OSJ International is the most authentic Puerto Rican food I've had on the West Coast (not just in Seattleso 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. read more

OSJ International - Mofongo - Spanish Near Me - Lakewood, Washington

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Ordered to go as a first time visiting. We have been wanting to try this place for a very long time. 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. read more

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Wonderful service the lady who took my order was very sweet. Need to add that it is only to-go orders online or somewhere because it indeed was misleading , I was expecting to dine in. I got the surf and turf mofongo, Alcapurrias, bacalaitos, & chicken mofongo. And the quesitos. As a boricua myself. I was so so disappointed. I really wanted to love it but the alcapurrias and bacalaitos tasted like they were the Goya frozen products. Did not taste fresh at all. The mofongo didn't have flavor and the consistency wasn't there. the quesitos barely had any filling so those weren't enjoyable either. The only thing I enjoyed was the churrasco. Quality was not worth the price at all. Unfortunately I would not recommend. read more

TAKE OUT ONLY - apparently the owners are considering opening it up again but there's no definite date. That's a huge bummer, because why furnish the place to close it off? Also, the single menu got kidnapped every time a family would try to cram into the tiny entry way. The gal taking the orders was super chatty and warm, she definitely neutralized the frustration of having to get take out. Many families pulled up only to return to their cars (us included), and that just seems detrimental to their business, but what do I know. For $70+, we got ropa vieja, a juice, a can of coke, a side of rice and mofongo de bistec. You decide if that's worth it, but to my knowledge, I'm not sure where the next closest PR restaurant is. Flavors were great, and I love plantains so that's always a done deal for me. read more

Amazing food and good service. It is take out only. Find a Lakewood park to eat at. The mufungo was great.

Looking forward to going to this restaurant and eat Puerto Rican food. I've heard their service is quick and serves hot food. Hopefully, their atmosphere will be friendly and smell richly of Spanish food. Also the decor of Puerto Rico all over it! read more

I absolutely love this place, my only problem is their lobby is always closed and everything is to go. This is a place where I'd like to bring my friends, family etc. I hope they open it one day. read more

Authentic and delicious Puerto Rican food! The mofongo, empanadas, and alcapurrias were all amazing--full of flavor and cooked perfectly. Can't wait to come back! read more

OSJ International - Authentic and delicious Puerto Rican food! The mofongo, empanadas, and alcapurrias were all amazing--full of flavor and cooked perfectly. - Spanish Near Me - Lakewood, Washington

Great authentic food, super friendly service. No in person dining. We got two orders of Alcapurrias were sooooo good and very tasty. Staff were very helpful and kind. read more

Amazing food! And the service was timely and the cashier was super friendly! Sadly I didn't take any photos but will definitely be back! Tried the pork Mofonga and the 3 kinds of empanadas with the mango cheese cake empanada and it was so yummy! Check them out! read more

Alcapurrias is always good. Carne Frita is pretty dry. The juice is fresh. May not order Carne Frita next time. read more

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This is a must try for Anyone in WA State! The Best Authentic Puerto Rican Food Out! Come see for yourself today! read more

OSJ International - Spanish Near Me - Lakewood, Washington

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Best Puerto Rican food . Super tasty and fresh definitely great quality and great customer service.

Food was awful, no flavor, and greasy. We got a few different items & not one of them was good. The service was fine I got take out. Ambiance was not there, it's just a place in Ponders. Not that Ponders is somewhere I would expect much, but there's a Mexican place in the same parking lot that beats this place hands down. I went to OSJ here on a recommendation & all I can think is the person who recommended it doesn't get out much as this was some of the lousiest, flavorless, greasy hole I've experienced in traveling around the . We ended up tossing the food and getting something else it was that bad. read more

Amazing, friendly, and welcoming service!! The passion fruit juice was delicious and very fresh. The woman who helped me was extremely nice and helpful. The food was good and tender. Sad that I was unable to don't Dine in as I was out of town. read more

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Please just make sure you know it is TO GO Only. We went there to expect to dine in and turned around as it was only to go. I didn't taste the food so can't comment on food but it is just misleading. read more

I told my mother about this place and the Yelp shows that it's recommended and good place and good ambience but when we show up the parking lot full and the restaurant shows Togo only and no restrooms. Coming all the way from West Seattle read more

It is kinda hard to find good Puerto Rican food in WA. So I was impressed when I visited OSJ. The space is nice. The food seasoning reminds me of my grandma. Everything I tried was so good. To start we tried the Tostones rellenos de pulpo (octopus) and they were sesoned well and the octopus was tender. Then we ordered the bacalaito trio, they were good but I wished they were bigger. The alacapurrias were my favorite. They were filled with a lot of meat and the sazon was on point. Then the main entrees were bistec encebollado con arroz blanco y habichuelas. The bistec was tender, flavorful and habichuelas were seasoned. The carne frita was good. For drinks we ordered Piña Coladas and they were good. They could've had more alcohol in them LOL. The staff was attentive and super nice. If you are looking for a good Puerto Rican restaurant I recommend it. It's a bit of a drive from Seattle but it is worth it! read more

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OMG I have been going to OSJ since they just opened up in their first location next to what is now the Tilted Rock. I had never had Puerto Rican food until then. That was over 10 years ago. Needless to say, they are forever going to be a staple in my life!! The FLAVORS ay dios mio, The BEST! MOFONGO WHAT? And then TRIFONGO!! When they moved to a larger spot, I was so happy for them because their clientele sure was growing. Can't blame them. Everything on the menu is amazing. The service is top notch!! I love you Carla!! Your family is blessing everyone with the love they have in the food they make and share with us all!! The Latin vibes walking in with the music and dimly lit room, I like it. They aren't dine in capable right now due to staff shortage but that isn't stopping me from ordering. I'm excited for you to open back up fully and will always support your family business!! read more

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I ate here for the first time this past weekend. Loads to pick from the menu but all authentic Puerto Rican dishes except one that was Peruvian. My son ordered it and it did not fail. I order the Jibarito. Drop Mic! The same for the Alcapurrias and Bacalaitos ... downed with a Malta and a Kola Champane. Everything we prefer hit the spot. I have every intention to try something new from the menu every time I go. The indoor seating is not available, they are only taking "order to go" only but they do have a small table with two chair outside. The wait for the food was about 20 min. Which is to be expected if you know Puerto Rican food... as well as it being a small staff taking the orders and one making it. As a Puerto Rican, we always represent our culture and Island, they also have Puerto Rican Merch! read more

OSJ International - Peruvian Dish - Spanish Near Me - Lakewood, Washington

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A little sad that the empanadillas come with more juice than meat :( my only complaint

Ok for real , this is my go to every single time I'm back for work. This time I got empanadas , alcapurrias , chicharron de pollo w/ rice and beans and plantinos and the server offered to make a dessert for me as they didn't have any left and made me a puff pastry w/ cream cheese and guava. The service is 110% above and beyond and food is even better. If you live in this area or just passing through, make this a must stop. read more

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Me being from Miami, I miss Cuban and Puerto Rican food and Caribbean food in general this place hit spot very good Caribbean from Puerto Rican to be specific. read more

Most authentic PR restaurant in WA. Wonderful staff, very welcoming and friendly. Food tastes amazing.

the best authentic puertorrican food in town and the most delicious food always served. read more

OSJ International - Vegan soya lactose oat free appetizers options.The best!!!! - Spanish Near Me - Lakewood, Washington

My daughter took me there on Father's Day only to find out the they now only do take out orders. And we were going to order and we couldn't get anyone to respond to the door to take our order. Pretty depressing. read more

The food reminds me of home and the people are amazing. It's is one of the few places I can get down with some kola champagne.

The smell of the food reminds me of home. Inside seating isn't available at the moment but we'll certainly come back for food!

I love this place! The food is always delicious and flavorful. I highly recommend if you want some authentic Puerto Rican food. I have eaten here many times check out my photos lol read more

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Only takeout since Covid?? Always some sort of exercise why they can't do sit down service. Missing a large audience here in the Lakewood Community of Puerto Ricans and other Hispanics. They rarely pick up their phone. Ugh! read more

Very solid Puerto Rican restaurant, although located a bit far from the Seattle city center. If it were not takeout only, I would probably give this 4 or 4.5 stars - the takeout ruins the food by quite a lot. If you are driving down south, definitely do not miss stopping by here to check out some of the food, but try to come when they reinstate indoor dining! I got the alcapurrias (cassava fritters with ground beef) and steak mofongo (bistec encebollado). The alcapurrias were nicely fried though a little bit hard to bite as they are not the typical potato balls - they are made of cassava. It is served with thousand island sauce. Truly comfort food. The mofongo is solid as I really enjoyed the small crispy pork chunks spread throughout the plantains, making the dish more sophisticated and less one dimensional, but the steak is way overcooked and dry. Another miss is that they need to improve on takeout, if 100% of the business is now takeout only (no more indoor seating sadly) - the alcapurrias are deep fried so the hot oils seep into the styrofoam and I ate a few dust pieces of styrofoam which presents a health hazard. read more

OSJ International - The Alcapurrias was very hot and melted some styrofoam into the food - Spanish Near Me - Lakewood, Washington

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If you're looking to try authentic Puertorican food, this is the spot. I had the Mofongo with Carne Frita, White rice and stewed beans with Chicken rinds and Tostones al ajillo and absolutely everything was delicious! The service is exceptional and the ambiance seems to be very pleasant although they were going through remodeling and didn't get to sit and enjoy my meal, the music made the wait worth it. Highly recommend! read more

Drove from Seattle, and it was WORTH it! It reminded me of the food that I had while I was in Puerto Rico. Amazing service with great recommendations. If you are there around the holidays, you have to get their limited time pasteles plate. I'll definitely will be back - and plan to cater from here as well. read more

OSJ International - a variety of food items on a table - Spanish Near Me - Lakewood, Washington

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I love driving out of my way to try something new and they decide not to come into work that day! SMH...I saw one review that said something about this and I still took a gamble! read more

OSJ International - Outside - Spanish Near Me - Lakewood, Washington

Food tastes amazing but the business sucks at everything else. Take out only. No one answers the phone. Woefully understaffed. Must show up in person to order food and then you must wait in your car or outside for about half an hour to get your food. Owner needs to seriously reconsider the efficiency and work flow of the service and management part of this business. A lot of bottlenecks that slow things down. read more

Puerto Rican spot in Tacoma. I would make a reservation to guarantee seating. We ordered two dishes that we saw from a photo they gave us on the iPad. The food was delicious but we ordered way too much. My order could of fed us both with leftovers. The staff was helpful and friendly. They serve liquor, beer and wine to dine with. Although we didn't order Appetizers they had plenty of dishes that looked yummy going to other tables. read more

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Good food. Good ambience. Pleasant service. Server was informative and polite. Enjoyed the meal. Will attend again and recommend family and friends. read more

Google says you can dine-in, but you can't, it's a to-go only restaurant for now. So I placed a to-go order, the wait was 30 minutes for two dishes. If I knew it was a to-go only place, I'd call ahead. The food was very delicious. I ordered bistec encebollado $14.95 and Argentine Churrasco $22.95. Everything tasted good, I loved the sauces that come with churrasco, especially the chimichurri one. read more

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The food is always awesome, I normally get the same thing every time I go. I tried the fried pork and it was delicious

The outside is cute and a bit run down. The inside is nice. The Latin American vibe is definitely felt. Lovely flowers on the tables and great music. We ordered the Gallega paella and the lomo saltado. The paella was okay but didn't have a ton of flavor. The lomo saltado was so flavorful and delish. I would order this again. It seems random to me to have beef and peppers on top of French fries but it was so good! The portions were huge and there are a lot of leftovers. We got a cocktail and a Puerto Rican frappe and they were both pretty tasty and pretty. Everything in here is beautiful and looks amazing. The staff is friendly and great. read more

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