La Cocina de María Franco — Restaurant in San Juan

La Cocina de María Franco is a small, cozy but elegant restaurant located in Ave. José de Diego in San Juan. You should make a reservation prior to visiting, and parking could be complicated. The food is an eclectic combination of European Spanish and Caribbean flavors. The ingredients are fresh, the servers are attentive and knowledgeable. They have a decent wine collection but mostly Spanish wines. The plating and execution of the dishes was flawless and great care was put into each dish. The restaurant is on the expensive side, that's not meant as a negative. I feel they are missing some must have wines, for example Alsace Riesling's and Gewurztraminers that would pair perfectly with the Caribbean spice and flavors. The overall experience was great. I highly recommend you pay...

It was, without a doubt, the best meal I've had in a long time. The paella in particular was exquisite and the seafood was fresh. We ate fried boquerones, and the juiciest bite of pork, wich is a limited menu item. For dessert we ate a play on a traditional "tarta vasca" with ice cream, and got to try bread pudding too. Trust me, you'll want to eat both and order coffee on the side. Every single employee made sure our needs were met, and gave it all to make this an unforgettable experience. I encourage you to give "La Cocina de María Franco" a try, you...

I visited the restaurant on Thanksgiving day. The experience was magnificent. I was greeted by the valet who was very personable. The Thanksgiving tasting (special) started with a tasty pumpkin chowder, following by a house salad, and the main entré; turkey. I cannot explain the deliciousness in the sausage stuffing they created. That combined with a crusty layer of "chicharrón"-- speechless. No compuction....