Domo Japanese Country Foods Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Denver.

1. Domo Japanese Country Foods Restaurant

8.3
1365 Osage St (btwn W. 12th & W. 14th), Denver, CO
Japanese Restaurant · 57 tips and reviews

Alex L.Alex Landis: Best authentic japanese cuisine in Denver!

EverydayEveryday: Looks like a rundown building on the outside, but authentic Japanese decor on the inside. Get the salmon + beef teriyaki bowl; you won't regret it.

Erin G.Erin G: Authentic Japanese in a great setting. Try the curry ramen bowl 😋

El Taco De Mexico is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Denver.

2. El Taco De Mexico

8.6
714 Santa Fe Drive, Denver, CO
Mexican Restaurant · Art District on Santa Fe · 68 tips and reviews

Mark C.Mark Cafiero: This place is the bomb local authentic hole-in-the-wall Mexican goodness. Trying their Poole. Heads up, it's cash-only. Doh!

Benjamin B.Benjamin Blackmer: Delicious authentic food. Go. Taco plate is fantastic.

CharChar: Super authentic, the cabeza meat and chorizo are epic!

Pho Duy is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Denver.

3. Pho Duy

9.1
925 S Federal Blvd (Kentucky), Denver, CO
Vietnamese Restaurant · Westwood · 45 tips and reviews

Tuee C.Tuee Chanthavong: Very delicious and authentic. Definitely a Denver top 5.

Laura K.Laura Kennedy: Everything I've had is authentic and every time I go back it gets even better. The pho is delicious and they give you tons of meat. My other favorite is the combination rice plate. The best in town!!

Tan T.Tan Tran: Hands down the most authentic Vietnamese food in town. Service is really good and attentive. Will definitely come back when I'm in Denver again.

The Bagel Deli is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Denver.

4. The Bagel Deli

9.1
6439 E Hampden Ave (at S Monaco Pkwy), Denver, CO
Deli · Hampden · 68 tips and reviews

Kacie A.Kacie Armbrust: If you're looking for an authentic Jewish deli - this is the place! The Matzo Ball Soup and Latkes are amazing!

Evan S.Evan Shikora: What an authentic place. Loved everything food wise and the fun service. Well recommended.

The B.The BigB: Authentic and great food with a New York City vibe. Fast and friendly service. Everything you need!

Las Tortas is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Denver.

5. Las Tortas

9.0
5307 Leetsdale Dr (Glencoe St.), Denver, CO
Mexican Restaurant · Washington Virginia Vale · 22 tips and reviews

CheapismCheapism: A variety of authentic, Guadalajaran Tortas are offered here, starting at $5.49. Besides being known for making great tortas, they show their concern for Mother Earth. Visit their website for a coup Read more.

Bryon M.Bryon Matsuno: This place feels like Mexico City. I hope the tortas are equally as authentic. #Eee!

Yolanda C.Yolanda Calderón: Best Tortas in Denver!

Lucile's Creole Cafe is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Denver.

6. Lucile's Creole Cafe

8.8
275 S Logan St (at Alameda Ave.), Denver, CO
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · Central Denver · 79 tips and reviews

Denver WestwordDenver Westword: The Denver version of the venerable Lucile's is beautiful, just rough enough around the edges to have the feel of authenticity and a decidedly homey vibe. Read more.

M M.M Mo: Authentic Cajun cooking and friendly people. Perfect for a breakfast date with grandma.

NatalieNatalie: The beignets and homemade marmalade was delicious.

Sushi Den is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Denver.

7. Sushi Den

9.4
1487 S Pearl St (at E Florida Ave), Denver, CO
Sushi Restaurant · Old South Pearl · 131 tips and reviews

Ina L.Ina Li: Fresh, authentic, and totally worth the wait. Highly recommend the live scallop, unagi, uni, toro, salmon belly and, of course, the dynamite bowl.

Ryan H.Ryan Hart: Fresh fish, authentic Japanese dishes, nice ambiance. 魚が新鮮で本格的な和食が楽しめる雰囲気の良い場所です。

Mark D.Mark Dobbie: Toro, JapTai, Copper River Salmon, Spicy Aburi Salmon Belly

Marco's Coal Fired | Ballpark is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Denver.

8. Marco's Coal Fired | Ballpark

9.0
2129 Larimer St, Denver, CO
Pizzeria · Ballpark · 6 tips and reviews

Jered W.Jered Weber: Authentic Italian Naploletana pizza at it's finest.

Dan O.Dan O'Leary: Phenomenal crust on every pizza. Gluten free options are available.

Llama L.Llama Llama: Love the wings, meatballs, and any pizza with prosciutto. Visit on the weekends to try their brunch menu, it will blow your mind!

Liks Ice Cream is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Denver.

9. Liks Ice Cream

8.8
2039 E. 13th Ave. (at Vine St.), Denver, CO
Ice Cream Parlor · Cheesman Park · 42 tips and reviews

Rob C.Rob Capen: authentic and creative flavors. worth the trip if your not close to cap hill

Dominic G.Dominic Gadoury: Awesome flavors - great staff - one of my favorite places to visit on the weekends!

'Vernon J.'Vernon Johnson: Amazing Ice Cream... don't forget to tip!!!

Jerusalem Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Denver.

10. Jerusalem Restaurant

8.6
1890 E Evans Ave (at S High St.), Denver, CO
Middle Eastern Restaurant · University · 76 tips and reviews

Mitzi G.Mitzi Generalao: Food is amazing and authentic! Gyro is perfect!

KaitlinKaitlin: Delicious and cheap Mediterranean food. Some of the most intricate desserts I've ever seen at a Mediterranean place, too.

Guy M.Guy Mason: Try the super meat combo or the vegetarian combo

Wokano Asian Bistro is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Denver.

11. Wokano Asian Bistro

8.6
1078 Ogden St (at E 11th Ave), Denver, CO
Asian Restaurant · Capitol Hill · 43 tips and reviews

Bill D.Bill DAlessandro: I usually get takeout, but the ambiance for eating in is pretty nice - feels authentically Asian.

Matt F.Matt Fukuda: Really authentic food. Amazing proportions at an extremely reasonable price. The egg drop soup is a must. Seek this place out!!

The Peak P.The Peak Properties Group: Honestly the best in #denver and by far the freshest. #love this place.

Rosenberg's Bagels & Delicatessen is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Denver.

12. Rosenberg's Bagels & Delicatessen

9.0
725 E 26th Ave, Denver, CO
Bagel Shop · Curtis Park · 46 tips and reviews

Becca S.Becca Shaw: Real authentic NY Bagels

Emily G.Emily Grossman: Bagels and Reuben sandwich! House made pastrami.

Denver WestwordDenver Westword: To make the perfect bagel, you need three key components: a great recipe, a flexible process managed by a knowledgeable bagel maker, and New York water, says Josh Pollack. Read more.

Pizzeria Locale is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Denver.

13. Pizzeria Locale

8.8
3484 W 32nd Ave (at Lowell Blvd), Denver, CO
Pizzeria · West Highland · 12 tips and reviews

John S.John Skidmore: Great brick oven pizza. Very authentic flavor. Light crust.

Jason H.Jason Herrick: Terrific Neapolitan style pizza. Amazing value.

Ary P.Ary Presco: Cheap little personal pizzas and tasty little budinos hit the spot. Always love their veggie pizza

Cuba Cuba is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Denver.

14. Cuba Cuba

8.9
1173 Delaware St (11th and Delaware), Denver, CO
Cuban Restaurant · Civic Center · 56 tips and reviews

Monica S.Monica Schleicher: Maraquitas were delish. The vaca frita and puerco frito full of authentic flavor. The arroz con leche a must-have desert. Top it all off with cafe con leche and enjoy the great atmosphere!

Seth T.Seth Trudeau: The dark & stormy is an excellent choice if you're mojito'ed out, and the mahi was perfectly tender and flavorful.

AJ L.AJ Leon: Mojitos and the entres are sick!

Avanti F&B, a collective eatery is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Denver.

15. Avanti F&B, a collective eatery

9.2
3200 Pecos St (at W 32nd Ave), Denver, CO
Food Court · Highland · 64 tips and reviews

@mrfboyer@mrfboyer: There are 2 restaurants upstairs, one serves pretty authentic Paella

Aren P.Aren Patel: Great view of downtown Denver; good craft beer selection; great food choices.

*iVy D.*iVy Deliz: "Quiero Arepas" all the way! Great CO beer selection and of course, trendy! Will bring all guests I have from my family to friends. Great view of the city!