A year later, Mendoza joined newly promoted Chacarita Juniors.[3][4] He made his debut on 10 September versus Tigre, before scoring his first Chacarita goal on 17 September against his former club Atlético Tucumán.[1] Mendoza terminated his contract with Chacarita on 9 January 2018, prior to signing for Instituto a day later.[5][6] His 100th career appearance came against Sarmiento on 6 May.[1]Huracán of the Primera División signed Mendoza in January 2019.[1]