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Babalu

4.0 (376 reviews)
ModerateSalad, Tacos, Soup
Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Updated 3 months ago

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Tiffany J.

I have gone back several times since my last review and tried several menu items. The salmon and grits are delicious! The salmon is cooked well. It's tender, juicy, and flavorful. It's on a bed of cheese grits that I love as well. It also comes with brussel sprouts. I have also added the quac to a regular item that I order. My colleague convinced me to try it and I have been hooked since. It is made table side and it is made with sundried tomato, red & green onion, kosher salt, cilantro, lime juice served with house chips... oh and if you want to make it even better add bacon or jalapeños! The service is always great and the chill vibes!

Ken K.

Had another great lunch at Babalu. It's been quite a while since we've been here... the menu has changed a bit but it's still a great menu with a lot of great options. Service still top notch and great bar. Will def be back again soon

Chicken Satay w/an extra side of teriyaki sauce
Alexis B.

Another great visit at babulu. This time just dined at the bar! This short rib grilled cheese was sooooooo good! I'm thinking of it now! The table side guac is always a hit and my husband's plate after finishing the burrito could've been sent back to the like how cleaned he got it! Drinks are always a hit and our bartender was so nice!

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Dianna S.

Went to celebrate a friend's birthday last week. We had a wonderful time chatting and catching up. Service was good. Our server was very busy so she did not check on us as frequently. My two tacos were just the ight amount of food. I was happily full but not stuffed. My friends ordered burgers and the redfish which they enjoyed. We chose this place because the food is consistently delicious and seasoned well. The restaurant was clean and very inviting. There are regular tables and chairs and high top tables and chairs. The restaurant was steady busy with patrons the few hours we were there. I know we will return soon.

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Catrina T.

Went for a late lunch on Sunday (around 4). We were immediately seated. Our server came over quickly. We ordered a lemon berry sour and a margarita and beef short rib rolls. The short rib rolls were very good. My husband enjoyed his margarita. My lemon berry sour was a bit tart. I asked my server to add a bit of simple syrup or agave. Once added the drink was great. We both ordered tacos (tuna, chicken, grilled shrimp, blackened fish). All 4 had way too much happening with sauce and toppings. They all were falling apart and the shells were flimsy. The taste was ok but eating them was a challenge. The experience was just ok as I would have preferred not to fight with my food.

Crispy Brussel Sprouts  One Veggie Taco  One Chicken Taco
Mollie F.

I love babalus!!! It's a delicious spot no matter what location you choose to pop into. We stopped in on abusy day, but the wait was short and well worth it. We had to get the legendary table-made guacamole and it lived up to the hype. We are it all! For our meals we got a veggie and chicken taco, a black bean burger, and a side of crispy brussel sprouts. The burger was a little dry, but that comes with a homemade black bean patty. The tacos were fantastic! The real star of the show was the crispy brussel sprouts, they were so delicious my mouth is watering as I write this. They have the perfect kick and the flavor is incredible. I will be going back just for those bad boys!

Babarita

Salmon with Brussels. Service was great and a good atmosphere for after work dinner and drinks!

Duck Confetti taco
Christy D.

Hello Sunshine! This was my last meal in Memphis this trip and oh what it was! The restaurant is medium sized. It was a beautiful day to dine outside but this day, the area was closed to the public for an event so we sat near the window. It's light, bright and refreshing! Sunshine was our server and she had a cute disposition. She didn't have any top teeth but smiled a lot, all the same. She was pretty good with anticipating your next move or question but could be misinterpreted. So many interesting menu items, I wished I had more time. I didn't take a picture of the Cucumber spritzer, yes! Icing on the cake. We were all happy. Enjoyed the food to the fullest and we will come again.

Memphis Honey Hot Shrimp
Welexi H.

Babalu never disappoints, they offer brunch on the weekends and an assortment of delicious items during the week. I visited the East Memphis location with their newly renovated patio and sat outside and enjoyed the view. The wait was less than 5 mins and our waitress was happy to serve my friends and I. She was knowledgeable about the menu and answered any questions we had. For appetizers, my friends and I indulged in the Memphis Hot Honey Shrimp with spicy ranch. Those didn't stand a chance, they were gone in less than two minutes. We all ordered different items from the menu, my go-to order was the Short Rib Rolls with Sweet potato fries. Eating ribs inside an egg roll is the only way I want to eat them. Everything was delicious and fresh. The waitress continued to check in on us to make sure we had everything we needed throughout our visit. Babalu is kid-friendly, family-friendly, or if want a quick bite to eat on your lunch break. Parking is not a problem, it's very spacious and they also have security driving around the parking lot for safety reasons.

Sangria flight!
Keely D.

Omg yummmm!!! I am so happy we decided to come here! I came here one time years ago but only for drinks... Don't skip the food because it is DELICIOUS!!! I had the vegan black bean burger and I think it may have been the best black bean burger I've ever had! My husband got the baba burger because our lovely bartender recommended it and he said it was the best burger he'd had in a looooong time!! So freakin good! I also had the sangria flight and loved it.. plus some green tea shots!! So fun, we will definitely be back next time we're in the area. :)

Art C.

Babalu makes tasty food. I mean there were flies all over the place and the restaurant was filthy, like many Memphis restaurants. But my burger was one of the better ones I've had in the area and my partner's tacos were just plain great. Now, price-wise and ambiance-wise... it's small food. And did I mention all the flies? Take-out in the future...

Best guac in Memphis!

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I love love love the bread pudding from here! It's so good! I also sometimes get the Brussels sprouts and that's good as well!

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I love Babalu! The Baba burger is amazing. The sangira options never let me down. The guac is to die for. 10/10 recommend!

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Brunch with a friend. First of all, really good coffee. Great vibe and super friendly staff. Had the breakfast burrito which was excellent.

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