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An authentic taste of Spain, right in the middle of Lincoln Park! The menu is designed to share, featuring tapas, pintxos (bite-sized tapas) and the classic Valencian rice dish, paella.

Spain’s Bureau of Tourism certifies that Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba! has been awarded with the “Restaurants from Spain” certification.

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Weekend Brunch

Brunch Tapas & Paella

housemade bread, avocado, gazpacho, cilantro, fresno chilies & a poached egg16

Chorizo Mac n' Cheese add a poached egg* for $18

Yogurt with Berries & Housemade Granola marcona almonds6.50

housemade brioche & candied marcona almond nutella9

French Toast with Marcona Almond "Nutella" ~ house-made brioche & candied marcona almond nutella

Spinach & Artichoke Crepe manchego cheese, mushroom, shallot7

housemade english muffin with serrano ham, poached egg & hollandaise9.50

Jamón Serrano Benedict ~ housemade english muffin with serrano ham, poached egg & hollandaise

Beef Tenderloin Benedict* housemade english muffin, poached egg & hollandaise9.50

tortilla española10

Warm Potato & Onion Omelette

bomba rice, spanish sausages & scrambled egg crustserves 2 ppl 29

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

Vegetables & Cheese

tomato pureé, garlic, olive oil & shaved manchego cheese7.50

gazpacho andaluz5.50

gazpacho andaluz

burrata con tomates, pepinos, pimientos de padrón, vinagreta de albahaca y pan de la casa11

ensalada mixta con calabaza, tomates, pepitas y vinagreta de jerez7

ensalada de bruselas, almendras, queso manchego9

aceitunas aliñadas6

ensalada de patatas con alioli6

ensalada de patatas con alioli

tortilla española10

Warm Potato & Onion Omelette

patatas bravas9

champiñones rellenos9

Spinach & Manchego Stuffed Mushrooms

queso de cabra al horno9.50

Goat Cheese Baked in Tomato Sauce

pimientos de padrón fritos7

Seafood

calamares a la plancha13

pulpo a la parrilla con patatas, vinagrete de nduja y aioli de azafrán16.50

Grilled Spanish Octopus, Potatoes, Nduja Vinaigrette & Saffron Aiolo

gambas al ajillo11.50

gambas al ajillo

calamares fritos con tomate crudo y jalapeño alioli13

Fried Calamari, Tomato Crudo, Jalapeño Aioli

Chicken and Pork

albondigas al jerez9

Meatballs with Sherry Tomato Sauce

presa de iberico bellota a la parrilla con nuez-piquillo muhammara17

jamón ibérico, lomo ibérico, queso manchego y aceitunas18

empanada de pollo7

croquetas de jamón ibérico con alioli de jerez10

pollo frito al suero de leche y salsa piri-piri9.50

pollo frito con suero de leche y salsa piri-piri

dátiles con tocino10.50

pincho de pollo y chorizo con piquillos9.50

Chicken & Chorizo Skewer, Grilled Piquillo Peppers, Herb Oil

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*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness

Sangria • Cocktails • Beer

Craft Cocktails

banhez 'espadin & barril' mezcal, ginger beer, lime, agave, cucumber, passion fruit, chili powder13

torres 10 year brandy, apologue saffron liquor, magdala, demerara, lemon, orange peel13

wolf point "ba-ba-reeba" private barrel whiskey, ginger, peach, mint13

florence field gin, pama, rosemary, lavender water, lemon14

rhine hall coffee liqueur, o'leary vodka, intelligentsia espresso, demerara syrup15

espolòn blanco tequila, callejuela manzanilla sherry, apologue celery root liqueur, cucumber, lime, basil, agave14

Classics

Ask your bartender about our carryout sangria & craft cocktails!

Gin*Tonic airem london dry gin, farigoule thyme liqueur, grapefruit, thyme, cucumber, mint, lime, fever tree mediterranean tonic13

Sherry Old Fashioned redemption rye whiskey, palo cortado sherry, demerara syrup, orange bitters14

espolon reposado tequila, magdala, agave, lime, blackberry, orange bitters, black sea salt13

The Mojito plantation 3-stars rum, mint, fresh lime & soda13

bodegas yzaguirre rojo, fever-tree mediterranean tonic, marques de caceres brut cava, orange bitters14

Beer/Cerveza

Flights

Sangria Flight a sampling of 412

Dry Sherry Flight "La Garrocha" Fino, Callejuela Manzanilla, Viña AB Amontillado, "Peninsula" Palo CortadoDry 10

Sweet Sherry Flight "Old East India", Capataz Andrés Deluxe Cream, "San Emilio" Pedro Ximénez, César Florido Moscatel Dorado14

Red Spanish Wine Flight Marques de Caceres "Excellens" Tempranillo, Tres Picos Old Vine Garnacha, Ultreia Saint Jacques MenciaRed 16

White Spanish Wine Flight Friend & Farmer Verdejo, Martin Codax Albarino, Inazio Urruzola Txakoli14

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Special Cocktail Highlight

Dining Menu

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

Vegetables & Cheese

fresh-baked in house daily, served catalan style with tomato pureé, garlic, olive oil & shaved manchego cheese7.50

burrata con tomates, pepinos, pimientos de padrón, vinagreta de albahaca y pan de la casa11

gazpacho andaluz5.50

gazpacho andaluz

ensalada de bruselas, almendras, queso manchego9

ensalada mixta con calabaza, tomates, pepitas y vinagreta de jerez7

aceitunas aliñadas6

ensalada de patatas con alioli6

ensalada de patatas con alioli

estofado de garbanzos al marroqui8

tortilla española10

Warm Potato & Onion Omelette

patatas bravas9

champiñones rellenos9

Spinach & Manchego Stuffed Mushrooms

queso de cabra al horno9.50

Goat Cheese Baked in Tomato Sauce

pimientos de padrón fritos7

Seafood

calamares a la plancha13

pulpo a la parrilla con patatas, vinagrete de nduja y aioli de azafrán16.50

Grilled Spanish Octopus, Potatoes, Nduja Vinaigrette & Saffron Aiolo

gambas al ajillo11.50

gambas al ajillo

calamares fritos con tomate crudo y jalapeño alioli13

Fried Calamari, Tomato Crudo, Jalapeño Aioli

Chicken and Pork

albondigas al jeréz9

Meatballs with Sherry Tomato Sauce

presa de iberico bellota a la parrilla con nuez-piquillo muhammara17

jamón ibérico, chorizo, salchichon, queso manchego y aceitunas18

empanada de pollo7

croquetas de jamón ibérico con alioli de jerez10

pollo frito con suero de leche y salsa piri-piri9.50

pollo frito con suero de leche y salsa piri-piri

pincho de pollo y chorizo con piquillos9.50

Chicken & Chorizo Skewer, Grilled Piquillo Peppers, Herb Oil

dátiles con tocino10.50

Paella

Savor the flavors of Valencia, the province of Spain that gives us the classic rice dish paella

paella con pollo y verdurasServes 2-3 30

paella con pollo y verduras

paella mixta con puerco confit, txistorra y polloServes 2-3 34

paella de mariscos con gambas, calamares, vieira de la bahia y hinojooServes 2-3 38

Farmers Market Vegetable Paella paella de verduras y legumbresServes 2-3 28

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*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.

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Spanish Wines

Wines by the Glass

Cava - Sparkling Wines

juve y camps brut cava- macabeu, xarel-lo, parellada, 17 ripe white fruit, hints of toast and citrus, creamy mouthfeel with long finishGlass 11Bottle 44

caves naveran brut rosé - pinot noir/parellada, cava d.o. '18 strawberries and cherries in a light and bright sparkling roseGlass 14Bottle 56

raventos blanc de blancs xarel-lo/macabeo/parellada, penedès 18 white floral notes on the nose. impeccably balanced with marked minerality, soft and fresh fruit notes. light nuttiness. slightly creamy texture.Glass 15Bottle 60

Blanco - White Wines

friend & farmer - verdejo, la mancha 19 tropical fruit, melon & fresh lime; spain's answer to a light sauvignon blancGlass 10Jarra 19Bottle 40

albarino from rias baixas with notes of peach and ocean sprayGlass 12Jarra 23Bottle 48

peaches, crisp lemon, sea salt, bright & lively; think seaside pinot grigioGlass 13Jarra 25Bottle 52

bodegas emilio moro "polvorete", godello, ribera del duero 20 nose highlighs white flowers; the palate is fresh with balanced acidityGlass 13Jarra 24Bottle 52

akemi, viura, rioja 18 subtle oaking; bright tropical fruit, vanilla & grapefruitGlass 14Jarra 26Bottle 54

Tinto - Red Wines

ergo – tempranillo blend, murcia 15 strawberry, blackberry, white pepper; think merlot meets malbecGlass 10Jarra 19Bottle 40

excellens – tempranillo, rioja a rioja exclusive to restaurants - black currants, notes of vanilla, well-balanced tanninsGlass 11Jarra 21Bottle 44

black cherry, plum, cinnamon & clove; think a less peppery, dense cali zinfandelGlass 11Jarra 21Bottle 44

tres picos - old vine garnacha, campo de borja '18 plum, blackberry, tobacco, vanilla; juicy, syrah-like bombGlass 11Jarra 21Bottle 44

ultreia saint jacques – mencia, bierzo 19 medium-bodied with flavors of cherries and earth; think spain's answer to pinot noirGlass 13Jarra 25Bottle 52

marqués de cáceres reserva – tempranillo, rioja 15 renowned rioja producer - aged 18 months; ripe cassis & blackberry with balanced acidityGlass 14Jarra 27Bottle 56

costers del priorat "petit pissarres" – garnacha / samsò 19 plush dark cherry & blackberry, licorice; toasty oak finishGlass 15Jarra 29Bottle 60

Wines by the Bottle

Medium White Wines

torres verdeo verdejo, rueda 18 notes of tangerine and fennel, palate has a delicate acidity37

ladera sagrada "castelo do papa" godello, valdeorras 19 aromas of rosemary, thyme, and oregano, underscored by a firm mineral character. tightly focused lemon and pear scents are complemented by deeper melon and peach notes. offering vibrant citrus and orchard fruit flavors and a gingery nuance that adds back-end spiciness. finishes featuring lingering suggestions of bitter lemon pith and dusty minerals.48

pazo das bruxas albariño, rías baixas 20 delicate and fragrant, with fine floral, lime blossom and lemon marmalade notes. silky and savory on the palate, elegantly structured.50

montrubí white xarel-lo, penedès 18 sweet, herbal nose. full fruit flavors: tart green apple, pear, faint notes of spanish jasmine58

alberto nanclares albariño, rías baixas 17 green apple on the nose, citrus driven palate85

Medium Red Wines

torres ibericos crianza tempranillo, rioja 15 damascus rose and strawberry/raspberry on the nose. spicy/smoky notes on the palate. oak aging leads to a nice velvety mouthfeel41

atteca old vine garnacha, calatayud 18 morello cherry and plum flavors, accented by mint, orange peel and sassafras notes. smoky finish43

can blau cariñena/syrah/garnacha, montsant 18 aged 12 months in french oak, notes of smoke, spice, lavender, black cherry and plum46

bodega los bujeos "a pasos" syrah/garnacha, malaga 14 woody aromas on the nose, red fruit on the palate.50

sardón tempranillo/garnacha/albillo, castilla y león 19 notes of black cherry and sour cherry with spiced undertones from barrel aging. nicely balanced tannins and acidity52

bodegas viñátigo listan negro, canary islands 19 black pepper, fig leaves and black plum. soft tannins60

roda "sela" tempranillo/graciano/garnacha, rioja 18 red cherries, undertones of cedar and sage. fine, silky tannins for a persistent finish62

vara y pulgar tintilla, cádiz 14 smoky aroma with candied flowers, herbs and black and blue fruit on the nose. juicy and focused on the palate with boysenberry, bitter cherry and violet flavors64

palacios "petalos" mencia, bierzo 19 aromas of blackberry and violet. herbal freshness with a dry palate and a long, crisp mineral finish67

anime an/2 monte negra/callet/syrah, mallorca 18 aromas of savory spices, wild raspberries, dark cherry fruit. hints of smokiness and violet. silky and elegent with intense flavors of mature fruit.70

lindes de remelluri "labastida" tempranillo, rioja 16 fresh fruit on the nose and palate with a long finish78

scala dei prior garnacha/cabernet/syrah, priorat 17 aromas of jammy black and purple fruit, spice, minerals and wood. bright black fruit and chocolate on the palate80

marques de vargas reserva tempranillo/mazuela/garnacha tinto, rioja 16 sweet spiciness, hints of balsamic, aged in french, american and russian oak96

Full Red Wines

juan gil monastrell, jumilla 18 aromas of ripe currant, red berries and smokiness. on the palate are notes of creme de cassis with a spicy, well-balanced finish including toasted notes provided by french wood43

giné giné garnacha/cariñena, priorat 18 dry & extremely fruity on the palate56

márques de murrieta reserva tempranillo/graciano, rioja 15 dried berries & floral notes. full bodied, silky tannins73

lopez de heredia "cubillo" crianza tempranillo/garnacha, rioja 13 fresh licorice aroma on the nose. smooth and persistent finish75

emilio moro, tempranillo, ribera del duero 19 baking spices and aged fruit on the nose; on the palate you'll find sweet tannins and a long finish85

remelluri reserva tempranillo, rioja 14 aromas of wild herbs and tobacco/sandalwood. balsamic wild strawberries. well balanced palate with an excellent finish99

torres "salmos" garnacha/cariñena/syrah, priorat 17 notes of black olive and forest bramble on the nose with tart cherry and red plum flavors. orange peel acidity keeps the wine perky and light on the palate120

hacienda monasterio tinto fino/cabernet sauvignon, ribera del duero 16 floral nose with mineral aromas. light minerality and cinnamon on the palate124

quinta sardonia tempranillo/cabernet/merlot, castilla y león 15 red fruit, hints of violets and blackberries. rosemary and pepper. mouthfeel is smooth and elegant. silky tannins. very mineralistic180

torres "mas la plana" cabernet sauvignon, penedes 16 aromas of black currant, blackberries, and ripe almonds. notes of cedar. made in the classic Bordeaux style220

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Liquor & Liqueurs

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