• Cuisine: Spanish
  • Price: $$
  • Meals: Lunch, Dinner
  • Mood: Fun
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Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!

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Tapas and Paella

As Chicago's first Spanish restaurant, it often surprises first-time visitors by how likeable, varied, and fresh great Spanish food can be. Tapas–small dishes perfect to enjoy leisurely over conversation–let you sample several dishes in a relaxing, Mediterranean-sensible meal and Sherries or authentic fresh-fruits sangrias.

In cozy surroundings with the colors and sights of Spanish tapas bars, you'll be tempted by a menu of surprisingly familiar flavors in more than 75 dishes served simply but in often novel ways – in cast-iron pots, paella pans, hot slabs of granite and hanging from grill skewers.

Chef-owner Gabino Sotelino, whose talents have led to command performances for King Juan Carlos, created Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba to reflect his love of la cocina de España. One taste and you'll be in love, too.

"Sharing can be fun" at this tapas bar with "superb paella", "excellent sangria", a "super" outdoor patio and a "fun and flirty" atmosphere that's "good for groups." Most agree it's "still the best" in its genre.

– Zagat Survey

Locations

  • Cafe-Ba-Ba-Reeba - Chicago

    Cafe-Ba-Ba-Reeba - Chicago

    Chicago, Lincoln Park
    2024 N. Halsted
    Chicago, IL
    60614

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    • Phone:
      (773) 935-5000

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    • Restaurant
      Mon-Th 5:00pm-10:00pm
      Fri 5:00pm-12:00am
      Sat 11:00am-12:00am
      Sun 11:00am-10:00pm

    • Bar Specials
      $3 Bar Tapas
      Sun-Th 4:00pm-6:00pm
      Fri-Sat 4:00pm-6:00pm
      Fri-Sat 10:00pm-12:00am

  • Cafe-Ba-Ba-Reeba - Las Vegas

    Cafe-Ba-Ba-Reeba - Las Vegas

    Las Vegas, NV
    3200 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
    Las Vegas, NV
    89109

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    • Phone:
      (702) 258-1211

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    • Restaurant
      Mon-Sun 11:30am-11:00pm
      Fri-Sat 4:00pm-12:00am

    • Happy Hour
      Mon-Th 4:00pm-7:00pm;
      9:00pm-11:00pm
      Fri 4:00pm-7:00pm;
      9:00pm-12:00am
      Sat 4:00pm-12:00am
      Sun 4:00pm-11:00pm

Events & Promotions

  • January 10, 2009

    Paella Cooking Class at Café Ba-Ba-Reeba

    In Chicago on Saturday, January 10, 10 a.m. and in Las Vegas on Saturday, January 24, 10 a.m., learn how to cook that perfect paella! The class includes lunch with Spanish wines and sherries and a Paella recipe book autographed by the Chef for guests to take home! Event Cost is $40 per person, plus tax.
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  • January 11, 2009

    Flamenco Dinner Show at Café Ba-Ba-Reeba! Chicago

    Café Ba-Ba-Reeba! brings to you an exotic evening of Spanish cuisine and flamenco dancing on Sunday, January 11, 6 p.m! The evening begins with dinner at 5 p.m. followed by a colorful Flamenco Show at 6 p.m. Reservations are required please. Event cost is $10 cover per person, plus tax (price does not include dinner).
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  • January 11, 2009

    The Field Museum presents Taste of The Aztec World

    The Field Museum is proud to announce Taste of The Aztec World: a week-long celebration of Aztec food and drink. Visit Nacional 27 and Café Ba-Ba-Reeba to sample Aztec-themed fare in honor of this exclusive exhibition at The Field Museum. Chicagoans can sample dishes and cocktails Sunday, January 11 to Saturday, January 17, 2009. History buffs and foodies alike will relish in the opportunity to dig into the historic cuisine of the Aztecs. Reservations are highly recommended.
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  • January 13, 2009

    “Tour of Spain” Wine Dinner in Café Ba-Ba-Reeba! Las Vegas

    On Tuesday, January 13, escape to Café Ba-Ba-Reeba! this winter for a one-of-a-kind evening of Spanish cuisine paired with wines from the warm regions of Spain! The wine dinner begins at 7 p.m. and the event cost is $50 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Space is limited so please reserve early for this memorable winter event!
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  • January 27, 2009

    Artista Ba-Ba-Reeba! at Café Ba-Ba-Reeba! Chicago

    Back by popular demand, we have teamed up with the Art Institute of Chicago to host a brand new “What’s So Great About” Artista Ba-Ba-Reeba! series. On Tuesday, January 27, 6 p.m., the evening includes a five-course Spanish tapas dinner created by Chef Tim Cottini paired with wines, sherries, and brandies, and a slide-illustrated presentation by an Art Institute of Chicago lecturer. Join us on as we look at what’s so great about Picasso? Event cost is $65 per person, plus tax.
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Open Positions

  • Server

    Cafe-Ba-Ba-Reeba - Las Vegas
    3200 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
    Las Vegas, NV 89109
    (702) 258-1211
    Shift: AM/PM, Full Time

    Upscale Casual Dining

  • Host Staff

    Cafe-Ba-Ba-Reeba - Las Vegas
    3200 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
    Las Vegas, NV 89109
    (702) 258-1211
    Shift: AM/PM, Full Time

    Upscale Casual Dining

  • Bartender

    Cafe-Ba-Ba-Reeba - Las Vegas
    3200 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
    Las Vegas, NV 89109
    (702) 258-1211
    Shift: AM/PM, Full Time

    Upscale Casual Dining

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