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Just had dinner here with my wife and sister in law. The place has a great bar and modern vibe . It also has 2 Floors. Our server was friendly and attentive! We ordered guacamole/chips and empanadas as appetizers and Entrees! All of the food was delicious and served in a timely fashion! I'd highly recommend this place for dinner!
I hadn't been in so long. When a friend asked where should we go for dinner while walking down Austin and passing Mojo, I knew it was a sign that we had to head eat here. This place was hopping for a Tuesday night and the Latin vibes were vibing. We were seated upstairs and even though it was a lively night I was still able to have an intimidate convo with my friend. The menus were digital and lit up when you opened them. It was such a cool touch. Delaney was our server and she was THE BEST! She definitely needs to win Server of the month because her reccs were spot on. She also spaced everything out perfectly, allowing us to have time to catch up between courses. Finally, she made me a lemonade that wasn't sweet at all and I appreciated her for this. The food was unreal. I mean everything was incredible. We almost liked the plates it was so good. I'm going to make it more of a point to come here.
We went for brunch on a Saturday and had a great time. It was very crowded so definitely get a reservation especially with a larger group, we had 7 people and luckily got a reservation a week before. They won't seat until the entire party arrives. There's no parking lot but Queens Blvd usually has some parking if you go early enough. Service is great. Waiters were constantly refilling our water and checking in with us. Our food came out quick and the timing from apps to entrees was perfect. The brunch menu also includes lunch so our group got half brunch/half lunch. The ropa vieja was very good as were all the apps.
Great food and service for brunch! Went here with family and family friends for a Saturday brunch. Food was pretty solid and service was friendly! Would recommend making a reservation beforehand as the place was busy when we arrived and when we left. The vibes of the place are vibrant, and gets even more energetic/club vibes with a DJ playing a set around 2pm or so. Made it a little hard to talk with family due to the noise level, so keep that in mind!
I had a pretty good lunch here. I just came across this place as a spur of the moment thing looking for a random restaurant to review and this place certainly stood out. The place is certainly huge, it has a 2nd floor but didn't get to see the upper floor because I was seated at the area near the bar on the first floor. The place gets good business since it was fairly crowded but it didn't affect the flow of service in the area. Due to the people in the restaurant I couldn't really get much pictured of inside the area but it definitely has color and the vibe of a Latin Fusion restaurant in full form. My server was a pretty young woman by the name of Andrea and she was very attentive and courteous, ever the busy worker but would occasionally check on me during my time in the restaurant. I ordered Chicken Empanadas as a starter and Chimichurri Chicken as the entree. Food was plated beautifully and tasted just as good as it looked. As far as Latin food goes, certainly Top 5. It looked good and tasted good and sometimes that doesn't always come hand to hand but they did the job here. Another pretty hefty prices lunch, everything w/ tip came up to $40 but I have no complaints. I had a good experience here.
We came here expecting more Cuban-influenced cuisine, but after coming in, I've decided it's more Peruvian than Cuban - but even then, it's not Peruvian "enough" - just pan-Latino leaning Peruvian with Caribbean influences with. Just typing that made me a bit confused - and I was almost the entire night trying to figure out what the best offerings were. Gladly to say, everything we had here was delicious - although, admittingly, it's also overpriced (first time I've seen a churrasco for over $40, and a lomo saltado for over $30 - both being usually common dishes. However, it was one of the better ones I've had in a long time! As for ambience, it feels like a cross between a clubby restaurant and a date-night spot. Would I return? Sure, if I had money to splurge to come frequently, or maybe during their happy hours instead.
The food was delicious! The servicie was fast and attentive. The ambiance has a beautiful mural by the entrance. It's great for photos!
I opted out of the churro pancakes this time around because I remembered how dry they were. My friend got them and I tried them to see if maybe it was just a one time thing but they were just as dry this time around. I did love everything I got this time around. I got the fried calamari and the tres golpes. Very decent amount of food for the prices. Drinks were really good and if you sign up for their rewards card, you can get a free appetizer for the table. Customer service was okay, just miscommunication due to what seemed like a language barrier but all was well when the chef came out to make sure my friend didn't actually want cheese inside her pancakes lol.
Missed the mark... After a long day of seeing family and exploring and supposedly good reviews, I decided to check this place out. I was greeted when I walked in, but that's where the "service" stopped. I sat at a table in the bar area. I had to ask for water, silverware, and a plate! Not a good start. I was feeling ravenous so I got the chips and guac to start, a passionfruit margarita, and the chicken and rice dish. The passionfruit margarita was such a let down. I think they forgot the passion because it tasted like straight sour mix. It was pretty bad and I was disappointed. The chips and guac were a nice touch and the guac was seasoned well. After devouring majority of the chips, my entree came. While the chimichurri was good, they could have had more. Once the chimichurri ran out, it was just a grilled piece of chicken. Thankfully the accompanying garlic rice and black beans made up for the catastrophe of a "chimichurri chicken breast". After I had enough, I set my plate to the side and waited for the check, and kept waiting until I had to go to the bar to settle. It's disappointing that 18% gratuity was already added in because the service and food was anything but. Oh and before you ask, they weren't that busy....
Very slow service! It took 20 minutes for appetizers, place was half full on a Wednesday afternoon. Food was ok not great! Fries were oily. Chicken taquitos were good. BEWARE!! Gratuity tax 20% is automatically added to your total! and when you swipe your card, you will be asked for additional tip! If you did not see( just like me or already tipsy)that 20% tax is already there, you might be a victim of being nice giving another 7% on top of the 20%!!!
This restaurant was a great experience on Friday night. Be aware that they request $10 for reservations online through open table. The hostess was flexible about my party being a little late for our reservation. The restaurant wasn't crowded for a Friday night but had a steady stream of patrons. The drinks were good. My coworker and I ordered the mango margarita and the coco mojo. They were beautiful and strong enough. Each is us enjoyed our meals and had some left over. Overall the visit was worth the money. Gratuity is included and the service was good.
The shrimp appetizer with the baguette was delicious! The lomo Saltado was good. Service and ambience good! And the strawberry coconut cocktail delicious!
I've past Mojo several times and decided to try them out today. When you walk in, there are tables on the right and it's nicely decorated. Walk up a few of stairs is the bar and another set of stairs is where you dine. We had the Down the hatch ceviche and it was really good with fried tender calamari. The chicken fried rice was really good and seasoned also. The prices are reasonable and I will definitely return to try other items on the menu
Visited this place with friends recently. The ambiance is beautiful! They definitely paid attention to detail. I would definitely make reservations as the place isn't that big and I could see it getting super busy on a weekend night. Drinks- white sangria, very good!! They sweeten it with passion fruit, so if you like sweet drinks, I'd definitely recommend this. Food- we got the churrasco steak, shrimp tacos, and fried calamari. Everything was VERY GOOD, however their portions for some dishes are quite small. For the price you pay I would've expected a bigger piece of steak. I also wish they would give more maduros with the dish. Shrimp tacos were also small, fried calamari was a decent size. Overall, entrees did taste very good. The dessert... AMAZINNNGGGGG. The 'cuatro leches' and the chocolate cake were so good!! Overall- Food was decent, a little pricey, but I would def recommend this place! Staff also very friendly, especially the hostess' at the front! Very very welcoming, professional and polite! read more
6 months ago
Came here in a Monday nite w my nephew to celebrate his BD. No reservation & were seated rite away. Def ask for upstairs, it's so very pretty. Enjoyed cocktails & wine. Waitress was beyond helpful w menu suggestions. We had the mojo wings & truffle fries to start. Dinner was a salmon guava sauce dish (lick the plate yummy) & a chicken dish. Dessert was passion fruit cheeesecake w a massive fire work...I didn't even have to ask for the sparkler .they did it all themselves. Utterly love this spot & will def return. Highly recommend! read more
1 year ago
The food drinks and services were all great. I love the frozen drinks. The ambiance is also super cute. read more
3 months ago
This is the 3rd time I've been to Mojo, the food is pretty good but this review is about the fact that they are automatically including tips in the check and then telling you at the end, "oh, don't worry about the tip it's already included." Like they are doing me a favor so I don't get caught with the additional space for a tip on the bottom. This is really not ok. I don't agree with restaurants that automatically include gratuity, it's supposed to be your choice. It went from optional to suggested to expected to now just included, nothing about that is acceptable. Tip is optional and the amount should be at the guest discretion but this is truly being taken out of control. What's next, we will be paying for the manager and staff suggested salaries too?! Moving forward I will be calling out all restaurants who do this, and all I do is eat at restaurants, included gratuity needs to be stopped before it actually becomes a thing. And for any one pro this choice, keep accepting additional taxes and fees and services charges and tips and realize that you're literally paying a who additional check for a night out or lunch. Covid is over stop these restaurants from taking advantage! read more
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Alex M.
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The Baja Shrimp Tacos here were amazing. The shrimp was crispy, and when I bit into the tacos, they dripped with sauce. I just wish they were larger, especially for the price. The outdoor seating area always catches my eye when I pass by, and I was seated outside. It feels very tropical outside, but the inside is a vibe with the large space and dim lighting. Although it took some time for the food to come out, the service was attentive. read more
Mojo has such a fun atmosphere and is so colorfully decorated. We came for a late lunch around 4 pm and were seated without a reservation. The two veggie dishes we ordered came quickly and were tasty. Definitely coming back. read more
2 years ago
My friend and I went here last night (Thursday) at 9pm for a quick catchup session. I haven't been here since Covid and they have definitely upgraded since then. It's absolutely beautiful in there! We were greeted right away and offered a choice of outdoor or indoor seating, upstairs or downstairs. We chose to sit upstairs. The floral and other decor is soo pretty! The menus are nice and light up when opened! Melissa was our server and she was really nice and attentive. They had a live DJ who played a really good mix of tunes. Drinks: we had the passion fruit margaritas frozen and on the rocks, it was really good. I also had the dragon fruit spritz which I also liked. It had pieces of dragon fruit in it and on the glass. Food: we only had a bunch of appetizers because we were so full by the time we were ready for entrees. We had the calamari which was the absolute best! Perfect balance of crunchy outside but not dry or chewy inside, the sauce was cherry on top. The mojo wings (mango) were good too. Maybe a bit on the pricey side as they're 6 for $17. And the chips and guac, chips were a tad bit too hard but the guac was nice and fresh. Will definitely go back to indulge in some more menu items, especially the entrees and their happy hour, which is until 7pm daily (all day Tuesday). read more
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Had brunch a few weeks ago with friends here, had an overall positive experience and would come back again. Four of us arrived at 12:30pm with reservations on a Sunday and found the restaurant pretty bumping. There's seating outdoors in a covered area along the street, inside first floor, around the bar area on a half floor and upstairs on a second partial floor that overlooks the bar. We were seated upstairs where there were about 7-8 tables. Service was pretty prompt, coming over with menus and water, and giving us a highlight of the day's brunch specials. We ordered: 1) chips and guacamole $11: a good amount of guac with crispy tortilla chips, we asked for more chips to finish the guac and apparently the busboy misheard and thought we didn't want the plate anymore, so the waitress kindly replaced the plate with a new one free of charge. We appreciated the gesture! 2) ropa vieja $22: hearty and solid take on this dish for brunch. The beans and maduros are tasty here. 3) smoked salmon omelette $18: i didn't try this but my friend enjoyed it. 4) chimichurri chicken and shrimp $23(?): shrimp and chicken were just slightly overcooked but the chimichurri sauce was tasty. 5) chilequiles verde $16: eggs were perfectly cooked so that they were a bit runny to mix around with the chips. Think I would've enjoyed it more if the sauce was a bit more hearty, like kinda missing some chunks of tomatillos or something to provide a bit more oomph. For all of the above the portion sizes were decent and all of us left feeling satisfied. read more
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Olivia M.
Hi Susan! Thank you for the 4 stars! We appreciate you taking the…
1 year ago
1 year ago
Delicious calamari and corn appetizers! The churrasco was amazing as well, although the chicken dish my friend got was just okay (it tasted a little like shkmeruli). Note there's a 18% gratuity for parties of 3 or fewer and 20% for parties of 4 or more that is added to the bill by default. read more
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10 months ago
Went to Mojo restaurant Forest Hills for the second time I can say that the food is consistently flavorful and delicious. My first visit I had the cure ceviche which was amazing more like an appetizer size you will have to add to order to build a meal. It's important to state the vibe, music and service, was on point. Our waitress came to ask us if everything was well with our order, and followed up to see if we needed anything else. I like the fact that on both separate occasions, the food presentation and quality has always been great. I hope that it remains that way. read more
3 years ago
Came here for brunch with my aunt for my late bday celebration. We waited around 10 minutes to get a table. We were seated on the second floor which has a nice view of the whole restaurant and bar. The decor is very nice and trendy. They do have good music playing in the background which was not so loud so you could have a conversation. I ordered their sweet plantain waffle with fried chicken; it was actually pretty tasty but it would have been better if the waffles was a little sweeter. My aunt ordered the tres golpes and it was delicious. I ordered their pisco lychee which was good but not very memorable. I really liked their s'more martini, it was rich from the chocolate and strong. Since it was my birthday week, my aunt ordered us a tres leches and it was sweet and decorated beautifully with fruit. The biggest issue was the service, it was very slow and it difficult to keep flagging down the waitress. The food took a really long time to come to the table and the drinks came after the food had arrived. I would come back on a slower day to see if the service is better. read more
I came here a while ago and this place was fantastic. However, this time, the service had gone completely down the drain. The restaurant wasn't crowded at all. However, they ended not having great service. My appetizers plate was absolutely dirty. When I asked for a new one, they just forgot to bring one. Twenty minutes later the entrees were already out. The staff never filled our water glasses. I wouldn't have had much of an issue with the service, but they also automatically add 18% to the receipt. We ordered the veggie tostadas to share and they were fantastic. I also ended up getting the arroz con pollo. The serving was very generous and I had so much food left over to take with me. However, the service, really created a damper on the whole evening. IG: QueenOfAdventureNYC read more
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Forest Hills has some pretty great eats, and Mojo is definitely one of them. I came here with a friend for weekday brunch, and was seated quickly on the 2nd floor.We tried their "Down the Hatch" ceviche, veggie tostada, and the egg white veggie frittata. The ceviche was topped with fried calamari, and is a mixture of raw white fish, shrimp. and calamari. It was also somewhat awkward to eat because it was served in a big glass bowl, so you had to eat all the calamari before you could get down to the ceviche itself, which I found too saucy. However, the flavors did go well together. The veggie tostada was ok, definitely saltier than I would like, but generous on the toppings. My favorite was the egg white frittata, which was pretty healthy considering it was egg whites, without tasting TOO healthy. The sweet potatoes added a nice balance, and the zucchini noodles were refreshing. Service was speedy as well, and they bring the check over on a portable screen which reduces the back and forth from paying the bill. The tables for the 2 seats were kind of small though. I asked if we could sit on a 4 seat table (note that the restaurant was almost empty) but they said no (which I guess is understandable). read more
2 years ago
The restaurant was decorated beautifully with all those colorful flowers on the wall and our server was extremely friendly. The calamari was really good but could've been crisper and the dipping sauce was exceptional. The Down the Hatch ceviche made for a beautiful presentation with the fried calamari and plantain chips on top with the beautifully orange colored mango salsa base but when you get down to the actual ceviche, it was a bit too sour and too salty. It wasn't bad, but I don't think one person could finish it just based on the salt level alone. We also ordered the shrimp tacos which were delicious, whatever sauce they put on it, was excellent. Just a side-note, they added an 18% gratuity on a party of two. Our server made us aware of this but just in case your server doesn't, be sure to look out for it. read more
10 months ago
3 years ago
Visited for the first time yesterday, but I actually ate here for lunch and dinner. I really enjoyed the drinks and my dinner meal. I had the rose/margarita drink...3 of them. So good! I had an order of the calamari for lunch, I wish I could've gotta more yuca fries, but I understand it was just in addition to the appetizer order of calamari. For dinner I had the mojo chicken, no complaints here. My guest really enjoyed the chicken Latino fried rice. We'll definitely come back. Music isn't too loud. The space is bright and pretty with flowers and natural sunlight coming in. The bathrooms were clean and fit the ambiance of the rest of the restaurant. They have seating upstairs which is where I enjoyed my meal. Melannie (may be spelling this wrong) and Melissa were my servers for lunch and dinner respectively, they were both amazing, attentive and super sweet. Everyone was really. read more
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Olivia M.
Hi M! Thank you so much for the glowing 5-star review! We're so glad…
2 years ago
A bit pricey but they have great food and music! The drinks were great too! Perfect vibe for a brunch or lit birthday dinner. read more
Came here for bottomless brunch on a Saturday at 1p and there was not a big crowd! They had the choice of bottomless sangria (red or white), Bellini, or mimosa. It was a 90 minute bottomless for $20. In my opinion, the server was slow in pouring and getting us drinks. It was quicker for mimosas and bellinis bc it was in a pitcher. But they can't leave the pitcher on the table. Food was good and hefty portion. read more
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Olivia M.
Hi Linda! Thank you so much for your 5-star rating! We are so…
1 year ago
4 years ago
Love this place. We stopped in for dinner. Cute place beautifully decorated. The drinks are great and strong. The service is friendly and the food is delicious. What we got: Apps Chicken taquitos Calamari Main Jumpin Saltado Winter salmon Drinks Coco mojo Frozenlini All was good but my fave was those chicken taquitos they are like a chicken taco it was sooo good. read more
3 years ago
Updating for photos. Idk why it didn't upload but this is still one of my top 5 laid back places to go to for a drink and appetizers . I prefer brunch when I go for the food. The steak and eggs are great. I wasn't a fan of the mojo chicken. Empanadas are top tier and my go to is any drink watermelon here. Service is safe . Nothing to really write about but ambience, music and vibe- always on point. I love it here . It's a classicz basic spot that you come to dressed up or dressed down. Date night or out with friends solo or with a group. read more
The food and drinks were so good at this place. I had the steak & a watermelon margarita & both were phenomenal! The server is very nice even though the food took a while to come out but we had no issues ordering a few more drinks in the meantime. We sat in the outside patio, which was decorated so beautifully & created a great atmosphere for a girls night out. read more
2 years ago
Before you even attempt to enjoy the food, remember that the goal of the staff is to kick you out as soon as possible. We walked in and the first thing we noticed is the lead staff arguing. The lady reminded us that we only have 90 minutes to eat. Okay? Then, after we had a bite the server says she has to close our table, "so sorry guys". What was the point of that? To collect tips? Automatic gratuity? What happened to the 90 minutes? Should have just asked us to order take-out. We might have had a total of 15 minutes to eat the overly greasy food. So keep that in mind before you come here thinking you will at least be allowed to enjoy the food. Will definitely not be bringing friends back here, so disappointing. The future looks bleak for Mojo restaurant. read more
So we decided to come here for our small group brunch. For a group over 5 we were required to put a 100 deposit which was sent back in a gift card to use at the restaurant. We considered doing the family style brunch bug ultimately everyone got their own plate and we ordered 3 appetizers and it came out to the same price and when you think about it more food. Everyone enjoyed their food. I personally had the calamari which tasted fresh and wasn't overly fired. The guac was good. I had the the Poblano Fries Chicken Sandwich it's was very filling and good the egg on top kind of masked all the flavors. I tasted the chicken and waffles. The waffles are made with sweet plantains it was a bit of a thicker texture feel like they should of found a way the purée the sweet plantains more. The 4 leches dessert was delicious we shared it and we're all impressed!!! read more
Dined here for brunch for my sisters birthday and had a really good time. This location was a different vibe from the Rockville Center location - it was more toned down, the music was at a normal listening level where you can hear the person sitting next to you. Not sure if it's always like that, but it was welcoming. The ambiance/atmosphere was just as nice. The service was good and the restaurant was very accommodating. They fulfilled our request to be moved to a different table because the original seating wasn't to our preference. Thank you to Lucy the manager and Melissa our server for the hospitality. Food and drinks here is good, mine and others in my party were satisfied with everything - empanadas, chips and guac, chicken and waffles, steak and eggs, the chimichurri chicken. All yummy. The dessert of choice was churros and Tres Leches cake. So good! If I'm in the area again, will def be back. read more
3 years ago
Once I walked in I just felt that the food was going to be pleasing. Greeted once we walked in with smiles and immediately seated. It was a full house especially in a Sunday night but the service was very quick. I started with the passion fruit mojito which was very well made and refreshing. The calamari was slightly salty but it could've been just me but I still enjoyed it with pickled onions and yucca underneath and that special sauce amazing. The skirt steak was cooked to perfection well seasoned, plantains were perfectly sweetened, and the white rice was so good I didn't need any gravy. I really ended it here the service was exceptional and the ambiance was very nice. I highly recommend. read more
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Olivia M.
Thank you for the 5 stars, Fabienne! We're thrilled to hear you had a…
1 year ago
3 years ago
Went here for pre-dinner drinks the other night. The margaritas are AMAZING . Will return to try the food. read more
2 years ago
Ive been coming to Mojo Forest Hills since 2021 and I hosted a big birthday brunch for my best friend, that is when I met Dan one of the managers of the location, he made sure everything went smoothly and his level of customer service surpassed, 4 years later we still come here to celebrate my friends birthday and other occasions as this is the only place we want to come too as we love catching up with Dan. the food, service and staff are great and I'm not surprised as they have great leadership as Dan. thank you guys! Loyal locals - David Taijpaul & Jasmine Soto read more
Want to feel like you're on vacation in Miami Beach? Go here then! The best guacamole and chips and the ceviche was delicious and unique! Love the atmosphere, decor too read more
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Olivia M.
Thank you, Liza, for the 5 stars! We hope to see you again soon!
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70-20 Austin St
Forest Hills, NY 11375
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What's served during bottomless brunch drink wise?
Bellinis, mimosas, sangrias It’s all pretty good
Do they play music?
Is there a seating time limit?
Yes. Normally there is. If you reserve on opentable or our site it will give you the time limit disclaimer. Thanks
Do they have Happy hour? If so, can you post more info/a picture of the menu?
Yes they do!!! You can go on their website and view the menu
What's the happy hour? I don't see it listed anywhere.
There were certain discounts on wine and beer when we went. Maybe $7 sangria or something like that? None of the cocktails or food were on the Happy Hour specials
For the brunch, is the drink/ cocktail options only limited to the mimosas, bellinis, and bloody Mary's? Or are we able to order other cocktails and drinks and even pitchers of (Sangria, margaritas, mojitos)?
Full cocktail menu and all spirits are available for brunch and lunch.
What does the happy hour include?
Beer $5 Mojitos or Margaritas $7 flavor +1 Sangria $6…
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