One of my favorite places to eat in Memphis. The food is fresh, tastes homemade and it's healthy…read more The service is quick, the vibe of the place is cultural. 10/10. I love the rotisserie chicken, their beans with a fried egg and rice, the fresh avocado, plantains, the crispy chicken plantains (platanitos) and they offer a variety of beer, sodas, and other imported drinks. Highly recommend

Pretty decent restaurant. The food is flavorful and bold. The menu has various options that give…read moreyou more to choose from. I like the different types of Colombian dishes which aren't that popular in the area. It is slightly inconsistent. The first time I ordered, it was perfect. The second time I ordered, the food didn't taste fresh, the plantains were old and the sausage was tough. Keep in mind I have only ordered delivery. Good restaurant, though.

So I didn't think about a review until I had almost finished…read more I had beef, chicken, and cheese empanadas with a side of sweet plantains. Plantains were great. I would have thought I would like the beef best, chicken second and maybe like the cheese. Well I was wrong. Favorite was cheese, second chicken, beef was also good. Wish it was closer to Collierville.

Oh my gosh this was our first time here and we ordered an app with a little bit of everything and…read moreshared a Cuban sandwich. EVERYTHING WAS DELICIOUS!! We will definitely make this a regular stop!

Sony was a great server and he made our night super fun. Can't wait to visit again!…read more The food was excellent and it came out quicker than I anticipated and once Sunny explained the menu to me it was clear that we were in a Colombian restaurant.

Not very typical Colombian restaurant. Just recently moved from south FL and I can tell you this…read moreplace was not good at all. The food was bad I didn't even finish half my plate of food. I had "pollo a la parrilla" the chicken was dry the rice bland the French fried dried up like they where made 30-45 mins before just reheated. The only thing I enjoyed was my Guanabana shake. I was also eating there with my family and half of us just stopped eating half of our lunch. My kids also did not eat and enjoy their food as well. The arepas where hard and bland as well. There where other items on the menu that the restaurant didn't offer to eat that most Colombian spots offer. Hopefully other Colombian spots in the Memphis area can live up to authenticity.

Food was fresh and nicely seasoned. Most importantly, it was authentic Colombian. Felt like I left…read moreMemphis and entered a family home in Colombia. Staff was super nice. I'd come back here again for sure.

Cool Latin fusion spot with great flavors. The Land and Sea Mixed Grill and arepas are legit. Wash…read moreit down with a Sangria Señorial (add lime!). Service was a little slow to start, but overall fast and friendly.

Great food! Columbian style restaurant that specializes in…read morewhole chicken. I think it's grilled and roasted. Great flavor. The dining room was clean, well lit and comfortable. Our waitress, Dianna, was very helpful and knew how to explain the menus items to us. Not very busy for a Friday night, but it was a very cold night for Memphis. Price was very good! Not sure what the cilantro based sauce they served is but it was quite delicious!! We will be going back again. They had a special with two whole chickens and potatoes with 10 empanadas and a two liter drink for $39.99 A feat for a family at a budget price! Try this place if you're looking for something a little different than your average Mexican restaurant!

I went there friday night with a friend. The place was clean and bright and welcoming. We tried…read morelots of dishes on the menu but the ones I like the the most were the chicken soup and the rotisserie chicken. We finished it off with la Leche cake. This was a nice little restaurant, reasonably priced that you should try!

Babalu continues to be one of my favorite spots in Memphis. Every visit reminds me why I keep…read morecoming back. Great food, creative cocktails, and a staff that goes the extra mile. The lamb sliders remain my go-to. They're consistently juicy, flavorful, and cooked perfectly every time. Paired with the crispy fries, it's a meal that never disappoints. This visit, I ordered a Sidecar, but the bartender didn't have every ingredient needed for the traditional recipe. Instead of saying no, they created their own twist--and it was absolutely delicious. Sometimes improvisation pays off, and this cocktail was proof. The salmon was also excellent. I ordered it prepared the original way instead of the new menu version that includes Brussels sprouts, and it was exactly what I was craving. One of the highlights of the visit was an unexpected surprise from our waiter, who brought us a sample of their avocado ice cream. I wasn't sure what to expect, but it was creamy, smooth, and surprisingly delicious. It was a thoughtful gesture that added to an already great dining experience. The only disappointment? They no longer offer the flight sampler. I was genuinely sad to see it gone because it was one of my favorite ways to experience several menu items in one visit. Overall, Babalu continues to deliver excellent food, attentive service, and outstanding drinks. Even with the flight no longer available, it's still one of my top recommendations in Memphis. 5/5 Stars - Consistent quality, excellent hospitality, and a place I'll gladly keep returning to.

It's been a few years since I last stepped foot into Babalu, so I decided to swing by this weekend…read moreto see if it still held up. The vibe is just as cool and energetic as I remembered, and having that parking garage right in the back makes hitting this part of town completely painless. I sat down with one thing on my mind: their tuna club. It used to be my absolute go-to. I opened up the menu, flipped through it twice, and my heart sank when I realized it was completely gone--looks like they updated the menu and cut it loose. When our server came by, I must have looked visibly defeated because he asked what was wrong. I told him I'd been craving that tuna club for years. He told me to hang tight, walked back to the kitchen, and somehow convinced the chef to whip one up for me anyway since they had the ingredients on hand. Talk about elite, next-level customer service. While they were working on that, we started with the table-side guacamole. It's still spectacular--super fresh, completely customizable, and served with those thick, hearty chips that actually don't break when you scoop. When the tuna club came out, it was exactly how I remembered it. Perfect sear, bursting with flavor, and paired with those roasted potatoes. My buddy got the burger and said it was cooked perfectly, though the cheese on his potatoes made them a little on the salty side. Huge shoutout to the kitchen staff and our killer server for going above and beyond for a returning guest. Babalu still has it. I won't wait years to come back next time.

Stopped by to try their pupusas. It's about the only game in town apart from 1-2 other options for…read morea sit down restaurant with Salvadoran food, so I appreciate their presence. Their chicharrón con queso and loroco pupusas were spot on. The curtido and salsas were done right, a must when enjoying the perfect pupusa plate. Service was good. The restaurant is very family-like, so don't expect the latest trendy notes inside. Also the Salvadoran horchata was tasty, and the agua de jamaica was on par with most other places. I'll be back.

Located just off Summer Avenue in a strip mall that has definitely seen better days, Papuseria…read moreAnita is a hidden gem located on the east side of Memphis. I am infatuated with the Salvadoran culinary delight known as the papusa. Pillowy pockets of meat and cheese hidden in what can best be described as a pancake like package, this is a food that someone should be passionate about. I ordered two papusas, an asada taco and a chorizo taco (total was $9.50). The food arrived rather quickly and I waited in a storefront that they converted into a dining room of sorts. Oh, I think it bears mentioning that the food truck is in a converted Winnebago (it just adds to the "cool" factor). I have had better papusas, but these were solid. They should be proud of their papusas. I am just a papusa snob. The tacos, particularly the chorizo one, were very good. All in all a very good dining experience.

My 2nd time getting global cafe and it always hit just like it needs to. Went on a Wednesday…read moreevening around 6:30 on a nice cool afternoon/evening. Met with great customer & a small line (3 ppl max). The cashier was making drinks and taking orders while being prompt and charismatic. The wait staff on point as well. Cleaned our table off with quickness so we could sit outside. I ordered Esquites, Dama with Rous, Sandwich Venezolano (not pictured) with a Juan Famous margarita & a mangorita. My bf enjoyed his chicken sandwich and gave it a 8.5/10. Next time will try the pulled pork one. The Dama is super delicious. It's like a lighter version of beef stew in my opinion. The fresh cilantro has a refreshing taste to the dish - 10/10. The Esquites was oddly enjoyable. The tajin made it a little tart but it's basically just as the cream corn I grew up eating - 8/10. Now the star of the show is them RITAS. 20oz of pure goodness. If you come on certain days - the Juan marg is only 3.95 with your meal. That's a good steal in my book. We were able to get a regular and a mango marg. The mango was super juicy and packed with flavor. I dropped a couple pieces into my drink to make it fruiter and it works. Kinda strong drinks but no one is going to that as a compliant from me lol. Please give this place a try. It's located in crosstown and they help support international cuisine. #MemphisEats

One of my fav places in the city. You can't beat the 20 oz. $4 margaritas but I also recommend the…read moresangria and strawberry colada. My food recs are the fried chicken, chicken asado bowl or the pollo guisado. Great service and great patio.

Amigos doubles as a restaurant during the day and a dance floor at night. They have a split…read morefootprint with a restaurant on one side and full-service bar with dance floor on the other. Tables on both sides for food service. I've normally gone during the day to grab their pupusas. For a local spot in Memphis, their pupusas absolutely crush it. They are exceptionally made and worthy of returning visits. I loved the pupusas revueltas with their curtido and sauce. The sauce is not spicy, but it's full of flavor. The side of plantains and frijoles were so good with queso fresco and crema. I 100% recommend this side order with anything you pick up. Stop by, it's worth the visit.

Came to his spot to try some pupusa they were very good. I enjoyed the cheese flavor and the beef…read moreflavor. The customer service was really great. They were very kind and patient with us as this was a new experience and we wasn't sure as to what to order. We ordered a variety of the pupusa. I will come back to try some other menu items as all of their food smelled very, very delicious, they have outdoor seating areas as well as indoor seating areas and it's pretty spacious for small groups and parties.