Cocina al Fondo
Helmed by Natalia Vallejo, the James Beard Best Chef: South, this restaurant serves modern Puerto Rican cuisine using local farm and sea produce in a historic home.
Chef Natalia Vallejo is the first Puerto Rican to win a James Beard Award (Best Chef: South in 2023). The restaurant is housed in a charming 1940s home in Santurce, featuring a spacious terrace. The menu rotates seasonally, sourcing ingredients from local farmers and fishermen. The rabbit rice is highly recommended by fellow chefs, and the taro fritters with cod salad are also frequently praised. Reviewers note that reservations should be made 1-2 weeks in advance on OpenTable, and prices are higher than neighboring spots. Taking a taxi is recommended.
Opening hours
Wed-Sun 17:00-22:00, Closed Mon and Tue
Nearby sights
- Calle Cerra Street Art (Santurce)
- La Placita de Santurce
- Condado
- Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico
- Fortín de San Gerónimo del Boquerón
- Ocean Park Beach
- Balneario El Escambrón
- Capitol of Puerto Rico