Suggestions for Authentic places near Los Angeles

Jaime B. • May 6, 2021One of the amazing breakfast i ever tasted. They serves an Authentic and Delicious food. Coffee, French toast, desserts and pastries all are super tasty.Nice Place. Feels so good here. Great service.

Edward F. • December 19, 2017Great place to get authentic Italian foods. Tagletelli and tartufo pizza were great. Canoli and zappoli were so tasty

Aariel D. • June 19, 2021Delicious sandwiches and salads. Perfect place for authentic food for breakfast as well as lunch. So many different varieties of dishes has been served. Great people provided good service. Clean area.

Debra Macki Makeup (MUA) • May 8, 2013I love this place for authentic old school Italian. Excellent service and food! It reminds me of Boston's North End.

Edel • November 10, 2015Lovely place very authentic and comfy, the coffee crusted french toast together with open face croissant are amazing 😍😍

The Taste Sheriff • August 7, 2014Hands down the most authentic place in LA. Amazing food (phenomenal pastas), portions that make sense, prices that make even more sense, and, finally, REAL PEOPLE who don't bust your __ every 2mins.

Lanimaka • February 21, 2014Place is as legit as it gets. If you want authentic Hawaiian food, get the lau lau, Kailua pig combo or the Loco Moco. And while you're there, get a spam musubi to go! Get a Hawaiian sun drink. Boom!

bym • April 9, 2016Nice Place. Food is great and authentic.

Megan Allison • November 18, 2017Adorable, affordable place with an authentic bistro vibe (and a great happy hour!) Really nice escargot, and delicate calamari not fried, in a light tomato sauce as standouts.

Christophe S. • August 28, 2014Grew up in France where millions eat and make Italian food. This place is authentic: Real spaghetti carbonara. CANNOT find better. Wife had a Cioppino, seafood, pretty good too. For desert: tiramisu.

Trina U. • August 7, 2012*This* is the place to go on Olivera Street. Forget about fancier places - this is more authentic. Little seating, so go during an off-hour or take it to go. Love the tamales, enchiladas & beans.

Dianna K. • July 29, 2018Excited to try this place bc I had heard good things- did not like! It did not taste authentic and flavors fell flat. I felt like I was eating at Chili's

Yuriy M. • October 7, 2012My favorite local taco place. Always fresh and authentic.

Dil-Dominé Jacobe L. • September 29, 2013This is the place if you want authentic mexican food from a family who takes care of your. The Adobado burrito is the best!

Yeyen • April 28, 2011Probably one of the best Mexican restaurants in LA, this place is a secret gem. Affordable, authentic and homey.

LA Weekly • June 25, 2015Luv2Eat Thai Bistro is an immediate contender for “Most Unlikely Place to Serve Authentic Thai Food.”

Evonne G. • May 19, 2011The best place to buy and experience authentic local art!

jan h. • July 20, 2013Another great neighborhood place in Larchmont Village! Delicious food and lots of it. Authentic Greek place. Fun to sit outside.

Dan C. • July 6, 2013I admire this places attempt at Mexican food. However the only thing authentic about this place is the diarrea you will get it.

Natalie G. • September 7, 2015This place is amazing! A very authentic Mexican food in west la. Everything I have tried here is 👌🏼

Adriana E. • May 27, 2013Best place to go if you can't make it to Tijuana. Haha. Authentic stuff and the culture and vibe is amazing and legit. Parking isn't too bad.

Rob H. • October 21, 2013New Yorkers - if you're looking for an authentic slice of pie, this is pretty much the only place in L.A. that you'll find it.

Justin O. • September 19, 2014Unique and authentic Mexican food that you can't find in other places. The tacos especially the huitlacoche and the fried avocado are fantastic.

Ryan W. • July 7, 2013Loved this place. Authentic Mexican food, great service. The salsas were really tasty and fresh

Eric M. • January 4, 2013Terrific place for a great authentic Chinese foot massage. WHAT? You don't know what a Chinese foot massage is?! See the Yelp page for this biz to get an idea of what you're in for. Or just show up.

Jason W. • September 4, 2011This place is awesome! Fireplace outside, a mechanical bull, great music, and a great authentic atmosphere. Highly recommend it.

Royce S. • April 25, 2014Much better than the other Philly cheesesteak places in the area. If you want an authentic Philly steak, Boo's is the place to be!

Julia P. • September 17, 2016Super authentic acai bowls!!! You'll love this place if you don't agree with americanized version (i.e. Backyard bowl)

Sorapon T. • April 18, 2010This place is differ from Ord noodle on Hollywood/Western. The authentic one is located here on Sunset!

Lucille F. • August 10, 2023As good as it gets, just like in Thailand! Every dish we ordered were authentic and delicious. The venue is not fancy, but the food and people working there makes this place on top of my list.