
Kare-Kare
Beef shank & oxtail in rich peanut sauce. $40
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 slow-simmered Batangas bulalo and charcoal-grilled chicken inasal to sizzling sisig and rich, peanutty kare-kare. 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. A few of the plates from our kitchen — the full menu has 32.

Beef shank & oxtail in rich peanut sauce. $40

Braised in soy, vinegar, garlic & black pepper. $15

Slow-simmered beef shank & marrow. $19

Rice noodles with shrimp, pork & chicken. $20

Five crispy rolls, sweet chili dip. $9

Fresh fish, tomato, bright vinegar cure. $18

Fruits, jellies, shaved ice & ube ice cream. $11

Banana & jackfruit turon, ube ice cream. $11

Birthdays, despedidas, baptisms, team dinners — we love a full house. Tell us how many and what you're celebrating, and we'll set the table for it.
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Every plate carries the warmth, the pride, and the flavors of the Philippines — cooked from scratch and served like you've always belonged here.
Rating from our Google listing · featured by Visit Jacksonville & The Local Palate
| Mon – Thu | Lunch 12–3PM · Dinner 4–9PM |
| Friday | Lunch 12–3PM · Dinner 4–10PM |
| Saturday | 12–10PM · dinner menu all day |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Today's hours | See on Google → |
Holiday hours can vary — Google always has today's, or call (904) 240-0447.
Reserve a table, call ahead for pickup, or plan your next celebration with us.