Hidden Gem in the desert!!! Fantastic food, great drinks. Bartender Matt is awesome!! Best lunch in town!! read more

BaBaLoo Lounge - This is a Ribeye with scallops, so good Cooked to perfection!! - Gastropubs Near Me - Lake Havasu City, Arizona

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The live music was a hit. I understand this place is a lounge/bar, but they also have sit down table food service. I have never in my entire life been to a restaurant that charges you for every soda refill. I mean fountain soda amounts to about 10 cents a serving, I got 3, and was charged $9 for 3 sodas. That is ridiculous. If you order dinner, soda refills should be complimentary once you pay for your first one. I was not at the bar ordering Shirley Temples. Now for a "Cuban" restaurant, I don't understand how Morro or arroz con gri were not on the menu. As a matter of fact, they don't give you rice with a plate. I ordered Lechon Asado, which is roasted pork. It came with beans(no rice) and plantains. I asked for rice, the only reason I will give 3 stars is because they didn't charge me for the rice which I had to order on the side. But rice is $4 and 2 extra sodas were $6. I would rather pay for the rice. The manager and server were nice enough, but I felt that I was overcharged and the entrees were not full entrees. I still left a 20% tip. read more

We had drinks and dessert to watch The Band. The DNA father daughter duo was amazing. The dessert was spectacular, and the drinks were very reasonably priced. The service was fine. read more

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The BEST place for dinner in Havasu. Tony and Gus the owners are amazing, you can tell from the time you walk in the doors how much they care about providing an ultimate dining experience. The food was amazing, literally something on the menu for everyone. The Frog Legs, phenomenal! The Gator Bites, a must!! Steaks are A Plus quality - get the one with the Sweet Chili Shrimp, you won't be disappointed!! Best dish in town! Cheesecake, made in house, and you can tell this ain't not store bought items. Everything was beyond great, we are definitely coming back time and time again!!! read more

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Food and atmosphere is amazing . Great prices. Bartender is so professional. Owner is very hands on . Takes pride in his place . read more

BaBaLoo Lounge - Homemade cheesecake - Gastropubs Near Me - Lake Havasu City, Arizona

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I came to Baba Loo with my friend and even he said he's never seen service this bad. From the start, everything was a mess. I ordered a Mai Tai, and the older gentleman (around 75 years old) completely messed it up. When I tried to get help, the young server Liliana had no clue what to do and didn't even attempt to fix it. Then came the food issue. I ordered the Malecón and specifically asked what it came with. I was told it came with fries, so I asked if I could substitute the fries for rice -- simple enough. When the food arrived, it already came with rice and they added an extra side of rice. When I explained that I was told it came with fries and I only wanted the rice, Liliana immediately caught an attitude instead of trying to understand or fix the mistake. She took the rice back with attitude and made me feel like I was the problem. At that point, I was so frustrated I didn't even eat my food. No apology, no accountability, and no attempt to make it right -- just rude, dismissive service from start to finish. For a place that prides itself on its music and atmosphere, this experience was completely unacceptable. If this is how they treat paying customers, I won't be back, and I wouldn't recommend Baba Loo to anyone. read more

BaBaLoo Lounge - it is Malecón - Gastropubs Near Me - Lake Havasu City, Arizona

Wow!!! What an amazing experience we had tonight at this incredible establishment!!! You walk in and you are blown away at the size of this bar that is eloquently built where the lighting blows away behind it!! You're greeted by Tony and Gustavo as they light up the room with their presence alone!!! Their food is simply incredible fresh very very exquisite and taste amazing. The presentation is total first class!! They have live music, and this band was incredible!! Then you can go out on their patio and enjoy a nice Cuban cigar!! You can tell these guys care they put their heart and soul by making sure you're taking care of every single minute of your experience!! Thank you for making us feel like part of your family!! read more

We had such a great experience at BaBaloo Restaurant Lounge in Havasu! We walked in around 9:30 PM, not realizing they were closing at 10, but instead of turning us away, they welcomed us warmly and even had the owner, Gus, personally make sure we were taken care of -- such a rare and appreciated gesture! We started with the stuffed mushrooms -- absolutely delicious, packed with flavor and the perfect warm-up to our main course. For dinner, we shared the El Malecon steak, and WOW. It was tender, juicy, and seasoned to perfection. Easily enough to share between two people! I also ordered the mango habanero margarita, and it was hands down one of the best margaritas I've had in a long time -- the perfect balance of sweet and heat. It was made by their amazing bartender who introduced himself as Sunshine (probably not his real name, but it fit his vibe perfectly!). From start to finish, the service, food, and atmosphere made this a memorable night. We'll definitely be back! They have an outdoor cigar lounge!!! read more

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Was pleasantly surprised when my wife and I stopped in. There was entertainment, plenty of seating either at the bar or dining area. A menu with many surprises. I ordered and loved my lamb medallions. We will be returning. BaBaLoo is on our lists of places to go when visiting LHC from Parker read more

Soooo! Good Hamburger best in lake Havasu cheese cake the bestfriendly we Wii be back for Valentine's

This place has live music during select nights which makes for a cool vibe! It's neon lit and the bar is super long and it reminds me of Miami-ish in a way! My review is based on two visits. The first visit we sat at a table with a view of the live music which was nice. The server was really good - attentive, always came to check on us and even sang a song on stage! We had some apps - stuffed peppers was delicious, croquetas there are two types and they were out of one so we had the ham one. The lemony dipping sauce makes this app really good! The plantains come out nice and hot - yum! For the entree, we shared a Steak Stir Fry which was a huge portion! The sauce was really delicious and the steak was tender. I would definitely get this again! On the second visit we sat at the bar top and unfortunately the attentiveness of the service was nowhere near the first visit which was just the night before. It wasn't busy - only 4 people total at the bar but I think the bartenders were more working on their end of night duties versus ensuring that they were attentive. The food was still good however. The duck wings were AMAZING! Crisp, sauce was delicious! We tried their lemon cake which was ok, a little dry to me but maybe the cake is supposed to be that way. Overall - food is solid! Service I hope can be consistent! read more

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First time visiting BaBaLoo Lounge It was great experience from the time we walked in the door. Bartender Megan made us feel at home! She was very helpful explaining the food and drinks, great personality. Gus was very personable, catered to our every need. Excellent Food, Service and Atmosphere. The flan is a Must try, best desert I ever had. read more

Wonderful food and cocktails and great service from all who work here! The live music is a real plus!

Jambalaya tonight, perfectly paired with maduros, delicious croquetas de jamón as an appetizer and flan for dessert , yummmmmm

This continues to be one of the best spots in town with great views and warm ambience. Everything from the delectable array of food and beverage offerings to the extremely kind and gracious service is absolutely spectacular. We arrived late in the evening and kitchen was set to close. Without hesitation, our family was seated and treated with graceful attentiveness. Thank you for excellent service! read more

Another fantastic lunch at Babaloo. We took some friends who had never been to Babaloo before. Meagan was fantastic and gave us great service. She never disappoints. We all ordered the El Cubano (Cuban sandwich) which was very good. The sandwich is huge and I could only eat half of it. The Yuca Fries were also cooked perfectly. For dessert, I had the cheesecake which is one of the best I have ever eaten. The restaurant was fairly empty and very clean. We sat at a table near the window which offered a great view of the lake. However, it can get a bit warm suiting so close to the window during the hottest time of year. read more

Great atmosphere, friendly staff, and incredible desserts! We ordered 4 of their in-house made sweets and loved each one. Great variety and perfectly made! Looking forward to next time! read more

First visit here tonight and it was delightful. The interior is classy and relaxing and unique for Havasu. It has an upscale look with a music cafe vibe. Sat at the bar and had cocktails and the calamari fries during half price HH. The calamari was delicious and the cocktails were generous. Hubby ordered the El Malecon and the flavors were incredible. He said he would order this again without hesitation. I had the sirloin Saltado which was very tasty though a bit overcooked. It was still very tasty and the rice that came with this dish was some of the best I've had (and I typically don't like rice). The cheesecake with raspberry and chocolate sauce for dessert was a delight. The only negative was the less-than-attentive bar service. We were not in a hurry so it wasn't a big deal. Highly recommend! read more

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We went to BabaLoo for the first time last week for drinks. We did not have any food. We had planned to go back because it was close to our home. Unfortunately we will not be returning. Tonight we went to dinner at a Mexican restaurant with our kids the owner of BabaLoo scattered a white substance out of his pockets through the restaurants. Our three children walked through it going to the restaurant. He proceeded to sit at the bar beside us rubbing the white substance into the grout with his foot. We did not know what this substance was or if it was toxic. There were several patrons at the restaurant other than us who watched him do this. I will never go to his restaurant and proudly share our experience because this type of disrespect to other small businesses should not be tolerated. read more

So good, the burger and the steak rice bowl , decent service good atmosphere not too crowded read more

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Well, the staff here was great, super friendly..... but this place missed mark for me. I am half Peruvian. I took my dad for his birthday being he is Peruvian and this is supposed to be Peruvian fusion. I will say the food was good, but unfortunately, it did not resemble Peruvian food to me at all not even a fusion of it.. we ordered chauffa and lomo Salado how could you go wrong with those two? Well, like I said, the rice was good but definitely not Peruvian. It kind of tasted like coconut fried rice lol... very sweet and very heavy on the teriyaki. The lomo used the same sauce , so again, very sweet and heavy on the teriyaki. my husband did get a burger though and that was great...lol so the disappointment came from the fact that they sell themselves as Peruvian infusion and there wasn't much Peruvian in this meal, other than the names. The dishes say they have aji sauce in them.... That does not seem true at all. We love Peruvian , so we asked for some green sauce.... Aji sauce... The server said yeah we have that we just call it something else... I forget what he called it, but it wasn't salsa Verde... and that is what the sauce was salsa Verde sauce that you would get with breakfast burritos.... This place is not only Peruvian fusion but I believe it is Cuban fusion two and even Cuban sauce, which is mojo sauce has cilantro...there was no cilantro tastes in any of this food. Sooooo as nice as the servers were... I can likely say we will not be back. The plates about $20-$30 a person , if it hit the spot that would be fine, but unfortunately it didn't.... I will say there was plenty of parking as we were in the restaurant. The restaurant does have an outdoor smoking area and plenty of seating, very clean very comfortable.... But it does seem to be more of a bar setting that takes place at night.... Which makes sense because this is Havasu. There is a beautiful view of the water as well. We didn't have high expectations because this is Havasu they didn't even meet them halfway. Good place to go for burgers and if you're not looking for Peruvian food.... Again, the staff was great. Just didn't hit the spot for us.... And I do believe if they are going to Peruvian, they should educate themselves somewhat Peruvian food and get a few more staples. read more

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We were craving dessert tonight and decided to pop in and try their homemade treats. Wow- what an amazing variety and literally melt in your mouth, Staff was so friendly and helpful, we really got a great vibe from both the restaurant and the owner- Hands down the best Flan and Carrot cake I've had in recent memory. We also ordered an amazing chocolate cake which was rich and decadent and the cheesecake was rich, fresh and not overly sweet like many out there. read more

Food was really yummy, fresh and hot! The service was also really great. Only thing was the tap beer was flat and not very cold. Ambiance was nice and clean read more

BaBaLoo Lounge - Stuffed mushroom's & jalapeño poppers - Gastropubs Near Me - Lake Havasu City, Arizona

Great service with David was great and the food was good too! We really enjoyed our experience and the two favorites we had were the Cubano and Ginger Sesame bowl they were great! read more

When you are in Lake Havasu this is the place to go, The atmosphere is awesome and the service is amazing. A few of us were in town for the car show and family event and Liliana was super friendly and provided prompt service. I had El Malecon and this is by far the best item on the menu. Keep up the amazing service and great food selection. read more

When your in Lake Havasu. You got to come to this place. The best food ever.. The lomo saltiado and the shrimp Chaufas totally recommend it this dishes... service is amazing... read more

Service was slow, food was subpar and overall experience was MID. Nothing notable to mention

The staff removed our food before we were done. They tried to make it right. Alittle too late. Continually told the band to lower there music. Won't go there again read more

3rd time visiting and the food is always fantastic. We went on a Thursday in September and we were the only 4 people in the restaurant for lunch. Not surprising because it's Havasu on Thursday in September. I ordered the infamous Mash Burger. It was very good, but I would not order it again since there's so many other options on the menu. The Mash burger is a new taste sensation. You have to try it at least once. Service was AMAZING. The waitress/bartender was gorgeous and attentive to our needs. There were other patrons at the bar at this time so we appreciated the attention to our table. A band was setting up for the evening and we wished we could have stayed the whole day. We will be back for the live entertainment, the great food, the lovely waitress and the wonderful selection of local beers and cocktails. read more

This place was very VERY GOOD. We came in with masks on and were very pleased to see patrons and employees wearing masks. Big plus from the disappointment we had earlier in the day. Then we realized there was a live band. And a good live band, at that. I'll have to admit; I wasn't expecting too much from this place. How great could their cuban food in this sleepy town be -- oh, how I was wrong! Oysters were good. No need to the weird concoction of a cocktail sauce they had for it. The oysters were already sweet and salty and, oddly, tasted fresh. I got the dozen and slurped up those suckers in no time. Originally, I was just gonna get beans and rice and maduros as those are generally my go-tos at Cuban spots but, figured I needed some meat. So, I got the Entrana. BOMB!!!!!! That skirt steak was perfectly tender with so much flavor infused. The rice was garlicky goodness -- my 2 year old ate it all up. Along with the sweet plantains -- so good; I ordered more! And the beans -- I don't eat beans but, this; I actually put em on my rice. Me. Beans. YUMMMMM. Also, the shoe string fries were yummy. For the adults and kids alike. Reminded me of that snack "Piknik." As for desert, we ordered every dessert on the menu, except the flan. Which worked cuz we got the flan as part of our birthday boy's dessert. Low and behold, we ended up liking the flan the most. With churros being a close second. We ordered enough food that the leftovers were a perfect breakfast the next day! Band was FABULOUS. I was dancing in my seat, for sure. Our waitress Nichelle was EXCEPTIONAL -- funny knowledgeable and overall attentive for a loud busy Friday night! AND she was nice enough to return my phone that I forgot on the table. I haven't been to Cuba. But, I've had Cuban food in Miami and Las Vegas -- This was definitely the best Cuban food I've had. read more

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Babaloo restaurant in Havasu. Cuban - Peruvian and delish! Great live music too.The calamari steak fries were amazing! Tender and slightly sweet and not chewy. Roti chicken was amazing tender meat spiced with garlic and lemon and crispy outer skin. Cubano sandwich was the best we have had so far and we have been to Cuba. Robert our served was excellent and attentive. Only disappointing part was they were out of a few dishes like the swordfish and lamb chop, which I was really wanting. But that calamari made up for it. read more

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I was excited to try a new restaurant in my favorite summer getaway location! I have been coming to Lake Havasu since I was a little kid, but have never eaten here. Location is great! Right near Havasu Dunes and the London Bridge resort! Great view of the lake and was able to watch the sun set over the mountains! It was beautiful! Service was VERY slow! Took about 10 minutes for our server to greet us and put in an order for drinks and appetizers. He was the only server working in the entire restaurant, which had around 20 tables. The group next to us even whispered that they had a great meal, but we were going to be waiting for a while, as they were leaving. Once they told us that, we immediately let our waiter know that we were ready to place our orders. Surprisingly our drinks and appetizers came out about 10 minutes later, however, they were pretty underwhelming. Drinks seemed like they were boughten pre-mixed. Very small and very sweet/sugary. We shared the duck fat fries and chicharrones. I wouldn't order them again. My main course was the Cubano, which was great! Awesome portion as well! I would order that again. Overall, staff was nice, food was okay, views were great! read more

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FRIDAY NIGHT Walking in was beautiful, live classic rock band mudfish, our server was funny and very nice. We ordered the Peruvian Ribeye steak was so good, El Malecon ribeye a little on the sweet side but very delicious and the west Palm Beachy cooked to perfection. Cocktails on point. Strawberry Margarita to die for. Overall yes I am definitely coming back! Thank you for a lovely night. read more

BaBaLoo Lounge - churros and ice cream - Gastropubs Near Me - Lake Havasu City, Arizona

This was my second time here. The first time service was very very slow, I chalked it up to an off night. No biggie. So we tried this place again, service was even slower to the point where other patrons were leaving and other tables upset about the amount of time their orders were taking. We waited a ridiculous amount of time for our cold food to come out. As far as our drinks, half our drinks were good and the other just terrible. The expresso martini was good, the Oaxacan Old fashioned was terrible. More ice than anything and it tasted like watered down mezcal, which is a shame. The food was for the most part flavorful. We had the Peruvian ribeye which had good presentation , the lechon asado which had great flavor can't speak much to the tasteless sides that accompanied it but the pork itself was very good. The plantain side was very tasty. The bar in this place is a really nice one, the view is great and the concept is fabulous but this place is under staffed, mismanaged and falls short of the bad ass restaurant it could be. There are plenty of great eats in havasu to patron, I won't be back to this one unless their is some serious service overhaul. read more

Don't eat here my entire table of 14 can smell my scallops. Drinks I think my mojito was just water and rotten mint leaf read more

BaBaLoo Lounge - Gastropubs Near Me - Lake Havasu City, Arizona

BaBaLoo's has a nice long bar. Stopped in a few times for happy hour. The last time I was there they were out of some of their appetizers which was disappointing. read more

We stopped by for appetizers, they were delicious, but I forgot to get pics....but you have to check out the martini I got, it was a work of art and so yummy too. The band was incredible, The Kevin Jackson Band, I always love to see them around town. The service was great and we met some people at the bar and had a great time dancing the night away. We stopped by for a drink and appetizer and stayed over 4 hours....good times!! read more

BaBaLoo Lounge - chocolate cherry martini - Gastropubs Near Me - Lake Havasu City, Arizona

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The food was delicious, we were a party of 6. Service was okay. They took a while to serve our drinks (35-40 min approx, on a very slow day) but the young lady that served us was super nice :) read more

Literally the worst service in all of Lake Havasu. Last night was the second night I walked out, after waiting an hour plus for a rice bowl, without eating. There were maybe 10 people total in the place and it was impossible to get service at the bar. I keep trying and am continually disappointed. Last night was the last straw. read more

Amazing food and great appetizers. Drinks were great and service too. Will go back again next time we're in Lake Havasu. Lamb chops delicious! Will be back soon. read more