"The restaurant's retro urban industrial decor blends well with the eclectic Fondren area."

The Clarion-Ledger

by LAREECA RUCKER – JANUARY 9, 2011

Babalu Donates to Stewpot

Find It In Fondren

JANUARY 4, 2011

"The food is spot on... All hail, Babalu."

Robert St. John

JANUARY 4, 2011

"I don't just go stark raving mad over food on the blog all the time, I give some "atta boy's" and props, but tonight's dinner was pretty darn amazing – more than usual."

Eat Jackson

DECEMBER 8, 2010

"... one of the most unique, appetizing, and authentic restaurants we've been to."

metromix

by LEAH STARNES – DECEMBER 21, 2010

"Everything about this tacos & tapas joint in Fondren is created for a good time."

Portico Jackson

MAY 2011

"At BABALU, nobody has any ‘splainin’ to do”. The food is superb & the atmosphere can’t be beat."

Mississippi Magazine

MAY/JUNE 2011

"Jackson Mississippi’s premiere tacos & tapas restaurant, Babalu, is preparing the best freshly made guacamole right before customers’ eyes practically 24/7!"

Delta Magazine

MAY/JUNE 2011

"Fresh smoked pork belly tacos to homemade guacamole, Babalu’s array of Spanish influenced cuisine that offers flavorful options for casual diners and food fanatics alike."

Madison County

JUNE 2011

"Carne el Cerdo – Translation: To die for pork belly tacos with a sweet and spicy barbeque sauce, roasted peanut slaw, and cotija cheese."

Delta Magazine

JULY/AUGUST 2011

"2011 Best of Mississippi – Best Appetizer, Runner Up Best New Restaurant"

Mississippi Magazine

JULY 2011