Lil' Ba-Ba-Reeba!

Tapas & Pintxos

Tapas

Tapas are the famous small dishes of spain. Create a meal with a variety of tapas, or choose a selection as an appetizer. Chicago's Original Tapas Bar since 1985

Vegetables & Cheese

Fried Shishito Peppers — A pile of green peppers on a long, white, rectangular dish, sprinkled with spices and herbs, sitting on a wooden table

Patatas Bravas — Brown fried potato chunks served with an orange sauce and a silver spoon on a small white plate served on a wooden table

Catalan-Style Crystal Bread — An oval-shaped loaf of bread, sliced in half and topped with red sauce and shavings of cheese, on a small white plate on a white table

Goat Cheese Baked in Tomato Sauce — A white piece of cheese with red sauce in a small red dish, on a large white plate with pieces of toasted bread, on a wooden table

Roasted Hen of the Woods Mushroom — Brown roasted Hen of the Woods mushrooms in a pool of white sauce in a black bowl, on a wooden table top

House-Marinated Spanish Olives — A variety of house-marinated Spanish olives, including green and dark varieties, tossed with fresh rosemary in a blue ceramic bowl.

Tortilla Española (Made-to-Order) — A golden omelette with eggs and potatoes served with a white sauce in a silver ramekin garnished with green herbs on a blue and white patterned plate on a wooden table

Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad — A shaved Brussels sprouts salad topped with cheese, almonds, and cracked black pepper in a grey ceramic bowl.

Local Burrata — A plate of fresh local burrata cheese served with a tapenade and toasted bread in a black bowl.

Seafood

Two pieces of toasted bread topped with a sardine and fresh green herbs on a wooden table

Garlic Shrimp — Shrimp served in a terracotta bowl with olive oil, sliced garlic, a whole pepper, and a lemon wedge.

Pulpo a la Gallega — Grilled octopus slices over a bed of creamy potato purée, dusted with red seasoning on a white plate.

Hokkaido Scallops — Pan-seared Hokkaido scallops served in a creamy sauce with pickled grapes and microgreens in a terracotta bowl.

Chicken & Pork

Chorizo-Wrapped Date Pintxos — Three chorizo-wrapped dates stuffed with cheese, each skewered with a long wooden pick and served on a small white plate.

Deviled Egg Pintxos — Three deviled eggs topped with smoked paprika, chives, and crispy jamón serrano on a white plate.

Roasted Dates Wrapped in Bacon — Several brown dates wrapped in brown bacon on toothpicks with apple slices in a small white dish

Chicken & Chorizo Skewer — Golden pieces of chicken on a skewer, sprinkled with green herbs and served with a red sauce, on a white plate

Ibérico Pork

Regarded as the wagyu of pork, the Ibérian pigs of Spain free-graze on acorns, giving the cured ham & pork cuts a rich & nutty flavor

Jamón Ibérico Bellota — Thin red slices of ham, striped with white fat, served with triangles of white cheese, on a piece of white paper with words on top of a wooden board

Pressed — Four triangle-shaped sandwich halves, with bright red filling on a wooden cutting board

Grilled Ibérico Pork — A brown piece of pork sliced into five pieces topped with green herbs on orange and yellow sauce on a white plate

Ibérico Ham Croquetas — Four golden balls on a white sauce with a green herb garnish on a small black plate in front of black and white patterned tiles

Beef & Lamb

Spanish Meatballs — Five meatballs in sauce topped with shredded cheese, served in sauce in a light blue bowl on top of a Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba! menu

Handmade Beef Empanada — A golden-brown handmade beef empanada garnished with fresh herbs and served with a side of green sauce on a white plate.

Brandt Beef Slider — A Brandt beef slider with melted cheese and crispy ham on a brioche bun, topped with a pepper on a white plate.

Lamb Brocheta* — A grilled lamb brocheta topped with fresh green chimichurri, served over a bed of crispy ribbon fries on a white plate.

Hanger Steak* — Sliced hanger steak served over a vibrant red sauce and topped with grilled peppers on a white plate.

Beef Tenderloin Toro* — An iron stand topped with the silhouette of a bull, with a kebab dangling off of it with pieces of beef, potatoes, and peppers, and a small blue and white patterned plate with small red peppers and a white sauce, all on a wooden 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 food items may be served raw or undercooked. 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 and diced fresh fruit

Classic Red — A clear glass pitcher of red liquid next to a large clear glass of the same red liquid with ice and garnished with pieces of fruit

White Peach — A large clear pitcher filled with a peach colored liquid and ice, topped with pieces of fruit, on a wooden table in front of a window

A large clear pitcher of dark red liquid with ice, pieces of fruit, and wooden spoon in it, sitting next to a small bottle, and a bottle of Cava on a wooden table with red chairs in the background

Sangria Del DíaGlass 12.95Pitcher 43.95

Cocktails

Gin • Tonic — A clear liquid with ice in a large globe wine glass, garnished with a grapefruit slice and green herbs, on a wooden bar top

Sister from Another Mister — A bright yellow cocktail in a short clear glass with white salt on the rim, on a wooden bar top

Sherry Old Fashioned — Light brown liquid in a short clear glass with a square ice cube, on a wooden bar top

A Hugo 75 Spritz cocktail in a large wine glass, garnished with a fresh grapefruit slice and a bouquet of mint.

A "Lil' Albahaca" cocktail served in a rocks glass with a salted rim and a fresh cucumber slice garnish.

EVOO Martini — A cloudy clear liquid in a clear coupe glass, garnished with a green olive, an anchovy, and a pepper, on a wooden bar top with a red stool in the background

Avión — An orange cocktail featuring bourbon and amaro, served in a coupe glass with an orange peel garnish.

Zero-Proof Cocktails

Pepino Punch — A pale liquid with ice in a short glass, garnished with fresh green mint on a wooden bar top

Grapefruit Cooler — A bright pink cocktail in a tall glass, garnished with a lemon wedge on a green marble bar top

Tinto de Jamaica — A red cocktail in a clear glass with ice, topped with a preserved fruit slice, on a wooden tabletop

Beer

Estrella Galicialager, galicia, spain7

Maplewood Charlatanamerican pale ale, chicago10

Terre Haute Brewing Wango Tangohazy ipa, indiana9

Begyle Blondeblonde ale, chicago8

Isastegi Natural Basque Ciderbasque cider, tolosa, spain10

Estrella Galicia 0.0 (n/a)non-alcoholic lager, galicia, spain7

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

Specials

Grilled Nichols Farm Spring Onionshazelnut piquillo romesco, PX sherry glaze13

Seared Atlantic Mackereltomato salad, smoky pimentón, cava vinaigrette19

Bottomless Sangria Brunch

Saturdays & Sundays: 11am - 2:45pm

Bottomless Sangria BrunchEnjoy bottomless glasses of any of our draft sangriasper person 30

Happy Hour Menu

Available Monday-Friday, from 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM, dine-in only.

Pintxos

A single deviled egg with a tall swirl of yolk filling, topped with smoked paprika, chives, and a crispy jamón chip on a white plate.

A single chorizo-wrapped date skewered with a wooden pick, served on a small white plate over a Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba! menu.

A traditional "La Gilda" pintxo featuring a green olive, a pickled guindilla pepper, and an anchovy fillet on a wooden skewer.

Tapas

Torres Selecta Patatas Fritasjamón ibérico, cured cheese or extra virgin olive oil5

sangria

Sangria Del Diá5

Cocktail

La Hora Del Vermutla cueva nueva vermut, orange, splash of soda6

Beer & Wine

Estrella Galicia4

Terre Haute Brewing Wango Tangohazy ipa, indiana6

Spanish Winesrotating 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.

Weekend Brunch

Tapas

Tapas are the famous small dishes of spain. Create a meal with a variety of tapas, or choose a selection as An appetizer. Chicago's original Tapas Bar since 1985

Brunch Tapas

Crystal Bread Tartine Sandwich — A loaf of bread, halved, topped with bright yellow scrambled eggs, white cheese, and green avocado, served with a silver ramekin of red jam, on a wooden table

Brunch Patatas Bravas — A black dish with an orange sauce, a fried egg with a bright yellow center, golden potato pieces and a green garnish, on a wooden table

Churros con Chocolate — Golden brown churros on a wooden platter with silver containers of red and brown sauce

Torrijas — A thick slice of French toast, topped with whipped cream, powdered sugar, and a berry sauce, on a patterned blue and white plate against a wooden table

Brunch Fideuà (For 2) — A brown rice dish topped with meats and eggs in a skillet on a wooden table

Vegetables & Cheese

Catalan-Style — An oval-shaped loaf of bread, sliced in half and topped with red sauce and shavings of cheese, on a small white plate on a white table

Seafood

Beef & Lamb

Chicken & Pork

Ibérico Pork

Cocktails

Lil' Ba-Ba Bloody Mary — Red liquid in a tall glass with ice, with brown salt and spice on the rim, garnished with meats, pepper, an olive and a lemon wedge

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

Juvé & Camps Brut Nature 'gran Reserva' - Xarel-lo/macabeo/parellada, Penedes, '21classic cava, slight creaminess, fresh acidity on the finish15

Caves Naveran Brut Rosé - Pinot Noir/parellada, Cava D.o., '22strawberries, cherries, light & bright sparkling rosé16

Rosado - Rosé Wines

Baskoli Txakoli Rosé - Hondarrabi Beltza, '24strawberry, blackberry, black currant, citrus, fine vegetal notes, a hint of fizz15

Blanco - White Wines

Txomin Etxaniz - Hondarrabi Zuri, Getariako Txakolina, '25oldest txakoli producer, refreshing lemon/lime notes, hint of salinity, slight spritz16

Nisia 'old Vines' - Verdejo, Rueda, '24spain's answer to sauvignon blanc; crisp peach & key lime, very subtle oak, honey & bay leaf on the finish14

Lagar De Besada - Albariño, Rías Baixas, '24ripe green apple, crisp lemon, sea salt, bright with some minerality; think seaside pinot grigio15

Castaño Barrica - Chardonnay, Yecla, '23a rare barrel-aged chardonnay from spain, ripe orchard fruit, buttery texture15

Avancia 'cuvée De O' - Godello, Valdeorras, '23aged on the lees, ripe pear & lemon, balanced mineral & saline notes on the finish17

Tinto - Red Wines

Fento 'ollo De Sapo' - Mencía, Ribeira Sacra, '23fresh, young wine; tart cherry & red fruit, subtle floral & spice on the finish; good pairing for pinot noir lovers15

Muga 'el Anden' Crianza - Tempranillo/garnaca, Rioja, '22youthful but elegant, red & dark cherry, well-balanced oak15

Marques De Riscal Reserva - Tempranillo/graciano, Rioja, '20named one of the best vineyards '24; prototypical rioja wine - dark cherry, black pepper, well-balanced16

12 Linajes Crianza - Tinto Fino, Ribera Del Duero, '19medium-full bodied, dark berries, toasted oak, mocha & spice on the finish16

Breca "cepas Viejas" - Garnacha, Calatayud, '20full bodied, concentrated, blue fruits, smoke16

Triton - Tinta De Toro, Toro, '22rich, powerful, dark & red fruit, pepper, sandalwood, strong, well-balanced tannins20

Wines by the Bottle

Cava & Sparkling

Juvé & Camps Brut Nature 'gran Reserva' - Xarel-lo/macabeo/parellada, Penedes, '21classic cava, slight creaminess, fresh acidity on the finish60

Caves Naveran Brut Rosado - Parellada/pinot Noir, Cava D.o., '22brut rosé with ripe strawberries & cherries; light, bright & fun64

Giuliana Extra Brut - Prosecco D.o.c., Nvhouse prosecco from our friend giuliana; peaches & white flowers with an aggressive, but fun, bubble56

Mascaró 'indòmit' Brut Nature Gran Reserva - Garnacha Tintorera, Catalonia, '19crisp & dry, creamy apricot, slightly salty finish70

Raventós 'textures De Pedra' Blanc De Noirs - Xarel-lo/sumoll/bastard, Conca Del Riu Anoia, '19serious & intense, full-bodied, toasty lemon notes, long finish105

Rosado - Rosé

Muga Rosado - Viura/garnacha/tempranillo, Rioja, '24balanced, with aromas of red berries, wild strawberries & notes of vanilla55

Baskoli Txakoli Rosé - Hondarrabi Beltza, Hondarrabi Zuri, Getariako Txakolina, '24clean & bright, mouthwatering red fruit, vegetal notes, balanced acidity, offering a pleasing palate & a long, aromatic finish60

Blanco - White

Txomin Etxaniz - Hondarrabi Zuri, Getariako Txakolina, '25oldest txakoli producer, refreshing lemon/lime notes, hint of salinity, slight spritz64

Goros - Garnacha Blanca, Navarra, '21crisp, refreshing minerality, citrus zest58

Nisia 'old Vines' - Verdejo, Rueda, '24spain's answer to sauvignon blanc; crisp peach & key lime, very subtle oak, honey & bay leaf on the finish56

Hermanos Del Villar 'oro De Castilla' - Verdejo, Rueda '24bright, fresh minerality, dry citrus, herbaceous, juicy stonefruits on the finish60

The Flower & The Bee - Treixadura, Ribeiro, '23rare single varietal from galicia; juicy nectarine, honeysuckle, mineral finish60

Columna - Albariño, Rías Baixas, '24peaches, crisp lemon, sea salt, bright & lively60

Lagar De Besada - Albariño, Rías Baixas, '24ripe green apple, crisp lemon, sea salt, bright with some minerality; think seaside pinot grigio60

Castaño Barrica - Chardonnay, Yecla, '23classic galician varietal from a 16th century estate; a rare barrel-aged chardonnay from spain, ripe orchard fruit, buttery texture60

Rafael Palacios 'as Sortes' - Godello, Valdeorras, '17rich galician varietal; ripe citrus fruit, lots of herbs, with an elegant, balanced finish125

Avancia 'cuvée De O' - Godello, Valdeorras, '23aged on the lees, ripe pear & lemon, balanced mineral & saline notes on the finish68

Forjas Del Salnes 'leirana' - Albariño, Rias Baixas, '24collab between winemakers Rodrigo Mendéz & Raúl Perez; intense salinity balanced with bright acidity, lemon curd & green apple fruit75

Remelluri 'labastida De Alava' - Garnatxa Blanca/viura/roussane, Rioja, '19a lush, intense white with slight salinity & acidity that compliment the orchard fruit215

Tinto - Red

Michelini I Mufatto 'en El Camino' - Mencía, Bierzo, '23tart red fruit, hints of floral & spice, good pairing for pinot noir lovers56

Marqués De Griñón 'caliza' - Syrah/petit Verdot/graciano, Castilla La Mancha, '20smooth & medium bodied with plum, dark cherry & notes of dark chocolate on the finish56

Abadía De Gomariz - Souson/mencia, Ribeiro, '21sripe dark fruit, hint of smoke, light tannins70

Muga 'el Anden' Crianza - Tempranillo/garnaca, Rioja, '22youthful but elegant, red & dark cherry, well-balanced oak60

F. Algueira 'dolio' - Mencía/brancellao/souson, Ribera Sacra, '20dark cherry, a touch of smoke & minimality, fine tannins & bright acidity135

Marques De Riscal Reserva - Tempranillo/graciano, Rioja, '20named one of the best vineyards '24; prototypical rioja wine - dark cherry, black pepper, well-balanced64

Señorío De Sotillo Crianza - Tinto Fino, Ribera Del Duero, '21medium-full body with dark fruit, cinnamon & baking spices; velvety tannins on the finish64

12 Linajes Crianza - Tinto Fino, Ribera Del Duero, '19medium-full bodied, dark berries, toasted oak, mocha & spice on the finish64

Breca 'cepas Viejas' - Garnacha, Calatayud, '20full bodied, concentrated & lush with dark fruits & a hint of smoke64

Lucía Victoria Reserva - Tempranillo, Rioja, '18approachable & versatile dry red; mild acidity, red fruit, toasted vanilla & coconut from aging52

Triton - Tinta De Toro, Toro, '22full-bodied & bold with ripe red & dark fruits, peppery herbs; spice & sandalwood on the finish64

Ocho Dos Dos - Tempranillo, Ribera Del Duero, '20blackberry, currants, oak, well-balanced, smooth finish72

Marqués De Griñon 'svmma' - Syrah/cabernet Sauvignon/petit Verdot, Dominio De Valdepusa, '21medium + to full-bodied, fine balanced tannins, notes of both ripe & dried fruit, toasted vanilla & oak84

Roda 'sela' - Tempranillo, Rioja, '22medium-bodied new world rioja; fresh red fruit with lively but balanced tannins89

Barahonda 'casa Del Capitán' - Monastrell, Yecla, '22excellent acidity, silky on the palate, rich & bold red fruit, light touches of french oak96

Viña Ardanza - Tempranillo/garnacha, Rioja Alta, '17well-balanced acidity & tannins, dark cherry, toasted vanilla, elegant finish105

Remelluri Reserva - Tempranillo/garnacha/graciano, Rioja, '16one of the most renowned producers in la rioja; dark fruits & elegant herbs with a bold structure & a long, intense finish125

Hacienda Monasterio - Tinto Fino/cabernet Sauvignon, Ribera Del Duero, '19soft & silky tannins with fresh acidity, bright red fruits; a long & elegant finish145

Vatan - Tinta De Toro, Toro, '20from the renowned winemaker jorge ordóñez using the oldest clone of tempranillo grapes; dried berries, figs & dark chocolate with chewy tannins120

Muga 'prado Enea' Gran Reserva - 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

Marques De Murrieta 'castillo Ygay' Gran Reserva - Tempranillo/mazuelo, Rioja, '12beautiful, intense wine from a strong vintage; lush fruit, well-balanced structure, long layered finish550

Liquor List

Vodka

Sunny

Tito's

Ketel One

Grey Goose

Gin

Gin Mg

Hendricks

Nordés

Monkey 47

Tequila

Blanco

Corazón

Casamigos

Flecha Azul

Reposado

Camarena

Casamigos

Flecha Azul

Añejo

Casamigos

Mezcal

Banhez

Casamigos

Dos Hombres

Rum

Plantation 3 Star

El Dorado 5 Yr.

Whiskey/Rye

Rittenhouse

Whistlepig

Roe & Co.

Bourbon

Old Forester

Michter's

Jefferson Small Batch

Jefferson Ocean Age

Single Malt Scotch

Macallan 12

Macallan 15

Blended Scotch

Johnnie Walker Black

Johnnie Walker Blue

Monkey Shoulder

Cognac/Brandy

Pierre Ferrand 1840

Cardenal Mendoza

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

Gran Barquero 25 Yr Amontillado11

Mata Vermouth Blanco12

Mata Vermouth Tinto12

Cueva Nueva Vermut Rojo13

Bonanto11

Aperitivo Cocktails

Barça Vermutvermouth & soda, spanish olives, orange13

Digestivos

La Cigarrera Oloroso Sherry10

Toro Albalá '19 'poley' Pedro Ximénez13

Quinta Do Noval 2017 Vintage Porto13

Fernet-branca12

Amaro Montenegro14

Green Chartreuse19

Digestivo Cocktails

Spanish Espressotiniespresso, mr. black, licor 43, basic vodka17

Carajilloespresso, licor 4311

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

Postres

Tapas-sized, individual sweet treats!

A rectangular slice of Truffle Fudge Cake topped with a pool of caramel and a sprinkle of sea salt, served with a scoop of whipped cream.

Butterscotch Custard — Butterscotch custard in a small glass jar, topped with whipped cream

Basque Cheesecake — A wedge of Basque cheesecake with a dark, caramelized "burnt" top and a creamy center, served on a blue and white patterned plate.

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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Sangria • Cocktails • Beer

Sangria!

Cocktails

Zero-Proof Cocktails

Beer

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Specials • Happy Hour

Specials

Bottomless Sangria Brunch

Happy Hour Menu

Pintxos

Tapas

sangria

Cocktail

Beer & Wine

Surcharge

Weekend Brunch

Tapas

Brunch Tapas

Vegetables & Cheese

Seafood

Beef & Lamb

Chicken & Pork

Ibérico Pork

Cocktails

Surcharge

Spanish Wines

Wines by the Glass

Cava - Sparkling

Rosado - Rosé Wines

Blanco - White Wines

Tinto - Red Wines

Wines by the Bottle

Cava & Sparkling

Rosado - Rosé

Blanco - White

Tinto - Red

Liquor List

Vodka

Gin

Tequila

Blanco

Reposado

Añejo

Mezcal

Rum

Whiskey/Rye

Bourbon

Single Malt Scotch

Blended Scotch

Cognac/Brandy

Surcharge

Aperitivos & Digestivos

Aperitivos

Aperitivo Cocktails

Digestivos

Digestivo Cocktails

Surcharge

Desserts

Postres

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