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Golden, flaky, stuffed to order.
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Rooted in tradition, cooked from scratch, and shared like family — Purple Roots brings the boldest flavors of the Philippines to Southside Boulevard.
Since 2022Purple Roots was built to bring the Filipino community together through food, culture, and hospitality — a place where classic recipes meet a fresh, modern vision.
Every dish is made from scratch and filled with love, from three-hour lechon kawali to garlicky silogs and fresh-from-the-oven panadería. Whether it's your lola's favorite or your very first taste of the Philippines, you'll be greeted like family.
Read our storyHand-made daily. Here are a few of the plates Jacksonville keeps coming back for.
Golden, flaky, stuffed to order.
Sweet-savory braised pork, fall-off-the-bone.
Skewered & charred, street-style.
Fried whole, shatteringly crisp.
Sesame-rolled, warm & sweet.
House-made, not too sweet.
Cool, creamy, tropical.
Citrus-forward, salted rim.
A boodle spread of grilled meats, seafood, garlic rice and vegetables laid over banana leaves — no plates, no utensils, just great food and the people you love. Perfect for birthdays, barkadas and celebrations.
Pre-order a KamayanDrag to explore the room, the bar & the plates →
Every plate carries the warmth, the pride, and the flavors of the Philippines — cooked from scratch and served like you've always belonged here.
★★★★★"The staff was incredibly friendly and greeted us as family."
— Diner review · Jacksonville
★★★★★"Authentic Filipino food that tastes just like home."
— Yelp guest
★★★★★"The sisig and bulalo are unreal. My new go-to spot."
— Regular guest
As featured by Visit Jacksonville & The Local Palate
| Monday | 11a–2p · 5p–9:30p |
| Tuesday | 11a–2p · 5p–9:30p |
| Wednesday | 11a–2p · 5p–9:30p |
| Thursday | 11a–2p · 5p–9:30p |
| Friday | 11a–2p · 5p–10p |
| Saturday | 11a–3p · 5p–10p |
| Sunday | 11a–3p · 5p–9:30p |
Reserve a table, order pickup, or plan your next celebration with a Kamayan feast.