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 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
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 sausage, slab bacon, and baked eggs add $7 per person
Dessert
Chocolate Truffle Cake
vegetarian
gluten-free
Butterscotch Custard
vegetarian
gluten-free
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
our n/a sangría; hibiscus, pineapple, citrus, soda
$11.00
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
inazio urruzola txakolina - hondarrabi zuri, getariako, '22 the classic white wine pairing of the basque country; slight effervescence with a crisp, clean & dry finish
glass$14.00
cuatro rayas "40 vendimias" - verdejo, rueda, '22
clean notes of apricot & citrus; well-balanced acidity with honey on the finish
glass$13.00
pazo de san mauro - albariño, rías baixas, '22
classic galician varietal from a 16th century estate; grapefruit & minerality on the finish
glass$16.00
ontañón 'vetiver' - viura, rioja, '20
light aging in neutral oak gives this notes of an oaky chardonnay; mellowed with smooth notes of grapefruit, white pepper, & toasty brioche
glass$15.00
Tinto - Red Wines
fraga do corvo - mencía, monterrei, '21
medium bodied, fruity, fresh; good pairing for pinot noir lovers
glass$14.00
marqués de griñon "caliza" - syrah/petit verdot/graciano, castilla la mancha, '20
smooth & medium bodied with notes of plum, dark cherry, & notes of dark chocolate on the finish
glass$14.00
'biga de luberri' crianza - tempranillo, alavesa, '19
classic example of old-world rioja with dark fruit & french/american oak
glass$16.00
señorío de sotillo crianza - tinto fino, ribera del duero, '16
medium-full bodied with dark fruit, cinnamon & baking spices; velvety tannins on the finish
glass$15.00
breca "cepas viejas" - garnacha, calatayud, '20
full bodied, concentrated & lush with dark fruits & a hint of smoke
glass$16.00
triton - tinta de toro, toro, '21
full bodied & bold with ripe red & dark fruits, peppery herbs; spice & sandalwood on the finish
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 & Apple-Date Jam
spanish-style french toast, 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
basic vodka, aperol, mata blanco vermouth, grapefruit, cucumber, lemon
$15.00
Lil' Albahaca
corazón blanco, basil, cucumber, lime, jalapeño salt
$15.00
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
Specials Menu
stuffed piquillo pepper crostinis
$13.00
sobrasada, picual olive oil, espelette
ibérico secreto*
$23.00
confit peppers, px reduction, crispy garlic
Pintxos
Pintxos: [peen-chõs] the bite-sized tapas popular in the bars of Northern Spain
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 - bag
imported spanish potato chips in 1 of 3 varieties ~ jamón ibérico, cured cheese, or extra virgin olive oil
$5.00
$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
brewer's kitchen "two falls"
$6.00
hazy ipa, chicago
Spanish Wines
rotating selection of red, white, & sparkling
$6.00
Bottomless Sangria Brunch
Saturdays & Sundays: 11AM - 2:45PM
bottomless sangria brunch
Enjoy bottomless glasses of any of our draft sangrias
per person$30.00
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
Spanish Lunch Box
Skip the meal prep and let us bring a taste of spain to you! Choose 1 sandwich per person, sides included. 48-hour notice required
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.
Brunch
$30 per person. Available Weekends 11:00AM - 3:00PM. Brunch includes a glass of our Classic Red or White Peach Sangria
Main Course
choose two
Crystal Bread Tartine Sandwich
tomato crudo, soft-scrambled eggs, avocado, spicy pepper marmalade; add bacon or txistorra chorizo for $3
vegetarian
Roasted Hen of the Woods Mushroom
manchego cream & chive oil
vegetarian
gluten-free
Brunch Patatas Bravas*
spicy potatoes with tomato aioli, sunny-side up egg; add bacon or txistorra chorizo for $3
vegetarian
Torrijas, Spanish-Style French Toast
seasonal compote, whipped cream
vegetarian
Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad
manchego, candied marcona almonds
vegetarian
Goat Cheese Baked in Tomato Sauce
house garlic bread
vegetarian
Roasted Dates Wrapped in Bacon
apple cider vinaigrette
gluten-free
Dessert Tapas
choose one
Chocolate Truffle Bite
caramel & whipped cream
vegetarian
gluten-free
Butterscotch Custard
salted caramel
vegetarian
gluten-free
Dinner
$45 per person. Available Weekdays: 3:30PM - Close. Weekends: 3:00PM - Close. Dinner includes a glass of our Classic Red or White Peach Sangria
Catalan-Style "Crystal" Bread
Catalan-Style "Crystal" Bread
tomato purée, garlic & manchego
vegetarian
First Course
choose one
Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad
manchego, candied marcona almonds
vegetarian
gluten-free
Patatas Bravas
spicy potatoes with tomato aioli
vegetarian
gluten-free
Roasted Dates Wrapped in Bacon
apple cider vinaigrette
gluten-free
Goat Cheese Baked in Tomato Sauce
house garlic bread
vegetarian
Second Course
choose one
Hanger Steak*
sherry-glazed mushrooms, mojo verde
Garlic Shrimp
olive oil, red pepper flakes
gluten-free
Tortilla Española
warm potato & onion omelette
vegetarian
gluten-free
Chicken & Chorizo Skewer
piquillo pepper, herb oil
Beef Tenderloin Toro Skewer*
upgrade your second course with our house specialty for $18
Dessert Tapas
choose one
Chocolate Truffle Bite
caramel & whipped cream
vegetarian
gluten-free
Butterscotch Custard
salted caramel
vegetarian
gluten-free
*These items are cooked-to-order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness
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
brewer's kitchen mañana de mallorca
$6.00
spanish tea ipa, chicago
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!