Moe's Southwest Grill

Moe's Southwest Grill at 1377 Mount Hope Avenue is a fast-casual Tex-Mex restaurant located in the College Town development near the University of Rochester in Rochester, NY. The location opened on December 18, 2014, operated by franchisee Brad Degrazia as part of his portfolio of Moe's restaurants across the greater Rochester area. The chain itself was founded in 2000 in Atlanta, Georgia, and centers on made-to-order Southwestern fare with a build-your-own format.

The menu focuses on customizable entries where guests choose their protein, toppings, and salsas from a lineup of over 20 fresh ingredients assembled in front of them. Core categories include:

• Burritos, including the signature Homewrecker
• Burrito bowls
• Tacos (soft and crunchy)
• Quesadillas and stacks
• Salads

Every meal comes with complimentary chips and salsa. The menu also includes vegetarian and lower-calorie options. Catering is available for larger orders, and the Mount Hope Avenue location can be ordered through several delivery platforms for those who prefer to eat at home. Hours at opening were Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., though current hours should be confirmed directly with the restaurant.

Moe's is known for its build-your-own format and complimentary chips-and-salsa bar, a signature perk across all locations. The Homewrecker burrito is the chain's flagship item — a loaded burrito that serves as both a go-to order and a starting point for customization. The College Town location fills a quick-service Southwestern niche in a corridor otherwise oriented toward sit-down dining and coffee shops.

This Moe's sits within College Town, a mixed-use development at the intersection of Mount Hope Avenue and Elmwood Avenue, directly adjacent to the University of Rochester campus. The 312,000-square-foot complex — now owned by the university — includes a Hilton Garden Inn, a Barnes & Noble bookstore, apartments, and a mix of retail and dining tenants. The location draws a steady mix of university students, hospital staff from nearby Strong Memorial Hospital, and South Rochester residents. Street-level parking and the development's shared lot serve the area.