Description

One of the city's first tapas restaurants, Café Ba-Ba-Reeba! is still going strong, thanks to its location on bustling Halsted Street, near the Armitage Avenue shopping strip. The clientele tends to be young and comes to the restaurant in groups, so be prepared: Loud conversations and tipsy toasts over pitchers of sangria may surround you.Café Ba-Ba-Reeba! isn't breaking any new ground with its menu, but tapas lovers will see plenty of favorites, including patatas ali-oli (garlic potato salad), queso de cabra al horno (baked goat cheese with tomato sauce), beef and chicken empanadas, and roast dates wrapped in bacon (which have been a popular menu item for years). The menu has also been updated with miniversions of more upscale fare: The seared lamb chops, sherry lobster cocktail, and citrus-cured salmon are standouts. Some dishes are available in both tapas and full-portion size, and there's a range of paellas for those who don't want to go the tapas route. The vibrantly decorated cafe makes an excellent, efficient choice for pre- or posttheater dining if you're headed to Steppenwolf Theatre, a few blocks south, for a play. Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.