Moe's Southwest Grill

Locations	Company Logo ®
1100 Jefferson Road, Rochester NY, 14623
3240 Monroe Ave., Pittsford NY, 14618
1044 Ridge Road, Webster NY, 14580
Hours (as of July 2009)
Henrietta: Monday thru Sunday: 11:00AM to 10:00PM
Pittsford: Sunday thru Thursday: 11:00AM to 9:00PM
Friday and Saturday: 11am to 10pm
Webster: Sunday thru Thursday: 11:00AM to 9:00PM
Friday/Saturday: 11:00AM to 10:00PM
Phone	Towne Center Webster, BradMandell
585 424 6637 (MOES) Henrietta
585 267 7880 Pittsford
585 872 7800 Webster
Alcohol
Yes
Accessible
Yes
Website
National: http://www.moes.com
Rochester: http://www.MoesRochester.com
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Moe's Southwest Grill
Reviews
EatOutRochester Review 02/07

Moe's Southwest Grill is a higher quality (but not fine dining) style Mexican Food that is very speedy and tasty chain that arrived in the Rochester area as of 2006. The establishment is similar to a Mexican-style Subway, with entrees made-to-order. Their burritos are particularly large and are a very popular menu item. However, the menu itself is not very diverse when compared to traditional, and more authentic, establishments (such as Paola's Burrito Place). The menu is pricey but very good, there is one particular travesty, they charge 75 cents for small dollops of sour cream on the side. As of March 2009 the three Rochester locations operate off a separate website.

In October 2009, the Jefferson Road location began accepting RIT's Tiger Bucks.

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2008-01-09 14:21:46   Love the Chicken Homewrecker!!! Great taste and love the salsa bar! —RochesterMom

2008-01-16 11:58:37   Just saw a commercial the other day that had "Coming Soon: Webster Center Plaza" written at the bottom. Looks like there will be another location soon...

Had a couple of tacos there yesterday. Delicious! —ChrisLeas

2008-03-28 07:59:52   A blatant attempt to emulate Chipotle. Unfortunately, they fail - their meat tastes like its been soaking in salt and monosodium glutamate and their nachos are covered with cheez flavored hydrogeated cheese substitute.

I will say the service was very good - but if you're looking for REAL Mexican food, just hit up El Parian on W. Henrietta road. You'll spend roughly the same amount of time and money for a vastly superior meal. —MarcusKroll

2008-04-11 15:09:05   I couldn't agree more with Marcus . Oh Chipotle, where art thou? I heard from a friend that they now have pulled pork, might that be a reason to try it again? The ground beef was greeeeeeasy and salty in my opinion. Nothing totally revolting but nothing to get excited about either. El Parian is better, no contest. (Updated 5/2/08) My husband and I went back to investigate the shredded pork situation and I was pleased with my food - much better than before - perhaps it was starting jitters from the first time we went there? The shredded pork was really tasty in the burrito I got, my only critique now is the guacamole which was completely overrun by onion. Their chips are really good too, very crispy and fresh complimented by the salsas available. Their iced tea tasted a little scummy and old, but that's almost a forgivable offense. —StephanieTodd

2008-04-11 18:06:36   I definitely disagree that El Parian is better and it definitely is not cheaper. Yeah, El Parian is more authentic but there is an English pub that serves food exactly like you get in England. Guess what, it sucks there as bad as it does in England. Authenticity does not always lead to quality. I just like Moe's food better, I don't care about the pedigree. As a side note, I do hate the "welcome to Moe's" thing, I cringe each time, in embarrassment for them having to do that. You don't have to do it when I walk in, I won't tell. —BadFish

2008-05-02 14:31:29   For a chain its not bad food. Many of the local Tex-Mex places are a better alternative.

I think Chipotle, Qdoba, and Baja Fresh are preferable in this niche, but it is what is it. Chain Tex-Mex food. If you liked Don Pablo's you will revel in Moe's. —MrRochester

2008-05-30 17:05:32   Grabbed lunch-to-go at the Webster location today. They do have fish tacos - on a separate sign, not on the main menu, so perhaps they're seasonal or otherwise intermittent. They were pretty blah, not as tasty as the ones I had at a Baja Fresh near Boston a few months ago. —MarkJackson

2008-07-04 02:17:50   Welcome to Moe's! I love they shout out to everyone as they enter...and the food is good and relatively inexpensive. Looking for a quick meal that's better than fast food? Give Moe's a try! It's swell! —LincolnComet

2008-07-06 16:59:12   We eat at Moe's quite a bit. I prefer Webster to Henrietta - it always seems the people at Henrietta are too busy talking to each other or hitting on pretty college girls in line (they just want to get their burrito in peace!). Webster is cleaner and the service is better. Love the chix club quesadilla. —DGandDJ

2008-11-11 09:23:40   The Pittsford Wegman's opened a new burrito bar where they make it right in front of you in their prepared foods area. Not bad, but Moe's is better.

I also think Moe's is better than Chipotle and Baja Fresh. —BadFish

2008-12-26 09:46:52   I went to Moe's and was greeted by 9 or 10 guys behind the counter (covered in wilted lettuce and other greasy substances) who all struck me as stoned out of their minds. Fine, I said to myself, these stoners must be able to whip up a mean burrito. They must have either been too focused on flirting with the only girl worker or someone laced their ganja with crack rock because the food was soggy and poorly rolled. On top of that, it was rolled on a filthy countertop. The flavors just weren't there and I was fearing for my health with each bite. The experience my fiance and I had there is now a running joke. For these types of burritos, I recommend Sol Burrito on Monroe. —BatGuano

2009-02-20 08:12:35   this place is unbelievable...great food..people were real cool and i didnt have to lay out a bunch of cash to get full —joe

2009-03-19 22:57:03   The burritos are tasty and worth every penny. My husband and I find the "welcome to moes" amusing and yell it out every time we drive by. The best Southwestern food we have found so far! —PrincessB

2009-03-28 12:08:21   I hate chains with so much passion, but I really can't rag on Moe's.

The burritos are far superior than the smaller family-run places I've been to (where a burrito is usually meat and cheese, or swimming in queso).

It's even a few notches ahead of Sol (aside-I could never blame anyone for choosing to keep your money in Rochester so power to ya).

Very similar to the already mentioned Chipotle and Rubio's. —ZachSmalt

2009-04-01 10:59:31   Decent burritos, similar to Chipotle. But, I do wish they would change their menu - I don't care if a burrito is called a 'triple lindy' or a 'homewrecker,' just let me tell you what I want in my burrito! Meat + beans + cheese + toppings is way easier to remember than 'joey bag of donuts.' And yes, the hot taco sauce is actually hot! Rejoice! I do enjoy getting these giant burritos from time to time, I'd recommend them to those who want a tasty change from Taco Bell. —MRich

2009-04-30 19:04:19   Have eaten at Moe's a couple times recently and, while it's acceptable, there's something missing. The meat seems to be too bland and it requires a lot of dressing up with salsas. I'm more of a Chipotle fan I guess as their steak and chicken are seasoned much better and don't require a salsa to give it taste. However, Moe's is okay for a quick lunch as they are pretty fast/friendly there considering how busy they can get. I still wish a Chipotles or a Baja Fresh would pop up in Roc for those times when a quick Mexican fix is needed. —JJMO

2009-05-01 10:04:14   JJMO, Chipotle is opening on Jefferson Rd! Next to Great Northern Pizza. —MrRochester

2009-10-19 17:36:44   It's hard for me to want to go to a place that advertises on the side of a Hummer, and nothing in the comments inspires me to change that. For real annoyance, visit their homepage. —DavidRuekberg

2009-11-06 11:44:34   Perhaps I'm easy to please, but I love Moe's. Their burritos are awesome, there's a variety of spicy salsas to choose from for your complimentary chips, and I always leave full and satisfied. Great place to grab lunch (or dinner!) with friends. —AlexanderGartley