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Libertad

Libertad

Latin American Restaurant$$$$
Skokie
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8.9/10
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    Fran A.
    "The hummus is one of our all time favorites."(8 Tips)
    Kevin T.
    "Asada, 8ctopus, lamb, scallops, and anything else with wine is amazing..."(7 Tips)
    Chicago magazine
    "Go for the skirt steak."(3 Tips)
    Joshua Y.
    "... is great. Asada, flautas, hummus, scallops with black rice, yuzu..."(2 Tips)
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  • Brian K.
    Brian K. FrechetteFebruary 8, 2017
    The staff were very friendly, and helpful with both the menu and the service. I had the Hummus and Squash dishes, along with their signature cocktail, and they were ahhh-maaayyyyyzzzziing!!!
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    Fran AllenApril 14, 2017
    Been here 5+ times
    The hummus is one of our all time favorites. The octopus was a big hit for 4 of us. The scallops with black rice is unbelievably good. The lamb shank just fell off the bone.
  • Marco G.heart icon on user image
    Marco GAugust 2, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    Everything is absolutely amazing. The service, drinks/cocktails, and food was all 5 stars. Food try: Pulpo, Venado, Asada; Drinks: Horchata (not your mothers Horchata). Buen Provecho!
  • Mike W.
    Mike WiseApril 29, 2013
    The new salmon preparation with pureed beets is great. Miss the hum marinated prawns but hard to pick a favorite when everything is this good. Portions perfect size to share more that a few things!
  • Chicago magazine
    Chicago magazineApril 9, 2012
    Chef Armando Gonzalez freely invites foreign flavors to his small-plate fiesta, as in silky scallops with black rice, yuzu, and Chinese long beans, all dripping with habanero butter sauce.
  • Caitlin W.
    Caitlin WhiteAugust 9, 2014
    Amazing, trendy food in the burbs. Vegetarians and meat eaters can eat happily ever after here. Cocktails are great, too.
  • Kevin T.
    Kevin TMarch 16, 2014
    Asada, 8ctopus, lamb, scallops, and anything else with wine is amazing here.
  • Chicago magazine
    Chicago magazineDecember 5, 2011
    Go for the skirt steak. Underneath a heap of yuca frites and a smear of chimichurri, the chef pulled off a juicy, medium skirt steak.
  • Joshua Y.
    Joshua YulishApril 29, 2012
    Everything is great. Asada, flautas, hummus, scallops with black rice, yuzu cake, chocolate cake, apple crisp... Must eat here.
  • Anthony R.
    Anthony RiveraJuly 28, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Libertad is truly an EXCEPTIONAL restaurant. Looking for a great meal at a great place. Get in the car and take a drive to Skokie.
  • Linda C.
    Linda ChipmanMay 21, 2014
    Melt in your mouth scallops...like butta! So delicious the entire meal.
  • Michael K.
    Michael KirzhnerJuly 12, 2013
    New menu every few months. Fall season is awesome!! But summer is nice as well.
  • Karen N.heart icon on user image
    Karen NickersonSeptember 8, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    Hummus scallops pork steak
  • Dan R.heart icon on user image
    Dan RouseDecember 15, 2012
    The hummus is to die for. The pear salad is yummy too.
  • Kevin T.
    Kevin TMarch 29, 2014
    Crab cake is better than spongebob's crabby patty fo sho.
  • Diego R.heart icon on user image
    Diego ReynosoApril 7, 2015
    Everything but especially hummus and octopus
  • Madge T.heart icon on user image
    Madge TJune 1, 2015
    Hummus, pears, scallops, Carne asada, margaritas
  • Yonatan S.heart icon on user image
    Yonatan ShpiegelJanuary 27, 2018
    Drinks, poblano, skirt steak and cheese cake
  • Michael S.heart icon on user image
    Michael SalazarJune 11, 2019
    Been here 10+ times
    Go small and get your tapas here, Mexican style
  • John F.heart icon on user image
    John FisherJune 5, 2018
    Small but very good food.
  • Vicki R.heart icon on user image
    Vicki R.April 2, 2022
    Flautas, hummus, and risotto
  • Ren C.heart icon on user image
    Ren C.September 7, 2011
    Asda. Delicious. Do it. Do it now.
  • Annalee J.
    Annalee JohnsonOctober 16, 2011
    I haven't had a thing on the menu that I did not love!
  • Robert Y.
    Robert YuenSeptember 5, 2011
    The mussels are excellent and very fresh.
  • Olivia
    OliviaJanuary 15, 2017
    It's hidden gem!
  • Aimee
    AimeeApril 14, 2014
    OMG fine dining in Skokie
  • Food.talkheart icon on user image
    Food.talkApril 7, 2016
    Just tried the brunch menu , average
  • Mad H.
    Mad HSeptember 16, 2011
    So awesome! Great great food.
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