BABALU - East Memphis Menu

4.4

(1,825+ Reviews)

Customer Favorites Appetizers Entrées Tacos - Served on Chef's Recommended Tortillas Tacos - Served on Flour Tortillas Salads Sandwiches and Burgers Sides Spirit-Free Sips Desserts Drinks

Customer Favorites
Our most frequently ordered and highly rated selections.
- Fries
  Hand-cut French fries or sweet potato fries.
  $5.00
- The Baba Burger®
  Angus beef, roasted tomato, hass avocado, caramelized onions, smoked bacon, white Cheddar cheese, chipotle aioli, and sweet sourdough bun.
  $15.65
- Guacamole
  Haas avocado, sundried tomato red & green onion, kosher salt, cilantro, lime juice, served with house chips
  $15.00
- Mexican Street Corn
  Gluten free. Fire-roasted corn, cumin lime aioli, cotija cheese smoked paprika, and cilantro. All food is prepared in our open kitchen where gluten is present. Please ask your server if you have any questions.
  $8.75
- Lamb Sliders
  Grass-fed Australian ground lamb, goat cheese, pickled red onions, arugula, chipotle aioli, and sweet sourdough slider buns. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain conditions.
  $17.50
- Steak on a Stick
  Grilled beef tenderloin, teriyaki glaze, rösti potatoes, crispy brussels sprouts, and pico de gallo.
  $17.50
- Memphis Hot Honey Shrimp
  Spicy. Crispy fried shrimp tossed in a homemade hot honey sauce, arugula, and cotija dressing for dipping.
  $15.65
- Beef Short Rib Rolls
  All-natural short rib, green onions, cilantro, blend of Monterey Jack and chihuahua cheese, egg wrap roll, and arbol ranch.
  $16.25
- Cinnamon Bread Pudding
  Homemade cinnamon bread pudding, Patron XO Chantilly cream, caramel, strawberries, powdered sugar
  $10.00
- Crispy Brussels Sprouts
  Spicy. Brussels sprouts roasted and flash fried, caramelized apples, red onions, jalapeños, sweet chili glaze, and arbol ranch. Add bacon for an additional charge.
  $8.15
- Rösti Potatoes
  Crispy potatoes sautéed with garlic, shallots, chihuahua cheese, and teriyaki glaze.
  $8.15
- Chicken Satay
  Grilled chicken skewers, black beans & yellow rice, fire-roasted corn pico de gallo, and teriyaki glaze.
  $11.25
Appetizers
All food is prepared in our open kitchen where gluten is present. Please ask your server if you have any questions. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain conditions.
- Guacamole
  Haas avocado, sundried tomato red & green onion, kosher salt, cilantro, lime juice, served with house chips
  $15.00
- Memphis Hot Honey Shrimp
  Spicy. Crispy fried shrimp tossed in a homemade hot honey sauce, arugula, and cotija dressing for dipping.
  $15.65
- Ceviche Nachos
  Eggroll chips, pineapple pico, avocado, spicy ranch, and sweet chili sauce.
  $17.50
- Beef Short Rib Rolls
  All-natural short rib, green onions, cilantro, blend of Monterey Jack and chihuahua cheese, egg wrap roll, and arbol ranch.
  $16.25
- Salsa
  Gluten free, spicy. Charred tomato salsa served with house chips. All food is prepared in our open kitchen where gluten is present. Please ask your server if you have any questions.
  $8.45
Entrées
All food is prepared in our open kitchen where gluten is present. Please ask your server if you have any questions. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain conditions.
- Steak on a Stick
  Grilled beef tenderloin, teriyaki glaze, rösti potatoes, crispy brussels sprouts, and pico de gallo.
  $17.50
- Chicken Quesadilla
  Pico de gallo, Monterey Jack cheese, sour cream, and avocado tomatillo sauce.
  $17.50
- Duck Quesadilla
  Duck confit, caramelized onions, chihuahua cheese, goat cheese, pickled cabbage, sweet chili sauce with avocado sauce and sour cream.
  $18.15
- Steak Quesadilla
  Pico de gallo, Monterey Jack cheese, sour cream, and avocado tomatillo sauce.
  $18.50
- Pan-Seared Salmon
  Gluten free. Pan-seared coriander seasoned salmon, grits, crispy brussels sprouts, sweet chili sauce, citrus barbecue sauce. All food is prepared in our open kitchen where gluten is present.
  $22.20
- Al Pastor Quesadilla
  Traditional Latin American marinated pork and pineapple delicacy with chihuahua cheese, caramelized onions, pineapple jicama salsa, side of sour cream and avocado tomatillo sauce.
  $17.50
- Shrimp Quesadilla
  Pico de gallo, Monterey Jack cheese, sour cream, and avocado tomatillo sauce.
  $18.50
- Birria Quesadilla
  Pico de gallo, Monterey Jack cheese, sour cream, and avocado tomatillo sauce.
  $17.50
- Braised Beef Short Rib
  Gluten free, spicy. All-natural short rib, chihuahua cheese grits, pico de gallo, and guajillo braising jus. All food is prepared in our open kitchen where gluten is present. Please ask your server if you have any questions.
  $20.65
- Chicken Satay
  Grilled chicken skewers, black beans & yellow rice, fire-roasted corn pico de gallo, and teriyaki glaze.
  $11.25
- Lump Crab Cakes
  Pan-seared or fried 100% lump crab cakes, bed of arugula, pickled red onions, toasted pepitas, and Comeback sauce.
  $17.50
Tacos - Served on Chef's Recommended Tortillas
Corn tortillas, flour tortillas or romaine wrap available upon request. Hard taco shell available for an additional charge. All food is prepared in our open kitchen where gluten is present. Please ask your server if you have any questions. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain conditions.
- Fish
  Gluten free. Blackened or fried fish,spicy tartar sauce, pineapple jicama salsa, and radish. All food is prepared in our open kitchen where gluten is present. Please ask your server if you have any questions.
  $6.25
- Shrimp
  Gluten free. Fried or grilled gulf shrimp, spicy tartar sauce, pineapple jicama salsa, and radish. All food is prepared in our open kitchen where gluten is present.
  $5.65
- Steak
  Gluten free. Steak, salsa verde, pico de gallo, and cotija cheese. All food is prepared in our open kitchen where gluten is present. Please ask your server if you have any questions. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain conditions.
  $5.65
- Veggie
  Gluten free, spicy. Sautéed zucchini, squash & mushrooms, grilled red onion, arugula, red chimichurri, and cotija. Add roasted chicken, or shrimp for an additional charge. All food is prepared in our open kitchen where gluten is present. Please ask your server if you have any questions.
  $5.00
- Spice Seared Tuna
  Gluten free. Spiced seared tuna, egg roll shell, pineapple jicama salsa, spicy ranch, sweet chili sauce. All food is prepared in our open kitchen where gluten is present. Please ask your server if you have any questions. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain conditions.
  $6.25
- Al Pastor
  Gluten free. Traditional Latin American marinated pork and pineapple delicacy with pineapple jicama salsa, avocado tomatillo sauce, and cotija cheese. All food is prepared in our open kitchen where gluten is present. Please ask your server if you have any questions.
  $5.00
- Roasted Chicken
  Gluten free. Roasted chicken, fire-roasted corn pico de gallo, cumin lime aioli, and cotija cheese. All food is prepared in our open kitchen where gluten is present. Please ask your server if you have any questions.
  $5.00
- Smoked Pork Belly
  Gluten free. Smoked pork belly, peanut slaw, citrus barbecue sauce, and cotija cheese. All food is prepared in our open kitchen where gluten is present. Please ask your server if you have any questions.
  $5.00
Tacos - Served on Flour Tortillas
Corn tortillas, flour tortillas or romaine wrap available upon request. Hard taco shell available for an additional charge. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain conditions.
- Short Rib
  Guajillo braised beef short rib, tomatillo avocado sauce, pico de gallo, and cotija cheese.
  $6.25
- Duck
  Duck confit, sweet chili sauce, peanut slaw, and cotija cheese.
  $6.25
Salads
All food is prepared in our open kitchen where gluten is present. Please ask your server if you have any questions. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain conditions.
- Chicken Tender Salad
  Spicy. Arugula, romaine, chihuahua cheese, tomatoes, red onion, bacon, hard-boiled egg, homemade crispy chicken tenders, and hot honey dressing.
  $15.65
- Cobb Salad
  Gluten free. Romaine, fire-roasted corn, crispy bacon, tomatoes, cotija cheese, hard boiled egg, hass avocado, red onions, and creamy avocado dressing. All food is prepared in our open kitchen where gluten is present. Please ask your server if you have any questions.
  $13.75
- Grilled Caesar Salad
  Grilled head of romaine lettuce, radish, cotija, croutons, and homemade garlic Caesar dressing.
  $13.75
- Babalu® Chop Salad
  Gluten free. Romaine, black beans, poblano peppers, red onions, tomatoes, fire-roasted corn, toasted pepitas, cotija cheese, and homemade lime vinaigrette. All food is prepared in our open kitchen where gluten is present. Please ask your server if you have any questions.
  $10.00
Sandwiches and Burgers
All food is prepared in our open kitchen where gluten is present. Please ask your server if you have any questions. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain conditions.
- The Baba Burger®
  Angus beef, roasted tomato, hass avocado, caramelized onions, smoked bacon, white Cheddar cheese, chipotle aioli, and sweet sourdough bun.
  $15.65
- Short Rib Grilled Cheese
  Spicy. Braised short rib, Swiss cheese, chipotle aioli, horseradish crema, and grilled sourdough.
  $18.15
- Smash Burger
  Angus beef,caramelized onions , tomato sliced, lettuce, white cheddar cheese, and Babaluburger sauce.
  $15.65
- Black Bean Burger
  homemade black bean cake, red chimichurri, hass avocado, grilled red onions, arugula, and sweet sourdough bun. Ask your server to make it vegan. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain conditions.
  $12.50
- Lamb Sliders
  Grass-fed Australian ground lamb, goat cheese, pickled red onions, arugula, chipotle aioli, and sweet sourdough slider buns. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain conditions.
  $17.50
- Redfish Sandwich
  Grilled, fried or blackened redfish, cilantro slaw, spicy tartar sauce, and sweet sourdough bun.
  $18.15
Sides
All food is prepared in our open kitchen where gluten is present. Please ask your server if you have any questions. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain conditions.
- Fries
  Hand-cut French fries or sweet potato fries.
  $5.00
- Rösti Potatoes
  Crispy potatoes sautéed with garlic, shallots, chihuahua cheese, and teriyaki glaze.
  $8.15
- Crispy Brussels Sprouts
  Spicy. Brussels sprouts roasted and flash fried, caramelized apples, red onions, jalapeños, sweet chili glaze, and arbol ranch. Add bacon for an additional charge.
  $8.15
- Yellow Rice & Beans
  Gluten free. Spanish rice, black beans, poblano peppers, red onions, tomato, fire-roasted corn, and cotija cheese. All food is prepared in our open kitchen where gluten is present. Please ask your server if you have any questions.
  $5.00
- Mexican Street Corn
  Gluten free. Fire-roasted corn, cumin lime aioli, cotija cheese smoked paprika, and cilantro. All food is prepared in our open kitchen where gluten is present. Please ask your server if you have any questions.
  $8.75
- Sautéed Mixed Veggies
  Gluten free. Zucchini, squash, and carrots. All food is prepared in our open kitchen where gluten is present. Please ask your server if you have any questions.
  $8.75
Spirit-Free Sips
Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain conditions.
- Berry Lemonade
  homemade citrus sour, blackberries, strawberries, and Sprite.
  $8.15
- Hibiscus Ginger
  Hibiscus, lime, ginger, pineapple, and club soda.
  $8.15
- Cucumber Crisp
  Cucumber, homemade ginger-lime syrup, and club soda.
  $8.15
Desserts
- Dessert Sampler
  Cheesecake with Oreo Crust, Cinnamon Bread Pudding, Churros
  $12.50
- Cheesecake with Oreo crust
  Blueberry puree
  $10.00
- Cinnamon Bread Pudding
  Homemade cinnamon bread pudding, Patron XO Chantilly cream, caramel, strawberries, powdered sugar
  $10.00
- Churros
  Sweet Mexican Fritters rolled with cinnamon sugar, served with side of chocolate sauce and caramel sauce
  $9.40
Drinks
- Sweet Tea
  Refreshing sweet tea brewed to perfection.
  $4.07
- Diet Coke
  A refreshing, sugar-free cola with a crisp, clean taste.
  $4.07
- Unsweet Tea
  Refreshing, chilled classic tea with no added sweetness.
  $4.07
- Coke
  Carbonated cola beverage with a classic, sweet flavor and a refreshing effervescence.
  $4.07
- Sprite
  Lemon-lime soda with natural flavors and no caffeine.
  $4.07