Went here tonight on a whim since I had driven by it a couple times over the past weeks. Tacos are my favorite food and was down to see how these size up to places like Cabo Fish Taco or Bakersfield just down the block. First thing I'll say was that I was surprised by the valet parking. We got there about 6pm and there were still plenty of open spots in the parking lot. I was confused as to why they wouldn't let me just park my own car since it would have been faster than waiting for the valet attendant to bring me my car.
The inside was very open and modern and seemed like a pretty hip joint, the kitchen was open behind windows and the bar looked very nice. We got the tableside guac for starters and LOVED it. The sundried tomatoes in the mix was very unique to me and really just gave the guac a different dimension. You get a good amount too for the price, two avocados worth for $10. I got the pork belly tacos ($3 each) and just devoured them, they were that good! The blue corn tortillas were so soft and the tacos themselves had such a unique flavor.
If you're a native to the area, you'll probably know that Bakersfield is literally a block away and Babalu definitely seems to be their main competition. Babalu has cheaper tacos with more variety in options, but I think Bakersfield nails the Tex-mex flavor a lot better. This place doesn't hold up to the Tex-mex/ Old west vibe, but is it's own unique eatery with a nice range of options. Definitely will go back again.