Very flavorful and filling.

Fantastic! We had some AMAZING arepas today when we checked out the truck at Overtake School. We…read moretried the Domino, the beef and the vegan. They were all fantastic. I've always loved Venezuelan food and I'm picky about arepas--these were perfection! Now...to find these guys again and check out the rest of the menu!

Small and intimate. I love their guava sparkling beverage, which paired nicely w/ my fusion bowl…read more though, I was not too happy w/ the price for what we got. It seems a bit overpriced. It took awhile to order and for the food to arrive, but appreciate the chef for checking in to see how we're doing during our meal.

Friendly staff and excellent food. Presentation of food was really nice. It's a small place with…read moreonly about 10 seats.

Been loving this place, since before the beginning! I've been good friends with the owner, for…read moreseveral decades now and I continue to go there several times a month, because their food and drinks an vibe are always that good!!! When you go, definitely start with a signature MOJITO or 2, chat up with neighboring tables or the staff, then order up an appetizer, like the Empanadas, Ceviche or Tostones, then one of their large entrees! Ohhh...how I love their Shredded Beef or Lechon! Once you're done with your meal and order another mojito, definitely check out their postres/desserts menu! While I'm partial to their FLAN, my next favorite is definitely their Tres Leches! This will round out your savory/sweet palate and will go home super full and happy! I promise! Hope you check them out! ¡Salud Amigos!

Neighborhood gem... warm environment through the wait staff... everyone works together to ensure…read moreeveryone is getting service. Main focus is on the regular clients. Met at the door with I'm assuming the owner. Ordered Millionaires Mojito- great drinks! Cerviche- nice dish Marinated steak dish- excellent flavor Roasted pork dish- tender dish ... ... no complaints

My friend and I stopped here for a quick lunch, and this is a very affordable option if you are in…read morethe area. Our arepas were filling, was not extraordinary but it was a good meal. The Yuca fries on the other hand were delicious. I would definitely recommend to get a side of those if eating at this location.

On our way back from our clamming trip at ocean shores, we decided to stop by Olympia/Lacey area…read more The beautiful weather brought out a lot of activities. We happened to come across Arepas, which I was actually looking to try out. Thank goodness we found it!! The food was so yummy!! My favorite was the Puerco aka roasted pork arepa. It was really flavorful with different layers of texture starting from the pork, purple cabbage, tomato and the arepa. The shredded beef was packed full of meat and cheese. They did not skimp. The yucca fries and garlic butter/dipping oil was rich and delish. Sweet plantains are my faborito!! The young lady taking my order recommended the cute dessert to finish the meal and it was delish. My recommendation, this is a MUST TRY!!

A distinct taste to each dish that makes Asado a place of its own. The sever made a real connection…read moreto us, helping create a unique environment. Dimly lit, with a soothing ambiance that'll really set the mood, great for a romantic dinner.

Asado was so amazing for so long. I understand that things need to change sometimes but I also…read moreunderstand, if it ain't broke don't fix it. Asado was a favorite of ours for years. Many special dinners and celebrations were had within the walls there. When updates to the menu were made, it seems like much more than that changed and it hasn't been the same since. A few months ago we went and everything was 'off' nothing like it used to be. Service and food were both subpar. Knowing how many wonderful meals we've had there we gave them the benefit of the doubt, everyone/everywhere has bad nights. Unfortunately, we went back tonight and were shocked to find the restaurant nearly empty. We got a table in the bar so my husband could keep an eye on the basketball game. and while service was better it wasn't great, food was dropped off by someone who said not a word, literally dropped plates and walked away, and food was good but not the standout it once was, drink was also pretty awful. So sad to see such a shining star of a place in Tacoma fall so far. Seeing almost empty on a Saturday night confirmed it's not just us that has noticed such sad changes to the place.

OSJ International is the most authentic Puerto Rican food I've had on the West Coast (not just in…read moreSeattleso far. Most Caribbean spots around Washington lean Jamaican, so finding a place doing proper Puerto Rican dishes felt special. The menu and quality reminded me of what you'd find back on the island, at least pre-pandemic. They had classics like chillo frito, mofongo, and pasteles, and it tasted like homemade small business cooking. Honestly, I thought it was even better than La Isla before the fire that shut that place down. A few pain points. It's far. The restaurant is south of Tacoma near I-5, so it's a bit of a drive whether you're coming from Seattle or even from the airport. It was also cash only when I went, though you could sit inside and eat. Last time I called it sounded like they were still mostly doing the to-go model and hadn't fully gone back to the way it used to operate. I haven't made the trip again yet, but it's still on my list. Also worth saying, after the pandemic when I moved to San Diego, I couldn't find an authentic Puerto Rican spot there either. That made me appreciate this place even more. After the Benito Super Bowl performance I'm definitely craving some Puerto Rican food again. Might have to make the drive soon.

Ordered to go as a first time visiting. We have been wanting to try this place for a very long…read moretime. It appeared as though the dining room was closed off. Not sure if it was always like this or just near closing hours when we arrived to pick up our order., The lady at the cash register was most pleasant and our orders were complete, cooked to order hot and fresh. We ordered 2 orders of the chicken dinners, pollo playero and had bits of pork added to it. We also ordered a side of beans. The food was freshly cooked, so it was nice and hot. It was well seasoned. The meats were tender (with the exception of the pork bits inside the rice). The food had a beautiful presentation with onion, green and red pepper slices on top of the meats.

The Ropa Vieja from here was quite good. It came as a very large amount of shredded beef, a smaller…read morehelping of rice, and fries to go along with it. I'll start with the beef, as it was the primary component of the dish. Despite it being flank steak, it was clearly simmered for a long time - and displayed none of the traditionally chewy or dry properties associated with the tougher cut. The sauce also helped - it was very well spiced, and had a slight tomato-like flavor. Mixing this with the yellow rice yielded something that was really satisfying to eat. The combination of sauce, beef, and rice was quite enjoyable, even with mixing the vegetables in for some extra crunch. The portion size of beef was crazy. When combined with the rice, the total amount of food here was solidly enough for two full meals. It is around 20 dollars for the dish, but I would classify that as a good value when you consider how much food you get. On the opposite side, I swapped the maduros out for fries. These...were not good. The fries tasted stale, hard, and not appealing at all. While the portion size was high, the appeal was not. The sauce that came with these was interesting at least. Overall, I think this is a very strong core dish at an impressive portion. Would recommend sticking with the plantains as a side though. 8.5/10

I heard someone at my hairdresser mention this place having the only decent Cubano in the city…read more They had lived in Miami and found this place to be the most authentic - so we had to go. I haven't had a real Cubano but if it's like what we had at Cafe con Leche then I may need to book a flight. It was so good! We started with a small shot of espresso and moved on to a pair of tasty sandwiches. A Cubano for him and a marinated chicken sandwich for me. Our server was drifting between Spanish and English and greeted a number of the customers like old friends. Always an excellent sign.

surprisingly quick service considering I got while they had a food truck and a long line. it was…read moresooooo good tho the pork arepa was delicious.

I have shown this place to a bunch of my friends and everyone really enjoys it, it's generally…read morequick and quiet in there. I've only ever had the vegan option which is super satisfactory and filling I have had a number on non vegan friends eat the vegan arepas option because they we unfamiliar with the menu items and have really enjoyed it as well!