El Palacio de Los Jugos is about as a"Miami" as you can get. If you're a local or a tourist, you can't claim to have the full Miami experience until you've checked out this amazing open-air prepared food market and produce stand. You will find this incredible gem at the corner of 57th and Flagler, just a short distance South of the Airport.\r
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Although the name implies that this is just a place for fresh juice, it is that and so very much more. Paella, arroz con pollo, arroz con cerdo. Media Noche and Cuban Sandwiches. You'll also find whole grilled fish, chicken, and chunks of fried pork, along with thick and crispy pork skin (Colombian style). The array of latin food is complete. The food isn't fancy; it's real. Portions are large, prices are low.\r
As for the juices- you'll find coconut, orange, mamey, mango, tamarind, lime, guava, soursop, watermelon, and more. If you visit in the summer, the juice is an absolute must while eating on the open-air patio.\r
Parking is... well... entertaining. I've watched a driver quite deliberately and slowly back right into another car here. Gridlock is a regular event. Don't be surprised if one or two patrons suddenly leave their meals to direct people in and out of spaces. The parking lot is a microcosm of Miami driving. They also have overflow parking at a church a couple of doors north on 57th Ave.\r
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A visit or lifetime in Miami isn't complete without lunch at El Palacio de Los Jugos.
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