Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba

Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!, Chicago's first Spanish tapas restaurant serving authentic Spanish cuisine. Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba! Interested in catering or private parties?
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is Chicago’s original tapas bar, serving authentic Spanish cuisine since 1985. Our shareable menu features tapas, pintxos (bite-sized tapas) and the classic Valencian rice dish, paella. Pair the meal with craft cocktails, Spanish w**e, local beers, and our classic Sangria at our vibrant Lincoln Park location. Join us for Happy Hour specials daily from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM at the bar, and stop by for brunch on Saturdays and Sundays! Contact our parties team at [email protected] for more information. Stay up to date on all things Ba-Ba-Reeba! Text CBBR to 70717 and get exciting news, special offers, discounts, and more sent to your phone. [You may receive up to four messages per month. Message and Data rates may apply. Reply STOP to opt out and HELP for assistance.]

10/05/2026

Spanish flavors, chef’s secrets, and plenty of paella. 🇪🇸

Join Executive Chef Eric Jorgensen for our upcoming Paella Demo, featuring five courses of pintxos, tapas, and paella paired with drinks, plus plenty of tips and tricks to take home. Ticket link in bio!

10/02/2026

Sangria is always a good idea, especially when it’s for a great cause. 💓

Throughout October, a portion of the proceeds from our Del Dia Sangrias will be donated to the Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Fdn in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

📍 Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!: $1 from every pitcher and half pitcher
📍 Lil' Ba-Ba-Reeba: $1 from every glass and pitcher

That feeling when your favorite happy hour just got even more rewarding. 🍻Now through 9/30, play Scratch Off on the Lett...
09/25/2026

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.

09/21/2026

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!

09/17/2026

We're bringing tradition back 🇪🇸

The tapa experience: a crispy COVAP chorizo croqueta, perched right on your glass of Sierra Cantabria Crianza. $16 for the pair.

Celebrate this classic Spanish tradition with us at both Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba! and Lil' Ba-Ba-Reeba! with **e this month.

09/16/2026

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

09/09/2026

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 lotta flavor. 🇪🇸🌭Our Chicago-inspired Txistorra Dog Pintxo is BACK to cel...
09/03/2026

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, $1 from every order of the Ibérico Ham Croquetas will be donated to the Gr...
09/01/2026

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.

08/27/2026

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

Raise a glass (or a bacon-wrapped date) to Scratch Off szn. 🙌Now through 9/30, Lettuce Entertain You Frequent Diner Club...
08/19/2026

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.

08/13/2026

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 from the traditions of Valencia, our signature rice dishes bring the flavors ...
08/10/2026

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.

08/07/2026

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

08/03/2026

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.

08/01/2026

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 and David Koehn of for an extra special meal!

Wednesday, 7/29 is just days away! 🚨 Don't miss our epic Basque Pig Roast, a special collab between Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba and...
07/26/2026

Wednesday, 7/29 is just days away! 🚨 Don't miss our epic Basque Pig Roast, a special collab between Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba and Mon Ami Gabi.

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 classic with chocolate sauce or switch things up with strawberry-membrillo. How...
07/24/2026

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.

Address

2024 N Halsted Street
Chicago, IL
60614

Opening Hours

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

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