MOJO Hogtown Bar-B-Que

Came in for lunch on a Tuesday afternoon. Wasn't busy at all. Street parking out front is $0.50 /hour. We sat outside on the covered patio since it was a nice day out. They bring you a basket of sauces when you sit down.We got the Smoked chicken nachos appetizer - was great!Also got the Brisket plate with a Side salad and French fries. We split the plate between 2 people and they brought it out on 2 separate plates for us - same with the sides, which was really nice.Service was quick and staff were friendly.Nice outdoor seating area but it does smell like piss from the street/ sewer outside.Inside is nice. Facility is clean. TV's for sports.Bathrooms in back were very clean. Overall great experience.

Came to this place wanting BBQ after a long day of exploring a national park. Man this place definitely hit the spot we came here during lunchtime and it was not crowded. We were seated right away and our server was super helpful. For starters we had the most delicious burnt ends in Gainesville. The meat was juicy. And for my entree I had the Two-Meat Combo which consisted of The Texas Hot Links and the Pulled Pork Shoulder accompanied by a side of sweet mashed potatoes and smoked yellow corn and I got that with a slice of toast.My father got the Beef Brisket with a side french fries and coleslaw. The coleslaw wasn't the best but our waitress was able to switch it out for some smacking mac & cheese.The restaurant itself was clean and I liked the industrial interior.

Stopped in for lunch while in town. Ample seating and cool modern/rustic vibe. Full liquor bar and service was great!We started with an order of the smoked wings, 3/5. I wasn't a huge fan, they tasted like hotdogs and were fried as well. I ordered "The Smitty" which was a brisket sandwich with sliced sausage,cheese, pickles and onions. The portion was huge! I ate some meat before I could actually eat the sandwich-a good thing. They have various sauces on the table and my favorite was by far the mojo. The collard greens were just okay. The pulled pork had a decent flavor, but it was more like pork chunks instead of that nice pulled texture.

Mojo's is still one of my favorite bbq places! Food and drinks are as delicious as it looks in all the photos, servers are always so sweet, and the ambiance in this building is magical. Everyone in the family loves coming here, including the kids. There is even a gluten free menu if you ask your server.

We were in town for a football game, and as usual, we try to find somewhere new to eat, and Gainesville never lets you down. Well, somehow, this little BBQ joint slipped right past us. On our way into town we happened to notice it while looking for dinner. The web page and other reviews said it's a BBQ and whiskey place. Well, we happen to really like both of those, so we had to try it out. We got there, and it's a very nice place. Very clean, open plan and a pretty good size, as well.We grabbed a seat at the bar, and are greeted fairly quickly. We ordered an old fashioned and a bees knees. Both were very good, so far so good.We thought the double battered onion rings soled good. It's pretty much what you would expect. A huge plate of rings. Very nicely done. Up next, dinner. Around this time we noticed the bartender started to lose interest in our side of the bar. The food came out, looked really good. My wife was able to order a second drink, and I should have, but we didn't realize we were done. I'll explain later.The brisket was good, lots of flavor and beetroot sauce and the rub, there seemed to be a sweet and spicy thing going on. The baked beans and sweet potato, not her favorite sides.I had the fried chicken, it was almost like a chicken fried chicken. It was pretty good. I think it was about 70 degrees out, so that's cold to us Floridians, so fried chicken and gravy was perfect comfort food. Again, I little spicy. But good. The green beans and mashed potatoes were lacking. At this point we were full, our plates are pushed away and piled in front of us. My drink had been empty for awhile now, and after 20 minutes, or so, I was almost finished with my water and no bartender in sight. At this point we just want to leave. I think there were 4 or 5 employees at the other end of the bar talking, on their phones, etc. it was not very busy. After waving for a couple of minutes, someone finally comes over and we could pay. Everything started as a 4, but after being ignored for that long, it definitely dropped. So a solid 3 1/2 stars. We will probably be back again, at least try a couple of other things, some other sides. Hopefully the service is addressed a little.

We visited for lunch the day after the hurricane passed by. Very few people in the restaurant, so service was extremely quick, very attentive and helpful. The que was very well done, tender, great smoke and bark. Will be back to try the chicken as noone in our table ordered it and everything else was superb. The sides were excellent and had a slight flavor twist. The sauces were nice with the MOJO sauce being a surprise in that it had a slightly chunky texture, smoky and not sweet. A great time had by all.

The collards and black eyed peas were excellent. All the sauces were well put together, I preferred the Mojo with my brisket and the Vinegar was perfect on the collard greens. The Texas Toast was exactly what I want with BBQ and was the best I've had in years, I usually take one bite and that's too much. The brisket hit all the marks, but the Turkey breast, it was incredible and would have been a shame to put sauce on it. I'm assuming it was brined, no evidence of injection but plenty of evidence of perfection!Excellent selection of bourbons and whiskeys, I enjoyed a wheat Old Elk. Service was just right and it's a great space. I'll definitely be back to try the pork and wings.

I went in on a Monday afternoon after going to another restaurant to pick up my credit card that I mistakenly left over there. This was one of the restaurants that was open for lunch near downtown, so I decided to give it a shot. There wasn't a lunch menu, so I thought the pulled pork sandwich for 14 dollars would be a decent lunch. It came with a side, so I went with the smoked corn. It took a little while to get my food, but when it came, it was good and nicely sized. There was an ample amount of pulled pork, which looked to be slowed cooked and juicy. The bun was soft, but did a good job holding the meat. I added some of the chipotle BBQ sauce that was homemade, and it added a good kick and flavor. The corn had a nice smoky flavor and complemented the sandwich nicely, but it did get a bit soggy after a while. Thus, it is good to eat that first, then the sandwich. The service was a bit slow, but still friendly and helpful. They did apologize for the delays and made sure I was doing ok. The dining area was decent size and there is a bar on the side. It was a pretty casual environment with soft rock and country music in the background. There was not much of a crowd when I was there, but college hasn't started there yet. I don't recall seeing outdoor seating, but it was too hot for that anyways. I was able to find free street parking nearby and walk to the restaurant.Mojo is a decent BBQ joint in the Gainesville area. I wish they had a lunch menu, but the prices were relatively reasonable. I would try the drinks next time, but only for dinner. The prices looked reasonable for the cocktails, and I did see some enjoying them. I will definitely visit again if I go to Gainesville craving some good BBQ.

The Reuben was delicious. Great service, fast although not super packed when we were there. Good ambiance.

Best brisket ever! Nice place in old building in downtown Gainesville. Good service, all around worth a visit.