Babaloo Lounge

4.2

336 Reviews

$31 to $50

Gastro Pub

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2 people

Nov 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

Good for special occasions
Innovative
Great for creative cocktails

We are a gastropub specializing in Cuban and Peruvian flavors. While still adhering to age old family recipes, we strive to be innovative and open minded, just as our ancestors were when these flavors were first imagined. Here at BaBaLoo, we want to take on this multicultural challenge by providing the most authentic dining experience that Lake Havasu City and Palm Desert have to offer. Cuba and Peru are rich in history, and nothing tells that tale better than their diverse flavor combinations. We take ideas from cuisines around the world; Chinese, Japanese, Spanish, Caribbean, and African flavors have heavily influenced Cuban and Peruvian food throughout history.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Gastro Pub, Cuban, Peruvian
Hours of operation
Bar Daily 11:00 am–2:00 am
Phone number
(760) 895-4186
Website
http://www.babalooloungegastropub.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Jonathan Gustavo Ungo
Catering
Catering is available for pick up. Price by the pound with a minimum purchase order. Please contact the executive chef for details.
Private party facilities
We can accommodate for a wide variety of private events. Please contact management for details.

Location
73833 CA-111, Palm Desert, CA 92260-4005
Neighborhood
Palm Desert
Cross street
San Luis Rey & CA Highway 111
Parking details
Park in front or rear.
Public transit
Out front or back parking lot.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 336 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Babaloo Lounge offers a vibrant dining experience with fantastic food, attentive service, and live music that sets the mood for a fun evening. Guests rave about the "amazing" steak and drinks like the watermelon mojito. The restaurant's unique atmosphere and creative dishes like Cuban caprese and ceviche are "highly recommendable."

336 Reviews

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Wendy
Toronto
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went for a late lunch and sat on the patio. Perhaps when there are more people it is a great patio, but we were the only ones there so aesthetically wasn't that pleasing. Having said that, it certainly was quiet, the food was excellent and our server was wonderful. The inside restaurant is beautifully decorated. Would highly recommend and would definitely go back!
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Maria
Philadelphia
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome place! Good great, service lovely and great piano music. Would highly recommend!
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OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great first experience at BaBaLoos. Watched and listened to Woody's and the Retro's, fabulous band.
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Keith
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great time. The food and drinks were fabulous. Big kudos to our bar tender arty. He know how to do a mean flaming margarita. Live music and dancing. Great evenining.
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Jan
Los Angeles
62 reviews
vip
2.0
62 reviews
Dined on October 13, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Went to Babaloo to hear Off da Cuff band play. Restaurant was about 30% occupied when we arrived. When we were seated, no other table was occupied in our area. There were three servers stationed there. As other guests arrived, each server took a table, but no one came to our booth. After repeated requests, we did get a server who was most apologetic and who tried to give us good service. Drinks and appetizers (stuffed mushrooms and chicken wings) were good. For dinner we ordered Ahi poke bowl, Philly cheese steak sandwich, and a Cubano sandwich. The Ahi was “chewy” and seemed not fresh; we sent it back virtually untouched and waiter was very apologetic. The beef in the two sandwiches was “stringy” and tough and non-edible. The side for each sandwich was shoestring potatoes which were great. The two sandwiches were left uneaten and the plates removed by a runner. No one bothered to ask if there was a problem with our food despite the fact the sandwiches were in tact when plates were taken. Will we return? Yes, to order a drink and to hear the band play. Will we eat at Babaloo? Appetizers, maybe.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on October 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place for unique eating experiences and great atmosphere! Emmy could not have been better. Very friendly and efficient and never missed a step. The menu is very diverse and we could not eat everything we wanted to order. Super generous drinks and a live band and multiple TVs for the sporting events. We will make this a regular place to eat!
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Deborah
Orange County
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on September 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We enjoyed our dinner very much. The restaurant is beautiful. The service is outstanding and the food was excellent. We intend on visiting it frequently.
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Ryan
Philadelphia
25 reviews
vip
4.0
25 reviews
Dined on September 6, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Food (pork, plantain, rice & beans) was great. Solid service. The band was way too loud for such a small venue. Didn’t realize we had booked a reservation on oldies music night. Was expecting something Cuban, Caribbean or Reggae.
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Jessica
Orange County
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 25, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
The place smelled the second we walked in the door. We were about to leave but were so hungry and wanted a place with live music so we took a chance. We should have left. The smell stayed the entire time, the place was practically empty and it was for good reason. This place reminded me of that kitchen nightmares show. The decor was bad, the menu was all over the place (too many items) the band was late and was too focused on socializing. The food we got was ok, the staff recommended steak so that's what we got but it was nothing I would go back for. Don't waste your time or money.
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marji
Las Vegas
10 reviews
vip
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on August 24, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Food was great. Live music was great and piano during happy hour was great!
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FAQs

Babaloo Lounge offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (760) 895-4186.

Babaloo Lounge is rated 4.2 stars by 336 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Nov 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

Order delivery or takeout

73833 CA-111, Palm Desert, CA 92260-4005

Additional information

Cross street
San Luis Rey & CA Highway 111
Neighborhood
Palm Desert
Hours of operation
Bar Daily 11:00 am–2:00 am
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Gastro Pub, Cuban, Peruvian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Park in front or rear.
Public transit
Out front or back parking lot.
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Jonathan Gustavo Ungo
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.babalooloungegastropub.com/
Phone number
(760) 895-4186
Catering
Catering is available for pick up. Price by the pound with a minimum purchase order. Please contact the executive chef for details.
Private party facilities
We can accommodate for a wide variety of private events. Please contact management for details.

Babaloo Lounge

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Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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What 336 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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