Meet the Talent

Chef Jose Enrique, born in Santurce, Puerto Rico, graduated in 1998 from the Culinary Institute of America in New York. Jose Enrique worked in New York, Florida, and Louisiana before he returned to his homeland. In 2007, he opened his first restaurant Jose Enrique, which was established at La Placita de Santurce. It's personalized menu is prepared daily, incorporating natural and organic products, focusing on fresh Puerto Rican produce, which allows the climate and ingredients to direct Chef's menu choices. One year after opening, CondeNast Traveler magazine included Jose Enrique in its list of 105 best new restaurants.

In 2013 Jose Enrique was featured in the 25th Anniversary edition of the Food & Wines Best New Chefs. His award carried him as one of the ten "Best New Chefs" across the U.S. It was the first time in history that a Puerto Rican had received this honor.

In 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020 Jose Enrique made it to the finals of the James Beard Awards, also making this the first time that a Puerto Rican gets this recognition.

In 2019 he created a brasserie in Condado, Puerto Rico - already included in the list of Top 30 Best Restaurants of the World by Food &Wine, and Esquire magazine's Best Restaurants of the Decade.