Libertad

Absolutely impeccable! Flavors are spot on, service is awesome, space is lovely and warm. All around fabulous meal--the chicken flautas are a MUST! The esquites were exquisite. So perfect I forgot to take any pictures. But EASILY the best meal I've had this month. You have to go!

We came here on a Sunday evening to celebrate my husband's birthday. He chose Libertad from among several restaurant options presented to him. We easily made a reservation on OpenTable for 7 p.m. and requested a table on the patio. We were seated right away at our table for two. Our server greeted us shortly after being seated with an amuse bouche of potato and red pepper soup in a demitasse cup, which was creamy and delightful. Our server gave us a tour of the menu, highlighting how dishes were organized and making some recommendations of her favorites. We started with the ensalada cezar and the shishito peppers. The salad was too fishy for my preferences (not specifically their fault - they disclose the anchovies on the menu). There was also basil in the salad, which didn't mesh well with the other flavors. I saw a woman at the table next to us have a similar reaction to mine when trying her salad, so that one seems like maybe a course to skip? The shishito peppers were great - pan roasted and topped with cojita cheese and tajin. I could have made a meal out of those! We also ordered salmon, which was chipotle marinated, and a special of filet served with rosemary chimichurri. I only had a small bite of the salmon, and it was flavorful and smoky. The filet was also very good and prepared well. The rosemary chimichurri will live on in my dreams. My husband received a scoop of ice cream (dulce de leche with caramelized bananas) as a complimentary dessert. He enjoyed it (I skipped it because I'm allergic to bananas). Our cocktails - a margarita and the gran guerra - were both good. I appreciated the freshness of the margarita, made with fresh lime juice. My critiques: -The patio has vinyl "walls" around it, so the pictures online of the outdoor seating are disingenuous. It was disappointing on a perfect summer evening when we were specifically looking forward to being semi-outdoors. -Our table on the patio was in the middle of the space. Every time someone walked by, our table was bounced and jostled on the wood planks. That table just shouldn't exist until they secure the floor joists. It was like being in a bounce house while eating dinner. -Potentially resolved by the above, the tables are very close to each other, which was disappointing when a man at the table adjacent to ours started very loudly sharing his opinions about "DEI hires" among other topics. The food was good, and I would consider coming back to explore more of the menu, but the ambiance missed the mark for us for a special occasion.

Libertad surprised me in the best way!Service was super sweet. I really liked the head of house a lot. She was so personable and gave her opinion on dishes, which I always appreciate. The space is simple and that perfect blend of lightness/airiness while still being intimate. They suggest 3-4 plates between two people, and we went with 3 and had plenty of leftovers. Queso de cabra was fantastic. Flautas were AMAZING. Chuleta, and actually especially the sweet potato purée, was cooked to perfection. All dishes were well balanced. Drinks were STRONG. I got the fresas one and my husband got the G&T, and both were the perfect summer drinks. I'm just so happy with our experience there! It was so perfect. We would return.

We've been for brunch a handful of times, and it's always been great. The outdoor seating is lovely, the menu has something for everyone. We had gone for "fancy" brunch but really the prices are quite reasonable. The waitress we had was super kind, and they brought complimentary birthday treats for those of us celebrating. I really like the coffee made with a touch of cinnamon!

Libertad is a gem for its location in Skokie. Latin American small plates delight the senses with imaginative flavors and visuals. We enjoyed the carne asada (and especially the sauce!), the grilled octopus (pulpo), the flautas, and many more dishes.Drinks were well-balanced and kept us coming back for more. Service was attentive, gregarious, and kind.

Been here a couple of times over the years but just writing a review now! We've gone during the summer and they have a nice little patio area in the back. Not a huge amount of space but it's well-covered so everything is shaded and comfortable. Better to use if you have a smaller party, probably no more than 4 people. We once went with a party of 8 (4 adults and 4 kids) and it was a little tricky, but the staff was very accommodating and made it work for us.We typically went for their brunch/lunch menu and I usually get their Breakfast Burrito. Very substantial and filling with great flavor! My wife has gotten the chilaqueles and she also enjoyed it. We haven't tried their brunch cocktails yet but their pineapple agua fresca was good (though too sweet for my wife). I'm getting hungry just writing this review so we'll be making our way back again soon!

We had excellent dining experience at Libertad. After telling our server, Jenny, which plates we were interested in she curated a perfect meal. The food was not only delicious but the presentation was amazing. The restaurant's kitchen is located in plain sight of the tables so that you can watch the plates being created.

Yummy yummy in our tummies! This cozy and upscale-ish establishment offers 40-45 seats for indoor dining and also offers outdoor heated dining (back of restaurant). The atmosphere is minimalistic. Wood tables, seats and a long shared bench against the wall. It's a little cramped which can make it hard to hear conversations with people you're with, but for introverts - this is a perfect spot lol. There is also a bar area that seats 5 guests. Their mezcal cocktails (la dragona and la guerra) are definitely top notch and delicious. Smokey, spicy with a hint of fruit and smoothness to it, they are VERY good and I highly recommend them. The food was okay - this is a pretty pricey place so I was expecting a bit more from the food. Still good! Just not 5 stars for me. My favorite was the pescado - full of unique flavors, refreshing and filling. My con of it was it's heavy on the butter/oil side. My fiancé and I also tried the pulpo and crane asada.I was impressed with the service - I only saw 1 waitstaff person and she was fairly quick with getting all the orders in. She timed our meal out very well, as soon as we were finished with a course another 1 was coming out. Plenty of other people bringing food to the tables, refilling waters, etc but only 1 server (Amy). She was really nice and had a smile on her face the entire time. Oh! We also got a fresh plate and fresh utensils for each course. That's a bonus in my book as this gives a clean and fresh palette.

Very good food. Very good service. The place is a great place to eat with friends, or celebrate, or just enjoy the weather.

Great selection of delicious and innovative plates to share! Server was very knowledgeable and helpful. Highly recommend!