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Cocina Al Fondo, San Juan, PR
Award-winning

Cocina Al Fondo

4.9
4.9
395 Reviews
$30 and under
Puerto Rican

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2 people
19:00
Booked 30 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 395 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
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Caribbean

    Puerto Rican

  • Puerto Rico

    Best Overall

  • Puerto Rico

    Best Food

  • Puerto Rico

    Best Service

  • Puerto Rico

    Puerto Rican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cocina Al Fondo stands out for its "fantastic food and stellar service," offering elevated Puerto Rican cuisine in a "gorgeous garden setting." Guests rave about "the best ceviche ever," and the "rabbit rice" is a notable highlight. The ambiance is charming, with both indoor and outdoor seating. It's a must-visit, but reservations are essential!

395 Reviews
  1. Kennie

    Caribbean

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Comida exquisita, ambiente cálido, servicio excelente… ¿Qué más se puede pedir de una experiencia gastronómica?♥️

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  2. KeithD

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service. Definitely worth visiting.

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  3. Neil

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome meal on the patio with outstanding wait staff. All 4 people enjoyed are food and beverages in an awesome environment. Highly recommend this restaurant.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Truly a great meal. Elevated flavors and so tasty! Try the fish of the day!

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  5. Maureen

    VIP

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 27 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful! We had great service and delicious food. The beet dish was our favorite.

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  6. Howard

    VIP

    London

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    First time here and we will be back! We shared the fish cerviche and the pork shank, finishing with the olive & orange cake. All beautifully seasoned and prepared and delicious! I had the La Doña cocktail and it was excellent. Glass of Tempranillo with my entree and all good. We chose to sit outside and that really helped make for a beautiful evening. Finally a word about our server: she was delightful and knowledgeable, explaining how the dishes were prepared and their origins. The only “criticism” would be that they’re only open part of the week for dinner! Too bad as that makes snagging a table at this little gem more difficult!

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  7. Christa

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We come here every time we’re in PR. Fantastic food, drinks, and the service- so warm and welcoming. Every waitress (we only had female servers) were so kind and seemed to really love their job. Don’t miss this spot!

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  8. Maggie

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    37 reviews

    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food. Lovely service. Had been recommended by locals and they were right!

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  9. Yatzamarie

    Caribbean

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Todo estuvo exquisito, la atención de los empleados, los cocteles y la comida. Los platos que pedimos fueron: fricasé de cabro y el pescado del día al curry, ambos excelentes. El postre de dulce de leche con mantecado de queso de cabra a otro nivel.

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  10. Kara

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 21 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food and stellar service! Patio ambiance was lovely too. Overall a delightful evening - can’t wait to return!

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Cocina Al Fondo is rated 4.9 stars by 395 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 30 times today
Google Map for Cocina Al Fondo

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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