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
black coarse salt
vegan
$7.95
Patatas Bravas
spicy potatoes with tomato aioli
vegetarian
$9.95
Catalan-Style Crystal Bread
tomato purée, garlic & manchego
vegetarian
$11.95
Goat Cheese Baked in Tomato Sauce
house garlic bread
vegetarian
$10.95
Roasted Hen of the Woods Mushroom
manchego cream & chive oil
vegetarian
gluten-free
$13.95
House-Marinated Spanish Olives
rosemary, citrus
vegan
gluten-free
$6.95
Tortilla Española (Made-to-Order)
warm potato & onion omelette
vegetarian
gluten-free
$10.95
Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad
manchego, candied marcona almonds
vegetarian
gluten-free
$10.95
Crispy Artichoke Fritters
lemon aioli
$14.95
Seafood
"Matrimonio" Pintxos
traditional basque pintxo "marrying" white boquerón & cantabrian anchovies, crystal bread, tomato crudo, chives
a house specialty! large format skewer to be shared; olive oil-whipped potatoes, shishito peppers, horseradish mojo
$36.95
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
Lunch Package
Available for daytime parties taking place before 3pm. This menu is served family style to share. Please work with your catering manager if you have any dietary restrictions. Includes soft drinks, coffee, and tea. Pre-Select 6: $36 per person. Pre-Select 7: $40 per person
Paella-Style Noodle Dish with Txistorra, Slab Bacon & Baked Eggs
Solamente Tapas Package
$42 per person. This menu is served family-style to share. Please work with your catering manager if you have any dietary restrictions. Includes soft drinks, coffee, and tea
Shrimp with Garlic, Olive Oil, & Red Pepper Flakes
gluten-free
Bacon-Wrapped Dates, Apple Vinaigrette
gluten-free
Meatballs with Sherry-Tomato Sauce
Dessert
pre-select one, served individually
Chocolate Truffle Cake
vegetarian
gluten-free
Butterscotch Custard
vegetarian
gluten-free
Add-Ons
Pintxos Platter
deviled egg, chorizo-wrapped date, caña de cabra crostini
(per person)$10.00
Whole Roasted Ibérico Presa
spain's famed ibérico pork
gluten-free
(per person)$12.00
Whole Roasted Branzino with Chimichurri
gluten-free
MKT Price
Add Toros
Choose two. $14 per person
Chicken with Roasted Piquillo Peppers & Chimichurri
Shrimp with Olive Oil, Garlic, & Thai Chili Pepper
Beef Tenderloin with Olive Oil Whipped Potatoes & Garlic-Horseradish Cream
Beverage Packages
Beer, Wine, & Sangria
house red & white wines, red sangria, white peach sangria, & sangria del dia, bottled beer
(person for 2 hours)$42.00
(person for 3 hours)$52.00
(person for 4 hours)$62.00
House Brand Liquor
(person for 2 hours)$48.00
(person for 3 hours)$58.00
(person for 4 hours)$68.00
Premium Brand Liquor
(person for 2 hours)$60.00
(person for 3 hours)$70.00
(person for 4 hours)$80.00
Daytime Beverage Package
$42 person for 2 hours, $52 person for 3 hours. Available for events concluding by 3pm
Classic Red & White Peach Sangria
Lil' Ba-Ba Bloody Mary
Mimosa
House Red & White Wine
Host Bar
Host Bar
host will determine what is to be offered all drinks will be charged on a per-drink basis (coffee, decaf, tea & soft drink service included in all menu prices)
Sangria!
The traditional drink of Spain made with wine, liqueurs and diced fresh fruit
our n/a sangría; hibiscus, pineapple, citrus, soda
$11.00
Beer
Estrella Galicia
$7.00
lager, galicia, spain
Noon Whistle Cozmo
$9.00
pale ale, Illinois
Wnago Tango
$9.00
hazy ipa, terre haute, indiana
Begyle
$8.00
blonde ale, chicago
Isastegi Natural Basque Cider
$10.00
basque cider, tolosa, spain
Estrella Galicia 0.0 (N/A)
$7.00
non-alcoholic lager, galicia, spain
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
one of the most renowned producers in la rioja; dark fruits & elegant herbs with a bold structure & a long, intense finish
Hacienda Monasterio - Tinto Fino/Cabernet Sauvignon, Ribera del Duero, '19
$145.00
soft & silky tannins with fresh acidity, bright red fruits; a long & elegant finish
Vatan - Tinta de Toro, Toro, '20
$120.00
from the renowned winemaker jorge ordóñez using the oldest clone of tempranillo grapes; dried berries, figs & dark chocolate with chewy tannins
Muga 'Prado Enea' Gran Reserva - Tempranillo/Garnacha/Graciano, Rioja, '15
$245.00
storied 3rd generation winemakers in la rioja; well-aged intense wine with dark berries, semi-sweet chocolate; notes of smoke, spice & toasted vanilla
Marques de Murrieta 'Castillo Ygay' Gran Reserva - Tempranillo/Mazuelo, Rioja, '12
$550.00
beautiful, intense wine from a strong vintage; lush fruit, well-balanced structure, long layered finish
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.
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
spicy potatoes with tomato aioli, sunny-side up egg
vegetarian
$10.95
Add Bacon or Txistorra Sausage
$3.00
Churros con Chocolate
three churros, chocolate & strawberry-membrillo sauces
$9.95
Torrijas
spanish-style french toast, farm fruit compote, whipped cream
$10.95
Brunch Fideuà* (For 2)
fideuà is the paella-style noodle dish that originated on the coast of valencia; we like it for brunch with txistorra sausage, slab bacon, and 2 baked eggs
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
Cueva Nueva
La Hora Del Vermut
La Cueva Nueva Vermut, orange, splash of soda
$6.00
Specials
Empanada Gallega
$12.00
galician tuna "empanada" with tuna conserva, piquillo pepper sofrito, and hard boiled eggs
Caldero Murciano
$37.00
a rice stew of mixed mushrooms, ibérico secreto, and fresh herbs
gluten-free
Bottomless Sangria Brunch
Saturdays & Sundays: 11am - 2:45pm
bottomless sangria brunch
Enjoy bottomless glasses of any of our draft sangrias
per person$30.00
Pintxos
deviled egg
crispy jamón serrano & chives
gluten-free
$1.50
chorizo-wrapped date
filled with manchego cheese
gluten-free
$1.50
la "gilda"
the original pintxo bar snack from san sebastián - gordal olive, piparra pepper, cantabrian anchovy
gluten-free
$2.50
torres selecta patatas fritas
jamón ibérico, cured cheese or extra virgin olive oil
$5.00
sangria
classic red
$5.00
cava sangria
$5.00
white peach
$5.00
sangria del diá
$5.00
Beer & Wine
estrella galicia
$4.00
brewer's kitchen "two falls" hazy IPA
$6.00
Spanish Wines
$6.00
rotating selection of red, white, & sparkling
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.
Pintxos Party
$32 per guest (pre-select 8 pintxos); $35 per guest (pre-select 8 pintxos and 2 dessert pintxos). pintxos [peen-chõs] are bite-sized tapas popular in the bars of northern spain. This package is perfect if you're looking for light appetizers, happy hour-style!
$44 per person. For carryout & delivery. Please work with your catering manager if you have any dietary restrictions
Cold Tapas
pre-select two
Catalan-Style Crystal Bread
Brussels Sprouts Salad
vegetarian
gluten-free
Spanish Charcuterie
gluten-free
Hot Tapas
pre-select four
Tortilla Española
potato & onion omelette
vegetarian
gluten-free
Roasted Hen of The Woods Mushrooms
vegetarian
gluten-free
Patatas Bravas with Tomato Alioli
vegetarian
gluten-free
Shrimp with Garlic, Olive Oil, & Red Pepper Flakes
gluten-free
Ibérico Ham Croquetas with Sherry Alioli
Bacon-Wrapped Dates, Apple Vinaigrette
gluten-free
Chicken & Chorizo Skewer
Spanish Meatballs with Sherry Tomato Sauce
Dessert
pre-select one, served individually
Chocolate Truffle Cake
vegetarian
gluten-free
Butterscotch Custard
vegetarian
gluten-free
Add on Sangria To-Go
Classic Red Sangria
$37.50
White Peach Sangria
$40.50
Tapas Trays
all items are priced per tray, each tray serves 8-10 guests
Cold
Catalan-Style Crystal Bread
$48.00
Brussels Sprouts Salad
$44.00
marcona almonds, manchego cheese
Hot
Patatas Bravas with Tomato Alioli
$40.00
Spinach & Manchego-Stuffed Mushrooms
$55.00
Garlic Shrimp, Olive Oil, Red Pepper Flakes
$60.00
Spanish Meatballs in Sherry Tomato Sauce
$55.00
Bacon-Wrapped Dates, Apple Vinaigrette
$70.00
Chicken & Chorizo Skewer
$72.00
Beef Tenderloin Skewer, Garlic-Horseradish Cream
$70.00
Market Vegetable Paella
$62.00
Chicken Thigh & Market Vegetable Paella
$66.00
Paella Mixta
$70.00
pork shoulder confit, txistorra, chicken thighs
Pintxos
Pintxos [peen-chõs] are bite-sized tapas popular in the bars of northern spain. All items are priced per dozen, two dozen minimum on all orders
Cold
Tortilla Española
$20.00
potato & onion omelette
Serrano & Melon Skewer
$20.00
Artisanal Spanish Cheese & Quince
$20.00
Deviled Egg with Jamón
$24.00
Tomato Toast with Manchego
$20.00
Caña de Cabra Crostini
$24.00
Smoked Salmon on Brioche Toast
$28.00
Hot
Mini Spanish Meatballs
$22.00
Ibérico Ham Croquetas
$22.00
Bacon-Wrapped Dates, Apple Vinaigrette
$22.00
Manchego & Piquillo Pepper Sandwiches
$20.00
Pressed "Bikini" Sandwiches
$26.00
chorizo, stracciatella, piquillo pepper
Garlic Shrimp with Olive Oil
$24.00
Chorizo-Wrapped Medjool Date & Manchego Cheese
$36.00
Moroccan Chickpea Crostini
$20.00
Market Vegetable Skewer
$18.00
Mini Beef Tenderloin Skewer
$32.00
Mini Chicken & Chorizo Skewer
$36.00
Beef Tenderloin, Blue Cheese, Potato Crisp
$36.00
Seared Spanish Sausage
$38.00
Desserts
Chocolate Truffle Bite
$24.00
Marcona Almond Tart
$24.00
Butterscotch Pudding Shooter
$26.00
Pequeño Platter
$20 per guest. This package is perfect for a post-dinner cruise or happy hour light bites! this menu includes a small-scale offering of spanish meats & cheese, accompaniments, and dessert for your guests to enjoy
Spanish Charcuterie Tasting
variety of cured spanish sausage and spanish ham served with manchego cheese, house-marinated spanish olives & crostini with tomato crudo
Dessert
chocolate truffle bite
Aperitivos
Wisdom & Warter Fino Sherry
$7.00
Gran Barquero 25 Yr Amontillado
$11.00
Mata Vermouth Blanco
$12.00
Mata Vermouth Tinto
$12.00
Cueva Nueva Vermut Rojo
$13.00
Bonanto
$11.00
Aperitivo Cocktails
Barça Vermut
$13.00
vermouth & soda, spanish olives, orange
Digestivos
La Cigarrera Oloroso Sherry
$10.00
Toro Albalá '19 'Poley' Pedro Ximénez
$13.00
Quinta do Noval 2017 Vintage Porto
$13.00
Fernet-Branca
$11.00
Amaro Montenegro
$14.00
Green Chartreuse
$15.00
Digestivo Cocktails
Spanish Espressotini
$16.00
espresso, mr. black, licor 43, basic vodka
Try It with Mezcal!
$2.00
Carajillo
$11.00
espresso, licor 43
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
Tapas-sized, individual sweet treats!
Chocolate Truffle Bite
caramel & whipped cream
vegetarian
gluten-free
$5.00
Butterscotch Custard
salted caramel
vegetarian
gluten-free
$5.00
Basque Cheesecake
citrus zest
vegetarian
gluten-free
$10.00
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.
Pintxos
Pintxos: [peen-chõs] the bite-sized tapas popular in the bars of Northern Spain
deviled egg
$1.50
crispy jamón serrano & chives
gluten-free
chorizo-wrapped date
$1.50
filled with manchego cheese
gluten-free
la "gilda"
$2.50
the original pintxo bar snack from san sebastián - gordal olive, piparra pepper, cantabrian anchovy
gluten-free
torres selecta patatas fritas - bag
$5.00
imported spanish potato chips in 1 of 3 varieties ~ jamón ibérico, cured cheese, or extra virgin olive oil
$5 Glasses of Sangria
classic red
$5.00
white peach
$5.00
cava sangria
$5.00
sangria del diá
$5.00
Cervezas
estrella galicia
$4.00
lager, galicia, spain
noon whistle cozmo
$6.00
pale ale, illinois
Spanish Wines
rotating selection of red, white, & sparkling
$6.00
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
As part of our ongoing effort to slow the transmission of COVID-19, we are open for distance dine-in at reduced capacity. Outdoor dining reservations are weather dependant; hours subject to change
About Us
Welcome to Lil' Ba-Ba-Reeba! in River North. The little sister of Cafe-Ba-Ba-Reeba! in Lincoln Park, Lil’ Ba-Ba-Reeba! stays true to its Spanish roots serving a wide variety of iconic small plates like Spicy Patatas Bravas, Bacon-Wrapped Dates and Rioja-Braised Short Rib. Of course, no celebration would be complete without our classic Sangria ¡Salud!