Award-winning

Cocina Al Fondo

4.9

317 Reviews

$30 and under

Puerto Rican

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2 people

Dec 29, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 40 times today

Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails
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.

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
Neighborhood
Condado
Parking details
None

What 317 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
4.6Value

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.

318 Reviews

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Eric
Washington DC
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great service. Amazing food. One of the best meals I’ve had in recent memory
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Daniel
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food, impeccable service and wonderful wine. A truly memorable experience.
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Todd
New York City
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Impeccable! Ingrid was phenomenal and the food was divine.
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Kathleen
Caribbean
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I especially liked the ambiance of the restaurant. They have very interesting cocktails and very good desserts made from local produce and based on Puerto Rican cuisine. Very good all around experience
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Mack
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I consider myself incredibly picky with high standards. I come from a restaurant family, this restaurant is the best restaurant I have ever been too. Absolutely incredible. Better than any place I have been in the states and the Caribbean.
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Frank
Cincinnati
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best dinner experience in San Juan and it wasn’t even close! Awesome cocktails as well!
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Michael
VIP
New York City
48 reviews
5.0
48 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Don’t walk run. It’s so good. Everything we ordered was exceptional
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Angel
VIP
Washington DC
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As a visiting local, I can say the food is outstanding. Great flavors. Great quality. Great drinks. All around the best meal we've had. Worth the trip. Would visit again. ¡Gracias!
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Susanna
New York City
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This restaurant is incredible! The food is fantastic, with such a fun and tasty menu, and the staff are incredible. Highly recommend, can’t wait to go back!
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Marie
Caribbean
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience, criollo cuisine at the maximum expression with a an explosion of flavors. Thanks to Mayra, a great host with wonderful recommendations. I have never felt rush and they were very attentive.
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Cocina Al Fondo is rated 4.9 stars by 317 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 29, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 40 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
Neighborhood
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

Make a reservation

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What 317 people are saying

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