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Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba

4.7
  • Spanish
  • Chicago, IL

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2024 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL, 60614, United States

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
Mon4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Tue4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Wed4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Thu4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Fri11:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Sat10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Sun10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
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Anonymous 
28 years ago

The tapas at this restraunt compare to any others in the city or suburbs. The atmosphere is excellent (ask to sit in the room near halsted street). If you are a first time tapas goer, you will like the selections by the wait staff. However if you are a seasoned tapas eater, you will enjoy most everything on the menu. If you like Emilio's, you will also like Cafe Ba-ba-reeba! You have to try... 

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Tomas P. 
29 years ago

I think this is the original Spanish tapas style place in Chicago. I went last week for the first time in eight or nine years. It is pretty good though the wait for a table was offensive. Food is excellent and interesting. I thought the meal was a little pricey for the quality. A better place, and actually an example of an 'imitator' surpassing the original is Emilio's (Hillside and... 

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Jeffrey L. 
30 years ago

Great Tapas! Have had almost everything off the menu. Go early, it's crowded just as everything else worth while in Chicago. Valet Parking, a must. 

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Anonymous 
30 years ago

Here is a place for the cool and well traveled or those that just like something different. The spanish food is near perfection and as a regular there, I've had nearly everything on the menu. Go for the small dishes and share a half dozen different and tasty treats. Garlic is a mainstay on most dishes with the Garlic Potatoes being my a favorite of many. Anything from suits to jeans is ok to... 

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Anonymous 
30 years ago

Though we ate very early (dinner) and restaurant was not crowded, service was slow. Good selection of tapas, and all were tasty, but not exceptional. decor is a bit over the top..kitch galore! Seats were not actually from a torture chamber,but were not that comfortable either. We would go back, but not in a great rush! 

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MayaRoo 
10 years ago

Do yourself a favor and save the trip Very nice waiter and staff but the food is greasy non healthy and for sure not tasty Sorry but not sure how they are open for 30 years We tried 10 different tapas, maybe 2 were ok The drinks are very low on alcohol We don't mind paying for great food, but you won't find that there We skipped the... 

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Sambuddha Bhattacharya 
11 years ago

Undoubtedly the best tapas and sangria in Chi town and one of the best in America! Even in the odd chance youre vegetarian, the menu has enough over & above patatas bravas for your tastebuds! Must reserve a table in advance! 

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James Phillips 
11 years ago

If you are looking for Spain in Chicago you came to the right place! Amazing tapas and sangria. The Valencia Paella is the best thing on the menu in my opinion. Great for big parties. 

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Kristin 
11 years ago

I LOVED this place! Ordered at least 10 plates and all but one was amazing. My husband are 3 chorizo dates because they were that good. I loved the pork shoulder, the steak and horseradish, Gambas, and sangria!!! I will be visiting again 

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How is Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba rated?

Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba has a 4.7 star rating with 10,148 reviews. 

When is Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba open?

Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba is closed now. It will open at 4:00 p.m.