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Cocina Al Fondo, San Juan, PR
Award-winning

Cocina Al Fondo

4.9
4.9
398 Reviews
$30 and under
Puerto Rican

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 34 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.

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What 398 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

Loved For

  • 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 is a standout dining destination in the heart of Santurce, Puerto Rico, offering "exceptional service" and "amazing food" with a menu that highlights local ingredients. Guests praise its "cozy and beautiful" atmosphere, and the restaurant is celebrated for its "innovative flavors" and "delicious culinary experience."

398 Reviews
  1. Lisa VIP

    Washington DC8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My third time at Cocina al Fondo and every time it has been excellent. The food, the staff, the cocktails, outstanding. Can’t wait to go back!

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  2. quieromas VIP

    New York City22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food, service abs atmosphere were amazing. One of the island’s many gems!!❤️❤️

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Detroit1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was excellent and food/drinks were beyond amazing!

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  4. Kennie

    Caribbean1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    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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  5. KeithD VIP

    Philadelphia24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

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

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  6. Neil

    Chicago8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    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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  7. OpenTable Diner

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 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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  8. Maureen VIP

    Tampa2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 27, 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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  9. Howard VIP

    London8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 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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  10. Christa

    Philadelphia3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 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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Cocina Al Fondo is rated 4.9 stars by 398 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 34 times today
Google Map for Cocina Al Fondo

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

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  • Award-winning
    1. James Beard Award 2023
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  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Puerto Rican
  • Hours of operation
    Cena Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
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