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Cocina Al Fondo, San Juan, PR
Award-winning

Cocina Al Fondo

4.9 (482)
$30 and under
Puerto Rican
658 C. San Juan San Juan Puerto Rico, 00907 United States, San Juan, PR 00907

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2 people
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22:30
Booked 33 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
  • 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.

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What 482 people are saying

Cocina Al Fondo reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Caribbean

    Puerto Rican

  • Puerto Rico

    Best Overall

  • Puerto Rico

    Best Service

  • Puerto Rico

    Puerto Rican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cocina Al Fondo offers a "creative Puerto Rican cuisine" experience with dishes that "feel like every ingredient is telling you a story." The ambiance, often described as "magical," transports diners to a "romantic garden setting." Service is "attentive" and "knowledgeable," enhancing a memorable dining journey.
482 Reviews

  1. Erin

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely will be back. Super magical, unforgettable night!

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  2. Rosa VIP

    New York City104 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We try to eat here every time we are in Puerto Rico because we love it. The food is so great, the octopus, the chicharrones, lamb chops, house rice, tostones, and more. Great mock and cocktails, so delicious. They are so attentive and nice. We love the location in terms of decoration, tropical, like going to someone’s backyard.

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  3. Sharon

    Virginia1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful service, excellent storytelling and fusion of culture and food. Food was delicious!! The beet goat cheese appetizer was 12/10! And the ambiance was excellent! Would definitely come back!

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  4. Kelly VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was perfect - food, service, wine, ambiance! We will be back!

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  5. Luciana VIP

    New York City11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 7 June 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best meals in the most warm and beautiful place. Starting with the front of the house, a warm welcome and an explanation about the space, the incredible art and food. Once seated in their beautiful lit patio our server was outstanding. Went above and beyond to make sure we were having an amazing experience. Can’t wait to be back!

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  6. Mariah

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 6 June 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    10/10 recommend! We can’t say enough good things. Can’t wait to come back!

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  7. Nicole

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 6 June 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and drinks. Beautiful dining experience.

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  8. Sara

    Caribbean10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 5 June 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is amazing and the space welcoming and beautiful. We loved all the dishes we had and will be back for more.

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  9. Anne

    Baltimore / Maryland9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 June 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Highly recommend! Great food and great service. We did have to wait 30 min even though we had a reservation but it was well worth the wait.

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  10. oscar

    Hawaii2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 31 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food, service and ambience. A little overpriced on alcohol specifically! Everything else is amazing.

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Cocina Al Fondo is rated 4.9 stars by 482 OpenTable diners.

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  2. United States
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  4. Puerto Rico
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658 C. San Juan San Juan Puerto Rico, 00907 United States, San Juan, PR 00907

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. James Beard Award 2023
  • Area
    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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