Taqueria Mi Pueblo is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Detroit.

1. Taqueria Mi Pueblo

9.0
7278 Dix St, Detroit, MI
Taco Restaurant · Southwest Detroit · 68 tips and reviews

Joy S.Joy Santiago: By far the best mexican in Detroit. Authentic. Get a fresh orange juice. Street tacos galore. Order the Chicharrones. The on-the-bone whole tilapia is amazing. Just get anything.

Victor B.Victor Bustamantii: Best authentic mexican food period. Ask for Laura B.Same homemade flavors and fresh seafood.

Angel P.Angel Peace: Really good authentic food. Comfortable atmosphere and awesome service. I recommend it.

Giovanni's Ristorante is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Detroit.

2. Giovanni's Ristorante

8.7
330 S Oakwood (Powell St), Detroit, MI
Italian Restaurant · Southwest Detroit · 24 tips and reviews

Ann S.Ann Stofflet: Go to Giovanni's Ristorante, get anything on the menu, thank me later. Awesome, authentic Italian food in Detroit. Read more.

Michael S.Michael Siegel: Hands down best and most authentic Italian in metro Detroit. A true gem. Make sure to start of with the calimari!

VisitDetroitVisitDetroit: Off the beaten path, Givoanni’s Ristorante offers an authentic and delicious Italian experience.

La Feria Spanish Tapas is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Detroit.

3. La Feria Spanish Tapas

8.4
4130 Cass Ave, Detroit, MI
Tapas Restaurant · Midtown · 31 tips and reviews

Kate W.Kate Weisberg: Authentic Spanish tapas. Try the shrimp and garlic!

Tim F.Tim Flucht: Delicious authentic tapas. Try the fresh sardines

alexbhillalexbhill: Delicious and authentic!

Taqueria Nuestra Familia is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Detroit.

4. Taqueria Nuestra Familia

7.6
7620 W Vernor Hwy (btw Central St. & Honorah St.), Detroit, MI
Mexican Restaurant · Springwells · 23 tips and reviews

Bill B.Bill B: Authentic and cheap.

Chilly C.Chilly Chilton: This is the most authentic Mexican restaurant in Southwest Detroit! It's menu is big and it's prices are great. Everything is made in house. You really can't go wrong here!

Elsa B.Elsa Bonilla: Me gusta mucho la comida.. Tiene sabor auténtico mexicano.

Taqueria Lupita's is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Detroit.

5. Taqueria Lupita's

8.1
3443 Bagley St (at 23rd St), Detroit, MI
Mexican Restaurant · Southwest Detroit · 29 tips and reviews

Ari T.Ari Teitel: Very authentic

Amber H.Amber Hunt: Get the pozole! Ask for extra spices & corn tortillas! My authentic Mexican coworker told me about this pro-tip.

StephanieStephanie: Hands down best tacos in Detroit. Cash only. Get a big side of beans. Authentic Mexican.

The Dakota Inn-Rathskeller is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Detroit.

6. The Dakota Inn-Rathskeller

8.4
17324 John R St (McNichols), Detroit, MI
German Restaurant · State Fair-Nolan · 14 tips and reviews

StephanieStephanie: Authentic German. Live music. Great for get togethers. Always tip the parking attendants.

JohnJohn: True German atmosphere and authentic food.

Cindy M.Cindy Martin: The Schnitzel is delicious. I love the German Potato salad too. Soup. It's all good!

Buddy's Pizza is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Detroit.

7. Buddy's Pizza

9.3
17125 Conant St (at McNichols Rd.), Detroit, MI
Pizzeria · State Fair-Nolan · 43 tips and reviews

Leonora W.Leonora Winston: Great place to sit, watch a game, and enjoy authentic pizza!

Lynn G.Lynn Gleason: Delicious food! Awesome server! Safe parking! Super festive for Christmas too. We will be back again, & again!

Michael R.Michael Ritz: Love the original Buddy's. been going there over 30 years since I was a little tyke.

Los Galanes is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Detroit.

8. Los Galanes

8.4
3362 Bagley St (at 23rd St), Detroit, MI
Mexican Restaurant · Southwest Detroit · 61 tips and reviews

Jessica R.Jessica Russell: Authentic Mexican awesome food!! Not a bad item on the menu! Do yourself a favor and make the drive!

Eric S.Eric Syversen: Best place in Detroit!Amazing authentic Mexican food.Great staff rom the security guard outside to the staff inside.

StephanieStephanie: Live music. Seating outside. Always can get a table. Botanas (ask for flour tortillas) are amazing. Great people watching corner in the heart of Mexicantown.

The Brooklyn Street Local is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Detroit.

9. The Brooklyn Street Local

8.9
1266 Michigan Ave (at Brooklyn St), Detroit, MI
Diner · Corktown · 32 tips and reviews

Brian A.Brian Ambrozy: Congratulations, Detroit. As a reward for your proximity and friendliness towards Canada, you are hereby granted actual, authentic poutine.

JonathanJonathan: They have REAL poutine here with fresh cheese curds! Trust me, it makes all the difference. The keeners are from Canada, settled in Detroit, so believe they know their poutine.

EaterEater: Delicious, greasy food for the masses. With poutine brunch options and hangover meals done right, the Brooklyn Street Local is a new local favorite. [Eater 38 Member]

Johnny Noodle King is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Detroit.

10. Johnny Noodle King

8.8
2601 W Fort St (btwn Rosa Parks & the Ambassador Bridge), Detroit, MI
Noodle Restaurant · Mexicantown - Southwest Detroit · 43 tips and reviews

Samir N.Samir Nazir: not entirely authentic, but oh sooooo tasty

Emery M.Emery Martin: One of the best noodle places you can find in the D. Oh and get the torched mackerel.

Chow Down DetroitChow Down Detroit: The broth in the Shoyu was better than the Tom Yum.

Slows Bar-B-Q is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Detroit.

11. Slows Bar-B-Q

8.9
2138 Michigan Ave (at 14th St), Detroit, MI
BBQ Joint · Corktown · 337 tips and reviews

BareBones DetroitBareBones Detroit: Go to Slows. Sample a local brew on tap, have some macaroni and cheese, sit on the patio,and enjoy your authentic Detroit dining experience. Read more.

JenKuduJenKudu: I'm from Alabama and can confirm the Alabama Catfish is legit! Cornbread is real authentic too :)

Nicole R.Nicole Rovig: Everything is good! Be hungry. Authentic BBQ. Great value and ambiance. Recommend the “Hot Mess”...it was awesome!

Ottava Via is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Detroit.

12. Ottava Via

9.0
1480 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI
Italian Restaurant · Corktown · 51 tips and reviews

Antonio E.Antonio Esposito: Great authentic tasting flat bread pizza. Next time I will try the meat and cheese plate.

Richard H.Richard H: The best Ceasar salad I ever had with a fried soft boiled egg that oozed goodness.

Donna S.Donna S: Pizza Bianca and pasta w meat sauce so good together. And the pickled veges on the charcuterie platter are super delish! All salads are great! Eat up!

La Gloria Bakery is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Detroit.

13. La Gloria Bakery

9.2
3345 Bagley St, Detroit, MI
Bakery · Southwest Detroit · 26 tips and reviews

Jessica R.Jessica Russell: Great authentic Mexican bakery!! Awesome prices!

KatelynKatelyn: It's all SO cheap! We got 10 separate items for $9.00!!!! And it's all delicious. The Carmel churro. Words can't even describe that heaven.

Sarah T.Sarah Taylor: I second the churros!! Yummmm

Armando's Mexican Cuisine is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Detroit.

14. Armando's Mexican Cuisine

7.6
4242 W Vernor Hwy (Scotten St), Detroit, MI
Mexican Restaurant · Mexicantown - Southwest Detroit · 50 tips and reviews

cassie c.cassie corrado: Their tacos with cheese are so good! Its the only place I will go for authentic mexican cuisine.

Jose D.Jose Diaz: This placed used to be good. It is not authentic at all.

Gene P.Gene Phoenix: Good authentic Mexican food service was great

Takoi is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Detroit.

15. Takoi

9.1
2520 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI
Asian Restaurant · Corktown · 23 tips and reviews

Lucia L.Lucia Lee: Try Wednesday happy hour. Food we tried was more than excellent. I’m so glad that I found this restaurant. It’s like an oasis in asian food desert in Detroit area and super trendy

Anders J.Anders Johnson: The atmosphere is awesome. Such a cool place to hang out on a date or with friends.

Anne H.Anne Hack: We have a business dinner for 12 & did a 6 course tasting dinner. Everything was amazing. The ambience was so relaxing yet chic. I've been recommending Katoi ever since & already planning to go back.