Award-winning

Cocina Al Fondo

Name: Cocina Al Fondo
Address: 658 C. San Juan San Juan Puerto Rico, 00907 United States, San Juan, PR, United States, 00907
Telephone: (787) 469-5527
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.9

4.9

296 Reviews

$30 and under

Puerto Rican

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2 people

Dec 11, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 29 times today

Great for creative cocktails
Good for special occasions
Charming

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
Website
https://cocinaalfondo.com/
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
658 C. San Juan San Juan Puerto Rico, 00907 United States, San Juan, PR 00907
Award-winning
1. James Beard Award 2023
Neighbourhood
Condado
Parking details
None

What 296 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

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

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 offers a vibrant dining experience with "amazing food, great service, and a delightful ambiance." Guests rave about the "incredible Puerto Rican cuisine," highlighting the inventive menu and "fantastic cocktails." The staff are praised for their "knowledgeable and attentive service," making this a "must-visit" in San Juan.

297 Reviews

R
Robert
Washington DC
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A lovely evening. Drinks, food, service, and ambience were all top notch. Don’t miss it!
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Doris
Caribbean
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
La comida espectacular y el servicio excelente!!! Recomendado 100%
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Isabel
Miami
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Chef Natalia Vallejo never ceases to amaze me with her talent. Spectacular food, excellent hospitality & comfortable ambiance. Eunice took great care of us. This place is ALWAYS a hit. Love, love, love it!!!
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Barry
Los Angeles
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food and service were fantastic! Lole took great care in explaining the dishes to us. Well deserved reputation for being innovative and high quality. If we come back to SJ, we will certainly come back.
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Justin
Des Moines
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such a special restaurant. Amazing service and fantastic Puerto Rican cuisine. We had an unforgettable evening at Cocina Al Fondo.
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Lisandra
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and cocktails! Loved the pesca! We had dessert with amazing ice cream of tropical fruits. Super recommended.
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matt
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
Delicious food and great service, highly recommend!
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Wally
Caribbean
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
El lugar muy acogedor, la comida deliciosa, servicio de primera. En fin una gema escondida en plena ciudad. Recomiendo ir en Uber o estacionar en el estacionamiento de Marshalls y caminar un poco.
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roger
Seattle
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
High quality Puerto Rican cuisine in a special atmosphere; outside and indoor seating - highly recommended
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Kim
New York City
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food and lovely hospitality! I will definitely visit again next time I’m in Puerto Rico!!
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Cocina Al Fondo is rated 4.9 stars by 296 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Dec 11, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 29 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
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

Website
https://cocinaalfondo.com/
Phone number
(787) 469-5527

Cocina Al Fondo

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What 296 people are saying

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Review summary

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