Where to Eat in Atlanta: Babalu Tapas and Tacos Thursday 05 April, 2018
Here I go eating all over Atlanta again! I love that Atlanta is a growing city with fun foodie places popping up and I want to showcase Babalu Tapas and Tacos. It is located in Midtown Atlanta where they serve…well mostly tapas and tacos. They also have brunch so I definitely had some brunch items! When I think of the name Babalu, I remember Ricki from the I love Lucy show always talking about it. So this place is definitely a modern inspired version of Latin cuisine!
Babalu is an upscale Latin-inspired cuisine, was born out of the love and respect for food and for music genres such as the guaracha, cha-cha, and Latin jazz. Understanding that music unites and energizes people and is a common inspirational thread, they quickly realized they were on to something. They named their new restaurant concept Babalu, in honor of composer and singer Miguelito Valdes, a.k.a. “Mr. Babalu” and after the signature song of the television character Ricky Ricardo, played by Desi Arnaz in the television comedy series I Love Lucy. Music is a big component of Babalu, and Cuban, Spanish, and Latin music of all genres is consistently being played in each Babalu.
I love this message when you come inside the restaurant. You can eat indoor or outdoor. I choose outdoor dining because it was a beautiful day the day I went. I suggest if you are dining in the spring or summer to eat outside too!
So one of my favorite things about this place was the Bottomless mimosas bar! For only $15 you can get your own signature mimosas made to you special with a mobile mimosa bar! It comes tableside with your chose of a bloody mary or mimosa. You can add your own ingredients and choose different flavors. This was a blood orange mimosas that I added fresh strawberries and blackberries!
Tableside Guacamole
MENUS GUACAMOLE made table side Hass avocado, sun-dried tomato, red & green onion, kosher salt, cilantro, lime juice & served with our house chips jalapenos or bacon fresh veggies
So one of the other exciting tableside food they offer is Guacamole. I never seen fresh guacamole made to me to my table at a restaurant. This was fun to watch and expeirence. She was very kind and made it to our liking. Add as many additional items as I wanted as even gave options on texture. We could of choose smooth or chunkier…we went chunkier route.
When she was done she presented it to us in this
Empanadas Desayuno aka Breakfast Empanadas
Babalu does have a select brunch menu on Saturdays and Sundays! They have may options for tapas Avocado toast, breakfast empanadas and more for a fun $10 brunch items at Babalu’s!
3 TACOS – REDFISH Blackened or fried Gulf redfish, fresno pepper slaw, jalapeno-poblano vinaigrette, radish made with Corn masa tortillas made in house daily
DULCE DE LECHE CHEESECAKE BITES House made dulce de leche cheese cake, caramel, Mexican chocolate, powdered sugar
All I can say about this is delicious!
Babalu Midtown | 33 Peachtree Place NE, Atlanta, GA 30309 | https://eatbabalu.com
Which one of these items would you enjoy the most?
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This place is awesome! I think it’s a must try if you’re ever in Atlanta. There’s so much to love it, from the good food to the overall look of the place.
Bottomless mimosa! I don’t drink anymore, but you sure made me thirsty with that series of pictures! Lol looks like some wonderful eats and drinks… Thanks for sharing excellent pictures.
That looks like a place where it’s always Taco Tuesday. The tapas look absolutely amazing! But I’m heading there for brunch first. Anything with avocado makes me so happy!
OMG! My husband and i love tapas. We frequent this restaurant i n Washington, DC that has the best tapas in the world! Guac, calamari, mimosas— I want all of those!!! 🙂
I didn’t hear about a place that serves guacamole made at your table. That sounds so exciting, as I love a good guacamole! The tacos look very yummy as well!
you literally caught me attention with tacos. someone says taco and I am instantly in. dude I really wanna go to ATL now just for these tacos and tapas. YUMMMM
you literally caught me attention with tacos. someone says taco and I am instantly in. dude I really wanna go to ATL now just for these tacos and tapas. YUMMMM. Everything looks amazing, what were your favorite?
We love Atlanta and agree that it has some delicious restaurants and hidden gems. Some well known and some not so much. We will have to check this out!
The fresh guac there looked really good. I’d want to try a cheesecake for dessert too.
Bottomless Mimosas? Sign me up! Oh, and I’ll take a few orders of the cheesecake bites too. Nom!
Love all the dishes, colors and flavors! Everything sounds amazing!
Yum, it all looks so delicious. I would not go hungry that is for sure but love leftovers too.
Bottomless mimosas? I need to go and try this place! Sounds amazing!
This place is awesome! I think it’s a must try if you’re ever in Atlanta. There’s so much to love it, from the good food to the overall look of the place.
Mmmm. I am a fan! Looks so yummy! I will be stopping in next time I am in Atlanta
Bottomless mimosa or bloody mary has to be the best thing to accompany all that great food. I wish I was in Atlanta to sample some of this first hand.
Everything looks amazing! The food, the atmosphere are really inviting! Who can say no to bottomless mimosas?
The pictures are sooo tempting! I love their presentation, very appealing. Thanks for sharing your review.
If I’m ever in Atlanta, I know where I’m stopping! The food looks incredible!
Oh wow. Every dish looks so delicious! I would love to have a taste of the Dulce de Leche Cheesecake.
We’ve been to Atlanta many times and I’ve never heard of this restaurant. Will have to check it out, I would love to try the fresh guacamole.
I was in Atlanta many years ago and there were so many wonderful places to eat I remember! I would love to try this restaurant out!
Bottomless mimosa! I don’t drink anymore, but you sure made me thirsty with that series of pictures! Lol looks like some wonderful eats and drinks… Thanks for sharing excellent pictures.
This place looks super tasty and delicious. I will have to remember this next time we are there!
Ive never been to Atlanta, but when I go I will definitely check this place out! It looks great!
That looks like a place where it’s always Taco Tuesday. The tapas look absolutely amazing! But I’m heading there for brunch first. Anything with avocado makes me so happy!
OMG! My husband and i love tapas. We frequent this restaurant i n Washington, DC that has the best tapas in the world! Guac, calamari, mimosas— I want all of those!!! 🙂
I didn’t hear about a place that serves guacamole made at your table. That sounds so exciting, as I love a good guacamole! The tacos look very yummy as well!
you literally caught me attention with tacos. someone says taco and I am instantly in. dude I really wanna go to ATL now just for these tacos and tapas. YUMMMM
you literally caught me attention with tacos. someone says taco and I am instantly in. dude I really wanna go to ATL now just for these tacos and tapas. YUMMMM. Everything looks amazing, what were your favorite?
That sounds like a neat place to eat. We love getting tableside guacamole. My son watches that with both eyes…then we eat it up!!
I am such a sucker for anything with avocado! I love guacamole and this post had made me so hungry! If I ever go to Atlanta, I’ll know where to eat!
You had me at tacos!! That all looks delicious! I miss authentic tacos – haven’t found any here in Germany yet…
I’ve been to Atlanta once for a conference once, but would love to visit again! Sounds like some yummy restaurants to visit.
Yummy! The calamari and guacamole sounds good! Oh and of course the mimosas!
This post made my mouth water! I would absolutely LOVE to eat here, the food looks and sounds so fresh and tasty. Thanks for sharing.
I’m always up for tacos! This meal looks so delicious!
We love Atlanta and agree that it has some delicious restaurants and hidden gems. Some well known and some not so much. We will have to check this out!
This looks like my kind of place! I need that cheesecake ASAP haha. I’ll have to keep it in mind for my next visit to Atlanta!