Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!

2024 N Halsted St, Chicago
(773) 935-5000

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'Paella Mixta' with Confit Pork Shoulder Salchichón & Chicken Thighs
Brussels Sprouts Salad Marcona Almonds & Manchego Cheese GF
Burrata & Avocado Toast Cilantro Fresno Chilies & Gazpacho
Brussels Sprouts Salad Marcona Almonds Manchego GF
Fried Calamari with Tomato Crudo & Jalapeño Aioli
Garlic Shrimp Olive Oil Red Pepper Flakes
Deviled Egg with Crispy Jamon Serrano
Meatballs with Sherry Tomato Sauce
Spicy Potatoes with Tomato Aioli
Goat Cheese Baked in Tomato Sauce

Menu

Featured items
30. Patatas Bravas
spicy potatoes with sun-dried tomato aioli
32. Baked Goat Cheese
baked in our old world, spanish oven; house garlic bread
64. Piri-Piri Fried Chicken
shaved vegetable salad, cilantro yogurt
67. Roasted Dates
apple cider vinaigrette
22. Brussels Sprouts Salad
marcona almonds, manchego cheese
63. Ibérico Croquetas
sherry aioli
52. Beef Empanada
sun-dried tomato aioli
50. Beef Tenderloin & Blue Cheese
house-made chips
31. Stuffed Mushrooms
garlic breadcrumbs, manchego cheese
Paella De Mariscos
shrimp, squid, bay scallops, roasted fennel, serves 2-3 guests
62. Chicken Empanada
sherry aioli
Chicken Paella
all-natural chicken, seasonal vegetables, serves 2-3 guests
44. Garlic Shrimp
olive oil, red pepper flakes
Paella Mixta
pork shoulder confit, txistorra chorizo, chicken thighs, serves 2-3 guests
29. Tortilla Española
warm potato & onion omelette
To Go Classic Red Sangria
Basque Cheesecake
citrus zest (serves 2)
To Go White Peach Sangria
60. Bikini Sandwiches
ibérico chorizo, stracciatella, piquillo pepper, drizzled honey

Pintxos
05. Deviled Egg
crispy jamón serrano
01. Chorizo-Wrapped Date
medjool date, cheese
03. Seared Txistorra Sausage
02. Caña de Cabra Crostini
04. Crab-Stuffed Piquillo Pepper

Cheese Tapas
32. Baked Goat Cheese
baked in our old world, spanish oven; house garlic bread
20. Catalan Crystal Bread
tomato purée, garlic, olive oil & shaved manchego cheese

Vegetable Tapas
30. Patatas Bravas
spicy potatoes with sun-dried tomato aioli
22. Brussels Sprouts Salad
marcona almonds, manchego cheese
31. Stuffed Mushrooms
garlic breadcrumbs, manchego cheese
29. Tortilla Española
warm potato & onion omelette
27. Garlic Potato Salad
raw & roasted garlic, chives
33. Shishito Peppers
hawaiian black sea salt
28. Moroccan Chickpea Stew
tomatoes, spinach, garlic, moroccan spices
26. Spanish Olives
rosemary & citrus
23. Cava Poached Pear Salad

Seafood Tapas
44. Garlic Shrimp
olive oil, red pepper flakes
45. Fried Calamari
tomato crudo, jalapeño aioli
43. Spanish Octopus
'nduja vinaigrette, saffron aioli
41. Striped Bass a la Plancha

Beef Tapas
52. Beef Empanada
sun-dried tomato aioli
50. Beef Tenderloin & Blue Cheese
house-made chips
53. Hanger Steak

Chicken & Pork Tapas
64. Piri-Piri Fried Chicken
shaved vegetable salad, cilantro yogurt
63. Ibérico Croquetas
sherry aioli
60. Bikini Sandwiches
ibérico chorizo, stracciatella, piquillo pepper, drizzled honey
67. Roasted Dates
apple cider vinaigrette
62. Chicken Empanada
sherry aioli
65. Chicken & Chorizo Skewer
grilled piquillo peppers, herb oil
59. Grilled Ibérico Presa
58. Meatballs
sherry tomato sauce
57. Jamón Ibérico de Bellota
pata negra

Paella
Paella Mixta
pork shoulder confit, txistorra chorizo, chicken thighs, serves 2-3 guests
Chicken Paella
all-natural chicken, seasonal vegetables, serves 2-3 guests
Paella De Mariscos
shrimp, squid, bay scallops, roasted fennel, serves 2-3 guests
Market Vegetable Paella
seasonal & local vegetables, roasted piquillo peppers, serves 2-3 guests
Large Chicken Paella
a chicken paella for 4-6 guests
Large Paella De Mariscos
a paella de mariscos for 4-6 guests
Large Market Vegetable Paella
a market vegetable paella for 4-6 guests
Large Paella Mixta
a paella mixta for 4-6 guests

Dessert
Chocolate Truffle
caramel & whipped cream
Basque Cheesecake
citrus zest (serves 2)
Butterscotch Custard
salted caramel sauce
Marcona Almond Bar
butter crust
Pumpkin Flan

Kids
Kid's Vegetable Paella
seasonal vegetables, chicken stock
Kid's Pasta
choose either tomato sauce or butter

Misc
Crostinis
Garlic Bread
garlic herb oil baguette
House Bread
old-world sourdough
Manchego Slices
Side of chips

To Go Sangria
To Go Classic Red Sangria
To Go White Peach Sangria
To Go Black Raspberry Sangria
To Go Passion Fruit Sangria
To Go Cava Sangria
To Go Classic White Sangria
To Go Sangria Del Dia

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Recent Reviews

First time there with my significant other. The atmosphere was lively yet cozy and the tapas was incredible. If you're feeling adventurous I recommend the La Gilda. The paella was fantastic and the portion sizes were plenty for two people. Especially if you had already ordered a couple other small dishes while the paella was being prepared (it takes about 30-40 minutes). Definitely coming back!
March 2026
We got the chicken paella which takes 40 minutes but it was decent. Rice could be crispier. The spicy potatoes and fried calamari were both super good and definitely worth ordering again. Chicken empanadas had nothing special and not really worth the price. The service was attentive and quick but there was a 3.5% service charge. Not informed of that.
March 2026
This review is late, but it has been eating at my mind for numerous reasons. I had a wonderful experience at this restaurant. My two besties and I were meeting our bestie who had just moved to Chicago, and we decided to come to this restaurant. The host greeted us, welcomed us into the restaurant, and took us to our table. Our server, Demi (I hope I spelled his name right), was incredible and honestly was the best part of the service. We celebrated our friend's birthday,...
March 2026

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Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!

2024 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 935-5000