Café Ba-Ba-Reeba

2024 North Halsted St. ChicagoIL60614
Closed
Sunday
10:00am-10:00pm
Monday
4:00pm-10:00pm
Tuesday
4:00pm-10:00pm
Wednesday
4:00pm-10:00pm
Thursday
4:00pm-10:00pm
Friday
11:30am-11:59pm
Saturday
10:00am-11:59pm
Payment Methods: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, Cash
Average Rating
4
Total Reviews
(295)
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Not Recommended 0
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Description

Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba! is Chicago's original tapas restaurant, serving authentic Spanish cuisine in Lincoln Park since 1985. Founding Chef Gabino Sotelino’s menu is designed to share, featuring tapas, pintxos (bite-sized tapas) and the classic Valencian rice dish, paella. Guests will experience a variety of tastes and flavors with signature dishes including Spicy Potatoes (patatas bravas), Baked...
by opentable on February 18, 2017 from opentable

Tips

What to Drink: Sip wine flights of Spanish whites or reds, sweet or dry sherries, or sangria for just a few bucks.
by ezlocal on October 03, 2014 from ezlocal
Save Money: The bar features a $3 tapas special weekdays from 4pm to 6pm and weekends from 10pm to 12am.
by ezlocal on October 03, 2014 from ezlocal

Editorial Reviews

Operations may be disrupted due to COVID-19. Be sure to contact the restaurant to find out its current status and offerings.Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba! Restaurant Review:
Among the original tapas bars in Chicago, this Lettuce Entertain You restaurant continues to draw heavy crowds even after years in business. Whether you come for pintxos at the bar, such as a chorizo-wrapped date with manchego, or dive into Spanish artisanal cheeses, garlic potato salad and paella, order a pitcher of sangría (white or red) to wash it all down. As a finale, the caramelized...
by gayot on October 24, 2016 from gayot
Among the original tapas bars in Chicago, this Lettuce Entertain You restaurant took the city by storm. During the first few years of its life, the crowds were knee deep and elbow-to-elbow. During peak times---despite the many tapas… Read More
by ezlocal on December 29, 2014 from ezlocal
A "Chicago classic" that's "been around forever" (or since 1985), this "lively", "always reliable" Lincoln Park Spaniard "never fails to please" with its "vast menu" of "interesting", "authentic" small plates, plus "delish" paella and "the best" sangria, all at "approachable" prices; "snappy" servers "keep a steady pace of food coming" in the "cozy" dining room and "beautiful" patio, and it's...
by zagat on November 25, 2013 from zagat
With its long waits and boisterous sangria-soaked parties, this weekend favorite will test your patience, but the delicious Spanish tapas make it worthwhile. Order the paella while you wait -- this made-to-order delicacy takes half an hour to prepare. While you're at it, consider chicken empanadas and beef skewers with horseradish sauce. Feast like a king with tapas specials like $3 items from...
by blackbookmag on September 16, 2011 from blackbookmag

Information from the business

Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba! Is Chicago's original Spanish tapas bar, serving the Lincoln Park neighborhood since 1985.
by yellowpages on October 19, 2016 from yellowpages