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Cocina Al Fondo, San Juan, PR
Award-winning

Cocina Al Fondo

4.9
4.9
347 Reviews
$30 and under
Puerto Rican

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2 people
19:00
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  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Charming
  • 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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Puerto Rican
  • Hours of Operation
    Cena Thu–Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (787) 469-5527
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 347 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Caribbean

    Best Service

  • Caribbean

    Puerto Rican

  • Puerto Rico

    Best Overall

  • Puerto Rico

    Best Food

  • Puerto Rico

    Best Service

  • Puerto Rico

    Puerto Rican

  • Puerto Rico

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cocina Al Fondo is a culinary gem in San Juan, offering "elevated Puerto Rican cuisine" with exceptional flavors and presentation. Guests rave about the "impeccable service" and "superb cocktails." The ambiance is inviting, whether dining indoors or on the charming patio. Highly recommended for an unforgettable dining experience, "the best meal in years."
347 Reviews
  1. Jarred

    VIP

    Austin

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best culinary experience I have had in a while. Intense, local flavors. Amazing ambiance. The service was phenomenal.

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  2. Judiann

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A totally amazing experience. Every part of the experience was perfecto from the greeting, to service at the bar, to the clientele, to the secret garden in the front. It was a delicious way to get a flavor of the real Puerto Rico.

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  3. Jen

    VIP

    Chicago

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Unbelievably delicious food. Certainly the best of our trip, and we had many exceptionally good meals. Started with the hen broth—just perfect. Then our entrees were ones we’ll talk about for years. The snapper had a sauce that I cannot describe—maybe chocolate or coffee flavors, but really savory and spectacular. The casserole was one the best dishes ever.

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  4. Meghan

    VIP

    Detroit

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The lamb stew was literally heaven and I don’t even like lamb. We also had lobster and the two fish meals. All appetizers were delicious especially the beet and goat cheese - we proceeded to order two more of the same appetizer after we finished the first. IT WAS THAT GOOD. Everything was hands down amazing!

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  5. josely

    Caribbean

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service. Not a lot of options for kids…Deberian considerar tener un menú para niños.

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  6. alicia

    Atlanta Metro

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ambiance was fun, service was impeccable and the food was outstanding! Don’t hesitate to make this a date night or apart of your trip.

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  7. Tom

    Washington DC

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 10 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was excellent but two of us was $180 after tip so i would rate this as $$$$. So would rate value as poor to average. What we ate should not have cost that much

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and service. Great atmosphere. Best Ceviche I ever had.

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  9. Carlos

    VIP

    Salt Lake City

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 10 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Espectacular! El caldo de gallina estaba sabroso y gustoso. La carne ahumado deliciosa y fresca. El carrucho increible. El flourless chocolate cake con el helado se peanut butter y berries, la perfeccion en el cabron”blend of flavors” Esperen pronto Michelin rating, se lo merecen.

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  10. Julie

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience. Beautiful food in a fabulous atmosphere with attentive waitstaff! If you like the sound of tree frogs that’s a bonus. I do!

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Cocina Al Fondo is rated 4.9 stars by 347 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
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Booked 39 times today
Google Map for Cocina Al Fondo

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

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. James Beard Award 2023
  • Area
    Condado
  • Hours of Operation
    Cena Thu–Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Puerto Rican
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
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