General Info

The brainchild of Latin American TV and soap opera star, Julian Gil, and chef and restaurateur, Jose Mendin, La Placita is a celebration of cultura. The restaurant is inspired by Mercado Santurce, the original “La Placita” in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Chef Mendin pays homage to el Mercado, offering curated marketplace menus that capture both the flavorful traditions of Puerto Rico and the eclectic vibrance of Miami.The brainchild of Latin American TV and soap opera star, Julian Gil, and chef and restaurateur, Jose Mendin, La Placita is a celebration of cultura. The restaurant is inspired by Mercado Santurce, the original “La Placita” in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Chef Mendin pays homage to el Mercado, offering curated marketplace menus that capture both the flavorful traditions of Puerto Rico and the eclectic vibrance of Miami.