BABALU - Knoxville Menu (Update 2025)
Introducing the Menu at BABALU - Knoxville
Nestled in downtown Knoxville, BABALU is a vibrant culinary destination, known for its upscale Latin fare at reasonable prices. The menu encapsulates an array of flavors designed to excite the palate.
- Dips: Start your meal with their rich Queso or the tempting Dip Trio, perfect for sharing.
- Tapas: Explore a delightful selection of tapas, including Tropical Ceviche and Fried Plantains, with options like Mussels and Grilled Prawns that promise a burst of flavor.
- Sandwiches: Indulge in hearty sandwiches like the Peruvian Chicken or the Smoked Birria Burger, ensuring there’s something for everyone.
With a lively atmosphere and frequent live music, BABALU offers more than just food; it’s a social experience. Patrons rave about impeccable service and generous portions, making it a must-visit in Knoxville.
*Dips *Tapas *Sandwiches *Salads with no protein *Tacos *Mains *Sides *Add-Ons/Extras *Desserts *Kids *Salads With Proteins* *Brunch Mains *Brunch Dips *Brunch Tapas *Brunch Sandwiches *Brunch Salads *Brunch Tacos *Brunch Sides *Brunch Add-Ons Kids Menu *Brunch Dessert *Brunch Drinks *Soda/Tea *Juice *Mocktails Starters Bar Options (food) Brunch Dessert Extras Pitchers N/A Beverages
*Dips
Guacamole
$12.00
Queso
White queso, Tecate cerveza, house seasoning.
$8.00
Salsa
$6.00
Dip Trio
$14.00
Calamari
$16.00
Camarones
$12.00
Cod Fritters
$8.00
Empanadas
$10.00
Flautas
$10.00
Fried Oysters
$12.00
Fried Plantains
$10.00
Grilled Prawns
$12.00
Mussels
$15.00
Raw Oysters, 6 CT
$20.00
Raw Oysters, 12 CT
$38.00
Shrimp Cocktail
$16.00
Spanish Charcuterie Board
$28.00
Tajin Fruit Salad
$6.00
Mushroom Ceviche
$8.00
Tropical Ceviche
$15.00
*Tapas
*Sandwiches
Argentinian Choripan
$16.00
Babalu Burger
$16.00
Black Bean Burger
$14.00
Cuban
$16.00
Peruvian Chicken Sandwich
$14.00
Smoked Birria Burger
$18.00
Beet Salad
$14.00
Caesar
$12.00
Orchard Salad
$12.00
Chop Salad
$10.00
Ensalada Azul
$10.00
*Salads with no protein
*Tacos
Birria Pork Taco
$5.00
Shredded Beef Taco
$6.00
Cod Taco
$6.00
Jardinero Taco
$5.00
Pollo En Salsa Verde Taco
$5.00
Grilled Shrimp Taco
$6.00
Crispy Shrimp Taco
$6.00
Carne Asada
$26.00
Coconut Curry Fish
$20.00
Smoked Jerk Chicken
$20.00
Lamb Shank
$30.00
Mole Con Pollo
$18.00
Paella
$20.00
Ribeye
$34.00
Risotto
$12.00
Ropa Vieja
$22.00
Vegetable Saltado
$14.00
GRILLED PERUVIAN CHICKEN
$80.00
ROASTED ZUCHINNI & MUSHROOMS
$60.00
PAELLA DE MARISCOS
$160.00
PAELLA MIXTA
$200.00
*Mains
*Sides
Street Corn
$4.00
Black Beans & Mexican Rice
$4.00
Lemon Broccolini
$4.00
Roasted Potatoes
$4.00
Fries
$4.00
Chips & Dip
$4.00
Side Salad
$5.00
Cilantro-Lime Rice
$4.00
Black Beans ONLY
$4.00
Mexican Rice ONLY
$4.00
NO SIDE
Tajin Fruit Salad
$6.00
MEXICAN RICE
$40.00
BLACK BEANS
$40.00
GRILLED VEGGIES
$40.00
CHORIZO MAC AND CHEESE
$80.00
CAESAR SALAD
$50.00
CHOP SALAD
$70.00
Xtra Aji Verde
$0.50
Xtra Chipotle Aioli
$0.50
Xtra Mole Sauce
$2.00
Xtra Birria Au Jus
$0.50
Xtra Crema
$0.50
Side Avocado Slices
$2.00
Doggie Burger Patty
$6.00
Chicken Breast
$8.00
Xtra Salsa
$1.00
Xtra Guacamole
$3.00
Xtra Queso
$2.00
Xtra Pico De Gallo
$2.00
Xtra Corn Tortilla
$1.00
Xtra Flour Tortilla
$1.00
SIDE Lime Vin
$0.50
Mayo
$0.50
Xtra Caesar Dressing
$0.75
*Add-Ons/Extras
*Desserts
Churro Tiramisu
$8.00
Churros & Chocolate
$8.00
Mangonada
$6.00
Membrillo
$6.00
Tres Leches
$6.00
Birthday
Key Lime Bars
$5.00
Ham & Cheese Sandwich - KIDS
$6.00
Cheese Quesadilla - KIDS
$6.00
Cheeseburger - KIDS
$6.00
Chicken Tenders - KIDS
$6.00
*Kids
*Salads With Proteins*
Chop Salad
$12.00
Orchard Salad
$14.00
Beet Salad
$16.00
Caesar
$14.00
Ensalada Azul
$12.00
Babalu Toast
$10.00
Churro French Toast
$14.00
Latin Breakfast Bowl
$16.00
Breakfast Quesadilla
$12.00
Steak & Eggs
$16.00
Havana Croque Madame
$16.00
Huevos Rancheros
$14.00
The Brunch Burger
$16.00
Ropa Vieja Benedict
$14.00
*Brunch Mains
*Brunch Dips
Guacamole
$12.00
Queso
$8.00
Salsa
$6.00
Dip Trio
$14.00
Spanish Charcuterie Board
$28.00
Calamari
$16.00
Tropical Ceviche
$14.00
Raw Oysters
$20.00
Fried Oysters
$12.00
Shrimp Cocktail
$16.00
Tajin Fruit Salad
$6.00
Mussels
$15.00
Fried Plantains
$10.00
Mushroom Ceviche
$8.00
*Brunch Tapas
*Brunch Sandwiches
Cuban
$16.00
Peruvian Chicken Sandwich
$14.00
Babalu Burger
$16.00
Black Bean Burger
$14.00
Riki Taki
$16.00
Argentinian Choripan
$16.00
Orchard Salad
$12.00
Beet Salad
$14.00
Grilled Caesar
$12.00
*Brunch Salads
*Brunch Tacos
Cod Taco
$6.00
Crispy Shrimp Taco
$6.00
Birria Pork Taco
$5.00
Shredded Beef Taco
$6.00
Pollo En Salsa Verde Taco
$5.00
Jardinero Taco
$5.00
Grilled Shrimp Taco
$6.00
Street Corn
$4.00
Lemon Broccolini
$4.00
Black Beans & Rice
$4.00
Fries
$4.00
Potato Hash
$4.00
Chips & Dip
$4.00
NO Beans, ONLY Rice
$4.00
NO Rice, ONLY Beans
$4.00
Cilantro-Lime Rice
$4.00
*Brunch Sides
*Brunch Add-Ons
SIDE Bacon
$2.00
SIDE Egg-To-Order
$2.50
SIDE Hollandaise
$0.50
SIDE Guacomole
$3.00
SIDE Salsa
$1.00
SIDE Queso
$2.00
SIDE Chipotle Aiolo
$0.50
SIDE Aji Verde
$0.50
SIDE Mole
$2.00
SIDE Lime Vinaigrette
Kids Quesadilla
$6.00
Cheeseburger
$6.00
Chicken Tenders
$6.00
Ham And Swiss
$6.00
Kids Menu
*Brunch Dessert
Birthday
Cold Brew
$4.00
Hot Coffee
$3.00
Water
$0.50
*Brunch Drinks
*Soda/Tea
Pepsi
$3.00
Diet Pepsi
$3.00
Pepsi Zero
$3.00
Dr. Pepper
$3.00
Starry
$3.00
Ginger Ale
$3.00
Mtn. Dew
$3.00
Diet Mtn. Dew
$3.00
Lemonade
$3.00
Sweet Tea
$3.00
Unsweet Tea
$3.00
Mexican Coke
$3.00
Topo Chico
$4.00
Coffee
$3.00
Cold Brew
$4.00
Water
$0.50
Devil's Foot Ginger Beer
$4.00
Artet Cannabis Ginger Beer
$12.00
Artet Aperitif
$10.00
Frog Juice Kombucha
$7.00
Orange Juice
$3.00
Cranberry Juice
$3.00
Pineapple Juice
$3.00
Grapefruit Juice
$3.00
*Juice
*Mocktails
Cucumber-Mint Refresher
$5.00
Pineapple-Vanilla Fizz
$5.00
FLAUTAS
$60.00
BABALU GUACAMOLE
$40.00
RED SALSA
$30.00
QUESO
$50.00
SPANISH CHARCUTERIE
$65.00
GARDEN CHARCUTERIE
$55.00
Starters
Bar Options (food)
BABALU TACO BAR (Per Head)
$18.00
TAILGATE BAR (Per Head)
$22.00
CHURRO FRENCH TOAST
$40.00
CHORIZO SCRAMBLED EGGS
$40.00
Bloody Mary Bar
$45.00
Mimosa Bar
$20.00
Breakfast Taco Bar (Per Head)
$18.00
Brunch
Dessert
CHURROS & CHOCOLATE
$40.00
FRUTA PERFECTA
$40.00
WILD BERRY TRES LECHES
$60.00
PLATES, UTENSILS, NAPKINS (Per Head)
$1.50
CHAFER SET
$18.00
Delivery Fee
Extras
Pitchers
CLASSIC MARGARITA
$32.00
GUAVA HABANERO MARGARITA
$50.00
BLOOD ORANGE MARGARITA
$36.00
STRAWBERRY MARGARITA
$36.00
Cucumber Mint Refresher
$15.00
Tropical Tea
$15.00
Horchata
$15.00
Sweet Tea
$15.00
Unsweet Tea
$15.00
Lemonade
$15.00