Babalu - Memphis

They dont have the cauliflower tacos anymore but there are veggie options read more They dont have the cauliflower tacos anymore but there are veggie options

Big restaurant in downtown Memphis, really cool vibes, AMAZING TACOS AND GUAC. This is one of those cool restaurants where they come out and make the guac in fr... read more Big restaurant in downtown Memphis, really cool vibes, AMAZING TACOS AND GUAC. This is one of those cool restaurants where they come out and make the guac in front of you, so I would definitely order. The cauliflower tacos were small, and expensive which usually turns me off but these were just so good that I couldn't resist liking them!

Great place for brunch, mimosas were excellent. Notified the waitress I was vegan and she made sure to tell me which modifications I needed to make. I got the g... read more Great place for brunch, mimosas were excellent. Notified the waitress I was vegan and she made sure to tell me which modifications I needed to make. I got the grilled artichoke (no aioli) and a black bean burger which she had made for me with no egg. Delicious!

This was my first visit and I'll be darned if I take forever to go back. The queso appetizer is too spicy for me but Husband loved it! I did love those chips th... read more This was my first visit and I'll be darned if I take forever to go back. The queso appetizer is too spicy for me but Husband loved it! I did love those chips though. I had a pear margarita that was deliciously on point and refreshing. The street tacosare very good, but small, so order more than one if hungry, preferably with their fries. So good!

What a cool and bright spot to celebrate after graduation. Our party of 8 couldn?t be seated immediately so we waited at the bar which was a good start to the e... read more What a cool and bright spot to celebrate after graduation. Our party of 8 couldn?t be seated immediately so we waited at the bar which was a good start to the experience. They had a good selection of local beer on tap, the 201 Hoplar IPA (my favorite)was a perfect balance of hops and fruit. Others in the party liked the sangria flights, mixed drinks, and the custom frozenmargaritas. When we were seated we started with the table side guacamole, made to perfection and possibly the best tastingguacamole I have ever had, witness the destroyed bowl below. Our entrees were all extremely tasty. The Cubano sandwich wasfull of meat the star being the pork belly and the braised short rib grilled cheese was a flavorful blend of meat, cheese, andaioli. Our only complaint was the grilled sandwiches came out under or over cooked cooked, thus the 4 stars. Everything elsefrom the breakfast burrito to the street taco had unique flavor profiles and were executed very well. Another big hit was theBrussel sprouts, crispy and drenched in a wonderful sweet glaze. Everybody, even the non sprout likers, enjoyed the taste. Ourserver who had many tables was extremely helpful with the menu selections and attentive our table?s needs. She did an excellentjob. I will revisit the ratings next time I eat there. It could be 5 stars except for the sandwiches. Highly recommended!