Urban Mo's, or Mo's as most folks know it by, is located in the heart of Hillcrest and is honestly a huge piece of this community and some would even say, one of the heartbeats of the gay scene in San Diego/Hillcrest. And honestly, I wouldn't argue with that! Mo's is much more than just a bar, it's a community gathering spot for all. They offer all the classic bar vibes, but also have a pretty solid food menu as well. The space occupies a full corner of Hillcrest and offers a large outdoor patio/bar, inside bar, small dining area and then a theater/stage where all the magic of drag shows, bingo, etc...happens! Over the years and during each visit, a stop in at Mo's is always a must. I've been by for just cocktails, drag brunch and even just brunch. Each time we enjoy ourselves from entry to exit from service, drinks, food and of course, vibes. Their food is surprisingly good quality for a spot like this. If eating, we are usually enjoying brunch and the chilaquiles are always my choice, especially when adding chorizo! I usually pair it with a house cocktail and my go-to for brunch is the Bloody Mary. Speaking of drinks, this is a gay bar...so be prepared, as they will be a bit stronger than you are used to! Overall, absolutely love Mo's, and everything it stands for, what they have done and what they continue to do for the Hillcrest neighborhood! read more

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Urban MO's is one of my favorite spots in Hillcrest. It has a fun, casual bar and restaurant atmosphere and is always a good time, especially on the weekends. The Hangover Burger is one of my favorites and is super delicious and filling. I also usually get the Blackout Frozen Lemonade. It can definitely get a little loud when the place is packed and everyone is talking, so I wouldn't necessarily come here expecting a quiet brunch. But that's also part of the lively atmosphere. They also have a separate area toward the back where they sometimes host entertainment and events. read more

Went for Tuesday spaghetti night, as it was recommended to me by other people. I could eat spaghetti was eight dollars, the add-on chicken was I believe another 3 to 6 dollars. I ordered a Well margarita and well shot. Somehow the bill came out to $46, with no itemized receipt. I was clearly overcharged. Spaghetti sauce was watery, the grilled chicken was fried, and there was only about five slices of chicken. Topped with bread that had seemed to be microwaved as it was toasted at one point earlier in the evening. The Well tequila was cheap and the margarita tasted like corn syrup.. I guess you get what you pay for when it comes to all you can eat spaghetti. I ate a little bit of what was on the plate. Overall, after spending $50, I would've been more satisfied somewhere else, or ordering food to my hotel room. read more

The Bar Spot in Hillcrest, for those who know! My guy/gay friends LOVE coming here. Good food, service, and entertainment. I came here on a Wednesday, and we got to watch the Dream Girls Revue performing on stage. Fabulous! If you're feeling hungry, they got the eats! Just know that most dishes you need to add fries or sides if you want. Only thing I was disappointed in the nachos. My friend talked it up. But it was burnt and I couldn't eat it. Didnt want to send it back to the kitchen because of fear . I did not about to get chastised for sending it back. Cuz he loves this place so much. But anyway! Love coming here, never disappointed in the vibes. Food, not so much. But drinks: yas. read more

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We came in for Bubbles for Brunch on a Saturday around 11:30AM celebrating a birthday. I love coming back here for a drag show. Was having too much fun to take picture. We had a reservation. TLDR the food we all got were huge portions that definitely can be shared and drinks are strong so be careful. The drag performers are always great and very entertaining. Food 3.5/5 but performances 5/5. Support our local drag queens! Food: We ordered the Spicy Chilaquiles and Eggs and their Pineapple Starburst alcoholic drink. The food portions in general are huge here and can be hit or miss depending on what you get. The chilaquiles were good but the chips were kinda soggy for my liking. The pineapple starburst was good but again it's a gay bar so the pour is strong . Service: The staff were great and very playful. This is a drag brunch so it was very interactive and we were there to be entertained. I loved all the performances, just like every time I come back. Kickxy Vixen is always a good host for the show and always entertained by them. Ambiance: The place was definitely a gay bar atmosphere. If you come for Bubbles for Brunch, be prepared for loud music and tipping with dollar bills. Each brunch is different depending on the theme they want to do but always entertaining. Definitely go if you've never been to a drag show/brunch. read more

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Always a good time here at Mo's. The vibes, the drinks, the food.. amazing. Whatever the occasion might be, this is definitely the place to party. I highly recommend the Black Lemonade drink. It's strong, sweet and very dangerous. Today, I ventured out a little and got their old fashioned as well and it was also good! I guess you can never go wrong here at Mo's. Come thirsty, come hungry and ready to party! read more

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Fun party bar! Special event with SD Pride so a small cover charge! I appreciated how organized check in was for bigger bags with them holding bags like coat check with tickets. Fun bar outside with the concert stage that had special guest live dj's in action and the dance floor. Service was great inside and outside for grabbing shots and drinks. read more

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Love "our" Mo's Mat is the best bartender. Friendly staff but disappointed Saturday fried chicken special is gone read more

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I was at Sunday Brunch with a friend down the street, she raved about how fabulous Urban Mo's was and how I must attend one of the dinner drag shows. Well that was very short lived. Later that day she tried to go there with her service dog, was denied entry and told her dog was not a service animal. Not only are they not dog friendly (which is wild to me for such a dog friendly town), they are not service animal educated. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), businesses and staff may only ask two specific questions when a service dog's status is not obvious: whether the dog is a service animal required because of a disability, and what work or task the dog has been trained to perform. After reading through the reviews this was not an isolated incident. It's clear that this business discriminates against individuals with disabilities by denying access to those with service animals. While I never want to patronize a place where all are not welcome, I advocate for families who are differently able. I will be reporting this place for intentional discrimination and exclusion. read more

What can I say about this place except that it is an Awesome establishment and I always have such a wonderful time when I visit. The place is so festive and decorated and there's a whole other game room with things like giant jenga! I've only come for dinner but every time I've gone it's been breathtaking. The food is super affordable and delicious and they have specials every day of the week! I love their baked potatoes! Their quesadillas and pizzas are also a great deal and mighty tasty! Lastly, I have never had a bad interaction with staff here- the servers are always so friendly and attentive. The one we seem to regularly get is Derek and he is awesome- always goes above and beyond to ensure our meal is spectacular. 5 stars well earned in my book! read more

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Great ambiance, nice servers, great strong drinks. Nice house wine and beer selection. Great bar food at reasonable prices. read more

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Love Urban Mo's! I came here twice with my friend. We went here during pride a few years back and the latest time was for a show! They do shows every Wednesday and it's super affordable. It was my first time watching a drag show and it was the best experience ever. There were the perfect amount of tables and so so much fun. My friend and I got tater tots to share (which were absolutely delicious by the way). I can't wait to come back here and try more of their food and watch some more shows! read more

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I went to Urban Mo's for the first time during the $8 all you can eat spaghetti night, which also happened to be during the Mexico vs Ecuador World Cup game. The space was packed, but the service remained quick and friendly! The $8 all you can eat spaghetti was HUGE and yummy. I also had a $6.50 yummy cocktail. Yummy drinks, food, and vibes. read more

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Updating my review since their menu has changed! Honestly? I think it's even better then before. We got the French onion short rib skillet and it was rich, delicious, and so tender. Hard to believe it's bar food to be honest. We also had an amazing server in Dennis. He was attentive and so kind when we brought concerns up. More then accommodating and wonderful!! Looking forward to him being our server again. read more

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The staff is wonderful. They make everyone feel welcome and safe. The food is an amazing value for the price. I make modifications all the time, and the kitchen always gets it right. read more

Came here for happy hour and dinner. Amazing service from Becky really set the tone from beginning to end of our visit. We got the Cheap Slut Burger, Chicken Wrap with Fries and beers of course. The food was delicious and the music made it so much party. It's definitely always a party when you visit MO's. read more

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Review is for Babette's Bingo! @ MO's. First time here for bingo. This is not a drag show with multiple entertainers. It's just a bingo event hosted by the legend Babette Schwartz. As a group we were busy eating/catching up and kept missing numbers being called out. There is no digital board to show the numbers visually and recounts were rare. Overall, Babette is amazing and kept us entertained. The crowd is so supportive and fun! Tips: Put in your food and drinks order early as they get busy and wait time for food might take longer than usual. Ours took over 30 mins. It didn't help when some of our orders went to the wrong table. The food menu for these type of events are limited. You don't get the restaurant full menu. Our waiter is very attentive and cute. For dry January, I ordered a soda and he gave me a mini pitcher of coke. Overall, we had a great time. read more

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Always a great time! Ambiance is lively but also chill. They always have events. Food is great. Definitely beats expectations for a bar. Drinks are strong. Hillcrest pour! read more

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This place is big! It's very upbeat and i can tell it gets "poppin" at night. The breakfast was good, although i wasn't a fan of the mimosas. read more

LOVEEE trivia night with Miriam's!! This is a very spacious bar with I'd say 3 sections: 1 section that is mainly seating, 1 section around a middle room placed bar, and then 1 section towards the back for dancing and where trivia happens. Food is delicious and the servers are so kind. I don't come here to dance just for events. Parking can be hard since it's hillcrest but that's usually well known. There is a paid parking lot on the corner of Washington and 4th. read more

Saturday night, Pride weekend 2025. I'm so surprised how good the food was, how great the service was (Adrian thank you!) and how quick we ate and then out on the dance patio for a few more drinks. Urban Mo's was a great starting spot for our Saturday night. The burgers were delicious. The fries were great. I thought okay...a gay bar on pride weekend...good luck finding a seat, good luck finding something good, and friendly?!!?! Urban Mo's was all of that and more. We will be definitely be back! PS - We also got to meet Lexi Love from Rupaul's Drag Race. She was so sweet. read more

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Seriously, I'd give nine stars if I could. The space in Hilcrest is cute, with a relaxed vibe during the morning and party vibe later on. We were there on a Sunday and the servers were all dressed to match a midday drag show that was scheduled for the day which made it extra fun. Everyone working was so nice, and our server was the exact right level of attentive. The menu is fun, with lots of great drink options and plenty of NA drinks too. We had breakfast, and I ordered the chilaquiles, which is a risk if you've read my other breakfast reviews. But in this case, while it was a bit more of a deconstructed vibe vs traditional casserole, the dish had the right texture and amazing flavors. Total flavor bomb with tons of sauces and salsas made in house. I was super impressed and can't wait eat it again. read more

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I absolutely love MO's and have been a regular for at least the last 15 years. They have the best drag shows, food is exceptionally good for being a "bar" and of course the yummiest and strongest cocktails! Mariam T is my favorite drag performer and Becky is always my server and girl when we visit. I can't say enough good things about this place! read more

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My wife and I moved away temporarily from California, so everytime we come home we visit MO's. Tonight was EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTING!! We sat down and watched the bartenders help everyone that sat down after us and only came to us because my wife ASKED for someone to take our order. Then one of the bartenders went to the other bartender and started talking about my wife and then he came and took our order but in a EXTREMELY off putting way!!! We frequent this bar everytime we can and this is the first time it felt like we didn't belong or was welcomed in this establishment! We won't be back for a while and hopefully we won't be treated this way the next time we choose to visit... read more

Daniel is the sweetest and most attentive bartender. Had the best experience! Great drinks and great service read more

Got a deep tissue massage from a place in PB and she recommended MO's as the service is fast. Loved the tortilla soup and the chicken sandwich, fries were crispy and delicious. I also asked for the thousand island dressing, bleu cheese, ranch dressing. My only complaint was the music was way too loud and I sat behind the stage. Will come back when no music is playing. :-) read more

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MO's is one of my favourite places in Hillcrest. I love this venue! I've been dined, danced, drank, and enjoyed drag in Mo's for the three decades it's been in business. Back in the day, I enjoyed the weekly ritual of Spaghetti and Show-tunes with friends which is still a staple of Mo's. The diverse drag shows and drag queens that perform here are exceptional! The long running Dreamgirls Revue with Chad Michaels is always professional, well done, and fabulous show. Mariam T. is absolutely wonderful! She's the ultimate wacky comedy and performance queen with the most incredible and realized costume visions. Her Lisa Frank inspired Bride of Frankenstein and Pride fits this year have been a couple of my favourites. The food is very California Mexican fusion. I highly recommend the nachos with chicken and the shredded cheese. Perfect shareable meal. You can never go wrong with their breakfast style brunch options either. My favourite servers, Danny and Danny, always greet us with a smile and a hug and fantastic service. Now for the cocktails...drinking in Hillcrest is not for the faint of heart of the weak of stomach. Bartenders like Pablo know how to take care of their customers. If you are a lightweight I cannot stress this enough stop overindulging and not making it to the toilet and soiling the bathroom floors for someone else to clean up after your foul habits! Be kind. Respect the community and the establishment. And for Pete's sake...tip the staff! I love you, Mo's! read more

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Stopped by over the holidays; the decor was over the top with an abundance of teddy bears. Imagine my surprise when I saw prime rib on the menu. This is a Wednesday special for $29, and I had to get it. I ordered it medium rare but it came grilled on both sides. It was dark inside and I was initially worried that the piece of meat would be well done. But, as I cut into it, I could see that it was at most a medium, and it was tender. I think it's a faux pas to grill prime rib slices, but I think they do it as their way of reheating the (usually) pre-cooked prime rib. The meal was satisfying and well worth the $29, but my cocktail tasted a bit dilute. read more

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Came here to catch the Halfway to Halloween show and was so excited! The space is so colorful and enticing and I loved how organized the staff was with helping us find our seats, and friendly throughout the night. I ordered the fish and chips, and though they came a little late (during the show so I felt like I couldn't eat out of respect to the amazing talent) it was pretty delicious, even cold haha. It is on the pricier side but the portions are generously sized. My only complaint is that some of the bathroom stalls don't close or lock, so it was a little awkward/uncomfortable. I did ask someone if they could guard my door and they did lol. Otherwise a great and fun space that I'd definitely come back to. read more

Great food with many choices on the menu (including brunch), generous on the drinks, good selections for non-alcoholic choices and some of the best live entertainment around. Stage area, bar area and seating...you'll find a spot to be loud and visit, or be just a little more low-key. Fair prices, great service! read more

Was invited to the Christmas drag show. Packed house and the servers did a good job but they were way over worked. Food was good and the show was good but there were so many people the performers could not properly work the room so the energy was off. Other than that a good time was had by all. read more

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Pablo was fucking amazing. He made our night a really good time. I loved his banter. He completely made a hard experience even better.

My friends and I stop here every time we are in SD- I love the ambiance and have always had amazing service from the bartenders on both sides. Recently however the waitress wouldn't honor their own happy hour...the signs were on every table and outside and it was well below the cut off time. She was SO rude about it- she said they stopped happy hour at 5....we were polite but again, the signs are clear so it was odd. read more

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Much better experience than my last visit! Stopped by for happy hour and it did not disappoint. Service was friendly, and the restaurant was busy which was a pleasure to see. This is a total daddy bar and gave major Palm Springs vibes as well. I will return and hopefully for drag brunch! read more

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Think of the meatiest Bacon Cheeseburger you possibly can imagine. Now make it meatier. Now add garlic fries and call it $18. That's Urban MO's. Each portion size is massive and made with lots of love, and the servers are eager to make any and all accommodations. We were bummed we came too late for the drag show that night, but the DJ had all the hits playing and we couldn't help but be the only 2 on the dance floor after a mango margarita. The place is massive and has an area for everyone, how could you not be entertained!? read more

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Such a fun place with already fully loaded and grand holiday decor! Great spots for pictures, two fully stocked and functioning bars and a good sized dance floor. The staff was awesome, helpful and friendly and the bartender was generous with the pours. We had some food leftover items from our dinner and although these were not allowed inside they have a designated holding spot, which we totally appreciated because we didn't have to carry them around inside. We stopped by on a Friday and my only reason for the missing star is due to the music that night. I was hoping to get a little dance in but all that was playing was Taylor Swift music... then again with all the TS pics everywhere, maybe it is a Swiftie locale and I wasn't informed either way, would prob give it another shot and just visit again on a different night. read more

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Looking for a lively good time where the vibe is always inclusive? MO's is always where it's at, and beyond their ample bars there's even food to ensure your energies are well-stocked. Servers are all great in their own unique way. Dennis is my standout for fact that he was my first server at MO's (Hamburger Mary's back then). He's always "on it," ensuring every guest is well taken care of each and every time. 5 out of 5 for sure!! read more

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Saturday brunch is ON ONE. Our faves we're Edamame and Sakura. Lovely host, they took care of us. For$10 ticket we got 2 hours worth of a performance. It was 5 or 6 queens doing 2 routines each along with crowd work and crowd participation. They have 1's ready to go if you need cash. Their drinks are fun, also strong lol. Food is solid. My chilaquiles we're a little soggy for my taste. read more

Bianca is the best. Honestly always treats me and my husband like we are not just regulars but a cute family moment. She's my fave!!!! Great bday month for my and my hubby :) read more

Santa Daddy Bartender was very handsome and helpful. Food was decent and affordable. Made a friend from out of town that was friendly and had good conversation. Even on a slower night the vibes in this place just felt lighter and more fun than other gay bars Iv been too in San Diego. Look forward to visiting again soon. read more