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| - This is my second time coming to Babalu and it was significantly better than the first. I went a couple weeks after it opened with a few friends and our waiter was very inattentive - almost absent. In addition, the waiter accused my friend of having a fake ID and brought me cold food. I would have probably given that experience 1 or 2 stars.
However, I decided to give it another shot this Saturday and it was ABSOLUTELY worth it. We went around 6:15pm and were seated immediately. Babalu has a fun and casual atmosphere with an open kitchen and some outdoor seating. They even projected the Final Four basketball game on the wall! We ordered the guacamole for an appetizer, which was delicious and was made/mixed in front of us. The chips were a little thick and some were semi soggy, but the guacamole itself was really good. The guac is fairly large and can probably serve four people. I ordered the Fierce Shrimp and also had some of my girlfriends Baba Burger. The Fierce Shrimp is a little light in terms of quantity, but that is expected since its tapas. I would probably say the Shrimp is a little overpriced but still good. The Baba Burger was unbelievably good - I wish I had the whole burger. I will definitely be ordering that the next time I come. The bread is toasted on the outside, while maintaining a soft inside. The burger contained grilled onions, tomato, bacon, avocado, and cheese, and just had an incredible flavor.
The service for this experience was great. Our server Kyle was WORLD CLASS. We never once had to ask for refills or more chips. He was so attentive and brought whatever we needed. In addition, he had on point menu suggestions (especially with the burger). Highly recommend Kyle! He made sure to invite us back for $2 Taco Tuesday, and we will probably take him up on the offer soon. This experience at Babalu was definitely a 5/5 and Kyle was a big part of it.
Other Notes:
- Babalu has complimentary valet parking, but of course tips are recommended
-Try and get there before 6:30 because this place can get very crowded for dinner.
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