Suggestions for Authentic places near SoMa, San Francisco

Fernando T. • February 27, 2013This place is a great interpretation of mexican food. They don't try to seem authentic and fail, they take the best of street mexican food and mix it with an american twist. Recommended.

Best of • August 26, 2014If you love authentic Italian food, 54 Mint is as authentic as it gets. The place is owned by Italians and offers great classics from Gnocchi to Alfresco. Be sure to try their Tiramisu for dessert.

Gerry G. • June 27, 2016Can't find anything to complain about this place. Everything is amazing and authentic!

Jole P. • November 18, 2014Yummy Ethiopian food, but not the same experience as more authentic places

Sabina • January 23, 2016This place is fantastic and authentic w/ a rotating selection of organic wines. Come on Fri/Sat nights when they have a DJ playing chill music, get a bottle, and head to the cute upstairs area

Pawel C. • February 21, 2017It might be the best burger I have ever had... and I am big on burgers. Place feels shady and underground which actually gives it more of authentic rough feel. Super cool

España S. • December 1, 2012No frills decor. Good food with fresh ingredients. My Vietnames coworker at my old job loved this place, so might even be 'authentic' ;)

Sandeep P. • February 14, 2019Best place for anything spicy and authentic

Jenny U. • April 18, 2016This place was dirty & underwhelming. It might be rated well bc it's a whole in the wall, but it's not authentic. Flies were flying into my food and I saw a roach on the wall beside my table. Avoid.

Laurynas Č. • December 9, 2021For me it’s very authentic old fashioned place. Wasn’t cheap, yet worth coming if you’re looking for traditional lunch/breakfast choices like reuben sandwich. Tastes ok.

Arun N. • February 6, 2017Mango lassi was good. Fish tikka masala is NOT good. The tikka masala sauce does not taste authentic. It had a weird flavor that I cannot place.