Tableside guacamole and bold Mexican flavors at BABALU - Overton Square.
Located at 2115 Madison Ave in Memphis, BABALU - Overton Square blends Mexican restaurant, bar, and casual dining with inside and outside seating. Guests rave about tableside guacamole and flavorful dishes, from al pastor tacos to street corn, along with friendly servers and brunch favorites. Some reviews note price considerations and occasional service gaps, but overall it stands as a welcoming neighborhood spot with thoughtful options.
2115 Madison Ave, Memphis, TN 38104, USA
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Enjoy fresh, made-to-order dishes like tacos, guacamole, and Mexican street corn in a vibrant indoor or outdoor setting.
Experience our signature tableside guacamole preparation, customized to your taste with fresh ingredients.
Savor delicious brunch options with creative dishes and drinks in a lively atmosphere on weekends.
Sip on expertly crafted cocktails, margaritas, and other beverages at our full-service bar.
Host gatherings or celebrations with group-friendly seating and attentive service in Overton Square.
Overall rating
c terry
Had an amazing brunch at Babalu. Our server Tristan was friendly and attentive. He had great suggestions for food and drinks. Chef Jenn is an ace! The food was delicious and plentiful. You can tell thought was put into the dishes. Over all a wonderful experience!
Lawrence Lockhart
Went on a COLD Saturday evening in December so not too busy nor 'vibey' but we remember Babalu from our time in Jackson MS and had to try this one out. LOVED IT! Tableside guacamole is always the perfect start. Our server Brooks was on point. And the food ... from al pastor tacos to the well seasoned Mexican street corn. Literally nothing was a miss. Cant wait to get back!
Jackie Dotson
Ate at this restaurant for lunch during a trip to Memphis. It's in a good area because there are other shops around that you can visit before or after your meal. I like the restaurant's layout and they have inside and outside dining areas. The service was good and the staff I encountered were all friendly. I ordered the tacos and rosti potatoes. The tacos were good but a bit pricey for what you actually get. The potatoes were great and I would recommend them if you visit. It was a good meal and I would eat here again if I was in the area.
Taylor C.
Dined in for lunch today. The food was not worth the price and we unfortunately had bad service as well. I ordered a Cobb salad and was brought the wrong salad, which isn’t a big deal, but I sat and waited for over 20 minutes for the correct salad to be brought over. It seemed like our waitress forgot about our table. Everyone else at the table was done eating by the time I received my correct salad so I had to put it in a to-go box - it ended up being wasted as we had plans following lunch. The waitress seemed to not care in the slightest. When we were brought the bill they had charged us for two salads so we then had to wait for a corrected bill. Would not recommend! For this price point there are many other better options.
J. White
Visited this place on good Friday. Its always crowded but this time it was not. Walked to the hostess podium the hostess was assisting another couple she didn't speak or address us. She came back from seating them still didn't address us but waited until a group of Caucasian people stepped in to address them then only speaking to us when the people she addressed looked at us. I was tempted to just not even stay but it was my Birthday so I wasn't going to let anyone ruin my day. The waitress was very nice and polite suggested her favorites on the menu. The food was okay the drinks were okay didn't taste much alcohol. For the place to be crowded regularly I expected top tier food and drinks.
