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Koco Modern Caribbean
Koco, located in the fabulous El San Juan Hotel & Casino in Isla Verde, is the newest, hottest OOF! Restaurant, and the design showpiece of the company. Koco features Chef Hector Crespo’s interpretation of Modern Caribbean dishes, using fresh island ingredients, artistic presentations, and traditional techniques to create a new vibrant, soulful cuisine.
Koco features an extensive Rum Bar and the chicest lounge in town, serving a hip modern take on some classic Caribbean cocktails, and the largest selection of rums on the island.
Koco was designed to transport you to a sexy, tropical chic, outdoor pavilion. Follow the water shimmering on the walls to candlelit dining spaces on the waterside decks, the glowing imperial table under the draped island pergola, or in one of the intimate round booths, and imagine you are dining under the Caribbean night sky.
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Koco features an extensive Rum Bar and the chicest lounge in town, serving a hip modern take on some classic Caribbean cocktails, and the largest selection of rums on the island.
Koco was designed to transport you to a sexy, tropical chic, outdoor pavilion. Follow the water shimmering on the walls to candlelit dining spaces on the waterside decks, the glowing imperial table under the draped island pergola, or in one of the intimate round booths, and imagine you are dining under the Caribbean night sky.
44 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Rating Breakdown 44 reviews
5 stars
(12)
4 stars
(17)
3 stars
(9)
2 stars
(5)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- fit for foodies(18)
- romantic(15)
- special occasion(15)
- good for groups(14)
- hot spot(9)
- vibrant bar scene(6)
Koco Modern Caribbean Reviews List
Review 1 for Koco Modern Caribbean
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
A gem..
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"If you're tired of rice and beans give this place a try. Very eclectic menu. Pricing was not bad for the portion you get."
Dined on 5/01/2013
Special Features: good for groups, vibrant bar scene, romantic, special occasion
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Review 2 for Koco Modern Caribbean
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A very nice surprise. Excellent
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"A very nice surprise. Excellent food and service."
Dined on 04/18/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 3 for Koco Modern Caribbean
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We are home from San Juan
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We are home from San Juan and still craving the scallops. Very good seafood and the best service we had in San Juan."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 4 for Koco Modern Caribbean
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Based on reviews, we ordered
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Based on reviews, we ordered 3 recommended appetizers and a salad. Coconut shrimp & Scallops were bothe very sweet. Fish tacos were spicy but tasted more of bacon than fish. Salad was good but nothing special. There were only 3 other small partie in the restaurant. We would not go back because there are a number of less expensive local restaurants nearby such as Don Jose's, Mia Casita, Platos..."
Dined on 04/02/2013
2003
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Review 5 for Koco Modern Caribbean
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Music too loud for conversation
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Music too loud for conversation"
Dined on 03/29/2013
2009
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Review 6 for Koco Modern Caribbean
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Skip it
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We were sent here by our concierge. Maybe the main chef was away, because the food was not good at all. However our server was very nice & attentive. I'd try somewhere else."
Dined on 03/29/2013
2008
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Review 7 for Koco Modern Caribbean
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The food and drinks were amazing!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food and drinks were amazing!"
Dined on 03/04/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion
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Review 8 for Koco Modern Caribbean
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Not what I expected
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This is by far one of the worst restaurant experiences I've in a long time. The food was OK; nothing to crave about. You can find better taste in other restaurants in the area. The service was the slowest. Our waiter (Rico) forgot about us the entire time. We ordered drinks and instead of bringing all of them at once he took the time to bring on at a time. After two an a half hours in the restaurant we wanted to leave but nobody showed up with the bill. We had to ask another waiter to bring it so we could continue with our night. Needless to say, I don't recommend it."
Dined on 03/08/2013
2010
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Review 9 for Koco Modern Caribbean
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Don't hesitate! Great experience!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We were staying at El San Juan, was a bit concerned about poor reviews. They were wrong the night WE went! Service was impeccable, food was very good! Prices are reasonable, don't hesitate to go! Grouper with mofongo was excellent, Maui with risotto also great!"
Dined on 03/02/2013
2009
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Review 10 for Koco Modern Caribbean
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Posh dining spot
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"It's inside a casino so there is not really much light coming in from the shrouded windows. Looks like a posh place to have a nice dinner before going out on the town. It's pretty large and can accommodate big groups, but also intimate enough for couples. Food was good and felt fancy. Service was solid and no complaints."
Dined on 02/24/2013
2009
Special Features: hot spot
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Review 11 for Koco Modern Caribbean
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
This restaurant is always
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This restaurant is always a must when I visit Puerto Rico. The food is truly delicious, creative and just plain wonderful. I always leave wanting to come back for more."
Dined on 02/24/2013
2006
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 12 for Koco Modern Caribbean
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
An special place to enjoy great foo
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Great service with specials attentions to details. The food and wine were great. An special place to go to eat and see yours friends from the restaurant. Highly recommended."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 13 for Koco Modern Caribbean
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Poor service but an excellent meal
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food at Koco was excellent but our poor service impacted our overall experience. My meal was not as hot as I would have liked, but I ate it anyway since our waitress was nowhere to be found. Our drinks were not refilled & we had to stop the food runner several times to get what we needed. As we looked around the restaurant, we saw very attentive service being provided by other waitstaff, so I don't think service is an issue for the restaurant as a whole- we were just unlucky. I made the hostess aware of our complaints when we left. It was unfortunate because had the service been better, it might have been my favorite restaurant meal."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2013
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Review 14 for Koco Modern Caribbean
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Unfortunately my fish meal
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Unfortunately my fish meal was overcooked, but risotto was good. Dessert martinis are excellent!"
Dined on 02/18/2013
2008
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 15 for Koco Modern Caribbean
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
The waiter was a disaster.
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The waiter was a disaster. He did not know the menu, was not taking care of us properly."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2012
Special Features: romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 16 for Koco Modern Caribbean
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Kapow!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Trendy place, amazing food, beautifully designed, great Koco Mojito!!! Perfect valentines spot."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 17 for Koco Modern Caribbean
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Very beautiful place... Excellent
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Very beautiful place... Excellent food and service... Very Romantic!!! Love it"
Dined on 02/11/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, late-night find, romantic, special occasion
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Review 18 for Koco Modern Caribbean
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Great atmosphere and quality food
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Me, my wife and two friends ate at Koco two nights ago and we would recommend it to others. The portions are small but the quality is there. We ordered a salad, fried calamari (one of the best I've had), scallops, and the coconut shrimp (also very good). The waiter was very friendly. We ordered the crab cake and 10 minutes later the cook came out and said they are out of it but that he would bring over chicken dumplings. We were a little taken back that he didn't say it differently since we were looking forward to eating seafood. We told him we didn't want that and the waiter apologized after we told him about the cooks comments. All in all we enjoyed our meal and would recommend it if you stay at the El San Juan."
Dined on 02/07/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic
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Review 19 for Koco Modern Caribbean
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great food and service with
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great food and service with a flair. Reasonable prices for food and wine."
Dined on 01/20/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, hot spot
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Review 20 for Koco Modern Caribbean
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Everything was outstanding
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Everything was outstanding - both the service and the food."
Dined on 12/25/2012
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 21 for Koco Modern Caribbean
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Every time we are Puerto Rico
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
"Every time we are Puerto Rico we head to this restaurant on the first
Night. Good menu, something for everyone. The paella was fantastic."
Night. Good menu, something for everyone. The paella was fantastic."
Dined on 01/17/2013
2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Koco Modern Caribbean
Based on the average of (23) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
3 out of 3 recommend this product
Food
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate