Los Guachos Taqueria is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Columbus.

1. Los Guachos Taqueria

9.0
5221 Godown Rd (Bethel), Columbus, OH
Taco Restaurant · 59 tips and reviews

Stephen B.Stephen Browning: Great food... Great prices... Authentic

ᴡ J.ᴡ Jackson: This is authentic Mexican food. The food is great and the hot peppers are hot!

Bill B.Bill Bartelt: Authentic food. The pork is a specialty.

Schmidt's Restaurant und Sausage Haus is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Columbus.

2. Schmidt's Restaurant und Sausage Haus

9.0
240 E Kossuth St (at Purdy Alley), Columbus, OH
German Restaurant · 160 tips and reviews

Brian R.Brian Reid: So authentically German that you'll want to run out and invade Poland after your meal!

Discover OhioDiscover Ohio: Food is authentically German, the waitstaff is dressed in German attire, and the restaurant is on the national registry of historic places! Known for its Bahama Mama sausage and their cream puffs.

Eddie B.Eddie Black: This is one of the best authentic German restaurants ever. Bahama Mama sausages are outstanding!

Tensuke Market is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Columbus.

3. Tensuke Market

8.8
1167 Old Henderson Rd (at Kenny Rd), Columbus, OH
Imported Food Store · Governours Square · 34 tips and reviews

Brittany R.Brittany Ryan: Best authentic Japanese market in columbus! I drive from Toledo to go here.

Nely R.Nely Reyes: Really nice place! And you can find thousands things in one place! <3 authentic Japanese market! :)

Lucia R.Lucia Ristea: love the connecting restaurant. has amazing authentic Japanese food and the service is great!

Akai Hana is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Columbus.

4. Akai Hana

8.4
1173 Old Henderson Rd, Columbus, OH
Japanese Restaurant · Governours Square · 57 tips and reviews

InggrieInggrie: The best Japanese restaurant in Columbus! Great selection, atmosphere, service, and consistency! It's also authentic! I love their lunch boxes and dinner boxes!

Experience ColumbusExperience Columbus: This is a great, more traditional sushi spot. All the authentic stuff is spot-on, but don't miss the Buckeye Roll (sweet potato tempura, cream cheese and eel.)

Amanda S.Amanda Shepherd: First time eating sushi... It was excellent... Very authentic and delicious.... Will definantly be back!!

Amul India is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Columbus.

5. Amul India

8.7
5871 Sawmill Rd, Dublin, OH
Indian Restaurant · 26 tips and reviews

QuinnQuinn: Amazing authentic Indian eats. A must for the ethnic palate!!!

KevinLKevinL: This place is awesome ,good,fast service,I've been to Indian resturants in Cleveland Columbus Philadelphia and even London , this is my new favorite ,I wanted everything on the menu

Lori C.Lori Crock: The lunch buffet is the best in Columbus for $7.99.

Happy Greek Restaurant & Pub is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Columbus.

6. Happy Greek Restaurant & Pub

8.5
660 N High St (at Russell), Columbus, OH
Greek Restaurant · 39 tips and reviews

Paul H.Paul Haggard: with all the good spots in the short north, I had forgotten how good this place is. Incredible, authentic dishes with warm ambience and good service. Any vegetarian dish they recommend is what I eat!

Nathan G.Nathan Gale: Excellent, authentic Greek cuisine with friendly staff. Highly recommended!

Tony B.Tony Burkhart: Everything here is phenomenal, and it’s by far my favorite geek in Columbus Ohio! Hummus is insanely awesome 😎

Hot Chicken Takeover is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Columbus.

7. Hot Chicken Takeover

9.1
59 Spruce St, Columbus, OH
Fried Chicken Joint · 33 tips and reviews

Christopher S.Christopher Samons: I get a waffle from Taste of Belgium, put the Warm fried chicken over it and smother it in maple syrup!

Squib G.Squib Girl: Warm all white chicken, grab a little ranch dressing from the condiments area and make a sandwich with a little coleslaw, some breast meat and some ranch and the white bread..

Gay LynneGay Lynne: Chicken meal... Mac and cheese plus cole slaw!! Order it "warm". Your lips won't burn too bad!!

Sababa Mediterranean Grill is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Columbus.

8. Sababa Mediterranean Grill

8.9
6280 E Broad St, Columbus, OH
Mediterranean Restaurant · 7 tips and reviews

SaraSara: Really tasty authentic Greek Gyro. Prices are very reasonable.

LeRonn B.LeRonn Bodrick: My absolute favorite would be the fresh cut greek fries topped with feta cheese & the house gyro sauce! You receive a generous portion for $5.50. It's worth more!

Luca S.Luca Shoal: The owner of Sababa is a relative of Yanni, who owns and runs King Gyro. So of course Sababa is great in it's own way. Smaller, more focused menu. I miss the spicy tomato relish though.

King Gyro's Greek Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Columbus.

9. King Gyro's Greek Restaurant

8.6
400 S Hamilton Rd, Columbus, OH
Greek Restaurant · 35 tips and reviews

Esther K.Esther Kane: Some of the very best Greek food around! Authentic, genuine Greek food! Read more.

Jason R.Jason Rubinstein: Best Mediterranean food in Columbus. Try the chicken lemon soup, a gyro, and a piece of baklava. Read more.

shawnelise t.shawnelise t: Service is super fast! Excellent gyros - seemed heavy on the lettuce until we got into them & the proportions were just right. Good value.

Pies & Pints - Columbus, OH (Easton Town Center) is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Columbus.

10. Pies & Pints - Columbus, OH (Easton Town Center)

9.2
4205 Weaverton Lane, Columbus, OH
Pizzeria · Easton · 30 tips and reviews

Jim O.Jim Organ: My best tip is to get there early since they get pretty busy and the pizza's are great and so is the draft beers!

Cindy S.Cindy Santiago: Always looking for outstanding service, good food, good Beers !! Mushroom pizza excellent!

Paul A.Paul Alexander: Salads are huge the small feeds two. Instead of two small pizza get a large and split it

The Mad Greek is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Columbus.

11. The Mad Greek

8.3
4210 E Broad St (btwn Beechwood & Pinewood Dr), Columbus, OH
Greek Restaurant · 25 tips and reviews

Deborah W.Deborah White: Love the Falafel! Great authentic Greek food. Nice atmosphere and friendly people. Feta chesse is wonderful on the salads.

Samuel C.Samuel Camacho: This place is a gem!! Gyro meat is delicious and plentiful in both sandwich and platter forms. It's lentil soup is bold and rich with flavor. Don't forget to try one of several desserts made in house

Tom O.Tom Ohmer: Having a gyro, but waited a while for a server. No, this place is not busy now.

J. Gilbert's Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood Columbus is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Columbus.

12. J. Gilbert's Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood Columbus

8.7
1 E Campus View Blvd,, Columbus, OH
Steakhouse · 34 tips and reviews

Nick G.Nick Grandominico: Best bar/restaurant atmosphere in Columbus. Authentic food/people; forget that corporate wish wash. If you want a fake smile go to j. Alexanders!

Rachel P.Rachel Palmer: Take advantage of their happy hour in the bar. Excellent deals, tasty food and great service!

Darlene L.Darlene Lane: I enjoyed the Medalions. They were very tender and I had them served medium well. We had a great dinner for Mother's Day.

Panini Opa is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Columbus.

13. Panini Opa

8.7
4799 Sawmill Rd (at Bethel Rd), Columbus, OH
Greek Restaurant · 14 tips and reviews

Daniel S.Daniel Stone: Authentic food from the old country.

Michael L.Michael Lee: A superb find, even if it doesn't look like much from the outside. Ask Monzi about the specials - their braised lamb shank was amazing.

OOPS! I p.OOPS! I pooped: Spicy gyro platter is great. A gyro with hot sauce and fries and a drink for under $10.

Fox in the Snow is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Columbus.

14. Fox in the Snow

9.3
1031 N 4th St, Columbus, OH
Café · 56 tips and reviews

Presley B.Presley Burley: This trendy shop crafts the perfect cup of coffee, and puffy pastries too! They have a small parking lot, and indoor/outdoor seating. Stay and work, or grab n' go! Something for all ages.

Christian T.Christian Trapp: Awesome shop, very cool atmosphere, nice people, and amazing coffee. The food looks bomb as well

Rick B.Rick Brock: Perfectly, handcrafted latte

RayRay's Hog Pit is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Columbus.

15. RayRay's Hog Pit

9.0
2619 N High St (at Duncan St), Columbus, OH
BBQ Joint · 42 tips and reviews

Mike S.Mike Singleton: Best BBQ in Columbus. Go with the habanero sauce, not too spicy. There's indoor and outdoor seating next door and a kind bartender who will advise on the best beer to pair.

Derek G.Derek G: Sunday grass fed beef brisket is amazing

Jake S.Jake Sidorski: Just had the pulled pork with habenero BBQ. Delicious!