This place is an experience, and one I cannot wait to have again here soon. The vibe is great, it’s low key, doesn’t feel like there is a rush for you to order or even know what you want, especially when you first sit down. The staff is top notch, friendly, helpful and present. The food is outstanding, we loved the goat cheese, the garlic shrimp and the papas bravas the most. Drinks were great too, we got a few pitchers of the peach sangria and they were light and easy to drink as well as super refreshing. A true 10/10
Food was tasty presentation was great in fact JUST the perfect amount to try little bit of few things. Service not so much, it was a birthday celebration, server did not even greet or even a smile. I could tell she was not in the mood to serve our table. Me and my patrons didn’t feel very welcomed, she wasn’t the friendliest. I understand if it was hectic and if she was busy. Even then it wont stop me from tipping 20% I respect the other workers. I had a great experience the first time so I expected the same..
Our reservation was 5:00 on a Saturday so the restaurant was not full upon arrival but it didn’t take long to fill up. Our waiter was friendly and appropriately attentive. We opted for the seafood paella which was good but not great. Our other tapas dishes were the Brussels sprouts salad and an empanada. The empanada was our favorite- quite flavorful. Overall a good experience.
I'm from Spain and I have the experience of having eaten tapas all my life. All the tapas we ate don't deserve to be served as if they were spanish tapas. They are a bad imitation ....the taste is not comparable to the real thing and they don't even look appetizing. My advise is hire a person from Spain that knows how to cook well and have him show your cooks how to do it well.
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Went to Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba for a special dinner to celebrate my anniversary and was not disappointed. The service, vibe, drinks and food were all fantastic. Will definitely go back soon!
It took a bit to seat us but it was awesome experience. Heavily recommend the fried chicken thighs—they were delish.
One of my favorite restaurants in Chicago. Amazing and unique food. Every single plate I had was phenomenal.
Always visit here when in Chicago! The food is superb. Check their seasonal specials.
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Always good tapas always good service. The seafood paella is my favorite.
Amazing food and restaurant. Would come back again!
La Brujula Yellowfin Tuna Ventresca Conserva
Yogurt With Berries Housemade Granola
Torrijas With Blueberry-Lemon Compote
Warre's Otima 10 Year Old Tawny Port
Jorge Ordóñez #1 Selección Especial
Spinach Manchego-Stuffed Mushrooms
+22. Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad
Emilio Lustau Capataz Deluxe Cream
4. Bacalao-Stuffed Piquillo Pepper
Bacalao-Stuffed Piquillo Pepper
