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Babaloo Lounge, Palm Desert, CA

Babaloo Lounge

4.2
4.2
335 Reviews
$31 to $50
Gastro Pub

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 5 times 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
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 335 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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."

335 Reviews

  1. Maria

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 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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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 November 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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  3. Keith

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 October 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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  4. Jan

    Los Angeles

    62 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    62 reviews

    Dined on 13 October 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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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 9 October 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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  6. Deborah

    Orange County

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on 23 September 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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  7. Ryan

    Philadelphia

    25 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on 6 September 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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  8. Jessica

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 25 August 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.

    1 person found this helpful

  9. marji

    Las Vegas

    10 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 24 August 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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  10. Christina

    Indiana

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on 15 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely evening with live music and good food ! Our server Chris was exceptional !

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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 335 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
7:00 pm
Booked 5 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Babaloo Lounge

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

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    San Luis Rey & CA Highway 111
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, 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.
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