Joe’s Caribe, started and founded by Jose and Jessica Perez. Jose grew up in Brooklyn, New York but spent many years visiting family in Bayamon, Puerto Rico where he learned his love and passion for cooking from his beautiful late grandmother Rosa Perez. Jessica Perez on the other hand never got to visit the Island till she was 23 years old. Her grandmother from Cayey, Puerto Rico and her grandfather from Morovis, encouraged her love and learning about her culture and heritage.

Jose and Jessica relocated to Pensacola, Florida in 2015 with their three kids; Malik, Trinity, and Aliyah. Upon arrival to the Pensacola area, it did not take long to realize that Latin and Caribbean flavors in the food options were missing from the Pensacola food scene. Collectively, Jose and Jessica wanted to bring a taste of the Caribbean to Pensacola, Florida and the surrounding Gulf Coast area. A combination of Jose’s passion for cooking Latin inspired dishes and Jessica’s smart and savvy business sense helped lead their decision to embark on an unknown journey, known today as Joe’s Caribe. Joe’s Caribe prides itself as a place to gather a home away from home that serves authentic Caribbean food. Joe's Caribe has thrive to become a small locally owned business, restaurant, food truck, bakery, and catering spreading love with food throughout the Pensacola and Gulf Coast community.