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Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!^®

Lincoln Park, Chicago

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. Pair the meal with sangria, craft cocktails, Spanish wine and local beers in our lively Lincoln Park restaurant.

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Don’t wait for the weekend to have fun. 💃🏽

Don’t wait for the weekend to have fun. 💃🏽

Save your spot for a night of flamenco, tapas, sangria, and good company. Link in bio.

When in doubt, order the paella. 🥘 Straight fr

When in doubt, order the paella. 🥘

Straight from the traditions of Valencia, our signature rice dishes bring the flavors of Spain to your table, whether you’re team seafood, chicken, or veggie.

Always saying yes to one more round, five more min

Always saying yes to one more round, five more minutes, and more time at the table. 🧡

More points, more tapas. 👀 From now until Sept

More points, more tapas. 👀

From now until September 30, Lettuce Entertain You Frequent Diner Club members are guaranteed 2X points and have a chance to score up to 5X points!

Dine in or order Ba-Ba-Reeba carryout through the app, activate your Scratch Off, and start stacking points.

Tradition, flavor, and the perfect summer afternoo

Tradition, flavor, and the perfect summer afternoon. ☀️

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our third annual Basque Pig Roast and helped make it the best one yet, and to Chefs Eric Jorgensen of @cafebabareeba and David Koehn of @monamigabibistro for an extra special meal!

Wednesday, 7/29 is just days away! 🚨 Don't miss

Wednesday, 7/29 is just days away! 🚨 Don't miss our epic Basque Pig Roast, a special collab between @cafebabareeba and @monamigabibistro.

Join us for a family-style Spanish & French feast featuring pintxos, tapas, summer salads, a whole roasted pig, and paired beverages. Spots won't last, so secure yours before it's too late!

Save room for the churros. Trust us. 👀 Go clas

Save room for the churros. Trust us. 👀

Go classic with chocolate sauce or switch things up with strawberry-membrillo. However you churro, make it part of your brunch plans.

Available Saturdays and Sundays from 10 AM–3 PM.

If you're ordering for the table, start here. 😮

If you're ordering for the table, start here. 😮‍💨🔥

The Beef Tenderloin Toro is our signature showstopper: a large-format skewer paired with roasted piquillo peppers and garlic-horseradish mojo.

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Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba! – Lincoln Park

A selection of Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!’s popular tapas plates and classic sangria, featuring roasted dates wrapped in bacon, patatas bravas, and a shaved brussels sprouts salad.

Lincoln Park, Chicago

2024 N. Halsted Street
Chicago, IL 60614 (773) 935-5000

Valet Parking Available or Book with Spothero

Hours

Monday - Thursday: 4:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday: 11:30am - 11:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am - 11:00pm
Sunday: 10:00am - 9:00pm

Please Note: Holiday Hours May Differ

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Events at Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba! – Lincoln Park

A selection of Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!’s popular tapas plates and classic sangria, featuring roasted dates wrapped in bacon, patatas bravas, and a shaved brussels sprouts salad.

Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba! Flamenco Show

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Mix your passion for paella, tapas, and sangria with a passionate performance of [...]

A selection of Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!’s popular tapas plates and classic sangria, featuring roasted dates wrapped in bacon, patatas bravas, and a shaved brussels sprouts salad.

Labor Day

Monday, September 7 • 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Celebrate the long weekend at Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba! Join us this Labor Day, Monday, September [...]

Spread of dishes and drinks on the Weekend Brunch menu including Beef Tenderloin Benedict, Breakfast

Weekend Brunch

Saturdays & Sundays • 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba! is serving up Spanish twists on all your brunch favorites every [...]

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Gazpacho

A Spanish classic that tastes like summer

Margarita Sandía

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Margarita Sandía

Summer in a glass

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Deviled Eggs

Spice up your classic deviled egg with a touch of paprika

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