El Palacio de los Jugos

"Consider El Palacio De Los Jugos the original Miami food hall. Serving a wide variety of Latin American dishes like arroz imperial (rice and chicken casserole), maduros (plantains), pan con bistec (steak sandwich), and a variety of fruit juices, this iconic Miami spot is where the locals come to dine on the cheap with special dishes that remind them of home." - Eater Staff

"The yellow and red awnings of Palacio are like Miami’s version of the golden arches: a sign that we have arrived at something satisfyingly familiar, except here a happy meal comes with masitas de puerco and guarapo. What started out as a single juice and produce stand has evolved into the entire county's favorite spot for quick, casual Latin food. Now, there are 10 locations throughout Dade and a menu that features everything from fresh coconut water and local tropical produce to boxes of arroz con pollo and brown paper bags of crunchy chicharrones. Almost all the locations offer a similar experience, but you may find some unique features at your friendly neighborhood Palacio: like locally-made Cuban sweets on the counter, or goosenecked avocados sourced from a neighbor’s backyard." - ryan pfeffer, virginia otazo

"If you’re from Miami, there’s a good chance you formed core memories here, sucking down cold batidos through narrow straws, pressing your face against the steam counter to get a better look at the lechon’s pig head, and finding a picnic table by the fans while your parents ordered. Since then, a lot has changed in Miami, but not at the Palacio De Los Jugos on West Flagler. There are just a lot more locations now—and with good reason. The skin surrounding Palacio’s chicharrones is bubbly and crunchy, and their arroz con pollo is fluffy. But you have to get a batido—thick milkshakes made with local tropical fruits—and order the batido de mamey. " - virginia otazo

"A trip to Palacio for any local will feel like a food version of It's a Wonderful Life. Watch the emotion wash over their face as they stroll past the cafeteria-style selection of Latin staples, witnessing a real-time highlight reel of all the foods they’ve loved in life, and then revel in the horror that takes over their expression as they contemplate life without them. No more vaca frita? Or liquid forms of mamey? Feel free to work in a Jimmy Stewart impression as you remind them that these things aren’t readily available in Asheville." - ryan pfeffer

"If you’re from Miami, there’s a good chance you formed core memories here, sucking down cold batidos through narrow straws, pressing your face against the steam counter to get a better look at the lechon’s pig head, and finding a picnic table by the fans while your parents ordered. Since then, a lot has changed in Miami, but not at the Palacio De Los Jugos on West Flagler. There are just a lot more locations now—and with good reason. The skin surrounding Palacio’s chicharrones is bubbly and crunchy, and their arroz con pollo is fluffy. But you have to get a batido—thick milkshakes made with local tropical fruits—and order the batido de mamey. " - Virginia Otazo