Discover the vibrant flavors of Spain right in the heart of Chicago at Cafe Ba Ba Reeba, nestled on North Halsted Street. This iconic restaurant offers a delightful menu brimming with authentic Spanish cuisine, perfect for anyone seeking a taste of Spain. From tantalizing pintxos and classic tapas to hearty paellas and decadent desserts, Cafe Ba Ba Reeba on North Halsted is a culinary destination you won’t want to miss. Explore our menu and prepare for a Spanish feast in Chicago!
Pintxos: Bite-Sized Spanish Delights
Pintxos, the Basque Country’s answer to tapas, are a must-try at Cafe Ba Ba Reeba. These small, flavorful bites are perfect for sharing and sampling a variety of Spanish tastes.
- Medjool Date, Cheese: A sweet and savory combination of medjool date and cheese. $3.95
Medjool Date and Cheese Pintxo - Fig Mostarda, Maldon Salt: Experience the rich flavor of fig mostarda complemented by the delicate crunch of Maldon salt. $4.95
Fig Mostarda Pintxo at Cafe Ba Ba Reeba - The Original Pintxo Bar Snack: A taste of San Sebastián with gordal olive, piparra pepper, and Cantabrian anchovy – a true Spanish classic. $4.95
Traditional San Sebastian Pintxo - Roasted Mushrooms, Herbed Goat Cheese: Earthy roasted mushrooms paired with creamy herbed goat cheese for a vegetarian delight. $4.95
Roasted Mushroom and Goat Cheese Pintxo - Crispy Jamón Serrano: Simple yet satisfying, enjoy the salty and savory flavors of crispy Jamón Serrano. $2.95
Crispy Jamon Serrano Pintxo
Tapas: The Heart of Spanish Sharing
Dive into the world of Tapas at Cafe Ba Ba Reeba, the quintessential small dishes of Spain. Create a memorable meal by selecting a variety of tapas, or enjoy a few as appetizers before indulging in one of our signature paellas.
Cheese Tapas
- Tomato Purée, Garlic, Olive Oil & Shaved Manchego Cheese: Baked cheese with a rich tomato base, infused with garlic and topped with shaved Manchego. $11.95
Baked Manchego Cheese Tapas - Baked Mahón Menorca Cheese: Baked in our traditional Spanish oven and served with house-made garlic bread – a warm and comforting tapa. $10.95
Baked Mahon Cheese with Garlic Bread
Vegetable Tapas
- Blistered Shishito Peppers: Enjoy the mild spice of blistered shishito peppers, enhanced with marcona almonds and Manchego cheese. $10.95
Blistered Shishito Peppers Tapas - Grilled Asparagus: Fresh grilled asparagus seasoned with rosemary and citrus for a refreshing and healthy option. $6.95
Grilled Asparagus Tapas - Roasted Garlic & Spinach: A flavorful blend of roasted garlic and spinach with raw garlic and chives. $7.95
- Ensalada de Patatas con Alioli: Classic Spanish potato salad with alioli sauce, a perfect cool tapa.
Spanish Potato Salad with Alioli - Escalivada: A medley of tomatoes, spinach, and garlic, seasoned with Moroccan spices, offering a vegan and gluten-free choice. $8.95
Escalivada Vegetable Tapas - Tortilla Española: A warm and comforting potato and onion omelette, a staple of Spanish cuisine. $10.95
Tortilla Espanola Tapas - Patatas Bravas: Spice up your meal with patatas bravas, spicy potatoes served with sun-dried tomato aioli. $9.95
Patatas Bravas Tapas - Cauliflower & Garlic: Roasted cauliflower with garlic breadcrumbs and Manchego cheese, a flavorful vegetable tapa. $10.95
Roasted Cauliflower Tapas - Padrón Peppers: Experience the unique flavor of Padrón Peppers finished with Hawaiian black sea salt. $7.95
Padron Peppers Tapas
Beef Tapas
- Beef Tenderloin & Blue Cheese: Tender beef tenderloin paired with creamy blue cheese and house-made chips. $15.95
Beef Tenderloin and Blue Cheese Tapas - Beef Empanadas: Savory beef empanadas served with sun-dried tomato aioli for dipping. $9.95
Beef Empanadas Tapas - Grilled Hanger Steak: Flavorful grilled hanger steak with sherry-glazed mushrooms and mojo verde. $19.95
Grilled Hanger Steak Tapas - Pincho Moruno: A house specialty! Large format skewer to be shared featuring roasted piquillo peppers and garlic-horseradish mojo. $36.95
Pincho Moruno Beef Skewer Tapas
Seafood Tapas
- Conservas: Savor the world-renowned tinned fish of Spain, marinated in olive oil and served with crystal bread and Spanish fixings. $22.95
Spanish Conservas Seafood Tapas - Pulpo a la Gallega: Galician-style octopus with kabocha squash purée, roasted apples, and orange gastrique. $21.95
Pulpo a la Gallega Octopus Tapas - Grilled Calamari: Perfectly grilled calamari served with olive oil-whipped potatoes, piparras, pimentón, and espelette pepper. $23.95
Grilled Calamari Tapas - Gambas al Ajillo: Classic Spanish garlic shrimp sautéed in olive oil with red pepper flakes. $11.95
Gambas al Ajillo Shrimp Tapas - Crab Croquetas: Creamy crab croquetas served with tomato crudo and jalapeño aioli. $15.95
Crab Croquetas Tapas
Pork & Chicken Tapas
- Albondigas: Enjoy Spanish meatballs simmered in a rich sherry tomato sauce. $9.95
Albondigas Spanish Meatballs Tapas - Chicken Wings: Crispy chicken wings served with a flavorful sherry aioli. $7.95
Chicken Wings Tapas - Pollo Frito: Buttermilk fried chicken with a refreshing shaved vegetable salad and cilantro yogurt. $10.95
Pollo Frito Fried Chicken Tapas - Chicken & Chorizo Skewer: A flavorful skewer of chicken and chorizo with grilled piquillo peppers and herb oil. $10.95
Chicken and Chorizo Skewer Tapas - Pork Belly: Succulent pork belly served with a crisp apple cider vinaigrette. $12.95
Pork Belly Tapas
Ibérico Pork Tapas
Indulge in the exceptional flavor of Ibérico Pork, often called the wagyu of pork. These Spanish pigs are free-grazed on acorns, resulting in a rich and nutty flavor in both cured ham and pork cuts.
- Jamón Ibérico: Renowned as perhaps the best ham in the world, served simply with Manchego cheese. $33.95
Jamon Iberico Tapas - Presa Ibérica: Presa cut of the famous Ibérian pig, served with fabas asturianas and pickled shallots. $22.95
Presa Iberica Pork Tapas - Ibéricos Chorizo & Stracciatella: A delightful combination of Ibérico chorizo, stracciatella cheese, piquillo pepper, and drizzled honey. $18.95
Ibericos Chorizo and Stracciatella Tapas - Secreto Ibérico: “Secret” cut of Ibérico pork served with sherry aioli. $11.95
Secreto Iberico Pork Tapas - Ibérico Ribs: Honey-glazed Ibérico ribs with basque piperrada. $16.95
Iberico Ribs Tapas
Paella: A Taste of Valencia
Experience the authentic flavors of Valencia, Spain, the birthplace of paella, at Cafe Ba Ba Reeba. These classic rice dishes are perfect for sharing.
- Paella Valenciana: Classic paella with all-natural chicken and seasonal vegetables. Serves 2-3. $32.95
Paella Valenciana at Cafe Ba Ba Reeba - Paella de Carne: A hearty paella with pork shoulder confit, txistorra, and chicken thighs. Serves 2-3. $34.95
Paella de Carne Meat Paella - Paella Marinera: Seafood lovers will enjoy this paella with shrimp, squid, bay scallops, and roasted fennel. Serves 2-3. $40.95
Paella Marinera Seafood Paella - Paella de Verduras: A vibrant vegan paella featuring seasonal and local vegetables and roasted piquillo peppers. Serves 2-3. $30.95
Paella de Verduras Vegan Paella
Weekend Brunch at Cafe Ba Ba Reeba
Join us for Weekend Brunch every Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM and enjoy a special brunch menu alongside our classic pintxos and tapas.
Brunch Pintxos
- Medjool Date, Cheese: Sweet and savory pintxo. $3.95 Medjool Date and Cheese Pintxo
- Fig Mostarda, Maldon Salt: Rich fig flavor with a salty crunch. $4.95 Fig Mostarda Pintxo at Cafe Ba Ba Reeba
- The Original Pintxo Bar Snack: Classic San Sebastian flavors. $4.95 Traditional San Sebastian Pintxo
- Roasted Mushrooms, Herbed Goat Cheese: Vegetarian pintxo with earthy mushrooms. $4.95 Roasted Mushroom and Goat Cheese Pintxo
- Crispy Jamón Serrano: Savory and crispy Spanish ham. $2.95 Crispy Jamon Serrano Pintxo
- Torrijas Pintxo: Spanish-style french toast pintxo with maple syrup. $3.95
Torrijas French Toast Pintxo
Brunch Tapas
- Fruit & Yogurt: Greek yogurt with marcona almonds, seasonal fruit, and mint. $7.95
Brunch Fruit and Yogurt Tapas - Avocado Toast: Housemade bread topped with fresh avocado, poached eggs, cilantro, fresno chili, and gazpacho vinaigrette. $18.95
Avocado Toast Brunch Tapas - Huevos Rancheros: Spanish-style huevos rancheros. $9.95
Huevos Rancheros Brunch Tapas - Torrijas: Spanish-style french toast served with whipped cream. $10.95
Torrijas French Toast Brunch Tapas - Revuelto de Jamón: Scrambled egg with jamón serrano, manchego cream, and piperrada. $18.95
Revuelto de Jamon Scrambled Eggs Tapas - Eggs Benedict: Housemade english muffin topped with poached egg and béarnaise sauce. $10.95
Eggs Benedict Brunch Tapas - Patatas Bravas con Huevos: Spicy patatas bravas with tomato aioli and a sunny-side up egg, perfect for brunch. $10.95
Patatas Bravas con Huevos Brunch Tapas - Churros: Three churros served with chocolate and strawberry-membrillo sauces, a sweet brunch treat. $9.95
Churros Brunch Dessert Tapas
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Brunch Paella
- Arroz Con Huevos: A brunch paella with bomba rice, txistorra sausage, ñora pepper, and sunny-side up eggs. $29.95
Arroz con Huevos Brunch Paella
Brunch Cocktails
- Mimosa: Robert de Nola Brut Cava Rosé, passion fruit, pimentón. $11
Mimosa Brunch Cocktail - Bloody Mary: Basic Vodka, Filthy Bloody Mary Mix, celery salt, served with a vegetable skewer & Spanish sausage skewer. $12
Bloody Mary Brunch Cocktail - Carajillo Brunch: Chai, espresso, Chila ‘Orchata, 3 Olives Vanilla Vodka, cinnamon. $12
Carajillo Brunch Cocktail - Rosado Spritz: Bonanto, blood orange, agave, Cava Rosado. Glass $15, Half Pitcher $30, Full Pitcher $45
Rosado Spritz Brunch Cocktail
Happy Hour at Cafe Ba Ba Reeba
Enjoy Happy Hour Daily from 4pm-6pm at the bar seats & cocktail area only, featuring select Pintxos, Tapas, Sangria & Beer at reduced prices.
Happy Hour Pintxos
- Crispy Jamón Serrano: $1.50 Crispy Jamon Serrano Pintxo
- Fig Mostarda, Maldon Salt: $1.50
Happy Hour Fig Mostarda Pintxo - The Original Pintxo Bar Snack: $1.50
Happy Hour Original Pintxo
Happy Hour Tapas
- Roasted Garlic & Spinach: $3
Happy Hour Roasted Garlic Spinach Tapas - Chicken Wings: $4
Happy Hour Chicken Wings Tapas - Pork Belly: $4
Happy Hour Pork Belly Tapas - Albondigas: $4
Happy Hour Albondigas Tapas - Patatas Bravas: $4
Happy Hour Patatas Bravas Tapas - Padrón Peppers: $4
Happy Hour Padron Peppers Tapas - Tomato Bread: $5
Happy Hour Tomato Bread Tapas - Jamón Ibérico Toast: $5
Happy Hour Jamon Iberico Toast Tapas
Happy Hour Beer, Wine & Sangria
- Estrella Damm Lager, Barcelona, Spain: $4
- “Tapas Pour” of Pilot Project Ba-Ba Brew: $4
- Featured Wines by the Glass (Red or White): $6
- Classic Red Sangria: Glass $5.50, Pitcher $22
Desserts & Digestivos at Cafe Ba Ba Reeba
End your Spanish dining experience with our delightful desserts and digestivos.
Desserts
Tapas-sized, individual sweet treats!
- Flan: Classic Spanish flan with caramel and whipped cream. $5
Flan Spanish Dessert - Chocolate Hazelnut Cake: Rich chocolate hazelnut cake with salted caramel sauce. $5
Chocolate Hazelnut Cake Dessert - Crema Catalana: Traditional natilla custard with saffron caramel. $5
Crema Catalana Dessert - Basque Cheesecake: Creamy basque cheesecake with a butter crust. $5
Basque Cheesecake Dessert - Seasonal Sorbet: Housemade seasonal sorbet. $4
- Churros con Chocolate: Classic churros with rich chocolate sauce and citrus zest. $10
Churros con Chocolate Dessert
Digestivos
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Carajillo Cocktail
- Carajillo Cocktail: High brew espresso, Licor 43. $10
Sweet Sherry
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Sangria, Cocktails & Beer at Cafe Ba Ba Reeba
Explore our extensive drink menu featuring Sangria, Craft Cocktails, and a selection of Beers.
Craft Cocktails
- Gin + Tonic (Nordés Spanish Gin): Nordés Spanish Gin, grapefruit, tarragon, cardamom, mediterranean tonic. $16
Nordes Gin and Tonic Cocktail - Gin + Tonic (Cucumber Infused): Cucumber-infused Breckenridge Gin, St-Germain, lime, mint, mediterranean tonic. $15
Cucumber Gin and Tonic Cocktail
Specialty Cocktails
- Mezcal Passion: Madre Mezcal, passion fruit, ginger beer, pimenton. $14
Mezcal Passion Cocktail - Espresso Martini: 3 Olives Triple Shot Vodka, Frangelico, Mr. Black, High Brew Espresso. $15
Espresso Martini Cocktail - Spanish Gin Martini: Spanish Gin MG, house olive brine, gilda garnish (or with vodka if preferred!). $16
Spanish Gin Martini Cocktail - Spicy Mango Margarita: Casamigos Jalapeño, mango, lime, coriander, black lime salt. $14
Spicy Mango Margarita Cocktail - Sherry Old Fashioned: Redemption Rye, Palo Cortado Sherry, orange bitters, demerara. $16
Zero-Proof Cocktails
- N/A Gin & Tonic: Ritual N/A Gin, agave, grapefruit, Recess CBD pomegranate hibiscus soda. $12
Non Alcoholic Gin and Tonic Cocktail - Blackberry Lavender Lemonade: Blackberry purée, lavender syrup, lemonade, lime. $7
Blackberry Lavender Lemonade Mocktail - Pomegranate Cava Spritzer: Codorníu Zero Brut, agave, pomegranate juice, lemon. $11
Pomegranate Cava Spritzer Mocktail
Sangria!
The traditional drink of Spain made with wine, liqueurs & diced fresh fruit.
- Red or White Sangria: Glass $10.50, 1/2 Pitcher $22.50, Pitcher $36.50
Red Sangria Pitcher - Peach Sangria: Peach Schnapps, Absolut Apeach. Glass $11.50, 1/2 Pitcher $24.50, Pitcher $39.50
Peach Sangria Pitcher - Raspberry Sangria: Skyy Infusion Raspberry. Glass $11.50, 1/2 Pitcher $24.50, Pitcher $39.50
Raspberry Sangria Pitcher - Passion Fruit Sangria: Passion Fruit Vodka. Glass $11.50, 1/2 Pitcher $24.50, Pitcher $39.50
Passion Fruit Sangria Pitcher - Cava Rosado Sangria: Spanish Sparkling, Raspberry Liqueur, Brandy. Glass $11.50, 1/2 Pitcher $24.50, Pitcher $39.50
Cava Rosado Sangria Pitcher - Sangria del Día: Seasonal Sangria, ask your server. Glass $12.50, 1/2 Pitcher $26.50, Pitcher $43.50
Beer/Cerveza
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Spanish Wine Selection at Cafe Ba Ba Reeba
Explore our curated selection of Spanish Wines, by the glass and by the bottle, perfectly complementing our menu.
Wines by the Glass
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Wines by the Bottle
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Specials & Aperitivos at Cafe Ba Ba Reeba
Discover our daily specials and aperitivos to start your Spanish culinary journey.
Specials Menu
- Secreto Bao Bun: B&B pickles, pimentón aioli. $12
- Carabinero Arroz Negro: Carabinero shrimp, squid ink, saffron aioli. $54
Aperitivos
- Bonanto: Spain’s answer to Aperol. $10
- DHOS Bittersweet N/A Aperitif: $8
- Bonanto Spritz: Bonanto & Sparkling Cava. $12
Vermouth
Served on the rocks with orange, olives and a splash of soda.
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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.
Gluten-free, Vegan, and Vegetarian indicators are maintained as in the original document using images.
