Nuestra Historia

Our story is a simple recipe: one family’s love for home, shared with an entire city.

From a Humble Corner to a Miami Icon
In 1977, Apolonia Bermudez had a vision. She opened a modest takeout window on Flagler and 57th Avenue, serving crispy chicharrones, freshly prepared jugos, and tropical batidos. Her goal was pure: to bring the authentic taste of her Cuban kitchen to the community.

This small stand quickly grew into a beloved gathering place. Apolonia soon added La Bodega—a space brimming with farm-fresh eggs, cheeses, and tropical fruits like mamey, guanábana, and mango. It transformed into what El Palacio De Los Jugos is today, where the line between home cooked nostalgia and culture could come together and give everyone a sense of home.

A Tradition That Stands the Test of Time
Today, under our iconic red and yellow awnings, we remain faithful to Apolonia’s original open-air concept. Our legendary chicharrones—praised by locals and acclaimed chefs like Andrew Zimmern as “nothing short of divine”—are still fried fresh daily. While Apolonia has retired, her son Reinaldo proudly guards her secret recipes, ensuring every dish carries the same soul and flavor that she worked so hard to create.