Award-winning

Cocina Al Fondo

Name: Cocina Al Fondo
Address: 658 C. San Juan San Juan Puerto Rico, 00907 United States, San Juan, PR, United States, 00907
Telephone: (787) 469-5527
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.9

4.9

325 Reviews

$30 and under

Puerto Rican

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2 people

5 Jan 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 41 times today

Great for creative cocktails
Great for outdoor dining
Good for special occasions

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
Website
https://cocinaalfondo.com/
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
658 C. San Juan San Juan Puerto Rico, 00907 United States, San Juan, PR 00907
Award-winning
1. James Beard Award 2023
Area
Condado
Parking details
None

What 325 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

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Caribbean
Best Service
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.

325 Reviews

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Joseph
Raleigh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The best meal we’ve had in San Juan. The food looks humble but is packed with flavors. You will not be disappointed.
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Matthew
Connecticut
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything about our experience was sublime! The ambience set the mood for a special occasion, and every dish and cocktail was perfectly seasoned and balanced, there’s nothing on the list I wouldn’t recommend! Ana was our server and was so helpful and made our evening even more memorable. Would absolutely come back!
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Linda
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful experience. Service was top notch and all the food was excellent. Cocktails, empanadas, ceviche, sea bass and lamb stew were among the items we tasted. Would definitely go back. Grab your reservation now!
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Geoffrey
VIP
Atlanta Metro
31 reviews
5.0
31 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Made a point of coming here on a recent one night stay over in San Juan. Food was delicious and so comforting, only made better by the really hospitable team. They were very knowledgeable and attentive while being warm and welcoming. Would highly recommend for anyone who appreciates really chef driven and appreciation for honoring great traditions in cooking.
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Terry
VIP
Manitoba
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
An outstanding culinary experience in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Using local ingredients and flavours in a unique and high quality way with both the cocktails and the food. And the friendly and timely service made it a most enjoyable experience.
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Rudi
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing! Our server Priscilla was lovely and knowledgeable. We had the ceviche dorado and swordfish casserole & they were both delicious! Recommend sitting outside for a cool vibe!
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María
VIP
Seattle
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best meal of the year, hands down. Exceptional service!
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Eric
Washington DC
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great service. Amazing food. One of the best meals I’ve had in recent memory
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Daniel
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 28 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food, impeccable service and wonderful wine. A truly memorable experience.
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Todd
New York City
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 28 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Impeccable! Ingrid was phenomenal and the food was divine.
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Cocina Al Fondo is rated 4.9 stars by 325 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

5 Jan 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 41 times today

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

Website
https://cocinaalfondo.com/
Phone number
(787) 469-5527

Cocina Al Fondo

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What 325 people are saying

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