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: 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, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Vegetables & Cheese
- Fried Shishito Peppers - $7.95: black coarse salt Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: brunch, lunch
- Patatas Bravas - $9.95: spicy potatoes with tomato aioli Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Catalan-Style Crystal Bread - $11.95: tomato purée, garlic & manchego Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Goat Cheese Baked in Tomato Sauce - $10.95: house garlic bread Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, TLC
- Roasted Hen of the Woods Mushroom - $13.95: manchego cream & chive oil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- House-Marinated Spanish Olives - $6.95: rosemary, citrus Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Tortilla Española - $10.95: warm potato & onion omelette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad - $10.95: manchego, candied marcona almonds Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Crispy Artichoke Fritters - $14.95: lemon aioli Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Seafood
- Matrimonio Pintxos - $10.95: white boquerón & cantabrian anchovies, crystal bread, tomato crudo, chives Dietary tags: 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
- 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: Whole30, Paleo
- 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
- 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, Pescatarian
- Brunch Patatas Bravas - $10.95: spicy potatoes with tomato aioli, sunny-side up egg Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo
- Torrijas - $10.95: spanish-style french toast, farm fruit compote, whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, 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, Pescatarian
- Chocolate Truffle Bite - $5: caramel & whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Butterscotch Custard - $5: salted caramel Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, TLC
- Basque Cheesecake - $10: citrus zest Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
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
- Pepino Punch - $10: cucumber, mint, lime, ginger beer, soda Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
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