At Cincosentidos, we use food as a driver of social and environmental change in a way that nurtures our lives and our surroundings – how we grow it, source it, prepare it, share it, and experience it.
Guided by this principle, we plant seeds of collaboration and cultivate synergies between individuals and initiatives, promoting mutual growth, constant innovation, and positive impacts that are economic, social, and environmental. Our story is extensive, forged with dedication since 2010, and it goes beyond restaurants. We invite you to be part of a movement that involves chefs, diners, and hosts, but also farmers, fishers, researchers, producers, and a wide range of allies in favor of our biodiversity and sustainability.
Restaurants & Projects
Join our community of guests and collaborators to better appreciate the variety of ingredients this land has to offer. It all starts with a basic principle: the food we put on our table. It is up to all of us to participate. Learn. Share. Collaborate.
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COCINA ABIERTA
Our flagship project challenges norms with its constantly evolving seasonal menu and its commitment to reconnecting with the ingredients of our surroundings. At its heart is the anthropological approach of our co-founder Chef Martin Louzao, who explores notions of identity, exchange, and regeneration.
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CALETA
Café by day and bar by night. A kitchen featuring local and seasonal products where we serve what we love to eat, just like when friends visit us at home. Located on one of the most beautiful streets in Old San Juan, every detail has a story.
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ORIUNDO
We take guests from nature to the table with this multidisciplinary project that uncovers local ingredients and translates them into creative gastronomic experiences. Oriundo is our foundation dedicated to the research and recovery of native and naturalized ingredients of the Puerto Rican archipelago. With the support of a team of researchers, we aim to regenerate our biodiversity.
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MANZANA DE JAVA
Our latest concept offers a cuisine united by the tropics and the ingredients we have in common. Inspired by the Antilles and the Caribbean, with touches of Southeast Asia, it comes to life in an intimate corner of our Santurce neighborhood.
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ATELIER
The Cincosentidos classroom-laboratory is where we learn, teach, and open our doors to the entire extended community that wants to participate. A physical space designed in concept and form for continuous education, experimentation, and celebration.
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MESA REDONDA
A social platform for food-centered experiences that connects hosts of in-person or virtual activities with audiences. From here, we promote community building, sustainable practices, and gastro-diplomacy, driving inclusion, talent development, and internationalization in our culinary ecosystem.
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PRoduce
The pioneering virtual market in Puerto Rico is a collaborative network with farmers and producers, culminating in the delivery of fresh local products directly to the doors of thousands of local consumers. We offer over 1,000 products from more than 400 producers and are constantly growing to meet the food demands of a changing society.
ENVIRONMENT
SOCIETY
ECONOMY
To Recover our Land. To Rescue our Biodiversity.
We are surrounded by food, even though 85% of our food supply is imported. Based on this premise, we promote the use of native products not only to preserve indigenous species and ecological balance but also to boost the local economy and keep our culture alive.
Collaboration takes us Further.
We recognize that there is much ground to cover and significant challenges to address. In the era of climate change, social inequality, and technological innovation, we rely on close and effective collaboration between individuals and organizations. We are always committed to expanding the scope of our shared mission from various fronts.
There is no Prosperity if it is not Shared,
We create systemic changes in the food industry to drive progress at all levels. This approach not only improves the livelihoods of farmers, producers, and local talent but also strengthens the resilience of our communities against unpredictable challenges.
Careers
At Cincosentidos, we are dedicated to fostering an environment where talent flourishes and is continuously nurtured.
Growth is not just an outcome but a process of care and development in which our entire team is involved. We are motivated to achieve business, environmental, and social objectives together. We are a diverse and ever-growing collective.
What’s Cooking
Valorar el consumo del alimento nativo es esencial para un desarrollo sostenible, sobre todo en un país tropical y de suelos fértiles como Puerto Rico.
Redescubrir la despensa de ingredientes locales y fomentar la sensibilidad de cocinar con productos de temporada son parte intrínseca de nuestro proyecto de investigación Oriundo.
Let’s talk
We are constantly seeking new collaboration opportunities to broaden our reach and impact.
