Spicy Potatoes, Deviled Eggs, Garlic Shrimp, and Catalan Bread on plates at Lil' Ba-Ba-Reeba in River North.

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Along with iconic small plates like Spicy Potatoes, Bacon-Wrapped Dates and Baked Goat Cheese, diners can venture out into new inventive plates and signature sangria. Whether it’s Happy Hour, date night, or a catered event, Lil’ Ba-Ba-Reeba!’s menu will transport you to the shores of Valencia with each and every bite.

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

Tapas & Pintxos

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Tapas

Tapas are the famous small plates of Spain, originally made to rest on top of your wine glass. Create your meal with a variety of tapas

Vegetables & Cheese

black coarse salt7

spicy potatoes with tomato aioli9.50

tomato purée, garlic & manchego11

house garlic bread10

manchego cream & chive oil13

Roasted Hen of the Woods Mushrooms with manchego cream & chive oil

rosemary, citrus6.50

warm potato & onion omelette10

manchego, candied marcona almonds10

Seafood

traditional basque pintxo "marrying" white boquerón & cantabrian anchovies, crystal bread, tomato crudo, chives10

olive oil, red pepper flakes11.50

spanish octopus, olive oil-whipped potatoes, piparras, pimentón & espelette pepper23

kabocha squash purée, roasted apples, orange gastrique21

the world-renowned tinned fish of spain; marinated in olive oil, served with crystal bread & spanish fixings22

Chicken & Pork

the world-renowned ham from 100% ibérico breed pigs that free-graze on acorns in spain; served with manchego cheese33

filled with manchego cheese10.50

crispy jamón serrano & chives7.50

apple cider vinaigrette12

sherry aioli11.50

roasted piquillo peppers, chimichurri13

ibérico chorizo, stracciatella, piquillo pepper, drizzled honey19

presa cut of the famous ibérian pig, fabas asturianas, pickled shallots23

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 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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Sangria • Cocktails • Beer

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Craft Cocktails

nordés spanish gin, grapefruit, mint, cardamom, mediterranean tonic16

banhez mezcal, passion fruit, ancho, falernum16

rittenhouse rye, oloroso sherry, orange oleo demerara, chocolate bitters, tobacco spritz15

basic vodka, aperol, mata blanco vermouth, grapefruit, cucumber, lemon15

corazón blanco, basil, cucumber, lime, jalapeño salt15

classic martini, spanish gin mg, white vermouth, orange bitters, gilda garnish16

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.

Spanish Wines

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Wines by The Glass

Blanco - White Wines

inazio urruzola txakolina - hondarrabi zuri, getariako, '22 inazio urruzola txakolina - hondarrabi zuri, getariako, '22 the classic white wine pairing of the basque country; slight effervescence with a crisp, clean & dry finishglass 14

cuatro rayas "40 vendimias" - verdejo, rueda, '22 clean notes of apricot & citrus; well-balanced acidity with honey on the finishglass 13

pazo de san mauro - albariño, rías baixas, '22 classic galician varietal from a 16th century estate; grapefruit & minerality on the finishglass 16

ontañón 'vetiver' - viura, rioja, '20 light aging in neutral oak gives this notes of an oaky chardonnay; mellowed with smooth notes of grapefruit, white pepper, & toasty briocheglass 15

Tinto - Red Wines

fraga do corvo - mencía, monterrei, '21 medium bodied, fruity, fresh; good pairing for pinot noir loversglass 14

marqués de griñon "caliza" - syrah/petit verdot/graciano, castilla la mancha, '20 smooth & medium bodied with notes of plum, dark cherry, & notes of dark chocolate on the finishglass 14

'biga de luberri' crianza - tempranillo, alavesa, '19 classic example of old-world rioja with dark fruit & french/american oakglass 16

señorío de sotillo crianza - tinto fino, ribera del duero, '16 medium-full bodied with dark fruit, cinnamon & baking spices; velvety tannins on the finishglass 15

breca "cepas viejas" - garnacha, calatayud, '20 full bodied, concentrated & lush with dark fruits & a hint of smokeglass 16

triton - tinta de toro, toro, '21 full bodied & bold with ripe red & dark fruits, peppery herbs; spice & sandalwood on the finishglass 16

Wines by the Bottle

Cava & Sparkling Wines

avinyó reserva cava brut - parellada/xarel-lo/macabeo, penedès, '19 classic cava in the champagne method; notes of lemon, crisp green apple & toast56

caves naveran brut rosado - parellada/pinot noir, cava d.o., '20 brut rosé with ripe strawberries & cherries; light, bright & fun64

giuliana extra brut - prosecco d.o.c., nv house prosecco from our friend giuliana; peaches & white flowers with an aggressive, but fun, bubble48

valldolina reserva brut nature - xarel-lo/macabeo/parellada/ chardonnay, cava d.o., '17 a dry, crisp, creamy cava with floral peach aromas & a refreshing finish60

huguet de gran feixes, 'gran reserva' brut nature - parellada/xarel-lo/macabeo, penedès, '10 round, complex & moderately full in body; dry, subtle finish is elegant & long lasting73

gramona, 'iii lustros' cava brut nature - macabeo/xarel-lo, penedès, '12 5th generation cava producer; lush peach & apricot with hints of toasted nuts from the aging process; velvety finish111

Blanco - White Wines

inazio urruzola txakolina - hondarrabi zuri, getariako txakolina, '22 the classic white wine pairing of the basque country; slight effervescence with a crisp, clean & dry finish56

cuatro rayas '40 vendimias' - verdejo, rueda, '22 clean notes of apricot & citrus; well-balanced acidity with honey on the finish52

botani - old vine moscatel, málaga, '21 similar to a dry riesling; fuller bodied with grapefruit, honeysuckle & tangerine notes56

mas rodó - montonega, penedès, '18 crisp with a fruity nose but well-balanced acidity & minerality; dry finish60

pazo de san mauro - albariño, rías baixas, '22 classic galician varietal from a 16th century estate; grapefruit & minerality on the finish64

bodegas ontañón 'vetiver' - viura, rioja, '20 light aging in neutral oak gives this notes of an oaky chardonnay; mellowed with smooth notes of grapefruit, white pepper & toasty brioche60

bodegas ontañón 'akemi' - viura, rioja, '19 adjacent to a california chardonnay; oaky & citrusy with a mild, buttery finish64

la conreria d'scala dei 'les brugueres' - garnatxa blanca, priorat, '18 dry white with high minerality, layers of stone fruit & a subtle creamy finish86

rafael palacios 'as sortes' - godello, valdeorras, '17 rich galician varietal; ripe citrus fruit, lots of herbs, with an elegant, balanced finish125

do ferreiro 'cepas vellas' - albariño, rías baixas, '18 old vine albariño with ripe peach, light creaminess & a long dry finish141

r. lópez de heredia 'viña tondonia' - viura/malvasia, rioja, '08 a classic old world rioja blanco; layers of stone fruit with sea salt, honey, vanilla & toasted nuts - complex & delicious144

remelluri 'labastida de alava' - garnatxa blanca/viura/roussane, rioja, '19 a lush, intense white with slight salinity & acidity that compliment the orchard fruit215

Tinto - Red Wines

fraga do corvo - mencía, monterrei, '22 medium bodied, fruity, fresh; good pairing for pinot noir lovers56

marqués de griñón 'caliza' - syrah/petit verdot/graciano, castilla la mancha, '20 smooth & medium bodied with plum, dark cherry & notes of dark chocolate on the finish56

luberri, 'biga de luberri' crianza - tempranillo, rioja alavesa, '19 classic example of old world rioja at a great value; dark fruits & toasted oak64

avancia 'cuvée de o' - mencía, valdeorras, '21 ripe wild berries with hints of white pepper; medium-bodied, smooth finish72

señorío de sotillo crianza - tinto fino, ribera del duero, '16 medium-full body with dark fruit, cinnamon & baking spices; velvety tannins on the finish60

breca 'cepas viejas' - garnacha, calatayud, '20 full bodied, concentrated & lush with dark fruits & a hint of smoke64

triton - tinta de toro, toro, '21 full-bodied & bold with ripe red & dark fruits, peppery herbs; spice & sandalwood on the finish64

roda 'sela' - tempranillo, rioja, '21 medium-bodied new world rioja; fresh red fruit with lively but balanced tannins89

raúl pérez 'el rapolao' - mencía, bierzo, '17 a drier mencía with ripe red fruits & gritty tannins; a very expressive wine91

remelluri reserva - tempranillo/garnacha/graciano, rioja, '15 one of the most renowned producers in la rioja; dark fruits & elegant herbs with a bold structure & a long, intense finish102

hacienda monasterio - tinto fino/cabernet sauvignon, ribera del duero, '19 soft & silky tannins with fresh acidity, bright red fruits; a long & elegant finish112

vatan - tinta de toro, toro, '18 from the renowned winemaker jorge ordóñez using the oldest clone of tempranillo grapes; dried berries, figs & dark chocolate with chewy tannins120

muga 'prado enea' gran reserva - tempranillo/garnacha/graciano, rioja, '15 storied 3rd generation winemakers in la rioja; well-aged intense wine with dark berries, semi-sweet chocolate; notes of smoke, spice & toasted vanilla245

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.

Weekend Brunch

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Tapas

Tapas are the famous small plates of Spain, originally made to rest on top of your wine glass. Create your meal with a variety of tapas

Brunch Tapas

tomato crudo, soft-scrambled eggs, avocado & spicy pepper marmaladeAdd Bacon or Txistorra Sausage, 3.0015

warm potato & onion omelette10

spicy potatoes with tomato aioli, sunny-side up eggAdd Bacon or Txistorra Sausage, 3.0010.50

three churros, chocolate & strawberry-membrillo sauces9

spanish-style french toast, whipped cream10

fideuà is the paella-style noodle dish that originated on the coast of valencia; we like it for brunch with txistorra sausage, slab bacon, and 2 baked eggs20

Chicken & Pork

the world-renowned ham from 100% ibérico breed pigs that free-graze on acorns in spain; served with manchego cheese33

filled with manchego cheese10.50

crispy jamón serrano & chives7.50

apple cider vinaigrette12

sherry aioli11.50

roasted piquillo peppers, chimichurri13

ibérico chorizo, stracciatella, piquillo pepper, drizzled honey19

presa cut of the famous ibérian pig, fabas asturianas, pickled shallots23

Craft Cocktails

house bloody mix, basic vodka, chorizo pintxo garnish15

nordés spanish gin, grapefruit, mint, cardamom, mediterranean tonic16

banhez mezcal, passion fruit, ancho, falernum16

rittenhouse rye, oloroso sherry, orange oleo demerara, chocolate bitters, tobacco spritz15

basic vodka, aperol, mata blanco vermouth, grapefruit, cucumber, lemon15

corazón blanco, basil, cucumber, lime, jalapeño salt15

Wines by the Glass

Blanco

inazio urruzola - hondarrabi zuri, getariako txakolina, '22 clean, crisp & refreshingGlass 14

cuatro rayas '40 vendimias' - verdejo, rueda, '22 crisp, clean notes of apricot and citrus; well-balanced acidity & honey on the finishGlass 13

pazo de san mauro - albariño, rías baixas, '22 galician white from a 16th century estate; grapefruit & minerality on the finishGlass 16

ontañón 'vetiver' - viura, rioja, '20 light aging in neutral oak gives this notes of an oaky chardonnay; mellowed with smooth notes of grapefruit, white pepper, & toasty briocheGlass 15

Tinto

fraga do corvo - mencía, monterrei, '21 medium bodied, fruity, fresh; good pairing for pinot noir loversGlass 14

marqués de griñon 'caliza' - syrah/petit verdot/graciano, '20 smooth & medium bodied with notes of plum, black cherry, & a smoky, dark chocolate finishGlass 14

'biga de luberri' crianza - tempranillo, alavesa, '19 classic example of old-world rioja with dark fruit & french/american oakGlass 16

señorío de sotillo crianza - tinto fino, ribera del duero, '16 medium-full bodied with dark fruit, cinnamon & baking spice; velvety tannins on the finishGlass 15

breca 'cepas viejas' - garnacha, calatayud, '20 full bodied and concentrated with blue fruits & smokeGlass 16

triton - tinta de toro, toro, '21 full bodied with ripe red & black fruits, peppery herbs; spice & sandalwood on the finishGlass 16