Babalu Tapas & Tacos

Babalu Tapas & Tacos is a tapas restaurant Midtown Memphis located in United States.

8 / 10
187
ratings
  • Phone

    (901) 274-0100

  • Website

    babalutacos.com

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  • Type

    Tapas Restaurant

Address

2115 Madison Ave (Overton Square) (at Cooper St) Memphis , TN 38104 United States

Reservations No
Credit Cards Yes
Wi-Fi Yes
Outdoor Seating Yes
Music Live Music
Dining Options Table Service
Menus Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 45


Keywords:

tacos trendy margaritas good for dates healthy food casual good for groups great value grits street corn outdoor seating sangria comfortable chicken satay teriyaki meats music potatoes crowded good for special occasions
Jessica Toliuszis

What's good here? Everything. Burgers . Tacos . Guacamole is best in Memphis. Don't bother ordering the cheese dip unless you add pork - Obviously. Indoor/outdoor bar is better than a swim up bar .

Tau Watts

The shrimp and grits were so good, chorizo meat in it as well . Followed with guacamole that they make at your table. Service was great. I will be back here, trendy spot in the south

Bernd Brenner

The Babalu has very relaxing furniture and you will definitely feel comfortable . The guacamole is especially amazing and they self-make it in front of your table.

????Ashlee

Was here Saturday night for the charity event and had to come back. Tried the queso , baba burger and potatoes all fantastic. All of the drinks we had were great as well . Love the space.

Erin Willis

Babalu had quickly become a favorite in Memphis. The guacamole is delicious. Also. The burger . Ahhhhhh-mazing. I would eat this every day.

Jessica Simmons

Be prepared for a wait but it's worth every minute. In the meantime, grab a Pepe O'Malley at the beautiful bar and people watch .

Raam Raam

Love their service! Food varieties are great & looks delicious! Need more chicken options! I recommend it! Great place for a date!

Joshua Spiers

incredible guac dip , great fish tacos , baba burger is incredible. a little expensive but worth every penny

Natasha Mayton

It's a super trendy place , but I just wasn't overwhelmed by the flavors. Good presentation and atmosphere though.

Tiffany Langston

Appetizer menu is strong and if you're dining with a group, definitely go for the table side guacamole . Skip the Cuban sandwich - it's super dry

Kela Small

Patio is nice but since we sat at the bar , the air conditioner was on full blast above us and our food. Lamb Barbacoa tacos were interesting!

Tiffany Langston

Stick to cocktails and the left side of the menu. Good bets are the elote and the table side guacamole . Skip the Cuban sandwich

Lauren Burton

Fresh guacamole dip prepared at your own table and strawberry sangrias ????

Debbie Renard

Everything was good. Black- eyed pea hummus and chicken satay (teriyaki ) were our favorites.

Nina Bailey

Lamb tacos were great! Definitely order the table side guac ! Sangria was also amazing.

Kent Smith

I had the Friece Shrimp . And the bread pudding for dessert . Both were great.

MG

Great food, super margarita , and fun atmosphere !! A little loud for serious conversation though!

Brandon Cole

Amazing new place in the Midtown Overton Square. Highly recommend to everyone.

Lauren

Great place to go to share food! Table side guacamole incredible.

Angela Goza

Great guacamole ! Get it with bacon and jalapenos ! Love the lamb tacos , too.

Nash Pleasant

Great selection of tacos . Try the fresh guac prepared table-side.

Lacey Nichols

Great margaritas . Great 'mexican street corn '.. The babas burger was amazing.

Brent Blankenship

Great place to eat and the atmosphere makes having a good conversation easy.

Elle

Great patio space . Back of restaurant is directly across from parking garage .

Jeff Brittain

La Vaca taco is my favorite. Staff at the bar are very attentive.

Melonee Gaines

It's great in atmosphere & people watching but you can get better stronger and cheaper drinks & apps elsewhere. Im just never blown away by this place. Just meh for me.

Tyler Kersey

Steak on a stick was amazing! Drinks tasted like kool aid tho... not enough alcohol

Joy Cannon

Lamb Tacos and shrimp and grits ! Great music !

Sue Whitt

Sharing at the table; mixing up the menu; go there immediately

Jessica Toliuszis

Table side guacamole . Get the bacon .

Joe Hayden

Lamb sliders are mind-blowing.

Bob Bakken

Good burgers too!

Paul Ringger

Delicious!

Della Miller

The food is unbelievable good.

Tammy Hart

Delicious & Unique!

Darrin Earl

Bonus parent points for having car seat slings for table side babies!

Tommy Raggio

Dips are great!

Susan Prichard

Pork belly tacos and guacamole

David Hayden

Tacos are great.

Precision Paving Sealcoating

Seared yellowfin tacos ... !Muy Bueno¡

Bradley

Margaritas n everything

Paul Novarese

Pretty good guac .

Megan Schmitt

Guacamole . And margaritas !

Dave Ryan

Excellent!

Jacqueline Wood

Fish Tacos

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