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Cocina Al Fondo, San Juan, PR
Award-winning

Cocina Al Fondo

4.9
4.9
379 Reviews
$30 and under
Puerto Rican

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 32 times today
  • Charming
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • 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 379 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

    Best Service

  • Caribbean

    Puerto Rican

  • Puerto Rico

    Best Overall

  • Puerto Rico

    Best Food

  • Puerto Rico

    Best Service

  • Puerto Rico

    Best Ambience

  • Puerto Rico

    Puerto Rican

  • Puerto Rico

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cocina Al Fondo offers an exquisite blend of Puerto Rican flavors in a beautiful outdoor setting. Guests rave about the "amazing food" and "impeccable service." Highlights include the beetroot and goat cheese terrine and fresh ceviche. The restaurant's ambiance is lively yet welcoming, making it a "must try in Puerto Rico!"

379 Reviews
  1. Laura

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous different menu items that we never would have tried had our waitress not recommended them

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  2. Jadin

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Not only is eating in the garden area a beautiful experience, but the food itself is flavorful and unique. Small menu but the artistry of the chef guarantees a good meal.

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  3. Vicky

    New York City

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service was wonderful ! Drinks were the best and so beautiful

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  4. Olivia

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was fabulous everything was delicious, the waitstaff were very friendly and very knowledgeable about all the food. I would fly back to Puerto Rico just to visit this restaurant.

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  5. William

    Western NC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Amazing food! Great service! Everything was wonderful! Ingrid was best server

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  6. Tasasha

    Dallas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Words cannot adequately describe just how wonderful our experience was. Everything was top notch from start to finish. They even thoughtfully warmed the milk for my coffee without me asking. This is a must visit when in Puerto Rico.

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  7. Bruce

    New York City

    49 reviews

    3.0

    49 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Party of 6. Had to wait almost an hour for a table. Was seated inside (big mistake) where the noise level was so loud we could hardly hold a conversation. (Loud music is totally unnecessary). That said the food is magnificent and the chef certainly deserves the James Beard award. I’m a regular and will definitely return but will only be seated in the garden

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  8. Richard

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    29 reviews

    4.0

    29 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Excellent restaurant. Unfortunately, seated about 30 minutes after reservation time

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  9. Jason

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very night date night! Service was lovely and the menu was interesting.

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  10. Emily

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Must go! The service, food, attentiveness of staff, menu options, drinks, backyard seating, and friendliness and warmth made my dining experience with my partner a 10/10. We started with the beet and feta, quail and then we had the lamb&cabbage main. We ended the night with a caramel pastry with goat cheese ice cream - all the dishes were well presented and delectable. The backyard ambiance made the night, would highly recommend.

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FAQs

Cocina Al Fondo is rated 4.9 stars by 379 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 32 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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