What is Ba Ba Reeba?
Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba! – Tapas, Pinxtos & Sangria Tapas, Pintxos & Sangria! Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba! is Chicago’s original tapas bar, serving authentic Spanish cuisine since 1985. The menu is designed to share, featuring tapas, pintxos (bite-sized tapas) and the classic Valencian rice dish, paella.
What is Ba-Ba-Reeba?
Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba! is Chicago’s original tapas bar, serving authentic Spanish cuisine since 1985. The menu is designed to share, featuring tapas, pintxos (bite-sized tapas) and the classic Valencian rice dish, paella.
What's on the menu at Lil'Ba-Ba-Reeba?
Along with iconic small plates like Spicy Potatoes, Bacon-Wrapped Dates and Baked Goat Cheese, diners can venture out into new inventive plates and signature sangria. Whether it’s Happy Hour, date night, or a catered event, Lil’ Ba-Ba-Reeba!’s menu will transport you to the shores of Valencia with each and every bite.
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Lil' Ba-Ba-Reeba! in River North
Our sister restaurant opened its doors in River North! It's a brand-new era for Ba-Ba-Reeba.
Keep in Touch
Call us at 773-935-5000 for more information, or follow us at @cafebabareeba for all the latest.
Take Your Party to Spain!
Welcoming groups of up to 160 guests in one or more of the six private and semi-private spaces. For more information, email the catering team at cbbrchgoparties@leye.com.
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Our Story
When Founding Chef Gabino Sotelino first pitched the idea of traditional Spanish small-plate dining to Lettuce Entertain You in 1985, there was nothing else like it in all of Chicago.
Tapas
Tapas are the famous small plates of Spain, originally made to rest on top of your wine glass. Create your meal with a variety of tapas
Surcharge
A 3% processing fee is added to all guest checks. This fee may be removed upon request.
Surcharge
A 3% processing fee is added to all guest checks. This fee may be removed upon request.
Sparkling
cava brut, avinyó reserva - parellada/xarel-lo/macabeo, 2018 classic cava with notes of lemon, green apple and toastglass 14BTL 56
Blanco
txakolina, ameztoi - hondarrabi zuri, getariako, 2020 basque country's famous wine - light, crisp, funglass 15BTL 60
Tinto
bierzo, raúl pérez, "ultreia st. jacques" - mencia, 2019 medium bodied with flavors of cherries and earthglass 15BTL 60
ESPUMOSA
0005 - cava brut nature, huguet de gran feixes, "gran reserva", 2010 macabeo/paralleda/pinot noir91
Brunch Tapas & Paella
Jamón Serrano Benedict*housemade english muffin with serrano ham, poached egg & hollandaise 9.50
Brunch Cocktails
Ba-ba Bloody Marytito's, housemade bloody mary mix, celery; served with vegetable skewer & spanish sausage skewer11
Pintxos
Pintxos: (peen-chõs) - the bite-sized tapas popular in the bars of Northern Spain
Tapas
Tapas are the famous small dishes of Spain. Create a meal with a variety of tapas, or choose a selection as an appetizer and enjoy one of our paellas as your main course
Vegetables and Cheese
Catalan-style "crystal Bread"tomato pureé, garlic, olive oil & shaved manchego cheese7.50
Beef
Grilled Hanger Steak, Mushrooms, Piquillos & Mojo Picón*filete de colgante con setas, piquillos y mojo picón16
Seafood
Grilled Spanish Octopus, Potatoes, Nduja Vinaigrette & Saffron Aiolipulpo a la parrilla con patatas, vinagrete de nduja y aioli de azafrán 16.50