Meet the Dynamic Duo Behind Don Miguel Juicery

Miguel and Jaclyn Martinez, owners of Don Miguel Juicery + Rustic Kitchen, best healthy food in Hendersonville and Nashville. Best acai bowls, smoothies, wraps and more.
 

Miguel Martinez began his career in the food business in San Diego over 20 years ago, following in the footsteps of his father and grandfather. He worked at several different upscale eateries over the years, learning every aspect of restaurant life, including serving, cooking and managing the business. Over time, his love of the food business became a family passion as he met and married his wife, Jaclyn, while working as a server at the Hotel del Coronado in San Diego.

After moving from San Diego to Nashville, Miguel decided to open a healthy food truck business. Although he was confident in his restaurant skills and experience, he knew that he would be taking a risk. He was well aware that the food truck industry has traditionally been dominated by trucks serving barbecue, fried foods and desserts. By offering a Baja coastal menu featuring light, healthy foods, juices, acai bowls and smoothies, he would be navigating uncharted territory, particularly in Middle Tennessee.

“So much of the food truck scene is dominated be barbecue, burgers and heavy foods. We knew that by offering only healthy foods, juices and smoothies, we would be taking a big risk, but we felt it was worth it.”

However, Miguel was not to be deterred. He started Don Miguel Juicery + Rustic Kitchen in Hendersonville in 2015. He was committed to serving a healthy menu using locally sourced ingredients that were prepared fresh each day.

At first, Miguel tested out his concept at the local Hendersonville farmers market. To his delight, his menu of fresh wraps, sandwiches, juices and acai bowls proved to be very popular with the locals. It did not take long before happy customers began spreading the word about his food. Soon afterward, Regina Gammons, owner of then Hendersonville Produce, offered him the opportunity to park his food truck at her store on a regular basis, giving his business even more exposure.

Today, Miguel and Jaclyn have established Don Miguel’s as the best healthy food restaurant in Hendersonville at their brick and mortar location at 115 Walton Ferry Rd. With the over 6 years of success at their restaurant they have successfully opened their second location in Nashville at 300 James Robertson Parkway.

We are not your typical restaurant, and that makes us an exciting!

Miguel and Jaclyn Martinez, owners of Don Miguel Juicery + Rustic Kitchen. Proudly serving Hendersonville and Nashville with the best food in town!
Miguel and Jaclyn Martinez won two awards from the San Diego Chamber of Commerce for their healthy eatery in downtown San Diego in 2012