Babalu Tapas & Tacos

Babalu Tapas & Tacos Menu

(205) 297-0200
2808 7th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35233

Appetizers


Black-Eyed Pea Hummus
$7.25
Tahini, olive oil, black-eyed pea 'popcorn', chipotle chili oil, house chips.
Yellowfin Tuna Ceviche
$12.00
Hass avocado, tomatoes, onions, cilantro, garlic, jalapenos, tequila-lime marinade, house chips
Pico de Gallo
$6.00
Served with house chips.
Calamari
12.00
Lightly breaded calamari, jalapenos, sweet chili sauce.

$Tapas/Small Plates


Herb-Roasted Mushrooms
$6.00
Cremini and Shiitakes, prosciutto, garlic, shallots, manchego cheese
Spanish Meatballs
$6.50
Braised lamb, chorizo and beef meatballs with chipotle tomato sauce, cotija cheese
Grilled Artichoke Hearts
$6.00
Charred whole baby artichokes, grilled lemon, roasted garlic aioli
Black Bean Fritters
$5.50
Black beans, poblano peppers, arugula, mint lime crema
Patatas Bravas
$6.00
Crispy smashed fingerling potatoes, roasted garlic aioli, spicy tomato sauce, cotija cheese, cilantro
Crab Croquettes
$8.50
Crispy crab cakes, comeback sauce, cilantro vinegar slaw
Lamb Skewers
7.25
Mediterranean spiced ground lamb, mint lime crema, cucumber tomato salsa

$Soups & Salads


Caesar Salad - Full
$11.00
Romaine, radish, Cotija cheese, croutons, garlic caesar dressing
Babalu Chop Salad - Half
$8.50
Romaine, black beans, Anaheim peppers, red onions, tomatoes, grilled corn, toasted pepitas, Cotija cheese, house lime vinaigrette
Black Bean Soup
$3.75
Cuban-style black beans with bacon, jalapenos and diced tomatoes, white rice, red onions
Caesar Salad - Half
$8.00
Romaine, radish, Cotija cheese, croutons, garlic caesar dressing
Babalu Chop Salad - Full
13.25
Romaine, black beans, Anaheim peppers, red onions, tomatoes, grilled corn, toasted pepitas, Cotija cheese, house lime vinaigrette

$Tacos

Served on Babalu's fresh-made corn masa tortillas. Flour or bibb lettuce available upon request.
Roasted Chicken
$4.25
Fire-roasted corn, Cotija, tomatoes, cumin lime aioli.
Cauliflower
$4.25
Comeback sauce, cilantro slaw, radish.
Spice Seared Tuna
$4.75
Cilantro slaw, wasabi aioli, tortilla strips.
Braised Pork
$4.25
Fire-roasted tomato salsa, pickled red onions, peanut slaw.
Chorizo
$4.25
Roasted poblano salsa, avocado, pico.
Short Rib
$4.75
Braised beef short rib, horseradish crema, vinegar slaw, cilantro, pickled red onion
Crispy Pork Belly
4.25
Citrus Barbeque sauce, peanut slaw, Cotija.

$Sandwiches & Burgers


Lamb Sliders
$13.75
Goat cheese, pickled red onions, arugula and chipotle aioli.
Tuna "Club"
$13.25
Bacon, arugula, marinated cucumbers, wasabi aioli, sweet sourdough bun.
Black Bean Burger
$9.50
House-made black bean cake, fire roasted tomato salsa, Hass avocado, pickled red onions, arugula.
Torta Cubana
12.00
Citrus braised pulled pork, black forest ham, pickles, sweet mustard Barbeque sauce, Swiss cheese.

$Favorites


Shrimp & Grits
$17.50
Gulf shrimp and mushrooms, shallot and garlic butter sauce served over creamy chihuahua cheese grits
Blackened Salmon
$19.50
Seared salmon with sweet chili glaze on a bed of cilantro pepita rice and haricot verts
Chicken Satay - Large
$13.00
Spring Mountain Farms grilled chicken Skewers, black beans and rice, fire-roasted corn, Pico de Gallo and teriyaki glaze
Braised Beef Short Rib
$17.50
Creekstone Farms all-natural short rib, Chihuahua cheese grits, smoked corn, Pico de Gallo, red wine braising jus
Pan-Seared Crab Cakes
$19.00
100% lump blue crab on a bed of corn and pork belly succotash with sweet corn puree
Shrimp & Chorizo Skillet
$15.50
Gulf shrimp, chorizo sauteed in garlic, onion, white wine served over crispy rice, topped with jalapenos and corn succotash
Filet on a Stick - Small
$13.00
Grilled C.A.B. tenderloin, teriyaki glaze, rosti potatoes, broccolini, Pico de Gallo
Chicken Satay - Small
9.50
Spring Mountain Farms grilled chicken Skewers, black beans and rice, fire-roasted corn, Pico de Gallo and teriyaki glaze

$Sides To Share


Chihuahua Cheese Grits
$4.75
Garlic Rosti Teriyaki Potatoes
$6.50
Cilantro Pepita Rice
$4.25
Tater Tots
$3.75
Hand-cut French Fries
$3.75
Brussels Sprouts
$6.00
Black Beans & Rice
4.25

$Desserts


Cheesecake Bites
$7.25
House-made dulce de leche cheese cake, caramel, powdered sugar, Mexican chocolate.
Cinnamon Bread Pudding
$7.75
House-made cinnamon bread pudding, Patron XO chantilly cream, caramel, strawberries.
Dessert Sampler
$7.25
Chocolate Cayenne Truffle, Cheesecake Bite, Cinnamon Bread Pudding
Chocolate Cayenne Truffles
$6.50
House-made truffle with Nutella and a dash of cayenne, toasted pepitas, powdered sugar, Patron XO Chantilly Cream

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