Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!

This is my second time coming to Ba-Ba-Reeba for dinner. The first time I came w/ a group of 10 and this time w/ group of 5. It was definitely much better and more fun with large group because you get to try a much wider selections. You get a tiny bite of everything and each dish gets so much more delicious. Agree with the previous review that the dish is on the pricier side for dinner. One thing I didn’t like as much is that the dishes don’t come out at the same time so usually we have to eat one small tapa dish at a time and we wil be waiting for the next one. Overall, the tapas are pretty good. Generally I perferred the hot tapas over the cold ones. Most of the desserts are pretty delicious and the passion fruit sangria is something good to start out the dinner with. The ambience is definitely lively and loud. The stream of people just kept flowing in on a saturday night. I would recommend making reservation ahead of times.

the food is so-so, the service is spotty, and the prices are $$$$. instead, consider going to cafe iberico for not only a better deal, but also a broader selection, prompter service, and a livelier ambience.

My second time here… and each time I come, this place is packed (even on a Thursday night!). I was surprised again at how many people this place could hold with all its nooks and crannies. You’re almost afraid to let the waiter/waitress go anywhere cuz you’re not sure when they’ll return, but the service was pleasant and timely. I really appreciated the waitress making personal favorite recommendations.

One thing we found funny was that we could not order alcohol for our 30 year old foreign friend because the only foreign ID he had with him lacked a birthdate. We understood the proper formality of carding, but the waitress actually asked for a PASSPORT instead!! Hahaha – it was hilarious! Good times overall.

Btw, we all had a little snack before coming because we knew about the priciness – smart move thanks to the previous reviews!! :)

Of all the tapas places in the city, this isn’t the one to visit. The prices are very expensive for really mediocre food in small samples. The bacon wrapped dates are great and so are the spciy potatoes, but the sangria needs help and so does the service.

Had a great meal there. There server was pretty good and the food was great. It is amazing how many people go there. The summer time is rocking when you have the patio open and sunny. Great after a cubs game or during a birthday dinner.

The seafood and mixed paellas are delicious here! Sangria (red, white and other flavors) is flowing and yummy – perfect mix of fruitiness and wine. The tapas are what makes this place memorable. When in doubt, get all the highlighted menu options (from both cold and hot tapas). Don’t miss the patatas bravas – potatoes may seem simple, but the spicy dipping sauce is to die for! The meat dishes are also delicious, especially the ribs and the lamb.