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

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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Friday's don't feel right without seeing Dennis (server) and a martini at MO's! I love that he knows my order, anticipates our needs, doesn't rush us, and never spills a single drop of my martini...ever! He's a total animal lover, so I vibe with that! He's genuine and is one of the biggest perks of going to MO's each week! In addition, the food is great, which I had never expected the very first time I ever ate there. In general, I'm obsessed with the pot pie, wraps, and brunch entrees. But to be honest, it's easy to find great eats in SD, but much harder to find overall great energy! It's the staff that keeps this place in our weekly rotation; THAT is what makes MO's special. It doesn't get much better than weekend brunch with Marcus and Marisol! Or having a a fantastic bartender (Jimbo, Pablo, Brandon, etc.) make you a cocktail! Side observation: They have a host (Collin) who is the nicest, most efficient host I've ever seen in San Diego! He really should be a server though because his talents are not being maximized (just my opinion). All in all, this place is one of my faves!! read more

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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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I've been going to Mo's for years. It's the best restaurant and bar in the neighborhood. Thank you to Dennis, who always makes sure we have the best time! 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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Every time I come to dine in, I want Dennis. He's been a great server for many years. I will keep coming as long as he's here! read more

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I love Mo's! Food is good! Drinks are STRONG! Staff is so friendly! Becky is my favorite! Ask for her if youre going there to eat! Drag shows are great! I always have an amazing time! read more

Dennis best server yet thank you for the great service. Food and drinks also always taste amazing. 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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Came here for brunch with a group of 10 on a Sunday around 11:30am and we were able to get seated right away. They have a time limit on tables so that's helpful for opening up seating. The server was great and very responsive. The food was also good - the brisket hash and hangover burger were a big hit with our group. 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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ONLY COMING HERE IF MARISOL IS MY SERVER! My goodness what an amazing woman! Funny, kind and quick to help! The pasta was also delicious. 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

Urban Mo's is always a great time--fun atmosphere, great energy, great food and consistently excellent service. A huge shoutout to Marisol and Becky, who truly made the experience even better. They were attentive, friendly, and went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect. Their positive vibes and professionalism really stood out. Can't wait to come back--thanks for another awesome night! read more

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OMG, what can I say about Mo's??? It is one of the best places in Hillcrest for amazing food, friendly service and all around goodtime. Becky has so much fun energy and is the sweetest person ever. And Daniel makes amazing Cosmo's. Mo's is definitely the place to be. read more

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I mainly go to Urban Mo's for the drag shows hosted by Meriam T and all the other fabulous performers! Five stars for the shows, and I will continue to support them! BUT..... the last three shows we have had Derek as our server and he is absolutely the WORST SERVER THEY HAVE! Our orders are wrong - the drinks are wrong and we had to finally go to the bar to order more drinks! Everyone we talked to near us had the same reaction!!! The show was an absolutely phenomenal performance by all the Queens!! Love them all so much! read more

A fun afternoon at Mo's today. Purple slushies, appletinis, and mules were delicious drinks made by Keith at the outside bar. I noticed how hard the bar back was working and told him , "as a customer we see how hard and fast you work and I want acknowledge you". His name is Drew. There was a Drag show going on inside that was quite fun and entertaining. It was a Funday Sunday! read more

Went here with my wife and friend Sunday night. Keith is the best bartender: friendly service from the start, a great smile, and always checked up on us. We sat at the bar, he let us try some mexican candy shots, got a couple drinks and some fries and we just felt so comfortable being taken care of by him. Thank you Keith for showing up as your genuine self! read more

I met some family friends for happy hour on a variety afternoon. Don't sleep on this place. Get there early as the dining room fills up quickly. We had some delicious martinis and tasty. Food has been happy. Everything is in the service. I even came back the next night For some cocktails and wings while sitting at the bar great establishment great service unbeatable value. The place has many different areas to choose from including some that are mostly outside and even some private dining areas really cool in this place. read more

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Awesome atmosphere & even better service! The food was fantastic too; I had the spicy chicken sandwich and my aunt got a wrap, we both had to bring food home the portions were so big. read more

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Keith was amazing! Never met the sweetest bartender ever! Made the bombest Mexican candy drink ever! The music and vibes were great too! He even asked to make we get home safe 10/10 recommend! read more

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Amazing place! Amazing service from Marcus! We always have a great time and MO's! So glad we have a place like this to go in San Diego. The food and drinks are always top notch! read more

5 stars If you're looking for good vibes and even better food, this Hillcrest gem is it! Super LGBTQ-friendly, super fun, and always passing the vibe check with flying colors. Whether you're rolling in for brunch, a casual dinner, or just a weekend cocktail with friends, this place always delivers. The menu is classic all-American comfort food done right -- juicy burgers, crispy fries, wings, and more. Everything comes out hot, fresh, and exactly what you're craving. And don't even get me started on the cocktails. Their weekend drinks are top-tier -- strong, tasty, and perfect for toasting to good times. The staff is so friendly and welcoming, making everyone feel like part of the crew. It's got that relaxed, come-as-you-are energy that makes Hillcrest so special. Trust me, this place is a guaranteed good time! read more

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MOs in Hillcrest is a staple. It's a gay bar and restaurant that draws a mix of locals and tourists, so there's always a steady crowd without it feeling chaotic. It's an easy place to bring someone who's visiting and wants to check out the neighborhood. You can stop in for just a drink or stay for a meal and it works either way. The bartenders and wait staff are solid. Drinks and food are on the pricier side, but the food portions are generous and filling. Overall, it's a dependable spot in Hillcrest and a good go-to whether you're meeting friends or showing someone around. Definitely would recommend a stop in. read more

Been here for a couple happy hours. We finally made it for the drag brunch for a friends bday. It was a great show. Service was good and food tasted fresh. Dollar bills were flying and lots of laughs. read more

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Mo's is always a good idea - fun, welcoming, and great food. On Mondays, they have baked potatoes loaded with toppings of your choice. So delicious plus wonderful service from our server, Becky. One more reason to love Mo's. read more

Daniel was amazing. Great service would come back! Food portions were good size. This is a great Sunday spot!