Tapas are the famous small dishes Of spain. Create a meal with a variety Of tapas, or choose a selection as An appetizer and enjoy one of Our paellas as your main course
Vegetables & Cheese
Gazpacho Andaluz
the traditional chilled soup from the south of spain
gluten-free
$6.50
Fried Shishito Peppers
black coarse salt
vegan
gluten-free
$7.95
Patatas Bravas
spicy potatoes with tomato aioli
vegetarian
gluten-free
$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
Seafood
"Matrimonio" Pintxos
traditional basque pintxo "marrying" white boquerón & cantabrian anchovies, crystal bread, tomato crudo, chives
$10.95
Garlic Shrimp
olive oil, red pepper flakes
gluten-free
$11.95
Pulpo a la Plancha
sobrasada ragú, whipped potato purée
$23.95
Seared Sea Scallops
spring peas, asparagus, parsley cream
$21.95
Heirloom Tomatoes & Tuna Conserva
the world-renowned tinned fish of spain; marinated in olive oil, served with a salad of heirloom tomatoes & thinly shaved onion
$23.95
Chicken & Pork
Chorizo-Wrapped Date Pintxos
filled with manchego cheese
gluten-free
$10.95
Deviled Egg Pintxos
crispy jamón serrano & chives
gluten-free
$7.95
Roasted Dates Wrapped in Bacon
apple cider vinaigrette
gluten-free
$12.95
Ibérico Ham Croquetas
sherry aioli
$11.95
Chicken & Chorizo Skewer
roasted piquillo peppers, chimichurri
$13.95
Ibérico Pork
Regarded as the wagyu of pork, the Ibérian pigs of Spain free-grazed on acorns, giving the cured ham & pork cuts a rich & nutty flavor
Jamón Ibérico Bellota
jamón ibérico de bellota "pata negra" renowned as perhaps the best ham in the world; served with manchego cheese
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
Roasted Dates with Bacon & 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 Garlic-Horseradish Cream
Shrimp with Garlic-Horseradish Cream
Beef with Garlic-Horseradish Cream
Beverage Packages
House Brand Liquor
(person for 2 hours)$46.00
(person for 3 hours)$54.00
(person for 4 hours)$62.00
Premium Brand Liquor
(person for 2 hours)$50.00
(person for 3 hours)$62.00
(person for 4 hours)$75.00
Beer, Wine, & Sangria
$40 per person for 2 hours, $50 per person for 3 hours, $60 per person for 4 hours
Classic Red Sangria
White Peach Sangria
Sangria del Dia
House Wine
Beer
Daytime Beverage Package
$33 person for 2 hours, $42 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
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
Wines by The Glass
Sparkling
avinyó brut reserva
parellada/xarel-lo/macabeo, cava d.o., '19 classic cava, notes of lemon, green apple, toast
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
$112.00
soft & silky tannins with fresh acidity, bright red fruits; a long & elegant finish
vatan - tinta de toro, toro, '18
$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
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 and enjoy one of Our paellas as your main course
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 & Rhubarb Compote
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
$20.95
Vegetables & Cheese
Gazpacho Andaluz
the traditional chilled soup from the south of spain
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
garlic potato salad
$7.95
garlic, parsley, chives
gluten-free
new york strip*
$54.00
14 oz., mojo picón, maldon salt, chives
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
white peach
$5.00
cava sangria
$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
Starter
Catalan-Style Crystal Bread
vegetarian
Cold Tapas
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
Roasted Dates with Bacon & Apple Vinaigrette
gluten-free
Chicken & Chorizo Skewer
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
$36.50
White Peach
$39.50
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
$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
Bikini Panini
$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
Mata Vermouth Blanco
$12.00
Mata Vermouth Tinto
$12.00
Bonanto
$12.00
Aperitivo Cocktails
Barça Vermut
$12.00
vermouth & soda, spanish olives, orange
Digestivos
La Cigarrera Oloroso Sherry
$10.00
Fernet-Branca
$11.00
'19 Toro Albalá "Poley" PX Sherry
$13.00
Quinta do Noval 2017 Vintage Porto
$13.00
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
$10.00
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
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!