Celiac safety profile
Babalu Tapas & Tacos
Tapas Restaurant · Bar · Latin American Restaurant · Mexican Restaurant
2115 Madison Ave, Memphis, TN 38104
What you can eat here
Pulled from Gluto's celiac safety report for this location.
✅ Reported safe options
- Chips (corn-based) fried in a dedicated fryer
- Tacos served on corn tortillas (GF-friendly option)
- Guacamole prepared at the table (gluten-free context in reports)
- Sweet potato fries when prepared in a gluten-free fryer
- Chocolate mousse dessert item labeled gluten-free
⚠️ Risks & cross-contamination
- The restaurant isn’t described as a dedicated gluten-free facility, so cross-contamination remains a theoretical risk.
- Several guests report safe experiences, while at least one recent guest reported illness after dining, underscoring that outcomes can vary by visit, dish, and kitchen practices.
- Positive signs include gluten-free labeling on the menu and the presence of dedicated equipment (in some accounts) and knowledgeable staff in some interactions; however, inconsistency across visits is possible.
Gluto score breakdown
Each axis is scored 0–100 from research + community signals.