Having tried to get into Bakersfield and failed, we walked down the street and decided to try Babalu Tapas and Tacos. I was extremely happy we did.
The tacos were extremely fresh, and really delicious. The street corn side where they actually cut the corn off the cob before serving it was a 10, and we also had the goat cheese broccolini which is the best way to eat vegetables... with goat cheese.
I got the home made blue soft tacos - one of three different kinds. My favorite by far was the grilled shrimp, but I also enjoyed the carnitas taco. Service was pretty good, but not special. I really liked the atmosphere - it is clean and bright... I believe they also had valet parking although we had walked over.
Then came the bill, which was easily the best part. For two people with beer, our entire meal was $40. I also left full. I have been looking for a good fresh and light taco place, and this will absolutely be it for me. I love Cabo and Sabor but they aren't really fresh or a light taco place.