Monday, August 4, 2014

Babalu Gift Card Giveaway!

Okay, I apologize to my readers outside the Mid-South. But I have a giveaway that really only benefits folks who live around these parts. Anyone is welcome to enter, especially if you're planning a trip to Memphis, Birmingham, or Jackson, Mississippi soon. But if you don't plan to visit these Southern cities, you might not be interested in this.

But for my Southern readers, this is a sweet deal! After I posted about our awesome time at Babalu Tacos & Tapas for Vegan Drinks last week, the folks from this new regional tapas chain contacted me and asked if I'd like to give two $25 gift cards away to my readers. Well, yea! Of course!

The cards will work at any Babalu location. The new one is in Memphis in Overton Square at 2115 Madison, but the original Babalu is located in Jackson, Mississippi. And in September, the third Babalu location will be opening in Birmingham, Alabama. Babalu has fantastic Vegetal Tacos with mushrooms, squash, radishes, arugula, and chipotle vinaigrette.


They also serve Tableside Guacamole! And there's a Blackeyed Pea Hummus, several veggie tapas dishes (inquire about vegan-ness), Sweet Potato Fries, and loads of fancy cocktails. My fave is the TC Tea (sweet tea vodka, mint, lemon, powdered sugar, and sprite).


Vegans, be aware that their sour mix does contain eggs, but they're happy to sub lemonade in any cocktail that calls for sour mix. I sampled one drink with the lemonade substitution, and you couldn't tell that it was missing the sour mix. The lemonade has the same effect.

Anyway, if you'd like to win one of two gift cards for Babalu, leave me a comment here! And please make sure you include an EMAIL ADDRESS in your comment! If I don't have a way to contact you, I can't tell you if you've won! I'll randomly select a winner on Thursday night. Good luck!

48 comments:

Anonymous said...

omnomnomnomnom

Unknown said...

Yes please! Xxanidayxx@gmail.com

Elizabeth G. Bridges said...

Vegan tacos ahoy!

Anonymous said...

tacos tacos tacos!
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Anonymous said...

I want to go to there! bunnyoramma@gmail.com

Unknown said...

The food was tasty there. I would love to go back.
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Anonymous said...

If I win, you may email me at ameliakoenig@gmail.com Thanks!

Anonymous said...

Thank you for letting me know about this! lks_1128@yahoo.com

Unknown said...

Yum! Jlo3704@gmail.com

Cassi Conyers said...

Taco, drinks and guac would hit the spot right now!!

John said...

I'm slowly working my way through their entire taco line. datekman@gmail.com

Anonymous said...

Rock the Guac!
I'll even take your mom.

Mike McKinney!

Nathan Tipton said...

Oh me please. *ahem wedding reception-palooza present ahem*

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SJ said...

well that is so fun! i love your blog and their food! If I win holla at me at SarahJSmith4@gmail.com! :-)

Anonymous said...

Sounds great! Love that place! dyedinthawool@yahoo.com

Casey Lauren said...

Babalu Birmingham is about to open down the street from my office! I have heard their Guacamole is legendary! cll0013@gmail.com

Sarah Hope said...

Oooooh! I've been wanting to try this! sarahhope56@gmail.com

Babalu Tacos & Tapas said...

Casey Lauren --

It's TRUE! Our guac IS amazing. Can't wait to become your new lunch go-to spot. Luv, Babalu

Kristen said...

Love Love Babalu!!! pkristenedwards@gmail.com

Jennifer said...

babalu is the best!! I was first introduced through their Jackson Mississippi location, but I live in Alabama and I'm so excited for the location opening soon in Birmingham! A gift card would be great! Jraetay@gmail.com

Candace said...

I'd love to win! I live right next door to the new Birmingham location and I'd love to give it a try!

So excited they have vegan options too!

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poopiebitch said...

I wanna win that shit! And I'm not leaving you an email address because I don't like following rules or doing what I'm told.

Morgan Ann Hardison said...

So excited Babalu is opening next to my office in Lakeview! I can taste the fresh guacamole already with an ice cold Mexican coke! Truly one of my favorites when in Jackson! Thanks for the chance to be entered to win! MorganAnn.Hardison@gmail.com

Amber said...

I'm going for the first time tonight - I can't wait!
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Unknown said...

Love Babalu!

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Clarissa said...

I'd love to win!! We've been wanting to check Babalu out for a few weeks now! :)

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Unknown said...

I've heard they're awesome! Haven't been yet!

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Alison said...

They are my favorite restaurant! Love the guacamole :)
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Anonymous said...

Bianca, love your blog!
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Unknown said...

I would love to try this place!

Keshia

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Alison h said...

Their Mexican street corn is amazing!

Unknown said...

Want to win. Babalu is so good. Nikkijpayne@gmail.com

Melissa said...

I would love to try it out! I've heard great things!
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Anonymous said...

Such an incredible restaurant! Glad to see you spotlight it. P.S. PICK MEEEEEE!
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Anonymous said...

Babalu is great and super vegan friendly! Hjmceuen@gmail.com

Unknown said...

Love babalu!!! So yummy!
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Marianne said...

Cool, I'd love to try it!

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Unknown said...

Would love to try it!
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sarahhhhhh said...

I'd love to try! sarahcttr @ gmail.com

Anonymous said...

Can not wait for the Birmingham location to open!! This is mine & my husband's favorite place to eat in Jackson, but would love to have our AL family and friends experience it too! Caseyeileenjones@gmail.com

teachermom said...

Nothing like an awesome freebie! You're my favorite vegan. Maggie Haire

CMick said...

I lived in Jackson when the original Babalu opened. When I decided to move back to my hometown of Birmingham, I thought I would have to go without tableside guac and Baba-ritas. Now I'm STOKED Babalu's opening a Birmingham location. Can't wait!

Anonymous said...

Tapas tapas, yes please!
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Kim said...

Love Babalu!!

isaac said...

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

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Teribear68 said...

I'd love to try Babalu!
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Lesley Eats said...

Dang, I just HAD to wait until Friday to catch up on feedly. boooo. :(

Any word on if they're coming to Nashville?

Anonymous said...

I can't wait to try the Birmingham location opening soon. Email if I win is susan.tawfik@yahoo.com. :-)