Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba! - Spanish restaurant in Chicago - 2024 N Halsted St, USA

Tl;dr: been coming here for years and the food is consistent and delicious. It’s getting more popular so reservation is almost a must now. I’d highly recommend making reservations regarding how busy it gets. Also, if you can go around happy hour, do so! A lot of their famous dishes are 1/2 off! The food is always consistent throughout the years I’ve been coming here. All of it is meant to be shareable. Most of the dishes have vegetarian options. I’d highly recommend coming here. Our waiter gave us 2 free dessert as this was the first date me and my wife went on when we first met.

Always a great experience. Potatas Bravas, Peach Sangria, and paella are always staples but we always go with at least a few people so we can get a lot of different dishes. Most recently with 6 of us, we ordered 10 plates and 2 pitchers. Never disappoints

amazing!! definitely met my high expectations from reading other reviews. the food was absolutely delicious, and the portions were perfect (not too small but definitely still tapas) so we got to try several of the many options on the menu and left perfectly full. a top recommendation for chicagoan friends!

tried this place for the first time on a Monday night for dinner, it was super busy and we did not have a reservation but we were able to get a spot at a high top in the bar area. highlights were the beef empanada and garlic potato salad. the garlic potato salad was almost just like the ones at meson sabika, one of my other favorite tapas place. lowlights we’re the beef tenderloin with blue cheese and chips and the goat cheese dip was not as good as i imagined. overall great food and we will be back.

Our dinner experience at Café Ba Ba Reeba was delightful! With a total spend of $120, my wife and I indulged in a wonderful variety: 8 delicious tapas, 3 refreshing drinks, and 2 delightful desserts. I wholeheartedly endorse this place—the ambiance strikes a perfect balance of calm and cozy, despite its bustling atmosphere. The swift and warm service enhanced our dining pleasure. Highly recommended are the octopus, chorizo, and chistorra pinchos, along with the scrumptious empanadas and the delightful carajillo. To ensure a seamless dining experience, I strongly advise making a reservation to secure a lovely table without any waiting time.

It was my first time here, I usually don't write reviews on the first visit but everything was outstanding. Sammy our bartender was AMAZING! We honestly felt like we came over some friends house. Enjoyed good company, delicious food and drinks! I recommend to EVERYONE that enjoys good company. We loooove it! Thank you for the experience! The teamwork was so obvious and personally enjoyed watching.

By far our favorite place!! The food is absolutely delicious every single time. We have been here for brunch and dinner, It’s worth every second. Always really busy but the service is quick and all the staff is very friendly. The best patatas bravas of all times.

Our dining experience at Cafe Ba Ba Reeba was quite enjoyable. Reservations are recommended as the restaurant generally gets very busy. Several tapas stood out, especially the classic bacon-wrapped dates (a burst of flavor!), the Patatas Bravas (perfectly crispy potatoes with rich aioli), Spanish Octopus (tender and flavorful), and the Piri Piri Chicken (deliciously crispy and well-seasoned). However, the Beef Tenderloin Toro was a bit of a letdown - despite the meat rack being presented early in the meal, the meal itself arrived late and also tasted a bit dry. The quantity and flavor didn't justify the price, and it seemed more like a gimmick for Instagram rather than a satisfying dish. Overall, the dining experience was pleasant, and the service was generally efficient.