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Award-winning

Cocina Al Fondo

4.9 (479)

$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

10 Jun 2025

June 2025

19:00

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.

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
Area
Condado
Parking details
None

What 479 people are saying

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

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

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.

479 Reviews

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Sharon
Virginia1 review
5.0
Dined 2 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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Kelly VIP
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
5.0
Dined 2 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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Luciana VIP
New York City11 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
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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Mariah
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
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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Sara
Caribbean9 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
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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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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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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Kenneth VIP
Jacksonville / Northeast Florida2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 31 May 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Todo perfecto, la musica adentro muy alto el volumen…
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Peter
Greater Boston16 reviews
5.0
Dined on 30 May 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing cocktails and food. Highly recommend to anyone in the area. If we are ever back PR we will definitely stop here again.
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Nancy
New Orleans / Louisiana3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 30 May 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love this place but I was kinda disappointed that they didn’t give me the birthday dessert even after being added on the reservation.
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Cocina Al Fondo is rated 4.9 stars by 479 OpenTable diners.

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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

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

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