Lil' Ba-Ba-Reeba! – Spanish
This spirited neighborhood gem captures the lively essence of a Spanish tapas bar, where the air is thick with the aroma of roasted mushrooms and the convivial hum of shared conversation. Small plates burst with bold Mediterranean flavors, from the satisfying crunch of golden patatas bravas and crispy artichoke fritters to the creamy indulgence of goat cheese baked in rich tomato sauce. Whether snacking on house-marinated olives or savoring delicate Matrimonio pintxos atop crusty bread, diners are transported to a sun-drenched plaza where every bite is a celebration of communal dining.
441, North Clark Street, Chicago, IL, 60654 https://www.lilbabareeba.com0Cuisine: Spanish
Price range: $$
Dietary options: halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Lil' Ba-Ba-Reeba!
Halal at Lil' Ba-Ba-Reeba!
Lil' Ba-Ba-Reeba! in Chicago has 16 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Butterscotch Custard, House-Marinated Spanish Olives and Churros con Chocolate. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Lil' Ba-Ba-Reeba!
Lil' Ba-Ba-Reeba! in Chicago has 2 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Brunch Fideuà (For 2) and Garlic Shrimp. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Lil' Ba-Ba-Reeba!
Lil' Ba-Ba-Reeba! in Chicago has 2 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chicken & Chorizo Skewer and Garlic Shrimp. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Lil' Ba-Ba-Reeba!
Lil' Ba-Ba-Reeba! in Chicago has 4 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Classic Red Sangria Glass, Chicken & Chorizo Skewer and White Peach Sangria Glass. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Lil' Ba-Ba-Reeba!
Lil' Ba-Ba-Reeba! in Chicago has 5 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including House-Marinated Spanish Olives, Classic Red Sangria Glass and Pepino Punch. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Lil' Ba-Ba-Reeba!
Lil' Ba-Ba-Reeba! in Chicago has 19 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Butterscotch Custard, House-Marinated Spanish Olives and Churros con Chocolate. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Lil' Ba-Ba-Reeba!
Lil' Ba-Ba-Reeba! in Chicago has 4 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chocolate Truffle Bite, Tortilla Española and Crystal Bread Tartine Sandwich. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Fat at Lil' Ba-Ba-Reeba!
Lil' Ba-Ba-Reeba! in Chicago has 4 low-fat-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Roasted Dates Wrapped in Bacon, Chicken & Chorizo Skewer and Estrella Galicia. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Lil' Ba-Ba-Reeba!
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Hokkaido Scallops | 30.1 g | 32.4 g |
| Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad | 169.2 g | 26.7 g |
| Garlic Shrimp | 0.2 g | 24 g |
| Spanish Meatballs | 4.1 g | 16.8 g |
| Catalan-Style Crystal Bread | 6.5 g | 14.8 g |
| Patatas Bravas | 62 g | 11.5 g |
| Chicken & Chorizo Skewer | 4.5 g | 11.5 g |
| Estrella Galicia | 25.9 g | 10.9 g |
| Crispy Artichoke Fritters | 1.4 g | 10.3 g |
| Classic Red Sangria Glass | 17 g | 10.1 g |
| White Peach Sangria Glass | 17 g | 10.1 g |
| Crystal Bread Tartine Sandwich | 5.8 g | 9 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Vegetables & Cheese
- Fried Shishito Peppers - $7.95: black coarse salt Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: brunch, lunch
- Patatas Bravas - $9.95: spicy potatoes with tomato aioli Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Catalan-Style Crystal Bread - $11.95: tomato purée, garlic & manchego Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Goat Cheese Baked in Tomato Sauce - $10.95: house garlic bread Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Roasted Hen of the Woods Mushroom - $13.95: manchego cream & chive oil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, GERD-Friendly
- House-Marinated Spanish Olives - $6.95: rosemary, citrus Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Tortilla Española - $10.95: warm potato & onion omelette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC
- Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad - $10.95: manchego, candied marcona almonds Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Crispy Artichoke Fritters - $14.95: lemon aioli Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
Seafood
- Matrimonio Pintxos - $10.95: white boquerón & cantabrian anchovies, crystal bread, tomato crudo, chives Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- Garlic Shrimp - $11.95: olive oil, red pepper flakes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Slow-Carb
- Pulpo a la Plancha - $23.95: roasted potatoes, nduja vinaigrette, saffron aioli Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, Atkins, South-Beach, Slow-Carb
- Hokkaido Scallops - $23.95: parsnip purée, ibérico xo sauce
Meat & Poultry
- Chorizo-Wrapped Date Pintxos - $10.95: filled with manchego cheese Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Deviled Egg Pintxos - $7.95: crispy jamón serrano & chives Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo
- Roasted Dates Wrapped in Bacon - $12.95: apple cider vinaigrette Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Chicken & Chorizo Skewer - $13.95: roasted piquillo peppers, chimichurri Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb
- Jamón Ibérico Bellota - $33.95: pata negra ham served with manchego cheese
- Pressed Bikini Sandwiches - $19.95: ibérico chorizo, stracciatella, piquillo pepper, drizzled honey
- Grilled Ibérico Pork Presa - $23.95: presa cut of ibérian pig, red chimichurri & baby herbs
- Ibérico Ham Croquetas - $11.95: sherry aioli
- Secreto Pork Baos - $11.95: secreto cut of ibérico pork, steamed buns, gordal olive relish, chinese hot mustard Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory
- Spanish Meatballs - $9.95: beef & pork, sherry tomato sauce
- Handmade Beef Empanada - $9.95: chimichurri
- Lamb Brocheta - $19.95: skewered lamb, confit marble potatoes, chopped persillade Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo
- Hanger Steak - $21.95: roasted mushrooms, beef butter Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC
- Beef Tenderloin Toro - $36.95: large format skewer, olive oil-whipped potatoes, shishito peppers, horseradish mojo
Weekend Brunch
- Crystal Bread Tartine Sandwich - $15.95: tomato crudo, soft-scrambled eggs, avocado & spicy pepper marmalade Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Brunch Patatas Bravas - $10.95: spicy potatoes with tomato aioli, sunny-side up egg Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo
- Torrijas - $10.95: spanish-style french toast, farm fruit compote, whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Brunch Fideuà (For 2) - $20.95: paella-style noodle dish with txistorra sausage, slab bacon, and 2 baked eggs
Desserts
- Churros con Chocolate - $9.95: three churros, chocolate & strawberry-membrillo sauces Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Soy Free
- Chocolate Truffle Bite - $5: caramel & whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Butterscotch Custard - $5: salted caramel Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Basque Cheesecake - $10: citrus zest Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, Soy Free
Beverages
- Classic Red Sangria Glass - $10.5: wine, liqueurs and diced fresh fruit Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- White Peach Sangria Glass - $11.5: wine, liqueurs and diced fresh fruit Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Gin & Tonic - $16: nordés spanish gin, grapefruit, mint, cardamom, mediterranean tonic
- Estrella Galicia - $7: lager, galicia, spain Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Pepino Punch - $10: cucumber, mint, lime, ginger beer, soda Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Frequently Asked Questions about Lil' Ba-Ba-Reeba!
- Is Lil' Ba-Ba-Reeba! halal-friendly?
- Yes. Lil' Ba-Ba-Reeba! has 16 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Butterscotch Custard, House-Marinated Spanish Olives and Churros con Chocolate.
- What can I eat at Lil' Ba-Ba-Reeba! on a halal diet?
- Butterscotch Custard, House-Marinated Spanish Olives and Churros con Chocolate carry the halal tag, out of 16 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Lil' Ba-Ba-Reeba! have vegan options?
- Yes. 5 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including House-Marinated Spanish Olives and Classic Red Sangria Glass.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Lil' Ba-Ba-Reeba!?
- Hokkaido Scallops, at roughly 32.4g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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