Suggestions for Authentic places near San Diego

Paul S. • August 28, 2013Great new place in South Park. Totally authentic Italian down to the waiters. If going for dinner try to get a seat outside. Inside it can get a bit stuffy since there's no air.

Micah💛 • February 25, 2014the sangria and guadalajara chimichanga is amazing!!! ive had a lot of mexican and this place is authentic, reasonably priced and delicious!

Rachelle C. • January 1, 2012Cute place with authentic Italian food. Huge portions. Recommend the pork osso buco with mushrooms, pesto linguine, gnocchi and fried calamari. Pleasant service and reservations recommended.

Courtney O. • August 8, 2014The seared ahi is incredible. I also love the Aloha plate. I'm from Hawaii and can say that this place is authentic!

Kate M. • March 11, 2013Pizza is super good. Thin and authentic italian. Would not recommend the piadine though... it's like a bad version of the Costco sandwich wraps. Very boring, and the tortilla seemed out of place.

Elise C. • March 25, 2017This is place is my favorite to visit in San Diego. Great decor, amazing service, and food is to die for. Authentic Italian feel and people are so nice!

Daniela H. • July 7, 2016Don't miss this place!!! Very good atmosphere and super tasty authentic Italian cuisine - and i am from Europe, we love Italian kitchen ❤️❤️❤️❤️

Maggie • April 28, 2012This is a fantastic place! It's very authentic Italian. The drinks are good, the food is good, and it has a great vibe. It's happy hour right now!

Sarah I. • April 8, 2013This place is DISGUSTING! It's the place white people go to get "authentic Mexican food" and thinks its delicious when really it's 10 bars lower than Chevys, yuck!

Chieko B. • July 28, 2015Very authentic Japanese teishoku place. I highly recommend.

Timz T. • October 12, 2014Food was VERY mediocre. Expected way better based on the tips. And the hipster appeal is very annoying, almost Hollywood. There have to be more authentic places around with better quality.

Joseph L. • June 13, 2017Best adobada tacos! Super authentic. You can go here or any of the other locations around the southern San Diego area. Only this place has fries though.

Brad K. • July 1, 2014This place is so small & authentic. You would never know to stop here because it's so unassuming. But oh man is it good, & cheap! Get the Taco Especial. Smoked fish, shrimp, & scallops & the fish stew

Courtney B. • February 19, 2013Amazing Place To Get Authentic Mexican Food.

Tyler • June 6, 2015Skip Krispy Kreme and get an authentic French pastry and sit on the patio. One of the top places to stop for a meal in Clairemont.

Geoffrey C. • July 9, 2013Place was terrible. Torta was not toasted...not on authentic bread...Tons of better options for Mexican in SD!!!

David F. • April 17, 2016All Mexican food is great. Been coming here since 1967. One of the best, tastiest, authentic Mexican cafes in the county. Salsa is a model for other places!

Courtyard San Diego • April 28, 2012Want some authentic Chicago deep dish? Lefty’s is the place to go for your thick crust fix, or why not try a meatball sub? Grab a beer as well, they have an incredible selection of craft brews.

Courtyard San Diego • April 29, 2012Want an authentic New York thin crust pizza? With its down to earth neighborhood feel coming straight from NY, Bronx is the place to go! Grab a slice of whitestone, pesto or sausage deluxe! Cash only!

Jessica G. • September 26, 2011This place is great! Authentic Mexican. Plenty of options, fresh & flavorful. It's such a quaint little place, tucked away & meant for locals to enjoy.

Ed S. • January 18, 2011This place is surprisingly authentic. The actually have Thai chillis in fish sauce.

Mark C. • May 9, 2010Prices are about a dollar more than most pho joints but this place is nice and clean. Plus they got authentic pho locked down in 92103.

Stephanie L. • May 18, 2012So affordable and even more, AUTHENTIC! Great family owned place

Susan A. • September 18, 2013Great burritos and super nice owners! It is a great local place that you go to for fresh, local, and tasty authentic mexican food.

Ti W. • September 19, 2016So good to have a place to have Japanese breakfast in Japanese-style dining room! Great value for authentic Japanese cuisine.

Peter M. • July 26, 2021Such an authentic & delicious tacos they have been served. Great shop management. Perfect place for tasty handmade food. Clean space & comfortable seating area. I had really enjoyed here. Nice staff.

Daren S. • August 7, 2014Everything! Brisket, ribs, andouille sausage are my favs. AUTHENTIC texas BBQ. Pet friendly, relaxed environment, large patio with 20ft. projector screen. Very dog friendly. Favorite place to go

Kim D. • April 14, 2013I typically shy away from taco shops.. Don't like the oil slick left on my plate. This place is different. The ingredients are fresh. The service is great. This is authentic Mexican food hold the lard

Chelsea L. • February 13, 2016I got food poisoning here, worst place I've ever had tacos, if you like authentic Mexican tacos, don't go.

Kate G. • January 7, 2013Join Foursquare and let the world know what amazing and authentic Greek Cuisine is right here!! The Spanikopita was so flaky and fresh, I love your place!!!