LOVEEE trivia night with Miriam's!! [[HIGHLIGHT]]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.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 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

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. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Not only are they not dog friendly (which is wild to me for such a dog friendly town), they are not service animal educated.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 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

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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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. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place is so festive and decorated and there's a whole other game room with things like giant jenga![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 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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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Great ambiance[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]], nice servers, great strong drinks. Nice house wine and beer selection. Great bar food at reasonable prices. 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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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. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There were the perfect amount of tables and so so much fun.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 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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[[HIGHLIGHT]]This place is big! It's very upbeat and i can tell it gets "poppin" at night.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The breakfast was good, although i wasn't a fan of the mimosas. 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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Came here to catch the Halfway to Halloween show and was so excited! [[HIGHLIGHT]]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.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 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. [[HIGHLIGHT]]My only complaint is that some of the bathroom stalls don't close or lock, so it was a little awkward/uncomfortable.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 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

[[HIGHLIGHT]]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.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Stage area, bar area and seating...you'll find a spot to be loud and visit, or be just a little more low-key.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Fair prices, great service! 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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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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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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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

Perfect Staff! Harvey, Ethen, Dru, Jason, always provide the most perfect service no matter how busy.Happy hour food is great fish tacos are my favorite to grub on and their Espresso Martini's are superior hand made or premade you have to try! Bring your friends bring your family!!! Great for everyone! read more

Bianca, the security at the front, did the most amazing job not only handling a very intoxicated guest who broke a glass but also made sure he got water and an uber home. I was beyond impressed with her sensitivity and skill at deescalating the situation. Great job Bianca and great job Mo's with hiring the right people! This is why I keep coming back! Great people, great energy and everyone is well taken care of! read more

What a Rip off, I just paid $8.00 for a single can of No alcohol beer. Never make that mistake again again. Infact I won't spend another single dollar at that place on food, drinks, show tips, fund raisers nothing. I have always felt that is my responsibility to support my community, I wish the owner of mo's wasn't so damn greedy, there NA beer isn't even good. read more

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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Use to live in SD. Came to visit last night went in sat down at the bar and not one person said hello or ask what they could get us. Just st got up and walked out!! Sure not the way it used to be!! read more

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

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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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

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

Dennis best server yet thank you for the great service. Food and drinks also always taste amazing. 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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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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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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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

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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