Cocina al Fondo

We sat outdoors, and the space had a charming, homey feel with lots of natural elements in the decor. While the weather was a bit muggy, the fan helped make it more bearable. It’s a cozy setting overall, ideal for a casual night out 🍽️ Food & Drinks Their menu is presented by ingredients rather than traditional dish names, which adds a unique touch though it does make ordering a bit of a guessing game. I had a dish featuring fish and shrimp in a tomato-based stew. It had depth of flavor, but leaned noticeably salty, and the prawns were unfortunately overcooked and tough in texture. The chiro chicken was a highlight — crispy and well-seasoned, though a touch dry in the center. Portions were generous, and you can tell there’s intentionality behind the food, even if the execution isn’t perfect across the board. 👨‍🍳 Service & Hospitality Service was fine but felt rushed. Our server quickly cleared items and moved things around mid-meal, which made it feel like we were being hurried through the experience. That undercut the otherwise warm vibe we were hoping for. 💡 Unique Selling Point The concept is clearly curated with care — ingredient-driven, locally recommended, and aiming to be a new go-to. However, for the price point and overall experience, it didn’t fully live up to the hype. While it’s a decent spot to try once, it wouldn’t be at the top of my list for a return visit.

​This restaurant is a must-visit, but you need to plan ahead. Securing a reservation is essential, as this spot is highly sought after. ​The dining experience here is truly exceptional. The service is outstanding, with the staff going above and beyond to ensure a memorable meal. The kitchen, led by a renowned, award-winning chef, delivers on all expectations, elevating local ingredients to the next level. ​While the prices are a bit higher than other places in the area, the quality and experience make it completely worth it. We found that having multiple rounds of drinks drove up our final bill, but if you stick to food and one or two drinks, you can expect to spend around $70-80 per person. ​Overall, this restaurant comes with my highest recommendation. It's a fantastic spot for anyone looking for an extraordinary culinary adventure.

Recently visited Cocina al Fondo for the first time and we had a great time. The staff was extremely friendly and professional, their food recommendations were on point & they tailored some cocktails for us with amazing artisanal rum. The space is beautiful and majority outdoors, so it can get quite hot at times. Highly recommend!

This place lived up to the hype for sure! It was my first meal in PR. From the moment I walked up, the service was top notch. Three different cocktails from three different and very friendly and attentive bartenders. All fire! The taro fritters and rabbit rice were unique and super flavorful. I would definitely return if I find myself back in PR.

I usually enjoy bold, salty flavors, coming from an Asian background, I’m not someone who prefers mild seasoning. However, the dishes here were extremely salty, all 3 dishes, to the point where I couldn’t taste the actual flavors of the food. The shrimp wasn’t fresh either. It’s a shame because the place has potential to be really delicious with fresher seafood and better balance in seasoning. If you’re sensitive to salt, definitely ask them to go light.