Babita Restaurant
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Top Sentiments among Babita Restaurant Reviewers
Exotic flavors
Great chips and salsa
Limited wine list
Amazing chicken soup
Fantastic signature dish
Unique ingredients
Good swordfish
Awesome tortillas
AWESOME marinated Cochinita pibil
Great desserts
Customer Reviews (25 reviews)
by derbeh at Citysearch
on Citysearch Jan 03, 2010This place has become a favorite of mine. I have searched all over Los Angeles for a place that served Chiles en Nogades, and the place that I've come to know as my favorite is Babita. They serve delicious food,... (more)
Hoplow
on Citysearch Jun 17, 2008I have been to Babita on numerous occasions. I fancy myself as a bit of an expert when it comes to Mexican food. My wife is from Mexico and we have travelled a decent amount. The weekend jaunt to Puerto Nuevo for lobster,... (more)
milkboy33
on Citysearch Feb 27, 2008I came here for lunch and was really impressed. It's a very small family owned restaurant. I couldn't tell from the looks on the outside what to expect on the inside. It was very classy and homely. The Mexican food had a... (more)
snakeskin
on Citysearch Feb 11, 2008First of all the place itself was not impressive at all. I went here some weeks ago because many coworkers recommended it. The place is so small. You'd think that by now they have made enough money with their over the top... (more)
dannypatrick
on Citysearch Oct 23, 2007What an experience! I ordered the crab enchilada which cost about $25.00 which I thought was outrageous. After having eaten it, I would order it again and willingly pay more for the experience. And I am someone who... (more)
afhmml
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davej1
on Citysearch May 12, 2007went there with my family a couple of weeks ago and had a great time. the staff was polite and knowledeable and the food was really good. (more)
multi
on Citysearch Mar 23, 2007The outside looks nothing like what the inside looks like. When I opened the door, my jaw literally dropped. The walls were bright red and orange with hundreds of tequila bottles surrounding the restaurant. It was a... (more)
sheltiemom
on Citysearch Jan 31, 2007Chef Roberto did a wonderful job in making my birthday dinner special. After reading reviews about his seasonal Chile Nogado, I was excited to find it was still available. In fact, my husband and I ordered 3 entrees -... (more)
primojade
on Citysearch Oct 21, 2006My husband and I have been going to Babita for years. We're not the "regulars" as you would call it, but we go often enough. We were just there an hour ago with some friends for their engagement and I have to say...the food... (more)
adeaton
on Citysearch Sep 03, 2006We have been here twice now - once for dinner, and once for lunch. At lunch the other day the chef himself came out to telll us about the specials; a ling cod on a bed of nopales. The description was so good that we both went... (more)
regine88
on Citysearch Feb 15, 2006Their Chilies en gonadas was out of this world..... loved the hand made tortillas and fried calamari. We went on a week night so there was no wait at all, Brenda's service was wonderful. We will defintely go back... (more)
bleucedar
on Citysearch Nov 11, 2005This is a tiny restaurant with only street parking, in the middle of nowhere. But it is most definitely worth the drive for the Chilies en Nogadas, a seasonal dish. I'm sure many of the other dishes are fabulous as well,... (more)
daphne2001
on Citysearch Aug 29, 2005Everything was perfect! The service was impeccable and the food was even more so. The head chef came out and introduced himself and presented us with hand made tortillas. The food was not greasy or too heavy. The wine... (more)
nomo_fan
on Citysearch May 21, 2005Excellent food. Friend and I had the pork tenderloin, the ceviche sope, and the chicken and shrimp. All wonderful. If the "unmentioned dishes" are that good, then the favorites must be out-of-this-world! Would... (more)
akim_hobo
on Citysearch Mar 05, 2005The food at Babita was flavorful, and the waitstaff very friendly. However, on this particular visit I had to wait 1 hour for my food to arrive. Yes, you read that correctly, 1 hour. With no explanation other than a... (more)
guiltypleasures
on Citysearch Feb 14, 2005Chef Roberto Berrelleza, does a fine job in collecting the best of the ingredients from different sources and artistically creating heavenly dishes that screams excellence for your palates. I discovered this... (more)
michaelmcken
on Citysearch Aug 01, 2004I am a culinary heat seeker, and can clearly say that the camarones topolobampo is the hottest dish I have ever had. The staff politely suggests 1/4 or 1/2 strength, but I went full, as usual. Searing flavor and heat.... (more)
ytliu
on Citysearch Apr 22, 2004I have a confession to make. I had always thought of the term "Mexican Cuisine" as an oxymoron. The concept stayed true until my visit to Babita. When I could not find tacos or burritos on the menu, I knew I was in for a... (more)
Contributor
on Citysearch Apr 13, 2004<b>The Scene</b><br>When the acclaimed El Emperador Maya closed, chowhounds hungry for authentic Mexican flavors languished at the gates for another miracle. The wait for Babita was worth it; the restaurant... (more)