Babalu Tapas & Tacos
(Now Closed)Tapas Restaurant, Taco Restaurant, and Cuban Restaurant$$$$
Jackson
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JanApril 20, 2017The Guacamole is excellent and a must have when you come here.The smoked pork belly taco is awesome. That tuna ceviche is not bad but would not have it a 2nd time.Nice patio to sit outside.
ByrdJuly 22, 2013Stop here if you're going from Memphis to NOLA-or just happen to be in the area. Great food, great service! Ryan and Candy helped us get an amazing hotel in NOLA for cheap. Get a Pom-Rita!
Chase McCoyAugust 6, 2014Great food and atmosphere. Order a few tacos, tapas, and sides and share with the table. Small plates make a great, light lunch.
On OnNovember 14, 2019Sides to share are the best value on the menu. Notorious PINK margarita was delightful. Great prices for all the tapas we got. Full belly!
Had great service from Ruth! Very pleasant and professional. You can tell she loves the restaurant and wants others to love it as much as she does. Babalu's got it going on!
Dallas JordanDecember 12, 2016One of my favorite places. Cocktails are great, food is always awesome, and the atmosphere is cool and comfortable!
Chris MahonDecember 19, 2013Dropped by from out of town and went on the recommendation of the Baba Burger and Guacamole. I was not disappointed at all. The small burger was sized perfectly.
HunturSeptember 19, 2015This place is awesome. Lots of love going into the food and presentation. Fresh vibrant flavors and wonderful staff.
Christian LagardeJuly 6, 2015Guacamole, beef empanadas, fiesta shrimp, steak on a stick, and pollo tacos!!! Amazing mix of tapas!!!
Ali NabaviFebruary 12, 2016I'm vegetarian, and they don't have lots of good stuff for me. But the tamarind margarita and fresh guacamole were awesome.
Redfish tacos and duck tacos are excellent. $2 tacos and $1 off beers during happy hour (4-6 pm)
Sharla BachelderFebruary 4, 2013Enchiladas of the day are always a good bet. The chicken is my favorite. Make sure to enjoy a babarita. Best drink in town.
Tuna ceviche, pork belly tacos, tuna tacos, Delta tamales, shrimp and grits
Jerry LucasDecember 22, 2016I had the most expensive draft beer on my trip: nearly $8. Tacos were good, but nothing that blew me away. Still, it's a cool place with excellent service.- Tuna ceviche, pork belly tacos, tuna tacos, Delta tamales, shrimp and grits...
- Pork belly (carne de cerdo) tacos, tuna ceviche, cat 5 cocktail
- Guacamole, gourmet tacos, baba burger is the best in town!
- Alicia JacobsJuly 20, 2014We happily cleaned our plates and sucked down the delicious cocktails! Can't wait to go back!
Nathan AnselApril 14, 2015Best guac I've ever tasted. The recipe can be found on the wall over by the bar.
Robby HallAugust 29, 2013The food was awesome and the atmosphere was great. Recommending to all I know.- Great guacamole and one of the best gourmet burgers ANYWHERE!
Guacamole and burger are great. Tacos are $2 on Tues. great deal.
Melissa Martin-FrenchDecember 14, 2012Worth the money....love the shrimp and grits and the best burger ever.
Chris AndersonMarch 7, 2012Wholly cow, get the Baba Burger! I'd show you a pic, but I ate it too fast.
Order the white sangria and enjoy the sunshine on their porch seating
Dean HarrisSeptember 18, 2011You have to have the table side made guacamole it's just like home in New Mexico
- Sean CornwellDecember 10, 2011What??? Tim J., were you born from the bowels of a petrified wooly mammoth? Babalu is the shiznit!
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We serve authentic, gourmet tacos and Spanish style tapas, has an awesome bar, and awesome outdoor seating!! Located in the Fondren neighborhood of Jackson, MS!
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- Mon–Thu
- 11:00 AM–10:00 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 11:00 AM–11:00 PM
- Sun
- 11:00 AM–9:00 PM
(601) 672-8266
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Outdoor Seating
Yes
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Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails
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