Lil’ Ba-Ba-Reeba! – River North
River North, Chicago
441 N Clark StreetChicago, IL 60654 312-985-6909
Reserve parking, Book with Spothero
Hours
Monday - Thursday: 3:30pm - 9:00pm
Friday: 11:30am - 10:00pm
Saturday: 11:00am - 10:00pm
Sunday: 11:00am - 9:00pm
Please Note: Holiday Hours May Differ
Careers
Team MembersMenus
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Tapas are the famous small plates of Spain, originally made to rest on top of your wine glass.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
Seafood
Chicken & Pork
Beef
Toro Skewers
A house specialty! Large format skewers to be shared with the table
Surcharge
As a way to offset rising costs, we have added a 3.5% surcharge to all checks. 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
Sangria • Cocktails • Beer
Sangria!
The traditional drink of Spain made with wine, liqueurs & diced fresh fruit
Cava Sangriaglass 11pitcher 39
Sangria Del Díaglass 12pitcher 43
Craft Cocktails
Beer Cerveza
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)8
Isastegi Natural Basque Ciderbasque cider (tolosa, spain)9
Estrella Galicia 0.0 (n/a)non-alcoholic lager (galicia, spain)7
Zero-Proof Cocktails
Pepino Punchcucumber, mint, lime, ginger beer, soda10
Canary Island Iced Teablood orange, hibiscus, lemon, black tea10
Agriocranberry, cucumber, grapefruit, lime, lemon, agave, egg white*11
surcharge
As a way to offset rising costs, we have added a 3.5% surcharge to all checks. 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
Specials • Happy Hour
KITCHEN POSSIBLE FUNDRAISER
Dine with a purpose this September as we partner with Kitchen Possible to support their mission of providing cooking classes for kids in under-resourced Chicago communities. Order the grilled ibérico pork "presa" to contribute to their empowering fundraiser!
Grilled Ibérico Pork "presa"*"presa" cut of the famous ibérian pig, grilled peaches, bacon jam22
Specials Menu
Branzino A La Plancharainbow chard, sunchoke purée15
Dry-rubbed Ibérico Secreto*gigante beans, pickled shallot19
Bottomless Sangria Brunch
Saturdays & Sundays: 11AM - 2:45PM
Bottomless Sangria BrunchEnjoy bottomless glasses of any of our draft sangrias30 per person
Pintxos
Pintxos: [peen-chõs] the bite-sized tapas popular in the bars of Northern Spain
$5 glasses of sangria
Sangria Del Diá5
Cervezas
Estrella Galicialager, galicia, spain4
Brewer's Kitchen Mañana De Mallorcaspanish tea ipa, chicago6
Spanish Wines
Rotating Selection Of Red, White, & Sparkling6
Surcharge
As a way to offset rising costs, we have added a 3.5% surcharge to all checks. 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
Weekend Brunch
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
Brunch Tapas
Churros Con Chocolatethree churros, chocolate & strawberry-membrillo sauces9
Vegetables & Cheese
Seafood
Chicken & Pork
Beef
Craft Cocktails
Sherry Old Fashionedrittenhouse rye, oloroso sherry, orange oleo demerara, chocolate bitters, tobacco spritz15
Sangria!
The traditional drink of Spain made with wine, liqueurs & diced fresh fruit
Sangria Del DíaGlass 12Pitcher 43
Wines by the Glass
Sparkling
Avinyó Brut Reserva - Parellada/xarel-lo/macabeo, Cava D.o., '18classic cava in the champagne method; notes of lemon, crisp green apple & toastGlass 14
Caves Naveran Brut Rosé - Pinot Noir/parellada, Cava D.o., '18strawberries & cherries in a light & bright sparling roséGlass 14
Giuliana Extra Brut - Prosecco, Prosecco D.o.c., Nvpeaches & white flowers with an aggressive bubbleGlass 12
Rosado
Valldolina 'ona' - Marselan Rosat, Penedès, '22strawberries, raspberries, & a touch of minerality; smooth finishGlass 13
Blanco
Inazio Urruzola - Hondarrabi Zuri, Getariako Txakolina, '22clean, crisp & refreshingGlass 14
Cuatro Rayas "40 Vendimias" - Verdejo, Rueda, '22crisp, clean notes of apricot and citrus; well-balanced acidity & honey on the finishGlass 13
Pazo De San Mauro - Albariño, Rías Baixas, '21galician white from a 16th century estate; grapefruit & minerality on the finishGlass 16
Alegre Valgañón - Viura/garnacha Blanca, Rioja, '20a spanish blend for the chardonnay drinkers; fuller bodied with buttery citrus & mineral notes; a dry, oaky finishGlass 16
Tinto
Fraga Do Corvo - Mencía, Monterrei, '21medium bodied, fruity, fresh; good pairing for pinot noir loversGlass 13
Marqués De Griñon "caliza" - Syrah/petit Verdot/graciano, '18smooth & medium bodied with notes of plum, black cherry, & a smoky, dark chocolate finishGlass 13
"biga De Luberri" Crianza - Tempranillo, Alavesa, '16classic example of old-world rioja with dark fruit & french/american oakGlass 15
Señorío De Sotillo Crianza - Tinto Fino, Ribera Del Duero, '16medium-full bodied with dark fruit, cinnamon & baking spice; velvety tannins on the finishGlass 14
Breca "cepas Viejas" - Garnacha, Calatayud, '17full bodied and concentrated with blue fruits & smokeGlass 14
Triton - Tinta De Toro, Toro, '21full bodied with ripe red & black fruits, peppery herbs; spice & sandalwood on the finishGlass 16
Beer Cerveza
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)8
Isastegi Natural Basque Ciderbasque cider (tolosa, spain)9
Estrella Galicia 0.0 (n/a)non-alcoholic lager (galicia, spain)7
Surcharge
As a way to offset rising costs, we have added a 3.5% surcharge to all checks. 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
Spanish Wines
Wines by the Glass
Cava & Sparkling Wines
Avinyó Reserva Cava Brut - Parellada/xarel-lo/macabeo, Penedès, '19classic cava in the champagne method; notes of lemon, crisp green apple & toastglass 14
Caves Naveran Brut Rosado - Pinot Noir/parellada, Cava D.o., '20brut rosé with ripe strawberries & cherries; light, bright & funglass 14
Giuliana Extra Brut - Prosecco D.o.c., Nvhouse prosecco from our friend giuliana; peaches & white flowers with an aggressive, but fun, bubbleglass 12
Rosado - Rosé Wines
Valldolina 'ona' - Marselan Rosat, Penedès, '22named after the winemaker's daughter; strawberries, raspberries; a touch of minerality with a smooth finishglass 13
Blanco - White Wines
Inazio Urruzola Txakolina - Hondarrabi Zuri, Getariako, '22the classic white wine pairing of the basque country; slight effervescence with a crisp, clean & dry finishglass 14
Cuatro Rayas "40 Vendimias" - Verdejo, Rueda, '22clean notes of apricot & citrus; well-balanced acidity with honey on the finishglass 13
Pazo De San Mauro - Albariño, Rías Baixas, '22classic galician varietal from a 16th century estate; grapefruit & minerality on the finishglass 16
Alegre Valgañon - Viura/garnacha Blanca, Rioja, '20fuller bodied with buttery, citrus notes, a dose of minerality & a dry, oaky finishglass 16
Tinto - Red Wines
Fraga Do Corvo - Mencía, Monterrei, '21medium bodied, fruity, fresh; good pairing for pinot noir loversglass 13
Marqués De Griñon "caliza" - Syrah/petit Verdot/graciano, Castilla La Mancha, '20smooth & medium bodied with notes of plum, dark cherry, & notes of dark chocolate on the finishglass 13
Luberri "biga De Luberri" Crianza - Tempranillo, Rioja Alavesa, '19classic example of old-world rioja at a great value; dark fruit & toasted oakglass 15
Señorío De Sotillo Crianza - Tinto Fino, Ribera Del Duero, '16medium-full bodied with dark fruit, cinnamon & baking spices; velvety tannins on the finishglass 14
Breca "cepas Viejas" - Garnacha, Calatayud, '20full bodied, concentrated & lush with dark fruits & a hint of smokeglass 14
Triton - Tinta De Toro, Toro, '21full bodied & bold with ripe red & dark fruits, peppery herbs; spice & sandalwood on the finishglass 16
Wines by the Bottle
Cava & Sparkling Wines
.001 Avinyó Reserva Cava Brut - Parellada/xarel-lo/macabeo, Penedès, '19classic cava in the champagne method; notes of lemon, crisp green apple & toast56
.002 Caves Naveran Brut Rosado - Pinot Noir/parellada, Cava D.o., '20brut rosé with ripe strawberries & cherries; light, bright & fun56
.005 Giuliana Extra Brut - Prosecco D.o.c., Nvhouse prosecco from our friend giuliana; peaches & white flowers with an aggressive, but fun, bubble48
.003 Valldolina Reserva Brut Nature - Xarel-lo/macabeo/parellada/chardonnay, Cava D.o., '17a dry, crisp, creamy cava with floral peach aromas & a refreshing finish60
.004 Gramona "iii Lustros" Cava Brut Nature - Macabeo/xarel-lo, Penedès, '125th generation cava producer; lush peach & apricot with hints of toasted nuts from the aging process; velvety finish111
Rosado - Rosé Wines
201. Valldolina 'ona' - Marselan Rosat, Penedès, '22named after the winemaker's daughter; strawberries, raspberries; a touch of minerality with a smooth finish52
202. Muga Rosado - Viura/garnacha/tempranillo, Rioja '22balanced, with aromas of red berries, wild strawberries & notes of vanilla55
Blanco - White Wines
104. Inazio Urruzola Txakolina - Hondarrabi Zuri, Getariako, '22the classic white wine pairing of the basque country; slight effervescence with a crisp, clean & dry finish56
106 - Cuatro Rayas "40 Vendimias" - Verdejo, Rueda, '22clean notes of apricot & citrus; well-balanced acidity with honey on the finish52
103. Botani - Old Vine Moscatel, Málaga, '21similar to a dry riesling; fuller bodied with grapefruit, honeysuckle & tangerine notes56
105. Mas Rodó - Montonega, Penedès, '18crisp with a fruity nose but well-balanced acidity & minerality; dry finish60
108. Pazo De San Mauro - Albariño, Rías Baixas, '22classic galician varietal from a 16th century estate; grapefruit & minerality on the finish64
109 - Alegre Valgañon - Viura/garnacha Blanca, Rioja, '20fuller bodied with buttery, citrus notes, a dose of minerality & a dry, oaky finish64
107 - Bodegas Ontañón "akemi", Viura, Rioja, '19adjacent to a california chardonnay; oaky & citrusy with a mild, buttery finish64
116. La Conreria D'scala Dei "les Brugueres" - Garantía Blanca, Priorat, '18dry white with high minerality, layers of stone fruit & a subtle creamy finish86
111. Rafael Palacios "as Sortes" - Godello, Valedorras, '17rich galician varietal; ripe citrus fruit, lots of herbs, with an elegant, balanced finish125
102. Do Ferreiro "cepas Vellas" - Albariño, Rías Baixas, '18old vine albariño with ripe peach, light creaminess & a long dry finish141
112. R. Lopez De Heredia "viña Tondonia" - Viura/malavasia, Rioja, '08a classic old world rioja blanco; layers of stone fruit with sea salt, honey, vanilla & toasted nuts - complex & delicious144
101. Remelluri "labastida De Alava", Garnatxa Blanca/viura/roussane, Rioja, '19a lush, intense white with slight salinity & acidity that compliment the orchard fruit215
Tinto - Red Wines
306. Marqués De Griñon "caliza" - Syrah/petit Verdot/graciano, Castilla La Mancha, '20smooth & medium bodied with notes of plum, dark cherry, & notes of dark chocolate on the finish52
307. Fraga Do Corvo - Mencía, Monterrei, '21medium bodied, fruity, fresh; good pairing for pinot noir lovers52
310. Luberri "biga De Luberri" Crianza - Tempranillo, Rioja Alavesa, '19classic example of old-world rioja at a great value; dark fruit & toasted oak56
305. Avancia "cuvée De O" - Mencía, Valdeorras, '21ripe wild berries with hints of white pepper; medium-bodied, smooth finish72
309. Señorío De Sotillo Crianza - Tinto Fino, Ribera Del Duero, '16medium-full bodied with dark fruit, cinnamon & baking spices; velvety tannins on the finish56
308. Breca "cepas Viejas" - Garnacha, Calatayud, '20full bodied, concentrated & lush with dark fruits & a hint of smoke56
312. Triton - Tinta De Toro, Toro, '21full bodied & bold with ripe red & dark fruits, peppery herbs; spice & sandalwood on the finish64
315. Roda "sela" - Tempranillo, Rioja, '21medium-bodied new world rioja; fresh red fruit with lively but balanced tannins89
316. Raúl Pérez "el Rapolao" - Mencía, Bierzo, '17a drier mencía with ripe red fruits & gritty tannins; a very expressive wine91
317. Remelluri Reserva - Tempranillo/garnacha/ Graciano, Rioja, '15one of the most renowned producers in la rioja; dark fruits & elegant herbs with a bold structure & a long, intense finish102
318. Hacienda Monasterio - Tinto Fino/cabernet Sauvignon, Ribera Del Duero, '19soft & silky tannins with fresh acidity, bright red fruits; a long & elegant finish112
319. Vatan - Tinta De Toro, Toro, '18from the renowned winemaker jorge ordóñez using the oldest clone of tempranillo grapes; dried berries, figs & dark chocolate with chewy tannins120
320. Muga "prado Enea" - Tempranillo/garnacha/graciano, Rioja, '15storied 3rd generation winemakers in la rioja; well-aged intense wine with dark berries, semi-sweet chocolate; notes of smoke, spice & toasted vanilla245
Surcharge
As a way to offset rising costs, we have added a 3.5% surcharge to all checks. You may request to have this taken off your check should you choose.
Aperitivos & Digestivos
Aperitivos
Wisdom & Warter 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 Sherry10
'90 Toro Albala Don Px Sherry17
Quinta Do Noval 2017 Vintage Porto13
Fernet-branca10
Jeppson's Malört9
Green Chartreuse13
Digestivo Cocktails
Carajilloespresso, licor 4310
Spanish Espressotiniespresso, mr. black, licor 43, basic vodka16
Surcharge
As a way to offset rising costs, we have added a 3.5% surcharge to all checks. You may request to have this taken off your check should you choose.
Desserts
Desserts
Tapas-sized, individual sweet treats!
Surcharge
As a way to offset rising costs, we have added a 3.5% surcharge to all checks. You may request to have this taken off your check should you choose.
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