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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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That feeling when your favorite happy hour just go

That feeling when your favorite happy hour just got even more rewarding. 🍻

Now through 9/30, play Scratch Off on the LettuceEats app for a chance to win up to 5X points when you dine in or order carryout!

Don't forget: the guest with the most qualifying Scratch Off visits will receive their own personal Lettuce concierge for an entire year, beginning 1/1/2027.

Our perfect Friday: pintxos, paella & plenty of po

Our perfect Friday: pintxos, paella & plenty of pours. 🙌

Join Executive Chef Eric Jorgensen on 10/16 for an afternoon of Spanish flavors, five courses, and a behind-the-scenes look at the art of paella. Grab your tickets using the link in bio!

The best love stories start over a pitcher of sang

The best love stories start over a pitcher of sangria + a pan of paella... 🥰

Need a little more convincing? It might just come

Need a little more convincing? It might just come with extra points. 👀

Make the most of the season and play Scratch Off now through 9/30 for a chance to win up to 5X points when you dine in or order carryout!

P.S. The guest with the most qualifying Scratch Off visits will receive their own personal Lettuce concierge for one calendar year, beginning 1/1/2027. 👀

A little Chicago, a little España, and a whole lo

A little Chicago, a little España, and a whole lotta flavor. 🇪🇸🌭

Our Chicago-inspired Txistorra Dog Pintxo is BACK to celebrate Chicago Gourmet! We've got it on the menu along with a special Sangria through 9/18 as part of their Dine Around series. Come hungry, stay for another round.

Good tapas, great cause. 🧡 All September long,

Good tapas, great cause. 🧡

All September long, $1 from every order of the Ibérico Ham Croquetas will be donated to the Greater Chicago Food Depository’s 86 Hunger Campaign. Together, we’re helping provide fresh produce and meals across Cook County.

A Ba-Ba-Reeba spread with the besties? We’re sol

A Ba-Ba-Reeba spread with the besties? We’re sold. 🤝

Raise a glass (or a bacon-wrapped date) to Scratch

Raise a glass (or a bacon-wrapped date) to Scratch Off szn. 🙌

Now through 9/30, Lettuce Entertain You Frequent Diner Club members can play for a chance to win up to 5X points when dining in or ordering carryout!

Not a member yet? Download the LettuceEats app through the link in bio to sign up, play, and earn points all year long.

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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 [...]

Sangria available at Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

This October, support Breast Cancer Awareness Month at Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba! From [...]

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.

86 Hunger Campaign

Tuesday, September 1 – Wednesday, September 30

This September, Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba! is participating in the Great Chicago Food Depository's [...]

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Heirloom Tomatoes & Tuna Conserva Salad

Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!

Heirloom Tomatoes & Tuna Conserva Salad

A taste of summer in every bite

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Gazpacho

A Spanish classic that tastes like summer

Margarita Sandía

Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!

Margarita Sandía

Summer in a glass

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