BABALU - Overton Square Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to BABALU - Overton Square, a culinary treasure nestled in the heart of Memphis. Here, creativity meets flavor in a vibrant mix of Southern and Mexican cuisine. The menu dazzles with options like the duck quesadilla and al pastor tacos, both praised for their freshness and generous portions. You won't want to miss the remarkable Cinnamon Bread Pudding, a customer favorite that brings a sweet finish to your meal.
Drinks are equally enticing; try the renowned Mississippi Queen cocktail or the strong margaritas for a refreshing kick. The ambiance buzzes with energy, making it perfect for dinner, games, or casual gatherings. While the atmosphere may get lively, it adds to the charm. Whether you opt for their acclaimed table-side guacamole or satisfying sides like Mexican street-style corn, each dish resonates with quality. Prepare for an indulgent experience that will draw you back for more!
Sandwiches & Burgers
Black Bean Burger
Lamb Sliders
Memphis Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich
crispy fried chicken, tomatoes, lettuce, pickled onions, pickles, cotija dressing, brioche bun
Redfish Sandwich
Short Rib Grilled Cheese
braised short rib, swiss cheese, chipotle aioli, horseradish crema, grilled sourdoug
The Baba Burger
angus beef, roasted tomato, hass avocado, caramelized onions, smoked bacon, white cheddar cheese, chipotle aioli, sweet sourdough bun
Smash Burger
caramelized onions , tomato sliced and Babalu burger sauce
Torta Cubana
Churros
sweet Mexican fritters rolled in cinnamon sugar, served with side of chocolate sauce and caramel sauce
Cheesecake With Oreo Crust
Cinnamon Bread Pudding
house-made cinnamon bread pudding, Patron XO Chantilly cream, caramel, strawberries, powdered sugar
Dessert Sampler
Oreo Cheesecake, cinnamon bread pudding, churros
Desserts
Entrees
New Salmon
grits, crispy brussels, sweet chili and citrus bbq
Chicken Satay Small
grilled chicken skewers, black beans & yellow rice, fire-roasted corn pico de gallo, teriyaki glaze
Chicken Satay Large
grilled chicken skewers, black beans & yellow rice, fire-roasted corn pico de gallo, teriyaki glaze
Al Pastor Quesadilla
traditional latin american marinated pork and pineapple delicacy with chihuahua cheese, caramelized onions, pineapple jicama salsa, side of sour cream and avocado tomatillo sauce
Birria Quesadilla
Braised Beef Short Rib
all-natural short rib, chihuahua cheese grits, pico de gallo, guajillo braising jus
Duck Quesadilla
duck confit, caramelized onions, chihuahua cheese, goat cheese, pickled cabbage, sweet chili sauce with avocado sauce and sour cream
Lump Crab Cakes
pan seared or fried 100% lump crab cakes, bed of arugula, pickled red onions, toasted pepitas, comeback sauce
Roasted Red Fish
pan roasted redfish, sauteed mixed vegetables, crawfish cream sauce, chili oil
Shrimp & Grits
gulf shrimp, mushrooms, shallots, garlic butter sauce, green onion, creamy chihuahua cheese grits
Steak Quesadilla
Shrimp Quesadilla
pico de gallo, Monterey Jack cheese, sour cream and avocado tomatillo sauce
Chicken Quesadilla
pico de gallo, Monterey Jack cheese, sour cream and avocado tomatillo sauce
Steak On A Stick Large
grilled beef tenderloin, teriyaki glaze, rosti potatoes, green beans, pico de gallo
Steak On A Stick Small
grilled beef tenderloin, teriyaki glaze, rosti potatoes, green beans, pico de gallo
Adult Chicken Tenders
Guacamole
hass avocado, sundried tomato, red & green onion, kosher salt, cilantro, lime juice served with house chips ADD bacon or jalapenos 1.50 ADD fresh veggies 4.25
Guacamole Medium
Beef Short Rib Rolls
all-natural short rib, green onions, cilantro, blend of monterey jack and chihuahua cheese, egg wrap roll, arbol ranch
Calamari
lightly breaded calamari with jalapenos, green onion & sweet chili sauce.
Pico De Gallo
Memphis Honey Shrimp
crispy fried shrimp tossed in a house-made hot honey sauce, arugula, cotija dressing for dipping
Salsa
charred tomato salsa served with house chips
Appetizers
Beverages
Coke
Ginger Beer
Diet Coke
Sprite
Sweet Tea
Unsweetened Tea
Kids Baba Burger
Kids Chicken Tenders
Kids Grilled Cheese
Kids Quesadillas
Kids Two Tacos
Kids Menu
Sides
Chihuahua Cheese Grits
Crispy Brussels Sprouts
brussels sprouts roasted and flash fried, caramelized apples, red onions, jalapenos, sweet chili glaze, arbol ranch
Fruit Cup
House Cut Fries
Mexican Street Corn
fire-roasted corn, cumin lime aioli, cotija cheese smoked paprika, cilantro
Rosti Potatoes
crispy potatoes sauteed with garlic, shallots, chihuahua cheese, teriyaki glaze
Sauteed Mixed Veggies
zucchini, squash, carrots
Sweet Potato Fries
Yellow Rice & Beans
spanish rice, black beans, poblano peppers, red onions, tomato, fire-roasted corn, cotija cheese
Add Sliced Veg
Caesar Salad FULL
Caesar Salad HALF
Chicken Tender Salad
arugula, romaine, chihuahua cheese, tomatoes, red onion, bacon, hard-boiled egg, house-made crispy chicken tenders, hot honey dressing
Chop Salad FULL
romaine, black beans, poblano peppers, red onions, tomatoes, fire-roasted corn, toasted pepitas, cotija cheese, house-made lime vinaigrette
Chop Salad HALF
romaine, black beans, poblano peppers, red onions, tomatoes, fire-roasted corn, toasted pepitas, cotija cheese, house-made lime vinaigrette
Cobb Salad
romaine, fire-roasted corn, crispy bacon, tomatoes, cotija cheese, hard boiled egg, hass avocado, red onions, creamy avocado dressing
Grilled Caesar Salad
grilled head of romaine lettuce, radish, cotija, croutons, house-made garlic caesar dressing
Soup OTD Bowl
Soup OTD Cup
Salads
Tacos
Roasted Chicken Taco
roasted chicken, fire-roasted corn pico de gallo, cumin lime aioli, cotija cheese
Shrimp Taco
fried or grilled gulf shrimp, spicy tartar sauce, pineapple jicama salsa and radish
Fish Taco
blackened or fried fish, spicy tartar sauce, pineapple jicama salsa and radish
Steak Taco
steak, salsa verde, pico de gallo, cotija cheese
Al Pastor Taco
traditional latin american marinated pork and pineapple delicacy with pineapple jicama salsa, avocado tomatillo sauce, cotija cheese
Duck Taco
duck confit, sweet chili sauce, peanut slaw, cotija cheeese
Short Rib Taco
guajillo braised beef short rib, tomatillo avocado sauce, pico de gallo, cotija cheese
Smoked Pork Belly Taco
smoked pork belly, peanut slaw, citrus barbecue sauce, cotija cheese
New Tuna Taco
eggroll shell, pineapple pico, spicy ranch, sweet chili
Veggie Taco
sauteed zucchini, squash & mushrooms, grilled red onion, arugula, red chimichurri, cotija ADD roasted chicken 1 ADD shrimp 2