Mojo Kitchen BBQ Pit & Blues Bar

1500 Beach Blvd. Jacksonville, FL 32250

Hours

Open Sunday & Monday 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Tuesday - Saturday 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.

(904) 247-6636

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About

Some food pairings belong together, like peanut butter and jelly or wine and cheese. The same could be said of BBQ and the Blues, and no one does this better than Mojo Kitchen BBQ Pit & Blues Bar! With one bite, you'll discover why it's a sought-after Jacksonville restaurant.

In the language of blues music, "mojo" translates to "good vibes" and a "good luck feeling." You'll find both definitions at Mojo Kitchen when you take your first bite of their melt-in-your-mouth smoked meats.

Mojo Kitchen opened in 2003 and has blossomed into eight locations in North and Central Florida. Visitors and regulars know its the place for whiskey selection and tasty signature cocktails.

While BBQ hotspots across America argue that their style is the best, all agree that authentic BBQ requires low temperatures for a long time over hickory smoke. At Mojo Kitchen, they adhere to this technique and focus on cooking Carolina and Texas-style BBQ.

Centrally located in Jacksonville, Mojo Kitchen is the perfect jumping-off point to combine a meal with an area attraction. For instance, after visiting the MOSH (Museum of Science and History), head to Mojo Kitchen for lip-smacking ribs and ice-cold beverages to top off your day.

So, when you need "good vibes," savory smoked meats, and hot music, add Mojo Kitchen BBQ Pit & Blues Bar to your vacation to-do list.

Vibe

Don't let the beach-vibe exterior of Mojo Kitchen fool you into thinking it isn't an authentic pithouse. While its vibe is not a roadside shack, it serves the Real McCoy regarding slow-cooked food.

Step inside, and you'll swear you're in a Texas roadhouse. The vaulted ceiling gives the room an open and industrial feel, while the earth-tone tiled floor and walls add a Southwest tone.

Wood tables dot the floor and are suitable for families or can be pulled together for larger groups. The bar has stools for solo dining, and the restored barn wood wainscot beneath the counter gives the area a rustic look and feel.

The elevated stage is off to one side, while the back wall has graffiti-style names of blues legends like John Lee Hooker, Muddy Waters, and Howlin' Wolf.

The front patio offers dining al fresco to enjoy Florida's weather. While it's not covered, it's ideal on sunny days after exploring the historic buildings at the Beaches Museum.

Mojo Kitchen BBQ Pit & Blues Bar: Menu & Drinks

Start your BBQ experience on the right foot with the smoked wing appetizer. The pit-smoked chicken wings are juicy and flash-fried for a crispy finish and come with blue cheese and celery.

After a calorie-burning adventure with First Coast Divers, grab a BBQ meal at Mojo Kitchen, like the pulled pork shoulder or Texas-style brisket. They also offer combos so you can experiment and combine various meats for a customized BBQ experience. All BBQ comes with two sides.

The Jumbo BBQ Sandwiches are ideal for lunch or those seeking smaller portions. Choose from chopped brisket, pulled or North Carolina pork, chicken, and turkey. All sandwiches come with a choice of one side.

If you're not a fan of BBQ, check out the Southern Platters. The Mojo Smokehouse Chicken is a crowd-pleaser! The meal features grilled chicken breast topped with Mojo BBQ sauce, sauteed onions, smoked bacon, and jack and cheddar cheese. All Southern Platters come with two sides and jalapeno cornbread.

When it's time to wet your whistle, the beer and wine choices are plentiful. But their Mojo cocktails and whiskey selections are where they shine. A creative cocktail is the Drunken Cucumber, which features Old Forester Bourbon 86 mixed with fresh cucumber, lemon, and ginger.

When your First Coast vacation needs a pit-style BBQ, creative libations, and a laid-back "good vibes" joint, visit Mojo Kitchen BBQ Pit & Blues Bar.

Local Tips

Happy Hour is Monday through Friday from 3-6 PM.
Order online and take your BBQ back to your Casago rental.
Mojo Kitchen is dog-friendly!
Let Mojo Kitchen cater your next event or celebration.
Check their social media pages for live events.

Location

1500 Beach Blvd. Jacksonville, FL 32250

Frequently Asked Questions

What's a recommended one-day itinerary in Jacksonville Beaches?

Start the day off along 3rd St. at Jax Beach Brunch Haus for everything from basic breakfast favorites to hearty brunch options and tasty brunch-tails that go way beyond mere mimosas. From JBBH it’s a short hop over to the Jacksonville Beach Golf Course for those looking to spend a day on the greens.

On the north side of 3rd St., step into Maple Street Biscuit Co. for coffee and their self-proclaimed biscuits that wow. After breakfast, walk to Jacksonville Beach’s extended pier. Enjoy a stroll out over the Atlantic Ocean, or watch anglers casting their fishing lines. This is a great way to enjoy fishing in the area, especially if you don’t have enough time to go out on a boat. If surfing is more your style, be sure to hit the waves. Atlantic Beach to the north is more apt for novice surfers, while swells near the Jacksonville Beach Pier can be more challenging as this is the area’s high-tide break.

For lunch, savor the region’s fresh seafood as restaurants in Jacksonville and across the First Coast proudly serve fresh Mayport shrimp. Take in the view at Dockside Seafood restaurant to satisfy your shrimp cravings. Or, try Palm Valley Fish Camp in Ponte Vedra south of Jacksonville Beach after visiting the famed TPC Sawgrass golf course.

Many people who visit Jacksonville Beach are simply asking, where can I go to relax? Consider Neptune Beach to the north, a less crowded beach with calmer waves and plenty of space to spread out. A stroll through Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park is also a calm way to spend the day. If visiting downtown Jacksonville, the Riverwalk along St. John’s River provides ample walking space and benches to relax on while enjoying the view.

Wrap up the evening in Jacksonville Beach with the warm and elegant setting of Eleven South. This award-winning restaurant provides an exquisite fine dining experience to top off your day. For more casual fare, stop by TacoLu for fresh baja tacos and tequila with the essence of Florida.

Why is Jacksonville known as the First Coast?

People often refer to this part of northern Florida hugging the Atlantic Ocean as the “First Coast” (sometimes called the “Historic Coast”). Today, the First Coast moniker has come to represent it as the first coast in Florida that tourists visit when traveling southbound along the Atlantic seaboard. The name initially represented this area as the first part of Florida colonized by Europeans in the 16th century. Both the French and the Spanish settled into this part of northern Florida on lands of the Mocama and the Timucua. Further down the coast, St. Augustine was Florida’s first European settlement.

What are the biggest main events around Jacksonville Beach?

Jacksonville Beach welcomes visitors throughout the year to enjoy its wonderful weather and prime events. Each March, The Players Championship attracts golf aficionados from across the globe to our beckoning beaches.TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra has been home to The Players Championship of the PGA Tour since 1982.

If pigskin is more your style, Jacksonville is home to the NFL’s Jacksonville Jaguars, so it’s easy to catch a game in season. Another highlight, though up in the sky over Jacksonville’s Naval Air Station, is the NAS Jax Air Show. Birthplace of the Blue Angels, the NAS Jax Air Show generally takes place mid-October each year (check the event site for upcoming dates and program changes).

Back on land, or rather in the waves, the Super Girl Surf Pro also hits Jacksonville Beach in the fall. Held at the Jacksonville Beach Pier, this is the world’s largest women’s surf, lifestyle, and music festival.

When your vacation plans include an adventure to Jacksonville Beach, you can be certain there’ll be plenty to see and do!