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Cocina Al Fondo, San Juan, PR
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Cocina Al Fondo

4.9 (474)
$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
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.

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What 474 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
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Caribbean

    Puerto Rican

  • Puerto Rico

    Best Overall

  • Puerto Rico

    Best Food

  • Puerto Rico

    Puerto Rican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cocina Al Fondo offers an "amazing food and service" experience with inventive Puerto Rican cuisine. The ambiance is "magical," and the staff is "incredibly kind and knowledgeable." Highlights include the beet and goat cheese terrine and ceviche. While some find it pricey, the "outstanding flavors" and "beautiful presentation" make it a must-visit in San Juan.
474 Reviews

  1. Anne

    Baltimore / Maryland9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  2. oscar

    Hawaii2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  3. Kenneth VIP

    Jacksonville2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  4. Peter

    Greater Boston16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  5. Nancy

    New Orleans / Louisiana3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  6. Myriam

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food experience. Creative Puerto Rican cuisine with unique and fresh ingredients. Great recommendations by our waitress Eunice!

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Caribbean1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mi restaurante favorito en PR. Todos los platos espectaculares y

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  8. Holly VIP

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 25 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely incredible meal and service. Highly recommend if you’re able to fit into your travels.

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  9. Tracy

    Charlotte1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 24 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    TK, the bartender is amazing! Food was cool. I would go back!

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  10. Aileen

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 23 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous! No notes! Food is a beautiful celebration of PR

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FAQs

Cocina Al Fondo is rated 4.9 stars by 474 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
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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