Lil’ Ba-Ba-Reeba! – River North

River North, Chicago
441 N Clark StreetChicago, IL 60654 312-985-6909
Reserve parking, Book with Spothero
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Monday - Thursday: 3:30pm - 9:00pm
Friday: 3:30pm - 10:00pm
Saturday: 11:00am - 10:00pm
Sunday: 11:00am - 9:00pm
Please Note: Holiday Hours May Differ
Menus
Tapas & Pintxos
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Tapas are the famous small plates of Spain, originally made to rest on top of your wine glass.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
Vegetables & Cheese

Bibb & Endive Saladgfselección cheese, anchovy emulsion, chili oil11









Seafood


Seared Sea Scallopsgfcauliflower purée, raisin-chili agrodolce21

Chicken & Pork
Jamón Ibérico De Bellota "pata Negra"the world renowned ham from 100% ibérico breed pigs that free-graze on acorns in spain; served with manchego cheese33




Pimentón Chicken Thigh Skewerb&b pickles, smoked pimentón toum sauce11

Beef


Flat Iron Steak*gfolive oil-whipped potatoes, piquillo pepper adobo18

Desserts
Tapas-sized, individual sweet treats!
Chocolate Truffle Bitegfcaramel & whipped cream3.50
Butterscotch CustardgfTapas & Pintxos3.50
Basque Cheesecakecitrus zestServes 2 10
Surcharge
As a way to offset rising costs associated with the restaurant (food, beverage, labor, benefits, supplies), we have added a 3% surcharge to all checks. We do this in lieu of increased menu prices. You may request to have this taken off your check, should you choose.
*These items are cooked-to-order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness
Sangria • Cocktails • Beer
Sangria
The traditional drink of Spain made with wine, liqueurs & diced fresh fruit


Cava Sangriaglass 11pitcher 38
Sangria Del Díaglass 12pitcher 40
Cocktails





Zero-Proof Cocktails
Purple Hazebutterfly pea flower water, lime, grapefruit juice12
Agrio*lemon, lime, grapefruit, cranberry, agave, egg white11
Canary Island Iced Teablood orange, hibiscus, lemon10
Beer
Estrella Galicialager (galicia, spain)7
Funkytown Brewery "hip-hops And R&brew"american pale ale (chicago)9
Brewer's Kitchen "mañana De Mallorca"spanish tea IPA (chicago)9
Temperance "birdsong"saison (evanston)7
Isastegi Natural Basque Ciderbasque cider (tolosa, spain)9
Surcharge
As a way to offset rising costs associated with the restaurant (food, beverage, labor, benefits, supplies), we have added a 3% surcharge to all checks. We do this in lieu of increased menu prices. You may request to have this taken off your check, should you choose.
Spanish Wines
Glass Pours
Sparkling
Avinyó Brut Reserva - Parellada/xarel-lo/macabeo, Cava D.o., 2018classic cava in the champagne method; notes of lemon, crisp green apple & toastglass 14BTL 56
Caves Naveran Brut Rosé - Pinot Noir/parellada, Cava D.o., 2018strawberries and cherries in a light and bright sparkling roséglass 14BTL 56
Giuliana Extra Brut - Prosecco, Prosecco D.o.c., Nvpeaches and white flowers with an aggressive bubbleglass 12BTL 48
Rosado
Txakolina Rosado, Antxiola - Hondarrabi Zuri/hondarrabi Beltza, Getariako 2020lean, dry rosé with a slight spritz; ripe strawberry & citrus notesglass 15BTL 60
Blanco
Ameztoi Txakolina - Hondarrabi Zuri, Getariako, 2020basque country's famous wine - light, crisp, funglass 15BTL 60
Nisia - Verdejo, Rueda, 2021grapefruit citrus notes & bright acidity; a spanish cousin to sauvignon blancglass 13BTL 52
Pazo De San Mauro - Albariño, Rías Baixas, 2021galician white from a 16th century estate; grapefruit and minerality on the finishglass 16BTL 64
Akemi - Viura, Rioja, 2018medium-full-bodied, slight oak aging - peach, lime and a hint of mineralityglass 16BTL 64
Tinto
Fraga Do Corvo - Mencia, Monterrei 2021medium bodied, juicy berries & herbs; good pairing for pinot noir loversglass 13BTL 52
"biga De Luberri" Crianza - Tempranillo, Alavesa, 2018classic example of old-world rioja with dark fruit and french/american oakglass 15BTL 60
Finca Resalso - Tinto Fino, Ribera Del Duero, 2018classic spanish tempranillo with cherries, figs and datesglass 14BTL 56
Breca "cepas Viejas" - Garnacha, Calatayud, 2017full bodied and concentrated with blue fruits and smokeglass 14BTL 56
Coster Dels Olivers- Carinena/garnacha/cabernet Sauvignon, Priorat, 2018medium-to-full bodied -dark fruit, terrifically balanced tannins, slightly smoky noseglass 17BTL 68
Wines by the Bottle
ESPUMOSA
0001 - Cava Brut, Anvinyo Reservaparellada/xarel-lo/macabeo, 201856
0002 -cava Brut Rosé, Caves Naveran, 2018parellada/pinot noir56
0006 - Cava Rosé Brut, Titiana, 2012pinot noir73
0005 - Cava Brut Nature, Huguet De Gran Feixes, "gran Reserva", 2010macabeo/paralleda/pinot noir91
0004 - Cava Brut Nature, Gramona, "iii Lustros", 2012macabeo/xarel-lo111
Blanco
1013 - Rueda, Beronia, 2017verdejo42
1004 - Txakolina, Inazio Urruzola, 2018hondarrabi zuri54
1006 - Txakolina, Ameztoi, Getariako 2019hondarrabi zuri60
1008- Rías Baixas,pazo De San Mauro - Albariño, 2021albariño60
1005- Mas Rodo, Montonega, 2018penedes60
1007 - Rioja, Akemi - Viura 2018xarel-lo64
1016 - Priorat, La Conreria, "les Brugueres", 2018garnatxa blanca86
1011 - Valdeorras, Rafael Palacios, "as Sortes", 2017godello128
1002 - Rías Baixas, Do Ferreiro "cepas Vellas", 2018albariño141
1001 - Rioja, Remelluri, "la Bastida De Alava", 2019garnatxa blanca/viura/roussane215
Rosado
2002- Muga Rosado Rioja- Viura/garnacha/tempranillo, 2020balanced, with aromas of red berries, wild strawberries, and notes of vanilla55
2001 - Txakolina, Antxiola, Getariako 2020hondarrabi zuri/hondarrabi beltza60
Tinto
3007 - Fraga Do Corvo - Monterrei 2021mencia52
3008 - Calatayud, Bodegas Breca, "cepas Viejas", 2018garnatxa52
3009 - Campo De Borja, Borsao "tres Picos", 2019old vine garnacha56
3010 - Rioja, Luberri, "biga De Luberri" Crianza, 2018tempranillo56
3011 - Ribera Del Duero, Emilio Moro, "finca Resalso", 2019tinto fino56
3012 - Rioja, Izadi Reserva, 2017tempranillo60
3013 - Bierzo, Descendientes De J Palacios "pétalos", 2018mencia69
3014 - Rioja, Marques De Vargas Reserva, 2016tempranillo88
3015 - Rioja, Roda "sela", 2018tempranillo89
3016 - Bierzo, Raúl Pérez "el Rapolao", 2017mencia91
3017 - Rioja, Remelluri Reserva, 2014tempranillo/garnacha/graciano102
3018 - Ribera Del Duero, Hacienda Monasterio, 2015tinto fino/cabernet sauvignon112
3019 - Tinta De Toro, Vatan, 2018tempranillo120
3020- Rioja, Muga "prado Enea," 2015tempranillo/cariñena/graciano245
Surcharge
As a way to offset rising costs associated with the restaurant (food, beverage, labor, benefits, supplies), we have added a 3% surcharge to all checks. We do this in lieu of increased menu prices. You may request to have this taken off your check, should you choose.
Weekend Brunch
Brunch Tapas




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
Vegetables & Cheese

Bibb & Endive Saladselección cheese, anchovy emulsion, chili oil11







Seafood


Seared Sea Scallopscauliflower purée, raisin-chili agrodolce21

Chicken & Pork
Jamón Ibérico De Bellota "pata Negra"the world renowned ham from 100% ibérico breed pigs that free-graze on acorns in spain; served with manchego cheese33




Pimentón Chicken Thigh Skewerb&b pickles, smoked pimentón toum sauce11

Beef


Flat Iron Steak*gfolive oil-whipped potatoes, piquillo pepper adobo18

Desserts
Tapas-sized, individual sweet treats!



Cocktails
Pear Sangria Spritzpear, elderflower, bonanto, sparkling cavaGlass 15Pitcher 45





Sangria!
The traditional drink of Spain made with wine, liqueurs & diced fresh fruit



Sangria Del DíaGlass 12Pitcher 40
Wines by the Glass
Sparkling
Avinyó Brut Reserva - Parellada/xarel-lo/macabeo, Cava D.o., 2018classic cava in the champagne method; notes of lemon, crisp green apple & toastGlass 14Bottle 56
Caves Naveran Brut Rosé - Pinot Noir/parellada, Cava D.o., 2018strawberries and cherries in a light and bright sparkling roséGlass 14Bottle 56
Giuliana Extra Brut - Prosecco, Prosecco D.o.c., Nvpeaches and white flowers with an aggressive bubbleGlass 12Bottle 48
Rosado
Antxiola Txakolina Rosado - Hondarrabi Zuri/beltza, Getariako, 2020lean, dry rosé with a slight spritz; ripe strawberry & citrus notesGlass 15Bottle 60
Blanco
Ameztoi Txakolina - Hondarrabi Zuri, Getariako, 2020basque country's famous wine - light, crisp, funGlass 15Bottle 60
Nisia - Verdejo, Rueda, 2021grapefruit citrus notes & bright acidity; a spanish cousin to sauvignon blancGlass 13Bottle 52
Pazo De San Mauro - Albariño, Rías Baixas, 2021galician white from a 16th century estate; grapefruit & minerality on the finishGlass 16Bottle 64
Akemi - Viura, Rioja, 2018medium-full-bodied, slight oak aging - peach, lime & a hint of mineralityGlass 16Bottle 64
Tinto
Fraga Do Corvo - Mencía, Monterrei, 21medium bodied, fruity, fresh; good pairing for pinot noir loversGlass 13Bottle 52
"biga De Luberri" Crianza - Tempranillo, Alavesa, 2016classic example of old-world rioja with dark fruit and french/american oakGlass 15Bottle 60
Finca Resalso - Tinto Fino, Ribera Del Duero, 2018classic spanish tempranillo with cherries, figs and datesGlass 14Bottle 56
Breca "cepas Viejas" - Garnacha, Calatayud, 2017full bodied and concentrated with blue fruits and smokeGlass 14Bottle 56
Coster Dels Olivers - Cariñena/garnacha/cabernet Sauvignon, Priorat, 2018medium-full bodied; dark fruit, terrifically balanced tannins, slightly smoky noseGlass 17Bottle 68
Beers
Estrella Galicialager (galicia, spain)7
Funkytown Brewery "hip-hops And R&brew"american pale ale (chicago)9
Brewer's Kitchen "mañana De Mallorca"spanish tea ipa (chicago)9
Temperance "birdsong"saison (evanston)7
Isastegi Natural Basque Ciderbasque cider (tolosa, spain)9
Surcharge
As a way to offset rising costs associated with the restaurant (food, beverage, labor, benefits, supplies), we have added a 3% surcharge to all checks. We do this in lieu of increased menu prices. You may request to have this taken off your check, should you choose.
*These items are cooked-to-order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. Please alert your server if you have special dietary restrictions due to a food allergy or intolerance
Happy Hour
Happy Pintxos!
bite-sized tapas popular in the bars of Northern Spain, one item per order



Torres Selecta Patatas Fritasimported spanish potato chips in 1 of 3 varieties ~ jamón ibérico, cured cheese, or extra virgin olive oil5
$5 Sangrias
the traditional drink of Spain made with wine, liqueurs & diced fresh fruit



Sangria Del Diá5
Featured Drinks
Estrella Galicialager (galicia, spain)4
Brewer's Kitchen "mañana De Mallorca"spanish tea IPA (chicago)6
Spanish Winesrotating selection of red, white, and sparkling6
Surcharge
As a way to offset rising costs associated with the restaurant (food, beverage, labor, benefits, supplies), we have added a 3% surcharge to all checks. We do this in lieu of increased menu prices. You may request to have this taken off your check, should you choose.
Aperitivos & Digestivos
Aperitivos
Orleans Borbón Manzanilla Fino Sherry7
Mata Vermouth Blanco12
Mata Vermouth Tinto12
Bonanto11
Aperitivo Cocktails
Barça VermutVermouth & Soda, Spanish Olives, Orange11
Bonanto SpritzBonanto & Sparkling Cava12
Digestivos
La Cigarrera Oloroso Sherry8
Viña 25 Pedro Ximenez Sherry9
Quinta Do Noval 2014 Vintage Porto13
Fernet Branca10
Jeppson's Malört9
Green Chartreuse13
Digestivo Cocktails
CarajilloEspresso, Licor 4310
Spanish EspressotiniEspresso, Mr. Black, Licor 43, Basic Vodka14
Desserts
Desserts
Tapas-sized, individual sweet treats!



Events at Lil’ Ba-Ba-Reeba! – River North

Father’s Day
Sunday, June 18 • 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
This Father’s Day, celebrate your papa with some tapas! On Sunday, June 18, [...]
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Friday Lunch Hours
Fridays • 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM
This summer, Lil’ Ba-Ba-Reeba! is starting the weekend fun early with Friday [...]
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Happy Hour at Lil’ Ba-Ba-Reeba!
Monday – Friday, 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM
We’re taking a page from our big sister Cafe-Ba-Ba-Reeba!’s book and offering [...]
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