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Cocina Al Fondo, San Juan, PR
Award-winning

Cocina Al Fondo

4.9
4.9
302 Reviews
$30 and under
Puerto Rican

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2 people
11:00 pm
Booked 39 times today
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
  • 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.

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 302 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
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Caribbean

    Puerto Rican

  • Puerto Rico

    Best Overall

  • Puerto Rico

    Best Food

  • Puerto Rico

    Best Service

  • Puerto Rico

    Puerto Rican

  • Puerto Rico

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cocina Al Fondo offers a vibrant dining experience with "amazing food, great service, and a delightful ambiance." Guests rave about the "incredible Puerto Rican cuisine," highlighting the inventive menu and "fantastic cocktails." The staff are praised for their "knowledgeable and attentive service," making this a "must-visit" in San Juan.

302 Reviews
  1. Rafi

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service were fantastic, inventive menu, personable staff and great vibes!

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  2. Juan Carlos

    Caribbean

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Todo el staff muy atento, es la segunda ocasión que visito el restaurante y no decepciona. Tanto los cocteles como la comida están a un nivel de altura. Es cocina puertorriqueña llevada al mas alto nivel y lo mejor de todo es que incluyen productos de cosechas locales. Un agradecimiento a Vivi que hizo de la noche una muy especial.

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  3. María

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent drinks, ambiance, food and service. Will be back!

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  4. Scott

    VIP

    Portland

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible food, service, and ambiance. Highly recommend for a special occasion or when you just want a great meal!

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  5. Mercedes

    VIP

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible and fresh menu with lovely and knowledgeable service. Definitely recommend

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  6. Robert

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A lovely evening. Drinks, food, service, and ambience were all top notch. Don’t miss it!

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  7. Doris

    Caribbean

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    La comida espectacular y el servicio excelente!!! Recomendado 100%

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  8. Isabel

    Miami

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Chef Natalia Vallejo never ceases to amaze me with her talent. Spectacular food, excellent hospitality & comfortable ambiance. Eunice took great care of us. This place is ALWAYS a hit. Love, love, love it!!!

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  9. Barry

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food and service were fantastic! Lole took great care in explaining the dishes to us. Well deserved reputation for being innovative and high quality. If we come back to SJ, we will certainly come back.

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  10. Justin

    Des Moines

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a special restaurant. Amazing service and fantastic Puerto Rican cuisine. We had an unforgettable evening at Cocina Al Fondo.

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FAQs

Cocina Al Fondo is rated 4.9 stars by 302 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
11:00 pm
Booked 39 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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