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Cocina Al Fondo, San Juan, PR
Award-winning

Cocina Al Fondo

4.9 (467)
$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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11:00 PM
Booked 38 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
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 467 people are saying

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

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4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • 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 a delightful fusion of flavors in a magical garden setting, earning it a reputation as "one of the best meals I've ever had." With "phenomenal" food and "impeccable" service, this James Beard award-winning spot blends traditional Puerto Rican cuisine with inventive twists. Highly recommended!
467 Reviews

  1. Holly VIP

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    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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  2. Tracy

    Charlotte1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    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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  3. Aileen

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  4. Jacquie VIP

    Philadelphia County2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing atmosphere and best food of our trip! Would highly recommend. We celebrated our anniversary there.

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  5. Eric

    New York City9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful evening. The food was excellent, inventive but comfortable. Impeccable service, great ambiance and vibe. Superb overall.

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  6. Jennifer

    New York City1 review

    3.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Really lovely space with excellent service. This was my second time back and it confirmed what I had experienced the first time. Food presentation is lovely, drinks were delicious, I wish my mains were less salty. The prices seem a bit high for San Juan at this level of restaurant. It’s definitely a good place to try and feels romantic.

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  7. Mark VIP

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was a great dinner. We sat outside which was nice. Drinks were great. Dinner was great. Service was great. This was a really good find.

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  8. Kalli VIP

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Was one of the best meals I’ve ever had. Will absolutely go back!!

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  9. Adrian

    Dallas4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great flavors and dishes - just a bit pricey, but it will be a good spend.

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  10. Leslie VIP

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic meal! Traditional Puerto Rican food with wonderful and flavorful twists!

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FAQs

Cocina Al Fondo is rated 4.9 stars by 467 OpenTable diners.

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  2. United States
  3. Caribbean
  4. Puerto Rico
  5. Condado

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Booked 38 times today
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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
  • Neighborhood
    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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