Went for lunch and had a great meal, with large portions. Â Got the pulled pork lunch special for $10, which came with two sides. Â The french fries were very good, as well as the baked beans. Â My wife got a salad as one of her sides and said it was also good. Â Waitress was friendly and kept our glasses filled, which is a sign to me of an excellent waitress!Will definitely go back when visiting Jacksonville Beach.
Review Source:OH MY GOD, I have been reborn!
Never have I ever had barbecue quite like this.
The servers are friendly and spunky and surprisingly attractive! Â They know their menu inside and out and will recommend the shit out of it for you. Â
The atmosphere is fun and inviting. Â
They have an extensive beer list along with any kind of distilled beverage your heart could possibly desire. Â
But even if they had no alcohol and the service was terrible, the food alone would keep me coming back. Â The blackened catfish is so spicy and tangy and perfect that I don't even know what to do with myself. Â Do I yell for joy? Â Do a little dance? Â Should I even keep eating it or savor it, maybe save a little for later, maybe just stretch it out into an all-day eating fest? Â The mac n cheese is heaven, just really absolute-without-a-doubt pure heaven. Â It didn't need any salt, it didn't need any extra anything, it just needed to be in my belly!
I can't believe I almost forgot about the pudding! Â The catfish threw my tastebuds a little party and I was totally satisfied, but then I had the banana pudding and my life was never the same again. Â What's in that? Â Graham crackers? Â Nilla wafers? I don't know and I don't care. Â This is what happiness tastes like. Â
MOJO, you've outdone yourself.
Went for lunch, fantastic BBQ, Rib tips that fell apart as you picked them up. Â Pulled pork and brisket were great. Â A large selection of good BBQ sides. Â Some cool cocktails. Â
The BBQ nachos weren't great, they got soggy under all the toppings and our waiter was slow.
Looks like it would a good place to hang out when they have bands in on the stage.
What a great place for lunch! I only wish we could have come back later that day for live entertainment. We found this place by using the Yelp* App on my iPhone and it was great.
Our waitress couldn't have been nicer and our meal was awesome. Nice selection of beers from a fully stocked bar,
We started with the Boom Boom Shrimp which we asked to be broiled rather than fried and they were incredible. The shrimp were nicely "spooned" together on the dish and the seasoning was a hit. Watch out Bonefish Grill!
The lunch menu was rather extensive and, with some guidance from our waitress, we decided on the Small Pulled Pork and the Small Beef Brisket. Just what we needed after the boring drive from Tallahassee.
I definitely recommend Mojo and we will be back for entertainment in the future.
Mojo Kitchen is an awesome place for BBQ. When we went there, four of us split "The Whole Hawg," a type of sample platter where you get to try all of their meats, and get four sides. Â Everything was cooked perfectly and was delicious. Â For a side, I recommend the sweet potato mash. Â Could even be a dessert. Â The service was great and they had a great selection of beers on tap. You get a lot of food for the price, I would highly recommend.
Review Source:What a fun place! We drove all the way to Jacksonville to see one of my favorite folk musicians who was playing at the Mojo Kitchen that night. That was the ONLY reason we went, but the food was a great surprised!
Yes, I was skeptical of how good the barbecue was going to be when it was served at such a slick restaurant just miles from the Atlantic beach. I am from the World's Most Beautiful beaches in the Panhandle, and I know a tourist trap when I see one, and, despite its location, the Mojo Kitchen is NOT a trap!
We were seated promptly, and given armbands since we were staying for the show. The service during out entire visit (a long one, since we watched the whole concert) was friendly and pretty fast, even though they weren't making a killing off of me because I wasn't guzzling beers like many of the other patrons. Speaking of beer, they have an "ok" selection. Mostly just domestics from what I could see.
On to the food. I had the pulled pork sandwich. It came piled with a very generous portion of pulled pork, on a bun, with fries and pickles on the side. The fries were good. I believe they might have been seasoned.
The barbecue...wow! It was not only a generous portion, it was also delicious! I have pulled pork at a lot of places, and this was definitely up there. I mean, not best ever, but definitely delicious!! If we lived closer, I'd absolutely come back just for the food. The sandwich plate was about $9, which was a great deal given the amount of meat and the quality. Also fun, they had a plethora of sauces to choose from - sweet, regular, Carolina, mustard, and a couple more. They were all good, but I ended up using the sweet, as I often do. Some places put out a lot of low quality sauces as a gimmick, but the Mojo Kitchen's sauces were almost good enough to bottle.
All-in-all, this is a fun place. Go for the music, stay for the food. Or heck, go for the food and stay for the music!
Best BBQ in town. Â Great sides. Â Amazing brisket. Â Always quick friendly service. Â We crave Mojo's and need some at least once a month. Â Enjoy it as a venue also, very intimate experience with the blues bands that come thru. Â In my dream world the music would come on at at 8 instead of 10. Â Consider that most blues fans are boomers and we're getting tired by 10. Â I get it though, they need to take care of the dinner crowd and keep the music separate. Â You guys do a pretty good job of bringing in legit blues bands. Â Thanks.
Review Source:First let me say that I would be giving this place a 5 but my experience here was coupled with an extremely rude waitress, but that did not ruin my experience. It couldn't have, I enjoyed this place to much.
I had been waiting to try this placed ever since I got to Jacksonville, I'm from Kansas City and I love barbecue. I can say that this place did not disappoint on that aspect. The barbecue was so flavorful that I didn't even need any of the sauces that they provide. I did however order some fries for my wife and I to try the sauce on them and they we pretty good.
The restaurant was somewhat loud but I fully expected that given that it was a blues bar. As far as the bar part goes, I wasn't impressed, the beer selection was limited to a few lackluster micros and regular bland macros. This was really the only low point I could find about this place, because the atmosphere, music, and delicious barbecue was more than enough to make up for any little complaints I have.
MOJO is definitely worth your time to come in a have some great barbecue
(I really do love this place but I only gave 4 out of 5 because in the past the food has sometimes been inconsistent. )
Been going here on and off for a few years. Â I notice that the food seems to be best for lunch and on Sundays--don't know why but it's just been my experience. Â Went there the other day after not having eaten there in a few months and it was great. Â I like the pulled pork and brisket. Â Brisket can sometimes be on the dry side. Â When I have guests in town who want good ribs I bring them here. Â Love the sweet bbq sauce and I would probably really like the vinegar based sauce as well but I'm too germ-phobic to try it as I can imagine everyone uses their finger to plug it when shaking it up(gross) Â so I wish they would use a bottle with a cap for that one. Â My husband likes the mac and cheese and the fries when they are fresh....sometimes the fries can taste and feel like they've been sitting a while. Â I love the green beans and I usually order mashed potatoes with gravy with my order and it's always good. Â One of my favorites is also the fried green tomatoes as they are always cooked fresh and piping hot with a crunchy batter. Â Oh and I love the smokey flavor in the chicken, really good.
As far as ambiance, it's pretty dark in there because they keep the blinds closed but the paintings are interesting. Â Goes right with the dark blues joint decor--not my style but I get it. Â There's always a game on at the bar and although I've never been to a show, looks like it would be fun.
Definite recommend.
A Chain Restaurant that Capitalizes on the "House of Blues" Theme.  Trendy.  That said, the food is pretty darn good.  I love the pulled chicken salad.  I hear the pulled pork is very good too.  The portions are big.  The price is fair but at the high end of fair.  Even if you never heard of  Blind Blake,  John Lee Hooker, or Lightnin Hopkins, you can still have a good meal, a good time,  and pretend you're part of the blue's scene.
One of my friends is a recovering banana pudding addict and claims that this is some of the best banana pudding in town.
5 stars. Might be my favorite BBQ joint ever. Go with the Whole Hog if there are 2 or more of you eating. I go with the Ribs, Brisket, and Pulled Pork and usually substitute the sausage, chicken and turkey for more Ribs, Brisket, and Pulled Pork. It comes with four sides and you must get the Mac n Cheese as one. The only thing I wish they would change is the bread that comes with the Whole Hog to thicker pieces or biscuits. You will also have left over for days. The Onion Rings or Beef Tips are huge and meals in themselves as appetizers. No matter what you get you will not be disappointed.
Review Source:Went here for lunch on a Sunday...
+ Food was great. Had the pulled pork, loved every bite.
+ Assortment of BBQ sauces, mustard, vinegar and hot sauce on every table
- Atmosphere was alright. They have live music some nights so it kind of feels like a warehouse. I'm sure it's perfect for when the band is playing but feels uninviting if you're there for a meal.
- Service was slow and it seemed like the server hated his job. Example: he brought the check by (we were done eating), didn't take any plates away and disappeared for 10 min. When I asked a waitress if we could pay, she seemed annoyed and went somewhere to find our original server.
Bottom line: Get your food to go.
I wouldn't say Mojo's has lost their mojo, but I'm just not as impressed as I have been the other few times I've been Neither was my husband. We've found better places, like Down South in PV or Smokin' D's in St. Aug. Â I do, however, like that they have local brews on tap.
My husband ordered the BBQ reuben. While overall he enjoyed it, he said the meat lacked in the smoke flavor and some of it was a little dry. I ordered the fried shrimp. Â My Mayport fried shrimp were quite tasty. And I know most people in Jax wouldn't complain about this, but the portion was huge. A dozen shrimp. two sides and cornbread is a little much.
Yes, I know. Who goes to a BBQ joint and doesn't order BBQ meat? Someone that has been eating mainly vegetarian for a few weeks does. While in theory some of the choices sounded good, I honestly was not in the mood to order any thing. Not even the pulled pork that I loved so much the last time.
YUMMM. We love Mojo's! Maybe a little too much, we eat there a lot.
We pretty much always get the same thing cuz we love it so much, two meat combo with pork and turkey, sometimes brisket. They seriously have the best turkey I have ever had! All of the sides are fabulous too, and yummy fresh salads with good lettuce! Â The onion rings are dangerous, as well as the grilled wings appetizer- really, really good flavor!
I've yet to try something I didn't like!
I love this place. The food, and the atmosphere are great. It's also down the road from the beach which is nice.
Their pulled pork is good. Every side item is perfectly cooked. I recommend trying their mac and cheese which is amazing. I also dig their BBQ sauces. Writing this makes me want to go there right now.
WOW!!! So, we decide to go to a show at this place. Since they serve food, we figured we'd make it dinner an a show... YAY! We get here and realize its a $20 cover to get in and decide we might not want to stay for the show after all (since we're on a budget) but we will stay for dinner.... but they refused to seat us when we said we weren't sure if we were staying for the show.
Fine by me, the menu didn't look very appetizing to me when I got a chance to check it out. The beers are over priced and the people who worked the door were rude. I WILL NOT be back.
I have only been here in Jax for 2 weeks and I've already been to this place twice. Â The food is tasty, the atmosphere is cool, and the service is speedy.
My bf and I split The Whole Hawg, which consisted of ribs, turkey, 1/2 a chicken, pulled pork, and sausage, along with 4 sides of your choosing. (I know, we're foodie fatties.) Â All of the meat was delicious and cooked to perfection and the sauces are a great compliment to the different types of meat. The bf liked the mustard, I prefer the sweet sauce or Mojo.
Now this deserves it's own section and separate paragraph. If there is only one thing you take away from this review it should be this: YOU MUST ORDER THE BANANA PUDDING. I don't even care if you don't like banana pudding. Order it. Try it. You will devour it. It is heavenly.
I've been to Mojo maybe a dozen times, so I feel qualified to state the following:
- Mojo can POTENTIALLY serve really, really good pulled pork, but sometimes it was cooked quite a while ago
- Mojo will feed you a LOT of food
- The brisket is always depressing (sliced and dry)
My biggest hangup is the sauce. They don't have a true spicy BBQ sauce and their sauces taste like they all have a bit of the same "mojo" seasoning in them.
Mojo's sauces feel BBQ-*themed*, if that makes ANY sense at all. Kind of like getting tzatziki sauce at a Greek restaurant and finding out it's ranch dressing.
But hey, if you're near Jax Beach and you are all OMG GET ME TO THE BBQ RIGHT NOW, it's your only option, so go for it.
One of the best BBQ meals I have ever had. I had the NC style vinegar chopped pork and the pulled pork combo with fries and baked beans. The pork was tender and not tough or fatty. Â The vinegar sauce on the chopped pork was perfect and not overwhelming. Their chipotle style BBQ sauce was one of the best I have had anywhere and as great as the pulled pork was I think I could eat a shoelace if it was covered in that sauce!
The fries were hot with a good seasoning and not too heavy tasting and the beans were great as well.
I had the sweet tea and it was perfect as it was sweet without feeling like you are drinking a candy bar.
Mojo's, come to DC- we need GREAT BBQ up here!
I agree with John S.
It's strange to me that with a citizenry so rich in (ahem) Southern Heritage, Jacksonville's barbecue restaurants are mediocre at best.  With our close proximity to rural GA and SC, one would think that whole-hog style barbecue would be represented more heavily here, but it isn't for some reason.  I think that the majority of local BBQ places have 4-5 star reviews because smoked meats are really hard to completely mess up, but  I have not been thrilled by any of them (at least, not 4-5 stars thrilled).  All too often, they are too dry, or too covered in sauce, or not smoky enough, or too smoky.
Mojo Kitchen is an exception to the above. Â It's a little on the pricey side, but the quality is better than most of the other places in town.
Mojo Kitchen has excellent bar-b-q, and more. Â The sides are all delicious, and there are several to choose from. Â You cannot go wrong with a traditional bar-b-q sandwich or dinner at Mojo. Â Now for the good news and bad news.
Two good:
-My preference in salad is dark green leaves (the kind your mother says you should eat). Â The Mojo Salad is made with just that kind of lettuce, an ample amount of meat (if you order it), and such delicious mouth-watering additions (croutons made from their excellent corn-bread) that I usually order the salad without dressing.
-You probably haven't had the quesadilla at Mojo Kitchen. Â Try it! Â It's the best I've had, and yes it trumps the quesadillas at Cruiser's, Tijuana Flats, and every other Mexican restaurant that comes to mind.
Two bad:
-The tea. Â Bar-b-q restaurants are known for their sweet tea. Â The tea at Mojo Kitchen is terrible. Â Go next door to Angie's, if you are thirsty.
-The service. Â It's not that the service is awful; it's just never the same. Â I've been going to Mojo's since they opened at the beach, and I've never had the same server twice. Â The turnover in wait-staff at Mojo is extremely high. Â Right now there is only one person on the floor who has been there for any significant length of time. Â And she isn't even a server; she's a hostess.
Simply the best smoked BBQ turkey in town!
Their veggie sides are delicious, though their baked beans do leave a bit to be desired (to be fair, no baked beans will ever live up to those of Fat Boy's BBQ in Crystal River, FL).
Mojo's makes a great BBQ salad. I like mine with, guess what, smoked turkey. The salad is served with jalapeno cornbread croutons with a slightly sweet flavor for a twist. My friend, Justa, asks for a bowl of them with Ranch- a DIY appetizer!
Mojo's offers an array of BBQ sauces, from mustard to extra spicy. I really love the Sweet sauce, it's extra delicious for dipping french fries in!
Their Iced Tea is pretty good as well. Two thumbs down for serving Pepsi products though- everyone knows BBQ tastes best with a cold Coca Cola!
Mojo Kitchen is like Mojo BBQ (on University) except bigger, at the beach, and with a stage. Same awesome BBQ, but this location is also a music venue.
I've never been to Mojo Kitchen on a night when someone's performing, so I dunno about the acoustics. I do know that this place gets mad packed, so you'll enjoy a nonstop din of chatter and clanging while you eat.
My favorite meat to order at Mojo is pulled pork. My second favorite meat is smoked turkey. I douse mine in a carefully-proportioned mixture of mustard sauce and chipotle sauce. On the side, I get mashed potatoes and gravy (they're perfect) and usually baked beans or collards. The mac 'n cheese is good, but I must save room for their banana pudding. About the banana pudding: it's phenominal. Whatever they do to it is beyond me, but it's not your run-of-the-mill boxed vanilla pudding/nilla wafers/banana coins deal. There's something else going on in there that I can't pin down. Do like me and ask for some to go. They'll shovel a big hunk into a styrofoam container and you'll eat it on your couch for breakfast. Like I do.
Mojo Kitchen is absolutely one of the best places in Jacksonville to get barbie que, without a doubt. The food is everything you could ask for in a bbq joint... savory, sweet, meat falling off the bone, cheesy mac-n-cheese, crunchy coleslaw, texas toast... delicious.
I mean, it is basically your everyday bbq... but there is some nearly invisible line between amazing bbq and just average bbq. It is hard to explain, but it's there. And Mojo has crossed it. They are amazing.
The atmosphere is awesome, a little bit country, a tiny bit rock and roll, and open... still feels comfortable and cozy.
And the best part of all? The stage. Where they put on live music. Country, blues, a mix in between? [Aka rock and roll?] I went there one time for a friend's graduation party and Conrad Oberg, an unbelievably talented blues guitarist who happens to be in high school and also blind [google him], was playing there. It was amazing! We had the best time ever.
This is a great place to go, have a great meal [I can't emphasize that enough] and have a great time. Out and out a winner.
I've been to Mojo's several times both for lunch and dinner and I have to agree with most of the previous reviews. Â I don't have enough experience with BBQ, due to the fact that I'm a yankee, so I can't say anything about it being the best. Â What I can say is that the food is great!
I get the pulled pork quesadillas just about every time and share that with the table. Â They have a very flexible menu though and will swap out meats if you don't care for pork or want to have something different. Â I'm also a big fan of the bbq chicken, but like many bbq places they have a variety of meats and combinations if you are really hungry.
The service is fast and friendly. Â It's a very busy place, so they are running around, but my glass is rarely empty and the food is always on the table in record time.
I was so glad to catch the earlier recommendation -- this place was fantastic. Mojo's is worlds apart from the BBQ joint we visited in Rocky Mount, NC. Each style and vibe has its own place I guess, but all my money's on Mojo for the food and the environment.
There was plenty of seating available (Sunday evening) and we grabbed a booth with a view of the basketball game. Service was quite good. But the food was the reason we'll be going back many more times. Having a few different BBQ sauces is a smart move. We each found our favorites (chipotle, mojo and vinegar) and everything we ordered was a hit: ribs, pulled pork, baked beans, and that jalapeno cornbread. Even the veggie platter (for the lady) got two resounding thumbs up. Yuengling on tap, too? Way to make a guy feel at home.
I know what you're thinking. With Jax Beach restaurants, this dude doles out nothing but five-star reviews. Where's the discriminating palette? I'm two for two right now, but I figure my luck will run out eventually. So be it. As a carnivore, with Mojo's and Tento I've already found my go-to places for four-legged fare in these parts. Highly recommended.
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