Moe's Southwest Grill facts for kids

Moe's Southwest Grill, often called Moe's, is a popular American restaurant chain. It serves "fast casual" food, which means you get your food quickly, but it's often made with fresh ingredients. Moe's started in Atlanta, Georgia, on December 9, 2000.

The name "Moe's" stands for "Musicians, Outlaws, and Entertainers." This fun idea inspired the music-themed art in their first restaurants. Moe's is part of a bigger company called Focus Brands. This company also owns other well-known brands like Cinnabon and Auntie Anne's.

The Story Behind Moe's

When Moe's first opened, its restaurants had artwork showing famous musicians who had passed away. They even played rock music from these artists. This was part of their "Musicians, Outlaws, and Entertainers" theme.

However, there was a disagreement about using images of real people. Because of this, Moe's decided to change its decorations. They removed pictures of actual people from their restaurants. They also updated their menu names to avoid any problems.

What's on the Menu?

Moe's offers many tasty food choices. You can find things like burritos, tacos, and quesadillas. They also have nachos, salads, and "burrito bowls" (which are like burritos without the tortilla).

You can choose exactly what you want in your meal. This means you can add or remove ingredients to make it perfect for you. Every order at Moe's comes with free chips and fresh salsa on the side.

Moe's Around the World

Moe's used to have restaurants in other countries. In 2011, they opened their first international location in Turkey. A year later, in 2012, Moe's opened a restaurant in Moscow, Russia.

They also had locations in Costa Rica and Jamaica. However, Moe's no longer has restaurants outside the United States. Now, you can only find Moe's in the U.S.

The very first Moe's restaurant in Garden Hills, Atlanta.