Pintxos: [peen-chõs] - the bite sized tapas popular in the bars of Northern Spain
chorizo-wrapped date
medjool date, cheese
gluten-free
$4.95
caña de cabra
goat cheese, membrillo jam, maldon sea salt
vegetarian
$4.95
la "gilda"
the original pintxo bar snack from san sebastián, gordal olive, piparra pepper, cantabrian anchovy
gluten-free
$4.95
stuffed piquillo pepper
nduja chorizo
$4.95
deviled egg
crispy jamón ibérico
$2.95
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
Savor the flavors of Valencia, the province of Spain that gives us the classic rice dish paella
chicken thigh & market vegetable
all-natural chicken, seasonal vegetables
gluten-free
Serves 2-3$36.95
mixta
pork shoulder confit, txistorra, chicken thighs
gluten-free
Serves 2-3$36.95
mariscos "a banda"
jumbo shrimp, hokkaido scallops, green beans
gluten-free
Serves 2-3$52.95
farmers market vegetable
seasonal & local vegetables, roasted piquillo peppers
vegan
gluten-free
Serves 2-3$32.95
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.
La Hora Del Vermut
La Hora Del Vermut
La Cueva Nueva Vermut, orange, splash of soda
$6.00
Pintxos
caña de cabra
membrillo jam, maldon sea salt
vegetarian
$1.50
la "gilda"
the original pintxo bar snack from san sebastián, gordal olive, piparra pepper, cantabrian anchovy
gluten-free
$1.50
deviled egg
crispy jamón ibérico
$1.50
Tapas
torres selecta patatas fritas
jamón ibérico, cured cheese or extra virgin olive oil
The traditional drink of Spain made with wine, liqueurs & diced fresh fruit
glass$5.50
pitcher$22.00
estrella damm
$4.00
lager, barcelona, spain
"tapas pour" of pilot project ba-ba brew!
$4.00
featured wine by the glass
$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.
Desserts
Tapas-sized, individual sweet treats!
Truffle Fudge Cake
caramel & whipped cream
vegetarian
gluten-free
$5.95
Butterscotch Custard
salted caramel sauce
vegetarian
gluten-free
$5.95
Natilla Flan
saffron caramel
vegetarian
gluten-free
$5.95
Marcona Almond-Caramel Bar
butter crust
vegetarian
$5.95
Seasonal Sorbet
$4.95
housemade
vegan
gluten-free
Basque Cheesecake
caramelized top, gooey center
vegetarian
gluten-free
$10.95
Digestivos
Atxa Pacharán
$8.00
Chinchón Sweet Anis Liqueur
$8.00
Amaro Dell'Etna
$9.00
Amaro Montenegro
$11.00
Quinta do Noval Ruby Port
$8.00
Warre's Otima 10 Year Old Tawny Port
$10.00
Cocktails
Espresso Martini
3 olives espresso, disaronno, mr. black, la colombe
$16.00
Café Carajillo
licor 43, nosotros reposado, mr. black, la colombe
$13.00
Sherry
Sweet Sherry Flight ($22): a sampling of four
Jorge Ordóñez #1 Selección Especial
$13.00
Toro Albalá "Poley" PX
$12.00
Emilio Lustau "Capataz" Deluxe Cream
$9.00
Gonzáléz Byass Néctar PX
$11.00
Toro Albalá 1999 Don PX
$20.00
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
chorizo-wrapped date
medjool date, cheese
gluten-free
$3.95
caña de cabra
goat cheese, membrillo jam, maldon sea salt
vegetarian
$4.95
la "gilda"
the original pintxo bar snack from san sebastián, gordal olive, piparra pepper, cantabrian anchovy
gluten-free
$4.95
stuffed piquillo pepper
nduja chorizo
$4.95
deviled egg
crispy jamón ibérico
$2.95
waffle-battered chicken stick
maple syrup
$3.95
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 famous paellas as your main course
Regarded as the wagyu of pork, the Ibérian pigs of Spain free-graze 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
gluten-free
$33.00
grilled ibérico pork "presa"*
red chimichurri, baby herbs
gluten-free
$23.95
ibérico ham croquetas
sherry aioli
$12.95
Pork & Chicken
spanish meatballs "al jerez"
sherry tomato sauce
$11.95
roasted chicken empanada
sherry aioli
$7.95
piri-piri fried chicken thighs
shaved radish salad, cilantro crema
$10.95
chicken & chorizo skewer
grilled piquillo peppers, chimichurri
$10.95
roasted dates wrapped in bacon
apple cider vinaigrette
$12.95
Paella
Savor the flavors of Valencia, the province of Spain that gives us the classic rice dish paella. Full dinner paella menu available upon request
breakfast paella
bomba rice, txistorra sausage, ñora pepper, sunny-side up eggs
gluten-free
Serves 2-3$31.95
Brunch Cocktails
Ba-Ba Bellini
$11.00
robert de nola brut cava rosé, passion fruit, pimentón
Ba-Ba Bloody Mary
basic vodka, filthy bloody mary mix, celery salt served with a vegetable skewer & spanish sausage skewer
$12.00
Coco Americano
coconut-washed bonanto, cueva nueva vermut, lemon
$16.00
Margarita Sandía
casamigons añejo, combier pastèque, grand marnier, lime, strawberry shrub
$21.00
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.
*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness
Pintxos Party
$32 per guest (pre-select 8 pintxos); $35 per guest (pre-select 8 pintxos and 2 dessert pintxos); pintxos (peen- chos) are bite-size tapas popular in the bars of northern spain; passed or stationed
served with house-made bread & garlic horseradish cream
Hand-Carved Serrano Ham, House-Made Bread & Manchego Cheese
Farmers Market Vegetable Paella
vegan
gluten-free
Desserts
Chocolate Truffle Bite
vegetarian
gluten-free
Butterscotch Pudding Shooter
vegetarian
gluten-free
Marcona Almond Tart Bite
vegetarian
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
vegetarian
gluten-free
Additional Information
Cafe ba-ba-reeba! pricing includes serving and/or passing platters and disposables. menu prices do not include rentals, delivery fees, service charges, taxes or gratuities. Food minimum of $1000 for catered parties. We are more than happy to customize or modifyour packages
*These food items are cooked to order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. Please advise the restaurant of any dietary restrictions and allergies when dining in or placing a carry out order.
Gin + Tonic
In Spanish bar culture, a "Gin Tonic" is considered a sophisticated and beloved drink, often served in a large "copa de balón" glass with bold garnishes, quality gin and meticulous presentation
rated in the top 100 wines in the world in '25; crushed dark berries, hints of tobacco, dried herbs, long finish with well-integrated tannins and oak
Pintxos Party
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. We've put together a menu that includes cafe ba-ba-reeba! classics, making it easy for you to plan for your celebration! Please work with your catering manager if you have any dietary restrictions
Cold Tapas
pre-select two
Brussels Sprouts Salad
vegetarian
gluten-free
Seasonal Market Salad
vegetarian
gluten-free
Spanish Caesar Salad
Garlic Potato Salad
vegetarian
gluten-free
Spanish Artisanal Cheeses
vegetarian
Spanish Charcuterie
gluten-free
Hot Tapas
Disposable chafers recommended for all hot items. Pre-select four
Moroccan Chickpea Stew
vegan
gluten-free
Tortilla Española
potato & onion omelette
vegetarian
gluten-free
Spinach & Manchego-Stuffed Mushrooms
Patatas Bravas with Tomato Alioli
Shrimp with Garlic, Olive Oil & Red Pepper Flakes
gluten-free
Bacon-Wrapped Dates, Apple Vinaigrette
Meatballs with Sherry-Tomato Sauce
Skewered Chicken & Chorizo Sausage
Beef Skewer with Garlic-Horseradish Cream
Dessert
pre-select one
Chocolate Truffle Cake
vegetarian
gluten-free
Marcona Almond Tart
vegetarian
Paella
Add two paella options to your menu for an additional $14 per person. Add catalan-style crystal bread to your order for $4 per person
Farmers Market Vegetable Paella
vegan
gluten-free
Paella of Chicken Thighs & Market Vegetables
gluten-free
'Paella Mixta' with Confit Pork Shoulder, Txistorra & Chicken Thighs
gluten-free
Tapas Trays
all items are priced per tray, each tray serves 8-10 guests
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
$24.00
potato & onion omelette
Serrano & Melon Skewer
$24.00
Artisanal Spanish Cheese & Quince
$22.00
Deviled Egg with Ibérico
$26.00
Tomato Toast with Manchego
$22.00
Caña de Cabra Crostini
$26.00
Smoked Salmon on Brioche Toast
$32.00
Hot
Mini Spanish Meatballs
$26.00
Ibérico Ham Croquetas
$26.00
Bacon-Wrapped Dates, Apple Vinaigrette
$26.00
Manchego & Piquillo Pepper Sandwiches
$24.00
Bikini Panini
$28.00
chorizo, stracciatella, piquillo pepper
Garlic Shrimp with Olive Oil
$28.00
Chorizo-Wrapped Medjool Date & Manchego Cheese
$36.00
Moroccan Chickpea Crostini
$22.00
Market Vegetable Skewer
$20.00
Mini Beef Tenderloin Skewer
$36.00
Mini Chicken & Chorizo Skewer
$36.00
Beef Tenderloin, Blue Cheese, Potato Crisp
$38.00
Chicago-Style Txistorra Dog
$48.00
Desserts
Truffle Fudge 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
Beverage Packages
Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba! Staff is required onsite for all beverage package service
Beer, Wine, & Sangria
$42 per person for 3 hours, $46 per person for 4 hours, $50 per person for 5 hours
Classic Red and White Sangria
House Wine
Beer
Call Brand Liquor
$46 per person for 3 hours, $56 per person for 4 hours, $64 per person for 5 hours
Classic Red and White Sangria
House Wine
Beer
Tito's Vodka
Bacardi Rum
Breckenridge Gin
Captain Morgan Spiced Rum
Nosotros Reposado Tequila
Jaja Blanco Tequila
Crown Royale
Jack Daniel's Whiskey
Sangria Kit
Classic Red and White Sangria
Includes fruit (4-5 glasses per kit) cafe ba-ba-reeba! Staff not required
(per kit)$36.50
Catering Packages
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. Packages include soft drinks, coffee, and tea
bomba rice, txistorra sausage, ñora pepper, sunny-side up eggs additional $13 per person
gluten-free
Solamente Tapas Package
$42 per person. Available for daytime and evening parties. This menu is served family style to share. Please work with your catering manager if you have any dietary restrictions. Packages include soft drinks, coffee, and tea
$55 per person. Available for daytime and evening parties. This menu is served family style to share. Please work with your catering manager if you have any dietary restrictions. Packages include soft drinks, coffee, and tea
Cold Tapas
pre-select two
Brussels Sprouts Salad
marcona almond, manchego cheese
vegetarian
gluten-free
Seasonal Market Salad
vegan
gluten-free
Spanish Caesar Salad
vegetarian
Garlic Potato Salad
vegetarian
gluten-free
Spanish Artisanal Cheeses
vegetarian
Spanish Charcuterie
gluten-free
Hot Tapas
pre-select four
Tortilla Española
potato & onion omelette
vegetarian
gluten-free
Moroccan Chickpea Stew
vegan
gluten-free
Goat Cheese Baked in Tomato Sauce
vegetarian
Patatas Bravas
tomato aioli
Spinach & Manchego-Stuffed Mushrooms
Shrimp with Garlic
olive oil & red pepper flakes
gluten-free
Bacon-Wrapped Dates
apple vinaigrette
Ibérico Ham Croquetas
sherry aioli
Meatballs
sherry-tomato sauce
Skewered Chicken & Chorizo Sausage
Beef Skewer
garlic-horseradish cream
gluten-free
Paellas
pre-select two
Farmers Market Vegetable Paella
vegan
gluten-free
Paella of Chicken Thighs & Market Vegetables
gluten-free
Paella Mixta
confit pork shoulder, txistorra & chicken thighs
gluten-free
Mariscos "a Banda" Jumbo Shrimp, Hokkaido Scallops, Green Beans
jumbo shrimp, hokkaido scallops, green beans add $2 per person
gluten-free
Dessert
pre-select one, served individually
Truffle Fudge Cake
vegetarian
gluten-free
Butterscotch Custard
vegetarian
gluten-free
Marcona Almond Tart
vegetarian
Add-Ons
Catalan-Style Crystal Bread
$4 per person
vegetarian
Grilled Ibérico Pork "Presa"
$12 per person. Spain's famed ibérico pork
Whole Roasted Branzino
MKT Price. With chimichurri
Toros
pre-select one option to add to your menu for an additional $15 per person
Chicken skewer with Roasted Piquillo Peppers & Chimichurri
Shrimp skewer with Olive Oil, Garlic, & Thai Chili Pepper
Beef Tenderloin skewer with Garlic-Horseradish Cream
Pintxos
Pintxos [peen-chõs] are bite-sized tapas popular in the bars of northern spain. These can be added on to your food package to enhance your menu. All items are priced per dozen, two dozen minimum per item on all orders. Selections can be tray-passed or stationed
$30 per person for 2 hours, $38 per person for 3 hours. Available for daytime parties taking place before 3PM
Mimosa
Bloody Mary
Classic Red & White Sangría
Spanish Wines
All Day Beverage Packages
Beer, Wine, & Sangria
$30 per person for 2 hours, $36 per person for 3 hours, $42 per person for 4 hours
Classic Red and White Sangria
House Wine
Beer
Call Brand Liquor
$35 per person for 2 hours, $45 per person for 3 hours, $55 per person for 4 hours
Classic Red & White Sangria
House Wine
Beer
Tito's Vodka
Breckenridge Gin
Bacardi Rum
Captain Morgan Spiced Rum
Maker's Mark
Nosotros Reposado Tequila
Jaja Blanco Tequila
Dewar's White Label
Jack Daniel's Whiskey
Premium Brand Liquor
$40 per person for 2 hours, $52 per person for 3 hours, $62 per person for 4 hours
Classic Red & White Sangria
Premium Wine
Beer
Belvedere Vodka
Grey Goose Vodka
Gin MG
Hendrick's Gin
Laphroaig Scotch
Johnny Walker Black
Woodford Reserve
Patrón Silver Tequila
Corralejo Añejo Tequila
Bacardi Rum
¡Salud!
elevate your beverage package with these add-ons
Sparkling Cava & Sparkling Rosé Cava
(per person)$6.00
Signature Cocktail
MKT price
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
Juices, Lemonade & Espresso Drinks
$2.50
– $7.00
Zero-Proof Beverages
$7.00
– $12.00
Non-Alcoholic Pitchers of Sangria
$21.50
4-5 glasses per pitcher
Pitchers of Sangria
$36.50
– $43.50
4-5 glasses per pitcher
Beer, Cocktails & Martinis
$6.00
– $16.00
Spanish Wines
select from our award-winning wine list
Additional Services
Linen
Rooms will be set up with natural wood tables with white cafe cloth napkins. We can arrange for table linens in a variety of colors - prices available upon request
Floral Decor & Centerpieces
Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba! can provide a complimentary variety of mosaic votive candles. You are welcome to provide your own floral décor and/or centerpieces. We can also recommend professional florists in the area that can provide elegant & fun floral arrangements and centerpieces. We ask that you refrain from the use of confetti and glitter
Valet
Valet is available either as a host option or as a nominal fee to your guests at $20 per car
Corkage Fee
If you choose to bring in your own wine, $30 corkage fee per bottle will apply. Please discuss with your party coodinator prior to your event. These wines must not appear on the Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba! wine list
Audio/Visual
Additional A/V servies provided - prices vary
42" Smart TV$150.00
Screen & LCD Projector$150.00
Microphone & Speaker$150.00
Special Occasion Cakes
We are happy to recommend service via our pastry vendors for cakes celebrating all occasions. You may also arrange to bring your own cake - there is no additional fee. We ask that you refrain from bringing homemade desserts
served on the rocks with orange, olives and a splash of soda
lacuesta blanco
$9.00
mata blanco
$10.00
priorat natur vermut
$9.00
yzaguirre rojo classico
$12.00
cueva nueva rojo
$12.00
dry sherry
dry sherry flight ($17): a sampling of four
wisdom & warter fino
$8.00
gran barquero amontillado 25 yr
$11.00
delgado palo cortado
$8.00
gutiérrez colosía oloroso
$9.00
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.
Served with Green Beans and Apple Slices
Mac and Cheese
$8.00
Vegetable Paella
$12.00
Served with Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans and Apple Slices
Spanish Grilled Steak*
$18.00
Spanish Grilled Cheese
$11.00
Chicken a la Plancha
$8.00
Chicken Nuggets
$9.00
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 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
Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba! originated in 1985 as Chicago's original tapas restaurant in Lincoln Park. Executive Chef Eric Jorgensen serves authentic Spanish cuisine with a modern twist, building on Founding Chef Gabino Sotelino’s original menu featuring tapas, pintxos (bite-sized appetizers from northern Spain) and the classic Valencian rice dish, paella – all designed to share. Along with traditional Spanish favorites like Spicy Potatoes, Bacon-Wrapped Dates and Baked Goat Cheese, Chef Jorgensen draws from Mediterranean, Portuguese and Moroccan influences as well. Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba! also serves a weekend brunch of sweet and savory tapas, a variety of Eggs Benedict options, waffles with housemade nutella and more in addition to a Build-Your-Own Bloody Mary bar.