Mo Jeaux's Bar and Grill — Restaurant in Fort Collins

Well hello those who have seen my other reviews! First let me say, if you would like me to review your place, please reach out to me!

Now, that being said, let's talk BBQ! I being from VERY Southern Louisiana, have a very high standards when it comes to BBQ. Let me tell you, it has NOT been easy finding any BBQ here in the Colorado state that satisfies my hunger for good, smokey meats! Mo Jeauxs is an exception however! Right off the bat you receive very friendly and fast service from the employees there! They have an air of ease about them and in turn the atmosphere reflects that! People enjoy themselves with good company and great food! The music/TV weren't too loud so you could enjoy a good conversation without yelling! Kids are welcome here as well! Now to the good and somewhat ok parts, the FOOD!

We will start with the Cornbread. The only thing I didn't care for was the honey that was on top of the cornbread instead of made in it. This could be my personal bias, but it kind of just gave more mess than needed. Especially since the real mess is the BBQ itself! (Not a bad thing) Other than that I enjoyed the taste of the cornbread.

Next up is the fried okra, a personal favorite of mine! While it was utterly delicious and none of them were stringy, they could have used a bit more salt seasoning. Then again, I have found that my southern taste of seasoning has found the food here in the north always lacking seasoning no matter where I go.

Third are the slamming hushpuppies! These I could not have made better myself! They melted in my mouth and were seasoned perfectly! The fry on them was not overdone or burnt but a buttery golden brown! Well done here!

Fourth, the gumbo. This was the better gumbo I have had here but it was okra based. It did not take away from the taste and it was a good gumbo, but it did not make me think of true gumbo which is rue based. Nevertheless, it was a gumbo that had no left overs.

Now the Fried Catfish. This was another southern dish that was done well except for the fact that it still had the very fine, small bones in. This is not usually a problem if you fry them yourself and leave them in, but at a restaurant it was a bit of a surprise in the throat. Not being prepared for the bones in had a the first bite get stuck going down from the small bones. Please put on the menu that they have bones and could be a choking hazard!

Sixth, the BBQ sauce in the bottles was a bit too sweet and not enough savory. It pretty much tasted like an off ketchup. I barely touched it. The sauce that came on the meat was not the same as the sauce in the bottle though and went well with everything!

Seventh, the Queso that came with the chips was phenomenal but it was not nearly enough to go with the big pike of chips that came with it. Double the amount of queso or half the amount of chips and you're golden!

Next up, the melt in your mouth Brisket! I cannot tell you how satisfied I left after having the Brisket! This was so tender and well seasoned, it will be the first reason that I come back! Like I said, good BBQ is hard for me to find here. Yet this Brisket knocked me off of my feet!

Ninth, l we ha e the not red beans and rice. This one hurt as it was called red beans and rice but it was made with pinto beans and tomato sauce. So it was dyed red beans and rice. To actually BE red beans and rice, you have to cook with actual red beans. While this did taste good, it was a disappointment as it was not the red beans and rice that comes with BBQ.

Tenth is the Cole slaw. This was a pleasant surprise as the slaw was not overly runny or vinegary. Most slaw I have seen here are drowning or so strong UT burns your mouth. Mo Jeauxs has this down pat so it is as it should be for a slaw, refreshing! Nice job here too!

And lastly, I would have to say there needs to be salt and pepper at the table. There were times I would have liked to add a bit but there was only the BBQ sauce I did not want.

That is all I had for Mo Jeauxs! A wonderful spot where I found to date the best BBQ in...

One of the best spots in Fort Collins. Awesome music, fabulous patio (yes, you can bring your dogs to the patio! no, it's not a health code violation), bike rack on the side of the building.

Their wings are smoked, then flash friend, some of the best in the nation. Mmmmm, Hot-Yaki...

If you happen to catch their brisket on special, it's a must-not-miss. Burgers are also excellent, catfish is legit, my personal favorite remains the smokehouse quesadilla but the sweet potato fries are killer and so is the Mac & Cheese. If you're on a budget, the $4 menu is a sure thing.

Great beer selection (wouldn't settle for anything less).

If you're not a college student, you might want to stay away from Wednesday and Thursday nights - great drink specials means the place is packed to the gills with freshly minted 21 year-olds.

I see a lot of rants about the bartenders, I've never had a problem. In fact, I appreciate the fact that the bartenders are so aware of people who've had one too many and don't hesitate to cut them off before it's too late.

Plus, they Deliver! And Cater! Oh, and don't forget about St. Patrick's Day, be sure to get there early to try their SMOKED Corned Beef. Yum.

If I wasn't in Tennessee, I'd go there...

About 15 yrs ago my now wife and I would come here and hang out, for the afternoon people watching. At night we would play bingo on Tuesdays, hang out for trivia on Sundays the weekends were a blast with DJ Wiggles or Macy. We've been back since we got married and had kids. It wasn't the same as it was when we would be there til close but we have changed too. This last time we went in (3/15/24) we felt more at home. The place my wife and I would enjoy our 20's is now a place we can enjoy with our kids too. Well enough down memory lane, on to the good stuff...

The food has not changed much. The mac and cheese is still the best in town! The fried pickles have a spice to them that is a great compliment to the pickle flavor. The sweet tea is magical as it hasn't changed at all. We would have had more food on this trip but we were just stopping by for a snack, but next time I'm for sure getting the spicy teriyaki wings as it is truly my favorite there! Keep it up Mo's, you guys are one the greatest things still in campus west from the ol days. Thank you Dixon...