Cocina Al Fondo

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   Julie

   San Francisco

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   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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   Marilu

   VIP

   Washington DC

   19 reviews

   3.0

   19 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   My expectations were high and some dishes didn’t meet them. The buñuelos de malanga tasted amazing but the “ensaladilla de bacalao” had too much mayonnaise. It would’ve been better if the bacalao was guisao, and also more traditional. The ceviche was not great either. Some pieces of the fish were chewy and the flavor profile was not hitting the spot. We ordered “La Ceba” as the main dish and that dish was very tasty. The desserts were good too. Overall, it was good but not great.
   

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   Ricardo

   VIP

   Chicago

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This is elevated Puerto Rican cuisine at it’s BEST. The chef truly understands how to meld and transform common ingredients/flavors to serve exquisite and unique Puerto Rican dishes. It is my new favorite place and I consider myself selective. It could easily be Michelin-starred (it may not be as they consider ambiance and economic class too much, and this place is loud and homey, embodying and representative of PR culture). I, Rico, give it a whole plate set. 🍽️
   

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   Jess

   Philadelphia

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Such an incredible restaurant with a unique story!! Everyone working there was incredibly kind. Service was amazing and food was even better. We wanted to try the entire menu!! We ended up asking our waitress for recommendations and everything we ordered was to die for. Best meal we have had in years!
   

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   Matthew

   VIP

   Orlando

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food is delicious and the service was amazing!
   

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   Matthew

   Connecticut

   19 reviews

   5.0

   19 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Everything about our experience was sublime! The ambience set the mood for a special occasion, and every dish and cocktail was perfectly seasoned and balanced, there’s nothing on the list I wouldn’t recommend! Ana was our server and was so helpful and made our evening even more memorable. Would absolutely come back!
   

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   Joseph

   Raleigh

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The best meal we’ve had in San Juan. The food looks humble but is packed with flavors. You will not be disappointed.
   

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   Linda

   San Francisco

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Wonderful experience. Service was top notch and all the food was excellent. Cocktails, empanadas, ceviche, sea bass and lamb stew were among the items we tasted. Would definitely go back. Grab your reservation now!
   

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   Coral

   VIP

   New York City

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Deliciosos cocteles, aperitivos, principales, y postres. En especial el pescado y el arroz con conejo están impresionantes. Un lugar bonito para disfrutar de buena comida y bebida.
   

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    Geoffrey

    VIP

    Atlanta Metro

    31 reviews

    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Made a point of coming here on a recent one night stay over in San Juan. Food was delicious and so comforting, only made better by the really hospitable team. They were very knowledgeable and attentive while being warm and welcoming. Would highly recommend for anyone who appreciates really chef driven and appreciation for honoring great traditions in cooking.
    

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