Babalu Tapas & Tacos - Atlanta Midtown

Permanently Closed

Babalu Tapas & Tacos - Atlanta Midtown

Permanently Closed

Inventive fusion tacos, tapas & cocktails with tableside guacamole

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33 Peachtree Pl NE, Atlanta, GA 30309 Get directions

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Babalu Tapas and Tacos Closes in Midtown Atlanta - Eater Atlanta

"After opening on Peachtree Place in 2017, Babalu Tapas and Tacos calls it quits in Midtown, and the owners no longer plan to expand to a second location in Roswell, the AJC first reported. Signs the Mississippi-based restaurant chain might be in trouble came earlier this summer when owners Eat Here Brands filed chapter 11 bankruptcy and then sold its remaining restaurants to the Spell Restaurant Group. Apparently, Babalu’s new owners made the decision not to acquire the Midtown location or expand to Canton Street in Roswell as part of the sale “due to lease issues and costs to operate” in Atlanta. Atlantans never really seemed to embrace the restaurant. According to some Yelp reviews, Babalu’s was plagued with slow service and didn’t offer food or drinks that couldn’t be found elsewhere nearby or throughout the city. Babalu, which is named for the song Ricky Ricardo sings in the 1950s sitcom I Love Lucy, served dishes such as guacamole made at the table, tamales, duck confit tacos, lamb sliders, Cuban tortas, and Mexican street corn on its menu." - Beth McKibben

https://atlanta.eater.com/2019/10/22/20926587/babalu-tapas-and-tacos-closes-midtown-atlanta

Babalu Tapas & Tacos - Atlanta Midtown

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Babalu Tapas & Tacos - Review - Midtown - Atlanta - The Infatuation

"On the nights when you finish work and just want to eat some good bar food on a patio without having to think about the back to back to back meetings you had today, check out Babalu in Midtown. This upscale Latin spot has a big menu with everything from burgers and steak to short rib tacos and tapas, so regardless of who you come here with, everyone will be happy. Grab a spot outside, get a cocktail, and split a few dishes, like the queso, crab cakes, and Spanish meatballs, while you try not to think about it only being Tuesday. photo credit: Mia Yakel" - Sarah Bailey

https://www.theinfatuation.com/atlanta/reviews/babalu-tapas-tacos

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Babalu Tapas & Tacos - Atlanta Midtown

Iram C.

Google

So good so nice and delicious, the concept the have on plates for sharing and the cóctel option it’s all right. Some of the tapas and tacos are a little strong flavored but non the less amazing and tasty. The staff was cool and friendly in any way posible. Thank you we have a good time. 👍🏻👍🏻 Something really interesting and amazing I had never see in a place like this was the mouth wash in the bathrooms 😁😁

Billbang S.

Google

I highly recommend this place they have 3 tacos for 9.99 daily and weekly specials. Their guacamole is made fresh in front of you. Veggie taco and their lamb sliders are my favorites. Great outdoor seating area and servers are awesome.

Nakisha G.

Google

Very friendly nd professional staff. Clean and hip decor. Food was tasty and fresh. Drink were made with perfect amount of alcohol! Prices are very reasonable for portions. Would have been a 5 star if serve was aware of contains in taco when guest clearly asked before ordering. I also like that general manger was stepping in and bringing food to tables. Good leaders make excellent followers. I enjoyed a few episodes of Lucy too.

Bill C.

Google

Cool corner Tex-Mex restaurant/bar with indoor/outdoor seating. The bar has outdoor seating which is really cool, especially sitting on the corner of West Peachtree street. Nice Happy Hour, with daily specials for food and cocktails. Today I tried there “Mojarita”, a mojito/margarita mix... tequila, lime juice, mint and sour mix. Also tried the steak and grilled fish tacos which were very good. Nice bartenders and cool vibe.😎👍

Marc V.

Google

Nice midtown spot for a casual date or group meetup. Decent tacos, but I've had better. Guac is made at the table and there is lots of it to go around! Drinks were hit or miss. Tortillas are great! The chips are thicker than usual, which is a plus! Overall good choice for the indecisive, but not a place to make an impression.

Emily

Google

Fabulous! Delicious food, unique menu, friendly good service a fun atmosphere and fair prices! You will love it! We each had three tacos-each unique and delicious (redfish, chicken, shrimp, vegetable, carnitas, pork) each was amazing with savory distinctive flavors. Enjoy!

Joseph P.

Google

Great first impression at this new restaurant! I could tell that it is managed very well, and that the staff were well trained. The food was outstanding, and I will definitely be back soon to try everything else on the menu!

Afolabi B.

Google

Came here on a beautiful Sunday afternoon. Great atmosphere. Staff was amazing. Tacos were delicious. Sweet potatoes fries were great. The guacamole was to die for!! The Mexican corn had a great taste as well. The bottomless mimosas had me lit lol. What a great day!