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Cocina Abierta

4.7
4.7
1519 Reviews
$50 and over
Fusion / Eclectic
We are an interactive culinary environment.

At our restaurant we create and interpret the culinary ideas inspired from different cultures, products, and techniques. Our always evolving menu is a result of the interaction and interchange of different experiences.

An open kitchen, eclectic and without limitations.
Because cooking is our passion.

Historically cooking evolved through the interaction and exchange of cultures. Through this premise and advances in technology our project, Cocina Abierta, was born, designed for the sharing and development for our passion.

Cocina Abierta is a restaurant and school.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 20 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Fusion / Eclectic, International, Global, International

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–9:30 pm

  • Phone number

    (787) 946-1333

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Executive chef

    Martin Louzao

  • Private party facilities

    Reservations are available for private dinners, celebrations and corporate events as well.

  • Private party contact

    Events Coordinator : (787) 457-1066

  • Neighborhood

    San Juan

  • Cross street

    Ave Ashford

  • Parking details

    Valet Parking is also available.

  • Entertainment

    At the school we offer cooking classes for cooking aficionados. We reveal all of our secrets and we create the dishes shown on our website and blog.Cocina Abierta also offers a boutique deli with a selection of homemade gourmet products. You will find a selection of breads from around the world and variety of jams, artisanal cheeses and meats, chutneys, and pates. Sweets, chocolates, and baked goods are available.

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,519 people are saying

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Caribbean

    Innovative

  • Caribbean

    Healthy

  • Puerto Rico

    Innovative

  • Puerto Rico

    Healthy

  • Puerto Rico

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was such a special experience! The service was exceptional, especially our server Carlos. He was so knowledgeable and was helpful in accommodating my food intolerances (dairy free and gluten free). We were so impressed with the quality and flavors here as well, one of the best tasting menus I’ve ever had, truly. I couldn’t recommend this place more and hope to visit again when we return to PR!
  2. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food was too notch and the service was excellent!! We will definitely be making reservations here again when we are back in San Juan.
  3. IdaR

    Chicago

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Cocina Abierta never disappoints! Always bring my friends visiting from the States who are foodies and they come away raving about the exquisite food, service, and ambience. Our server, Michael, made our dining experience fun and personal. Will return again with family and friends. Ida Roldan
  4. CLefranc

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Carlos was extremely helpful, explained the concept and all the dishes in detail. The concept is a prix fixe type of menu in 5 acts with multiple options per act to chose from. The guest can chose the pairing of preference or opt for a pairing experience with carefully selected wines. We had to cut our dinner short due to an unexpected personal issue, however, the servers were professional and set up everything to go in a quick and understanding manner. The menu is well thought out and the service is top notch. I would recommend the wine pairing, which elevated the whole experience. (PS. Try out the Wine Directors/enologist wines, which are out of this world and an unexpected and pleasant suprise)
  5. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Deliciosa fusión de sabores . Y para todos los gustos… mi esposa quedo encantada con el ceviche y el falafel
  6. OpenTable Diner

    Western NC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    The food and service were outstanding. A mix of different plates and savors.
  7. JudyA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    It was a surprisingly pleasant experience! We were not expecting a 5 course tasting menu and almost left, DON’T LEAVE. Everything was wonderful. Service was excellent.
  8. pro14

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We chose Cocina Abierta to end our vacation in Puerto Rico. It was the best choice! From the beginning we felt well cared for by the host, telling us about the 5 course menu. Our host was very engaging and professional, sharing with us the options of each course, as well as the chef’s inspiration for the menu. The food was phenomenal- fresh ingredients and rich flavors that complemented each other well. Definitely go for the wine pairing, and you’ll get an even more satisfying experience. Among the food items to highlight (what not to, really), were the causa, ceviche, and the beef Wellington.
  9. Twiglet

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Really excellent food and very reasonably priced. Good wine selection too.
  10. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    70 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    70 reviews

    Dined on March 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Repeat visit, last time ala carte menu. Really enjoyed the Prix fixe menu. Every dish was great. Amazing cocktails.
  11. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a culinary delight!!! Spending our first night in Puerto Rico could not have been better spent than at la Cocina Abierta. If you are in San Juan, you must come. Thank you, Carlos, for your excellent care, and to the Chef, our compliments on your artistry. Gracias!!
  12. Morgan

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was artistic in its presentation and taste. It may have been one of the best meals I have ever had. The service was outstanding. I could not say enough about the experience. I highly recommend making a trip to Cocina Albierta part of your visit to Condado.
  13. Xyzz

    Washington DC

    23 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on March 20, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Very interesting tasting menu - nice restaurant tucked away from Main Street.
  14. aviduser

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, great service. Had the tasting menu and it was nicely paced and not an overwhelming amount of food.
  15. MissyD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Truly outstanding meal and atmosphere. Such unique dishes.
  16. LauraH

    New Mexico

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The 5 course meal selection was exceptional! Everything was delicious. My husband and I tried different dishes for our 5 course so we had the opportunity to try 10 different dishes and every single one was unique and exquisite.
  17. OpenTable Diner

    Oaxaca

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved my experience at cocina abierta, made for such a special night. Thank you all!!!
  18. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Amazing meal and outstanding service! Highly recommend.
  19. BarbD

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    The food was absolutely to die for! The service, excellent. We loved the dinner in 5 acts (courses) as each allowed a choice that was vegetarian. And while I never like to leave a meal feeling stuffed, we did leave feeling like we were going to need something to eat again soon. Our party included 2 who a very conscientious about over-eating and even they agreed that some nice bread to accompany the courses would have been welcome. Quite a pricey meal to leave unsatisfied. That said, we would still recommend as the food was truly next level and the overall experience lovely.
  20. AdamK

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A memorable five course meal - delicious with perfectly sized portions. A good value.
  21. Richard

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and impeccable service. We loved it! The tasting menu is creative and offers great variety. Highly recommended!
  22. PhilipY

    New York Area

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on March 13, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Best food in San Juan. Creative and local. Good for foodies.
  23. ActuarialChef

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I wasn't sure what to expect with Cocina Abierta but was pleasantly surprised. My husband and I had the 5-course tasting menu and enjoyed every course. Act 1: The Roma Tomato & Guava Gazpacho and the Fresh Catch Ceviche were both very fresh and delicious. Act 2: We both had the Conch Causa -- make sure to get all aspects of the dish in one bite for the perfect complement of flavors and textures! Act 3: We both had the Spiny Lobster (cashew white bean sauce was amazing!), but our server also recommended the Pastilla as her personal favorite. Act 4: Mofongo was good, but a little bit dry. Fresh Catch Filet with beurre blanc was incredibly tender. Dessert: They had 2 specials for dessert, a chocolate mousse (was a little flat) and a sponge cake with passion fruit puree that was the perfect ending to a well-priced ($75/person) meal. We also had a bottle of Rioja (2010) -- could have used some time to decant but was priced well at $90. The location was perfect, right across the street from our hotel.
  24. NYNJFoodie

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great example of the thriving PR farm to table food scene. Well worth your time.
  25. OpenTable Diner

    Corpus Christi

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Excellent dining! Awful valet parking service! The valet parking attendant was obnoxious.
  26. KatherineM

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Last minute reservations can be hit or miss. It was a home run. Amazing food, service, drink pairings, atmosphere. I will say the portions were smaller than I was expecting, even for fine dining prix fixe - but I was satiated enough in the end. Every single course was amazing. I think we tried one of everything at our table (it’s only 3 choices per course) so we got to try it all and we’re shocked at how evenly delicious everyone’s dishes were for each course.
  27. Mainer

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of the absolutely best meals I have ever had. Fabulous food, fabulous service, unpretentious and perfect low key ambience with local ingredients and beautiful preparation in just the right proportions!
  28. 72x2

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was amazing! The staff was so friendly The drinks were delish!!
  29. ArmandoC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent and very professional service. Outstanding menu selection. Visually presentation , taste and quality far above what was our expectations. Brought guest that live outside the Island and told me that they could not find something comparable wher they live; Tampa and Toronto. Very good value.
  30. JaneO

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a memorable dining experience. Food and Wine pairing are out of this world! It's a must try! Can't wait to go back!
  31. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    I was disappointed in the tasting menu, options.and preparation From a favorite to a maybe, unfortunately.
  32. Treds80

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a wonderful experience at Cocina We had a wonderful experience at Cocina Abierta. The food and service was fantastic! I was very impressed with the seating and presentation of each course. “Top notch”. Cocina Abierta is a must when in San Juan.
  33. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Phenomenal dinner. 5 course tasting menu was superb. Our waitress was a delight and explained the menu choices very well as we each built our own 5 course menu. We did not do the wine pairing but they had a very nice wine selection and we went with wonderful 2017 Barolo.
  34. Megan

    Pittsburgh

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 27, 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience5
    Incredible food and experience! The food runners were amazing. The only downside was that our server wasn’t super present and we never got the opportunity to get another round of drinks or more water. Still highly recommend!
  35. Lynn

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was great. Even my partner who has a limited palate finished everything he had. I wasn’t thrilled with the Wellington - beef too well done for my preference but I’d still give the overall experience a 5.
  36. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    family get together
  37. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service, food was all delicious. Great restaurant.
  38. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Was perfect. Food, service, all of it was fantastic.
  39. Tara

    New England

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was delicious and creative. Highly recommend.
  40. Steve

    Washington DC

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Creative, Satisfying Dishes and Hyper-Local Ingredients. Excellent five-course menu. Enjoyed it at the bar solo on a business trip to San Juan. Great value for tasting menu. Not only does the restaurant use all hyper-local ingredients, but the food embodies the best of Puerto Rican produce and seafood expressed in creative, flavorful, and impressive dishes.

FAQs

Cocina Abierta is rated 4.7 stars by 1519 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 20 times today
Google Map for Cocina Abierta

58 Caribe Street, San Juan, PR 00907

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Ave Ashford

  • Neighborhood

    San Juan

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–9:30 pm

  • Cuisines

    Fusion / Eclectic, International, Global, International

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Parking details

    Valet Parking is also available.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Martin Louzao

  • Entertainment

    At the school we offer cooking classes for cooking aficionados. We reveal all of our secrets and we create the dishes shown on our website and blog.Cocina Abierta also offers a boutique deli with a selection of homemade gourmet products. You will find a selection of breads from around the world and variety of jams, artisanal cheeses and meats, chutneys, and pates. Sweets, chocolates, and baked goods are available.

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (787) 946-1333

  • Private party facilities

    Reservations are available for private dinners, celebrations and corporate events as well.

  • Private party contact

    Events Coordinator : (787) 457-1066

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