Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba
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Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!, Chicago's first Spanish tapas restaurant serving authentic Spanish cuisine. Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba! Interested in catering or private parties?
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.]
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.
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!
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.
The best love stories start over a pitcher of sangria + a pan of paella... 🥰
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. 👀
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.
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.
A Ba-Ba-Reeba spread with the besties? We’re sold. 🤝
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.
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.
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.
Always saying yes to one more round, five more minutes, and more time at the table. 🧡
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.
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!
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!
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.
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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 |