Chef José Santaella trained with chefs including Ferran Adrià, Eric Ripert, and Gary Danko.
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Chef José Santaella’s elegant Santurce restaurant transforms authentic cocina criolla and local ingredients into modern Puerto Rican plates and shareable tapas.
Santaella offers a modern Puerto Rican dining experience in Santurce’s La Placita Marketplace. Chef José Santaella draws on authentic cocina criolla, local ingredients, and international technique to create an evolving menu led by tapas, seafood, meat, vegetarian dishes, cocktails, and desserts. The rustic yet polished dining room features exposed walls, sculptural lighting, a tropical interior garden, and a prominent bar. Reservations, online ordering, group dining, and private events are available.
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Santaella is located in Santurce’s La Placita Marketplace and centers its menu on modern Puerto Rican cuisine and shareable tapas.
Learn from the sourceThe restaurant accommodates private celebrations, business meetings, corporate gatherings, and group dining.
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Food and Drinks Available
Reservations Accepted
Event Space
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219 Calle Canals, La Placita, Santurce, San Juan, PR 00907
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