Award-winning

Cocina Al Fondo

4.9

302 Reviews

$30 and under

Puerto Rican

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2 people

Dec 20, 2024

10:30 PM

Booked 40 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
Neighborhood
Condado
Parking details
None

What 302 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

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.

302 Reviews

R
Rafi
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service were fantastic, inventive menu, personable staff and great vibes!
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Juan Carlos
Caribbean
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Todo el staff muy atento, es la segunda ocasión que visito el restaurante y no decepciona. Tanto los cocteles como la comida están a un nivel de altura. Es cocina puertorriqueña llevada al mas alto nivel y lo mejor de todo es que incluyen productos de cosechas locales. Un agradecimiento a Vivi que hizo de la noche una muy especial.
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María
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent drinks, ambiance, food and service. Will be back!
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Scott
VIP
Portland
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible food, service, and ambiance. Highly recommend for a special occasion or when you just want a great meal!
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Mercedes
VIP
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible and fresh menu with lovely and knowledgeable service. Definitely recommend
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Robert
Washington DC
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
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 on December 7, 2024
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 on December 7, 2024
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
VIP
Los Angeles
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on December 6, 2024
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 on December 6, 2024
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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Cocina Al Fondo is rated 4.9 stars by 302 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 20, 2024

10:30 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

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What 302 people are saying

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