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Cocina Al Fondo, San Juan, PR
Award-winning

Cocina Al Fondo

4.9
4.9
390 Reviews
$30 and under
Puerto Rican

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 30 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Puerto Rican
  • Hours of Operation
    Cena Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (787) 469-5527
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 390 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
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Caribbean

    Best Service

  • Caribbean

    Puerto Rican

  • Puerto Rico

    Best Overall

  • Puerto Rico

    Best Food

  • Puerto Rico

    Best Service

  • Puerto Rico

    Best Ambience

  • Puerto Rico

    Puerto Rican

  • Puerto Rico

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cocina Al Fondo stands out for its "fantastic food and stellar service," offering elevated Puerto Rican cuisine in a "gorgeous garden setting." Guests rave about "the best ceviche ever," and the "rabbit rice" is a notable highlight. The ambiance is charming, with both indoor and outdoor seating. It's a must-visit, but reservations are essential!

390 Reviews
  1. Howard

    VIP

    London

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    First time here and we will be back! We shared the fish cerviche and the pork shank, finishing with the olive & orange cake. All beautifully seasoned and prepared and delicious! I had the La Doña cocktail and it was excellent. Glass of Tempranillo with my entree and all good. We chose to sit outside and that really helped make for a beautiful evening. Finally a word about our server: she was delightful and knowledgeable, explaining how the dishes were prepared and their origins. The only “criticism” would be that they’re only open part of the week for dinner! Too bad as that makes snagging a table at this little gem more difficult!

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  2. Christa

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We come here every time we’re in PR. Fantastic food, drinks, and the service- so warm and welcoming. Every waitress (we only had female servers) were so kind and seemed to really love their job. Don’t miss this spot!

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  3. Maggie

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    37 reviews

    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food. Lovely service. Had been recommended by locals and they were right!

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  4. Yatzamarie

    Caribbean

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Todo estuvo exquisito, la atención de los empleados, los cocteles y la comida. Los platos que pedimos fueron: fricasé de cabro y el pescado del día al curry, ambos excelentes. El postre de dulce de leche con mantecado de queso de cabra a otro nivel.

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  5. Kara

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food and stellar service! Patio ambiance was lovely too. Overall a delightful evening - can’t wait to return!

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  6. Mark

    VIP

    Chicago

    40 reviews

    5.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious elevated Puerto Rican food in a gorgeous garden setting. Every dish was outstanding though our group particularly loved the Beet and Goat Cheese, the Breaded Lomo, and the Flan.

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  7. Laura

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous different menu items that we never would have tried had our waitress not recommended them

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  8. Jadin

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Not only is eating in the garden area a beautiful experience, but the food itself is flavorful and unique. Small menu but the artistry of the chef guarantees a good meal.

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  9. Vicky

    New York City

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service was wonderful ! Drinks were the best and so beautiful

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  10. Olivia

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was fabulous everything was delicious, the waitstaff were very friendly and very knowledgeable about all the food. I would fly back to Puerto Rico just to visit this restaurant.

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FAQs

Cocina Al Fondo is rated 4.9 stars by 390 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 30 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
  • Neighbourhood
    Condado
  • Hours of Operation
    Cena Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Puerto Rican
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
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