Babalu
6450 Poplar Ave, 38119-4882 - Memphis
Recommended by Sluurpy:
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2021
#232 of 957 restaurants in Memphis
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Mexican
Bar
Sluurpy Quality Index
PROPRIETARY
Popularity
100/100
Quality
65/100
Data Completeness
67/100
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Outdoor seating
🥡
Takeout
🍽️
Dine-in
🚚
Delivery
🍺
Alcohol
🍹
Cocktails
🍷
Wine
♿
Wheelchair accessible
♿
Accessible restroom
😊
Casual
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Good for groups
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Google Reviews
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Their bean burgers and sweet potato fries are the best. Parking could be a challenge on busy days. Service is above average, nothing extraordinary but can’t blame them for the amount of crowd.
Overall a great place for dining with friends.
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Really enjoyed this place. Came on a Sunday for brunch. Drinks good. Bloody Mary was delicious. As an appetizer, we got the guacamole that was made fresh right beside the table. They have a patio that is heated. I got the breakfast burrito and friends got steak and eggs and their famous burger. 10/10!
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Everything was great except the food portions are very small for the price. I think out ticket was like 120.00 and we both were still hungry. I don't each much but my husband can put more down obviously. He was very not satisfied. The food presentation is cute but again very limited.
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I'm from Colorado, so I'm skeptical of Mexican items in places like Tennessee, even tacos. But, this place was great! We had table side guacamole, and I had tacos for dinner. They were really good! The service was wonderful, and the waitress had good recommendations. I had the spicy guava rita cocktail, and it was exceptional! My friend had the seasonal sangria, which was linoncello. It was also very good! They also have some southern dishes. If I ever get back to Memphis, I'll be back to this restaurant!
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This restaurant is amazing!! Pretty cool atmosphere with nice outdoor patio space to enjoy.
But the hidden gem here lies in the interesting flavor layering in each and every dish. I have so many favorites but just to call out a few:
hot honey shrimp (far exceeds any thing you think you may know about it’s similar companion -bang bang shrimp. This is really off the charts!)
Street corn: there is no comparison anywhere!! It is served off the cob so I was wondering if it would be as good but there is none better… with specialty seasonings and gourmet cheese on top!
Pork belly taco: simply divine. Not greasy or fatty but rather tender and extremely tasty. This is a must try at under $4. Hint: I changed out the peanut sauce for the cilantro sauce and it is the way to go. Give it a try.
Table side guacamole: this will never disappoint :)
Blackened salmon: prepared to perfection : flavor game a win!
DJ the server is perfect for his role. He is attentive, knows the menu inside and out and even helped me out by suggesting specific sauces for my entrees.
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The salmon a Brussel sprouts were good. The crab 🦀 cakes were not crab. I could not taste any crab, just a lot of stuffing mix fried. The drinks were good and the waiter was friendly
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Wonderful place to eat. One of my family’s favorites. Always great food!
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I hadn't been in a few years but the food & service was still great! Sheridan, my server, made great suggestions. I will be back SOON.🙌🏾😋
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We sat at the Bar and Rebecca our bartender is Amazing!!!!!!!! Everything was great food is delicious. Steak and sautéed veggies 😋 and Shrimp and grits 🤞🏾😋😋 1st time coming and when you get shrimp & grits right and sautéed veggies perfect you WON!!!!!!!
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Food is great! Good flavor combos and prepared to perfection. It was a great lunch with some foods that I don't find very often. The street corn is amazing and off the Cobb so it is easy to eat. The lamb sliders were really good. A lot more food than I thought it would be.
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