Amelia Early
This place right here is on point! Our server Fred was great! He checked on us just enough to make sure we were good but not swarming over us.
During small chat we told him where we were from and he told us about the locations near us. He even gave us a brief history lesson the building.
The food was fresh, having all of the sauces on the table was a great added touch, thr portions at a big, and the banana pudding we got togo.
Definitely will be stopping back in when we come down this way.
… moreDaisy Mae
Skip this place at all cost. I cannot understand how anybody in their right mind calls this a good bbq joint. It is most certainly the most dry, cold and unseasoned bbq I’ve ever tried in my life. Not smokey at all. It was my first time here and will definitely be the last. We ordered the hawg to get to taste a little bit of everything that should be good at any establishment claiming to sell good bbq. Unfortunately, that plate was so depressing upon arrival. Looked like it’d been sitting out for a while after being reheated.. so that’s what $50 gets you. I’d say it’s the type of food you willingly give to your dogs just so it doesn’t go to waste. The service was also very poor. The hostess was rolling silverware at the stand all while handling menus that are touched by everyone. That was pretty gross in my opinion. The waitress we had was just sad too. We tried to make her job easier by ordering drinks and food from the jump. Which was understandable considering we sat there for 15 minutes before even being acknowledged. She didn’t put our drink orders in at the bar until I told her thats what we were still waiting on. Then when the depressing platter arrived we waited another 15 minutes to tell her we would not be eating that cold platter. The manager finally came over and apologized, but all I heard were excuses about why the food sucked. She did try to convince us the do better by giving us a better serving of the burnt ends. But if the food is only good when the manager is picking up my food then I want no part of that. We paid for our drinks and left knowing this establishment is nothing but a cute building and that’s it. Waste of a good location.
… moreLeiby Sanchez-Erazo
We had a great experience coming to Mono Federal swine & spirits. We split the 3 meats and it we plenty for two people. Friendly staff, the dinner was delicious and tasty. The building has lots of history to explore. We went for lunch and they had plenty of parking on street. Certainly a place to return!
… moreBrandi C
Overall, the food is good. The temperature could have been hotter, but everything had good flavor. Service was great for a Saturday evening with no wait for a party of 7. Broad selection of kids meals and they came with a drink which is a plus. Onion ring appetizer was huge and feeds 3-4.
… moreDavid Bruce
Our local friend picked this place. It was excellent. We were there for 3.5 hours until they closed and were cleaning up (video taken on way out). Staff were very pleasant and helpful. Food was excellent – burnt ends (they have a variety of sauces on each table – I my fav was the chipotle) with street corn off the cob and cowboy beans. Everything was excellent. Decent beer selection and a very large bourbon selection.
… moreJF Davis Jr
Our server Marie was very pleasant and fun to engage with. Now to the food, the Smoked Chicken Nachos were good with shredded chicken, thick sliced jalapenos and tomatoes. My wife ordered a cup of Brunswick Stew and a Mojo salad. The salad was so large she didn’t finish it, to 90% home. I had the Delta catfish blackened with garlic cheese grits, fries and jalapeno cornbread. All was great and great. The meal was reasonably priced and the restaurant felt comfortable and relaxed. If you are ever in downtown Lakeland go to Mojo Federal Swine & Spirits.
… moreJenna North
First time here. We usually go outside downtown after the Lake Mirror Car Show. Reviews were good and we have heard great comments. The service is only reason this was a 3. Service – hostess and server were nice. They did miss that my meal wasn’t served with Texas Toast but not a deal breaker – it happens. Atmosphere- The atmosphere was nice. Can see the history in the architecture. Really fantastic they didn’t try to cover it. The bar area looks comfortable and definitely busy. Lots of people, lots of kids so it was a bit loud but still able to talk at our booth. It is roomy inside. Bathrooms – need some cleaning. Not a great smell – usually 20 minutes after open you would expect a cleaner smell than heavy urine. The stalls and walls were basic. Yeah it’s a bathroom but little touches go a long way. A few decorations on the walls, some smell goods would improve. The food – this will be controversial for other reviews. The plates were underwhelming. Looked very basic, no real “flair”. The plates reminded me of the trays from a school cafeteria. Pulled Pork – it was okay. Slightly dry. Let’s be honest. Smoking pork is kinda hard to mess up. What really makes the pulled pork is the barbecue sauce (or in NC the cole slaw). BBQ Sauce – They had 3 options but Mission BBQ down the street has far superior sauce options. I tried the Sweet and Mojo. Added sweet to my Pulled Pork. The Mojo was good – just couldn’t put my finger on exactly what was init but had a little tangy aftertaste. Blackened catfish – hubby said it was good. Not an option on most barbecue menus so good addition there. Texas Toast – My meal was missing this so no review on that item. Green beans – I would suggest someone from this restaurant go to Mission BBQ (even Sonny’s) and try their green beans. Plain. Had a peel of a quarter of an onion at bottom and all spices were under all the green beans. They were so long you couldn’t “stir” in cup so you needed to pour on plate to get the seasoning. Presentment probably would have looked better outside the cup. Collard greens – they’re OK. Again not all BBQ places have these. Had to empty on plate as seasoning was at bottom of cup. They could’ve presented the collard greens by laying the blackened catfish on top of the collard greens. Probably would’ve made this dish look 100% better. Prices – the prices here are higher than other places. We probably spent $10 more on the food here than what we would have at a place like Mission BBQ or Sonny’s. I think many of the reviews here could be skewed if you were to order alcohol as well. They have really extensive alcohol options and the alcohol menu was large. Lots of liquor and beer options.
… moreT HA
⭐️⭐️⭐️
Stopped by Mojo Federal and ordered the 3-meat combo — brisket, chicken, and turkey — with mac and cheese and mashed potatoes. Everything was okay, nothing really stood out. Plenty of dining space and the service was nice though.
Tip: Great spot if you’re looking for a relaxed place to sit and unwind.
✨ Friendly faces, plenty of space.
… moreAngel Gonzalez
Mojo Federal Swine & Spirits – A BBQ Lover’s Paradise is an absolute diamond! It is located in Lakeland and is top notch from start to finish. The ambiance alone is worth the visit—set inside an old bank building, the atmosphere is unique and inviting, with a killer bar stocked with spirits galore.
But let’s talk about the food… wow. I’ve had some seriously good BBQ in my time, but Mojo Federal took me on a journey to awesome. I’ll even go as far as to say it was foodgasmic.
My girlfriend ordered the North Carolina pork, which was incredibly moist and flavorful. She paired it with a super fresh side salad and collard greens that were bursting with flavor. I went all in with the 3-meat combo: pulled pork shoulder that melted in my mouth, ribs that literally fell off the bone, and brisket that was perfectly moist and packed with flavor. For sides, I chose green beans and collard greens—both amazing compliments to the meat feast I was enjoying.
Honestly, it was so good I had to hold back tears of happiness.
Will I be back? Oh, hell yes! This place just earned a spot in my regular rotation—easily a 1–2 times a month visit. If I didn’t live a bit of a drive away, I’d be there even more often.
Do not miss out on this place! BBQ fans, foodies, or anyone who just loves incredible food—get yourself to Mojo Federal. You won’t regret it.
… morenicki spencer
The staff and atmosphere was exceptional. We ordered a brisket dinner to share. When it was brought out to us, they had split it up on two plates. Fantastic service, because I didn’t ask them to do that that. Our dinner and drinks were very good. We will definitely return. Highly recommend.
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