La Marqueta

Great place to shop still carrying the tradition as a marketplace for over a century. During warm weather you can enjoy live music and dancing at Vendy Plaza right outside La Marqueta.

Lapin and I came here on Sunday as we heard many good things about the many vendors. We tried a couple of things but most of the stalls were either closing up or gone since we came pretty later (around 5pm). We got Puerto Rican food which Lapin enjoyed. He ate every piece of the pork and wanted to get more. We got the 2 chicken empanadas ($3 a piece) and the vendor was super nice. There was one stand selling spicy chicken empanadas for around $5-$6 for one, which were good but they weren't friendly. We shared a platter of fried fish and potato salad ($6) which was okay. The vendors were really nice but the fish was on the smaller end. Lapin got two beers but he wasn't thrilled over it, they also have bottled water and canned soda for $1. The market has live band playing, a seating area and two portable bathrooms. The only downside is that there weren't enough seats for everyone and some patrons bought food and beverages from home while taking up multiple seats just to listen to the live band.

LA Placita salsa on Saturday's is an experience u can't find else where these days. Come check it out live bands fresh food and dancing till your feet fall off. Way too much to even try to describe here. See for yourself: Awesomeness Boriqua style!! Wepa!

anything to do with our heritage food/wine we can get here