Award-winning

Cocina Al Fondo

4.9

403 Reviews

$30 and under

Puerto Rican

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2 people

15 Mar 2025

22:00

Booked 28 times today

Charming
Good for special occasions
Great for outdoor dining

Cocina al Fondo offers a unique sensorial journey that is meant for everyone to enjoy. Our rotating, seasonally-inspired plates—from the most simple to the most complex dish—encourage wellbeing: of our bodies, minds, and soul. Nature, art, the lyrical essence of our island, the aromas, and our colorful, intense Caribbean heritage are all imbued into every element of our cuisine. We proffer an escape through a festive, gastronomic journey that reinterprets Puerto Rican cuisine through a bold new narrative of fortitude, tenacity, and, of course, taste.

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Location
658 C. San Juan San Juan Puerto Rico, 00907 United States, San Juan, PR 00907
Award-winning
1. James Beard Award 2023
Phone number
(787) 469-5527
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Puerto Rican
Hours of Operation
Cena Thu–Sat 17:00–22:00
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None

What 403 people are saying

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Caribbean
Puerto Rican
Puerto Rico
Best Overall
Puerto Rico
Best Food
Puerto Rico
Best Service
Puerto Rico
Puerto Rican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Cocina Al Fondo is a standout dining destination in the heart of Santurce, Puerto Rico, offering "exceptional service" and "amazing food" with a menu that highlights local ingredients. Guests praise its "cozy and beautiful" atmosphere, and the restaurant is celebrated for its "innovative flavors" and "delicious culinary experience."

403 Reviews

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Cara VIP
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food! Enjoyed every bite! Cocktails also delicious.
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Larry VIP
Cleveland45 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic. With the server’s guidance, we elected to order several tapas and sides to get more tastes. Each was well prepared, beautifully plated and excellent. Fritter with mushrooms, beet terrine, octopus and quail stood out. Cocktails were just as inventive and delicious. The house-made hot sauce was very good but its HOT.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The food was amazing! We ordered the octopus and ceviche for appetizer. Both outstanding flavors. For entrees we ordered the breaded pork, it was phenomenal!!!! Definitely recommend
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Michelle
Washington DC7 reviews
5.0
Dined on 8 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious. Server was attentive and knowledgeable about the menu.
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Lisa VIP
Washington DC8 reviews
5.0
Dined on 8 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My third time at Cocina al Fondo and every time it has been excellent. The food, the staff, the cocktails, outstanding. Can’t wait to go back!
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quieromas VIP
New York City22 reviews
5.0
Dined on 7 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food, service abs atmosphere were amazing. One of the island’s many gems!!❤️❤️
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OpenTable Diner
Detroit1 review
5.0
Dined on 7 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was excellent and food/drinks were beyond amazing!
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Kennie
Caribbean1 review
5.0
Dined on 2 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Comida exquisita, ambiente cálido, servicio excelente… ¿Qué más se puede pedir de una experiencia gastronómica?♥️
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KeithD VIP
Philadelphia24 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service. Definitely worth visiting.
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Neil
Chicago9 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome meal on the patio with outstanding wait staff. All 4 people enjoyed are food and beverages in an awesome environment. Highly recommend this restaurant.
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Cocina Al Fondo is rated 4.9 stars by 403 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

15 Mar 2025

22:00

Booked 28 times today

658 C. San Juan San Juan Puerto Rico, 00907 United States, San Juan, PR 00907

Additional information

Award-winning
1. James Beard Award 2023
Phone number
(787) 469-5527
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Puerto Rican
Hours of Operation
Cena Thu–Sat 17:00–22:00
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None

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