I came here with a close friend because it was super hot out and we thought Mexican food would be perfect in this weather. We had the BEST experience! Tucked behind Playa Hacienda, La Libre is an open air restaurant that was colourful, casual, comfortable and perfect. The food here is inspired by the Yucatan region; they had 2 tacos on their menu but aside from that the menu was predominantly proteins and veggies. All cooked in their wood oven.
We ordered the Guacamole Yuca chips and Tuna Ahumada to start. They were perfect. light and refreshing and perfect. The Yuca chips were a touch greasy but the guacamole was perfectly seasoned. I am a tartar junkie, so I LOVED the Tuna Ahumada. It comes on a crispy chip(?) with avocado and more. For our mains we shared their special Pork Ribs (to die for) and Grilled Octopus (I was in heaven!).
Our server was sweet and HILARIOUS, charming and entertaining (Thanks Steven!!!) and pretty on the ball. After dinner, we moved to the bar for a "night cap" and was greeted by the most knowledgeable bartender on Mezcal and Tequila I have ever met. We both tried one of their Mezcal and had a tequila as well while learning more than I ever dreamed I would about these two incredible Mexican spirits.
All in all, the food was incredible, drinks were refreshing (The red sangria was amazing, white was good too but go for the red!) service was awesome, and I will definitely be back!