Moe's Southwestern Grill to open in East Lansing, add 25 jobs

A new kind of burrito experience is coming to Grand River in East Lansing. Moe’s Southwest Grill will open a new, 2,013 square foot location across from MSU’s campus in late May. According to Lauren McGowen Barash, Director of PR/Corp Communication for Moe's Southwest Grill, the new fast casual restaurant won’t be like anything downtown East Lansing has seen before. 

 

“The experience at Moe’s from start to finish is entirely unique,” she says. “The vibe is irreverent, laid-back and cool with menu names like the Homewrecker burrito, Close Talker salad and Billy Barou nachos and the music that is played is exclusively dead artists.” 

 

Prior to opening, the company invested in adding windows to the alley side of the building and adding new, branded storefront. A patio area will be soon added as well. Moe’s will employ 20 to 25 workers at the new restaurant. 

 

According to Barash, East Lansing’s business mix was a natural fit for the national food chain.

 

“We believe there is a great retail and restaurant synergy in that area, and as an added bonus it’s near Michigan State,” she says. "Moe’s offers generous portions, speedy service, a fun atmosphere and great prices making it extremely attractive to college students.”

 

Moe’s Southwest Grill plans to open a second location on the west side of the Lansing, and the company is currently in the process of looking for viable real estate.