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Magdalena Cocina Creativa, San Juan, PR

Magdalena Cocina Creativa

4.6
4.6
160 Reviews
$31 to $50
International

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Booked 3 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
Be captivated by a unique and creative culinary experience at Magdalena Cocina Creativa. A fine yet welcoming restaurant in the heart of Condado, San Juan. International Chef Darwin Ramírez curates a diverse menú that highlights quality and the fusion of flavors.

A guaranteed mesmerizing dinner experience complemented of unique yet welcoming dining areas, an exclusive wine selection, classic and original house cocktails, and exceptional customer service.


Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    International, Steakhouse, Bistro
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–5:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–6:00 pm Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 2:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (787) 640-1400
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Darwin Ramírez
  • Catering
    If you're searching for an upscale Camering Lunch and/or Dinner we are the perfect option for you. Call us 787-640-1400 to request a proposal. We would love to serve your group. Let us assist you.<br />
  • Private party facilities
    We do have several private events options:8pp to 16pp -The Wine Room there's a mínimum of 8 and a maximun of 16 Guests.17pp to 42pp -We offer the Teal Room from 17 & a maximun of 42 Guests.PRIVATE FUNCION -30pp to 80pp (min. guests required) -Enjoy all our amenities just for your group. We would love to serve your group. 787-640-1400
  • Neighborhood
    San Juan
  • Cross street
    1400 Magdalena Ave and Manuel Rodríguez Serra Street, Casabella House
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 160 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Magdalena Cocina Creativa offers an "amazing experience" in San Juan with "phenomenal food and service." Guests rave about the "excellent" staff, especially servers like Karla and Edwin, who make diners feel "right at home." The restaurant features a "cozy atmosphere," "great wine selection," and "delicious" dishes, making it a "must-visit."
160 Reviews
  1. Conrado

    VIP

    Caribbean

    46 reviews

    1.0

    46 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Valentine’s Dinner Reservation at 7:30pm…seated promptly 👍 Cocktails very good and served promptly 👍 From here on everything went downhill…. The limited menu consisted of five appetizers and five main dishes (three pastas and two beef). We ordered the arancini ($19 for a single piece) and the octopus (also very small portion)…both average. For dinner we ordered the lobster ravioli ($37) and the duck ravioli ($45), both salty and average for such high prices. The side of grill vegetables never arrived. It took over 2 hours for dinner to arrive. The server was friendly but overwhelmed with too many tables, had to remind him to refill water, order more drinks bring new silverware. Did not have dessert, to late and tired to wait more. RUINED VALENTINE’S DINNER!👎🤬👎

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  2. Eduardo

    VIP

    New York City

    10 reviews

    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was delicious but the appetizer portions were rather small. The main courses were just right. The ambiance did not really work for a romantic evening as the noise level was high. The service left a lot to be desired. The pace of the courses was slow and I could see that the other diners were having a similar situation.

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  3. Justin

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had the elk for a Valentine's Day feast. One of the best meals of my life

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  4. DAN

    Naples

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very authentic and beautiful restaurant in the Condonado district. Exceptional staff.

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  5. Jaime

    VIP

    Orlando

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    As always, this restaurant never ceases to surprise us with the Chef's creations, the quality of the food and, above all, in an elegant and quiet atmosphere with first-class service.

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  6. Veronica

    San Francisco

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on February 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Loved it here. Was not really expecting much from the bar, but they served drinks that were delicious. I am very picky and send drinks back a lot, but not this time! Our waiter was wonderful and got me a pashmina when I was a bit chilly. Good was great too. Recommend!

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  7. Priscila

    VIP

    New York City

    7 reviews

    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    I made the reservation via Open Table and then called the restaurant to confirm dining options since I'm a vegetarian with food allergies. The staff member who took the call was very friendly and assured me that there were plenty of options and that my server would walk me through them. He called me back a few minutes after our initial call to let me know that one of their pasta dishes was unavailable but that they had a cauliflower steak and quinoa salad dish plus some pasta dishes that could be improvised. I remained hopeful. When we got there, the restaurant was a little too warm, like when the A/C wasn't cooling properly. The server (although very nice) wasn't familiar with the menu and kept having to go back to the kitchen to list the off-the-menu options, such as daily specials. We asked for sparkling water, but they didn't have any. My brother asked for a Kentucky Mule cocktail, but they didn't have Jack Daniels. However, our server (who was also our bartender) was kind enough to offer to make the Kentucky Mule with a different whiskey. We asked for a bottle of wine, and the server let us know that was their last one (of that kind). Maybe that's why a few other tables seemed to have brought their own wine (hindsight and all that); they don't really advertise themselves as a bring-your-own wine restaurant though... We dine out often and were really trying to be open-minded about this place as it was our first time giving it a try. It has decent reviews and the menu seemed promising enough, plus it has a killer location. In short, the restaurant has every single element to be great, but it was an incredibly lackluster experience. We arrived at 7:30 pm and did not get our main dishes until 9:30 pm. The place was not incredibly busy, but they did seem understaffed and underprepared. What nice restaurant lacks so many key items on a weekend? The food was okay, but nothing to wait over an hour for. It was also very expensive for such an underwhelming experience.

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  8. Neftali

    Caribbean

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The place is very amazing, the service was over the top from the beginning. Our server was Edwin and he was more than excellent, he makes us feel like we were at our home and every recommendation that he gave us was excellent, I would definitely visit this place again.

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  9. Toya

    VIP

    Charleston

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    AMAZING experience in San Juan !!! Food, service and atmosphere was beyond perfect !!! This is a MUST restaurant if you're in San Juan ! Pasta was a good as Italy and lamb chops were so good !! Chocolate souffle was the best !! I truly can not say enough about this restaurant ! CARLA was amazing and truly made our dining experience the absolute best !!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND in every way possible 🤩 P.S. ...... i don't usually leave reviews, but this was worth my time !

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  10. José

    VIP

    Vancouver

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on January 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Karla offered a great service to our table. She made great wine recommendations and was very attentive. The food was excellent, from the appetizers to the main courses. Thank you!

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Magdalena Cocina Creativa is rated 4.6 stars by 160 OpenTable diners.

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1400 Magdalena Ave, San Juan, PR 00907

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    1400 Magdalena Ave and Manuel Rodríguez Serra Street, Casabella House
  • Neighborhood
    San Juan
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–5:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–6:00 pm Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 2:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    International, Steakhouse, Bistro
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Darwin Ramírez
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (787) 640-1400
  • Catering
    If you're searching for an upscale Camering Lunch and/or Dinner we are the perfect option for you. Call us 787-640-1400 to request a proposal. We would love to serve your group. Let us assist you.<br />
  • Private party facilities
    We do have several private events options:8pp to 16pp -The Wine Room there's a mínimum of 8 and a maximun of 16 Guests.17pp to 42pp -We offer the Teal Room from 17 & a maximun of 42 Guests.PRIVATE FUNCION -30pp to 80pp (min. guests required) -Enjoy all our amenities just for your group. We would love to serve your group. 787-640-1400
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