El Palacio De Los Jugos   

Housing a cross-section of Miami's Latin communities, this open-air bazaar attracts crowds looking to chow down picnic-style, grab some fresh-squeezed juice or just pop in for a cafe con leche (weekends are particularly crowded). There's almost always a line at the hot foods section, with folks waiting for their tamales, rice and beans, or the mighty popular pan con lechon, a pork sandwich served up daily by the hundreds. Juice varieties (by the glass or the gallon) are extensive -- try orange, pineapple, papaya or coconut (served right in the shell), while fresh fruit salads include the tropical best -- mango, cantaloupe, watermelon and more. Best of all, hard-to-find produce like anon and mamoncillo are everyday treats here. It's not uncommon to find peddlers selling anything from toys and fresh fish to religious items. -- Nel Hernandez