OSJ International: Authentic Latin American Cuisine in Lakewood, WA

I found this place sporadically and decided to try it. I’m from New York and I have had very bad experiences with the food here in WA. I honestly had given up on finding great food here as it is back home but this place knocked it out the park! I’m very satisfied with my order and will be back! I ordered platanos frito, rice and peas and the grilled chicken with peppers and onions. SO DELICIOUS!

I recently dined at OSJ International Restaurant in Lakewood, Washington, and had an amazing experience! I tried the Mofongo Surf and Turf, and it was absolutely delicious. The combination of perfectly cooked seafood and tender meat was flavorful and well-balanced. The alcapurrias was also a standout—rich and full of depth. The ambiance was welcoming, and the service was top-notch. Highly recommend this place for anyone looking to explore diverse and delicious flavors!

Great food even better staff. You get treated like family here! I had a plate of lechon with rice and pigeon peas and it was awesome! Can't wait till they finally have dinning in. Currently they are take out only but if you want delicious food it's well worth it. Order ahead!

The best authentic Puerto Rican cuisine, you will find traditional flavors that will transport you directly to la isla del encanto , great appetizers, delicious desserts, cookies like CAMEO , BIMBO and candies that will make you remember your childhood and leave you wanting more. The cleanliness of the establishment is top-notch and the presentation of our dishes is worthy of a magazine. If you're looking for a unique culinary experience that will make you feel at home, don't hesitate to visit Osj international restaurant.

The ox tail and roasted pork special were amazing. Definitely recommend the bacalaito, pernil, alajillo, Maduro, tostones, and the jugos. All were sublime and tasted similar to how my family makes it. Definitely get a malta india if you're feeling a taste of the Caribbean.

Delicious Puerto Rican food! This review is coming from a genuine Puerto Rican family! We live out of town, out on the Olympic peninsula. My mother usually makes them every Christmas, but this year she didn't have the time and had trouble getting all the ingredients out here. But we wanted to eat some traditional Christmas Pasteles, with Arros con gandules (a Puerto Rican rice dish). For those that don't know, Puerto Rican Pasteles are a Christmas dish, kinda like tamales but made with a plantain mash instead of a corn meal/maize mash. So we decided to order them premade from a restaurant this year. Cannot tell you how much they tasted SO authentic and delicious! Delicious isn't a big enough word for them actually! And then the rice OMG! It was so great it had addictive qualities! I've read a few reviews where people didn't like their take out only format, but I was fine with that. They do a great job, and you have the luxury of having an awesome Puerto Rican meal in the luxury of your own home. Were I living close by, I'd eat OSJ's several times a week, ITS THAT GOOD! Do yourself a favor and give them a try, you won't be disappointed... and you'll thank me later!

We love coming here. Everyone is always nice while we're taking our order. Although the sign has been there for a while, I do hope that they plan to open their indoor seating again soon, it was been closed since the pandemic. I ordered the badeja paisa for the first time and I really enjoyed it. This meal was big enough to feed 2 people. I bring family here when they come in from out of town. It's the only Puerto Rican spot you'll find in the area. The food is really good. During the holidays, we like to order at least a dozen pastelles and a bottle or 2 of coquito. If you place a big order, expect a wait. For 10 of us to order on the spot, it took about 45 minutes for us to get our food, which was fine considering we had a group. Since there is no indoor seating, we usually go find a park nearby to go and eat what we ordered. They give very decent reusable to-go trays, which keep the food warm for a while. If you're looking for Puerto Rican food, this is a good spot.

The food was excellent and the service 10/10! I've been looking for a Puerto Rican restaurant for month and happen on this one on TikTok. I drove 40min and it did not disappoint! The Mofongo was flavorful the Tostones were cooked perfectly the pork crackling was juicy and tender! I could eat there everyday if it was close enough. If you want authentic Puerto Rican cuisine this is where its at!