50 Best Latin American Restaurants near Skokie

“Everyone at lLibertad was wonderful from the moment we walked in the door. We were celebrating a family reunion with 2 other couples and we all enjoyed our mela. The dishes were very creative and delicious. The service was excitement. Jothe was so attentive and accommodating. He was also so friendly and kind. Jenny also stopped by the table and welcomed us as we have had her as our server many times before. It is one of our “go to” spots and we love taking out of town guests to Libertad We'll be back!“

“Best little Latin restaurant east of the Mississippi! Great food, awesome staff and the perfect little patio to enjoy the spring weather! Keep up the great work!“

“Excellent food, attentive wait staff.“

“Had a group meeting and the staff created a 4 course dinner for us. Fantastic selections and service was over the top. Highly recommend if you’re in the neighborhood.“

“Hip and lively. The host/wait staff are super kind and funny; the downside is the volume of customer is likely what leads to slow service, which is important to some folks. Food tastes great. I ordered the Guatemalan breakfast, which I thought could have come with larger portions of the beans and plantains given the cost. My wife ordered the brisket bowl special and that came with an appropriate, healthy amount of food for the price. The winning order is the beef cheek empanadas with bone marrow. It’s like a beef patty but fattier and way more rich flavor. That’s a 10/10 given it’s only $5. We will certainly come back for the happy hour special (empanadas $3.50 + $8 margs).“

“The concept for the menu is a unique trip along the Pan-American highway with stops at various Latin countries. Each dish and drink is thoughtful in its ingredients and presentation. The jicama salad was refreshing, but not at all plain. The pastel de choclo was a wonderful surprise of a warm dish. The frozen el arenal was seriously dangerous in how delicious it was, I can’t recommend it enough. The atmosphere was beautiful and the music was perfect. We are so thrilled to have this gem in the neighborhood and can’t wait to see what they do in the future!“

“Highly recommend Azul Mariscos. Loved the atmosphere, good drinks & food was good too. The staff was amazing, especially Ruben. Will definitely be back just for his service ❤️✅“

“Irazu is one of my absolute favorite Chicago restaurants. The quality and unique flavors of their food is something I crave! The Chifrijo and pepito sandwiches are especially amazing and the kindness of their staff is second to none. Tino is a fabulous waiter and Henry is so welcoming and warm! I highly recommend Irazu!

Dietary restrictions: We had a large group and several with dietary restrictions and Tino was so accommodating and sensitive to their needs, and everyone left so satisfied and happy!“

“Amazing experience! The food was great…best steak that I’ve ever had!“

“The food here is excellent! The flavors are unique, and the portions are large. They always bring a demitasse of soup right when you are seated which is delicious. The service is excellent... the wait staff, bartenders and bus boys were attentive, quick and knowledgeable. Everything I've ever had here is great. But it is not inexpensive! One of our favorite dishes is the cauliflower... but it is $24! My friend ordered the octopus, which was perfectly cooked and came with crispy chickpeas and potatoes. So good! I ordered the tostadas de pescado, which was also delicious. Although pricey... I will definitely be back.“

“Really tasty, very cute patio, best churro dessert evvvvvver. Glad it’s in the neighborhood. My only feedback (if I’m nitpicking) is that the indoor lighting is kind of overwhelming. But maybe they dim it sometimes? Either way, I’ll definitely be back. :-)“

“I had the Bandeja Paisa and a delicious Colombian empanada at La Parrilla Latin Food — everything was amazing! The flavors were authentic and the portions were generous. Highly recommend this place for anyone craving real Latin American food!“

“I moved to Bucktown a year ago and I found this awesome place. The food is delicious and the personnel is very attentive. Perfect for a breakfast with the family or a dinner with friends en Friday night because is BYOB.“

“Such a great surprise! We had heard about La Perla and live in the neighborhood but hadn't made it over to this gem. Such a lovely evening! Food was delicious and beautifully presented. They are working out a bar issue so no alcohol for now but just go for the food! Service was beyond expectations and super accommodating. Rh r chef even came out to see how we were enjoying our choices. Run for the rigatoni! The swordfish special was awesome, Caesar salad -yum. Its location is a little hidden on Clark south of Belmont but don't pass it by.“

“Loved the food and coffee! Great place for a nice coffee in the afternoon or to work on your laptop. I tried the ham and cheese empanada, beignets, and Cuban sandwiches! The coffee was also great!“

“excellent I love the place“

“Outstanding! Highly recommended Knowledgeable, friendly staff and incredible experience“

“Coming from San Francisco, we were hesitant to try Latin food out here. We were glad we gave Cafe Con Leche a chance because it was better than most of the Mexican/Salvadorian food we have in the California. Nice server and very tasty tacos/burritos. Try it!!!!“

“The Venezuelan sampler was great, and it featured pulled pork and beef brisket. We also enjoyed the plantains. We will be back.“

“This is a family owned restaurant with great drinks and better food. I've tried a handful of dishes there and cleaned my plate every time. Stop reading this and go!

Kid-friendliness: Kid menu was a hit! The kids enjoyed the music as well.“

“Incredible. I'm basically agoraphobic but the service and food was worth every minute. My partner considered the wagyu beef to be overpriced but I TRULY believe every bite was next level. Sampled all the apps and small plates- ceviche, perfect. Fish, perfect. Pao de quicho, perfect. The staff were kind, attentive, friendly, but also not in your face. 10/10“

“This is my favorite spot in the neighborhood. Tasty, friendly, chill. ❤️“

“Best experience, todos los jueves de música en vivo a partir de las 9pm“

“Hit up Sugar Blow in Lakeview—cute AF spot that’s part cafe, part boutique. Snagged some empanadas, the famous tequeños, and a double latte— ended up around $25. The empanadas had that crispy golden crust and melty filling, and the tequeños? Legit the best in Chi-town. Vibe’s chill, owner’s super friendly, and the space is cozy with cool merch. Perfect hang spot—highly recommend!“

“We were here a couple of years ago and planning on going hopefully this weekend (I'm from Chicago but live overseas for work). The food was amazing and the atmosphere, music, dancing was a lot of fun and not where you felt you were being picked up or come on to all the time...it was a nice place. Can't wait to go again.“

“Had an amazing meal here last night. There were four of us and we each ordered a different entree so we can have a taste of each entree. We started with ceviche and empanadas. So delicious! Then our meals came…. And OMG! Each entree was so different and amazing! Everything is made from scratch sauces dressings etc. We ended the meal with the dessert and all tried something different. Everything we eat was incredible! The restaurant is so warm and cozy… the same feeling I got from ourmeal. It’s BYOB so bring your favorite drink and try this place. I promise you… you will not be disappointed!“

“Delicious food! family ambiance impeccable service, Alejandra is the best waiter ever ?“

“Absolutely delicious food - wonderful and generous staff who gave us such kindness and some extra treats for our meal. Also it is very affordable and you get a HUGE amount of food for your money. Each meal is about $10-$15 and honestly could feed at least 1.5-2 people probably. Plenty of leftovers.

The Saborcito Platter is amazing, delicious, and a great deal. Probably enough to easily feed 3-4 people for just $30.“

“Wonderful food!!! I love it all!!! I especially like their tamales and flan!!! The owners are hands on, super guys ! They not only create amazing dishes but they give back to the community. Great food! Great hearts! Five stars! C”mon down and enjoy!“

“I had a very nicely served meal with my boyfriend. We went to eat a dinner plate with Skirt Steak, rice, and black beans. I really loved the guacamole flavor 😋. All the food very tasty and delicious 😋. I would like to complainant my waitress Diana. She did a very good job with our service. I would recommend the Quetzal Restaurant to family and friends. I will score a 100’/, to Quetzal Restaurant.“

“The food is absolutely delicious. I had the ropa vieja. The food presentation is amazing and the staff is superb and extremely attentive. I would though suggest that the music wasn’t so loud. The atmosphere is great but it was hard to hear each other because of music wasn’t too loud.“

“If I am being honest, the Carne Adovada was flavorful and it reminded me of Carne Adovada that you’d find in a fancy Santa Fe restaurant rather than your local New Mexican restaurant. The red chile was flavorful and had a decent kick to it. Although I would say I am a little confused by the use of corn tortillas rather flour tortillas for Carne Adovada. I kinda expect flour tortillas for Carne Adovada. I am most disappointed in the salsa since it didn’t really taste like something that would come from New Mexico. It tasted like straight tomato paste. But since I’m not in New Mexico - I can’t be too picky. But I was most impressed by the sopapillas!! It really did remind me of home and I am glad that they had honey to go with them. Service was great. Our waitress was nice and friendly and she answered all of our questions. I would say that I enjoyed my experience there.“

“la mejor comida ,con un toque especial y el gran amor que nos atiendw“

“Probably the best Stake I ever had. 🏆“

“The food here is amazing and the portions are very generous! The complementary plantain chips are a plus too. I had the caldo de bagre and I highly recommend it! The fish was perfectly tender and the broth was so comforting and filling. A perfect place to enjoy a warm, delicious meal!“

“Delicious, the onion just like the gye one, the fish, everything, the wadding a 9.5/10 because obviously they don't use the same branches but the lemon makes it precise, the delicious quacker like the one your grandmother makes, the incredible attention, I am very happy, they serve it as they serve you there, delicious and delicious ?? “

“Tasty food and Excellent service. We loved the Sancocho de res and the Sandwich de plátano con carne.“

“Good 10/10. AMAZING 🤩 🤩🤩🤩“

“deliciosas comida,y bebidas“

“Everything is delicious! Everyone is courteous and it's very clean and comfortable. Bring the whole family if your craving flavors. Come here often. Chicken is delicious. Chocolate cake out of this world!!!!“

“The Easter Brunch was delicious! French toast was amazing!“

“Gracias a Don Fidel y Doña Maria por la amabilidad y rica comida. Queria pasar mi cumpleaños almorzando come rey y sin duda alguna La Peña me hizo sentir asi. Ha sidi DECADAS en que pude disfrutar Apanado de Carne con Manzana y Tropical. Los chifles, Maduro y Flan de coco encabezo una gran experiencia. Defintivamente volvere. Un abrazo!❤️“

“Mima's cafe is a gem in he city. The cafe con Leche is my favorite. The food is freshly cooked. The service is outstanding, pleasant and the servers are very attentive. The owner is very friendly and personable. I also love the music. It is a relaxing, pleasant place to visit, have a drink, meal and enjoy yourself. Kudos!“

“Sooo Goood. The calamari was perfectly breaded and the citrus aioli sauce was delicious. My Asada y Papas was melting in my mouth. Highly recommended.“

“Great atmosphere and best Greek omelet ever!!“

“Celebramos con mi esposa nuestro 20 aniversario y escogimos este pequeño pero hermoso restaurante donde nos atendio Ligia, nos atendio como reyes ! el servicio fue 5 estrellas, la comida otras 5 estrellas, el ambiente otras 5 estrellas mas ! De verdad wue salimos encantados de este lugar !!!! Lo recomendamos en un 500% !!! Todo estubo exelente !!!“

“La comida es muy buena! :) 10/10 Lo recomendaría!“

“Best bean burrito in Chicagoland!“

“really over priced. ordered viognier was delivered chardonnay, for a few glasses of wine and a.single order of guacamole with tax and tip it was $80! Hard pass.“

“Really amazing food, very reasonably priced. Super nice staff. Definitely plan to come back.“