1. El Moose
8.6
5242 Leary Ave NW (at 20th Ave NW), Seattle, WA
Mexican Restaurant · Ballard · 69 tips and reviews
Elizabeth Hanson: Fantastic authentic Mexican food!!
Mary S: Delicious and authentic
Sam S: The best Mexican restaurant outside of Mexico. Everything on the menu is delicious and authentic. I especially enjoy the guacamole, esquites, and the homemade chips. You can't go wrong here.
7. Maneki
8.7
304 6th Ave S (btwn Main & Jackson St), Seattle, WA
Sushi Restaurant · International District · 67 tips and reviews
c'est qui :): Make reservations! For ppl who love good, authentic Japanese food. So yummy and cheap. Try Age Dashi Tofu, Unagi/Eel Sushi Roll, Spider Roll, Spicy Tuna Roll, Black Cod.
Lillian Young: Fresh, top-quality sushi and sashimi at an unbeatable price. Amaebi w/ it's deep fried head, geoduck, scallop, uni and much more. One of the most traditional and authentic Japanese restaurants.
S: Great food, very authentic
9. Fonda La Catrina
8.4
5907 Airport Way S (S Doris Street), Seattle, WA
Mexican Restaurant · Georgetown · 83 tips and reviews
Eric Tigre: Celebrate Cinco de Mayo here or just come on down any time. New Georgetown cantina offers authentic Mexican cuisine. Their mole poblano enchiladas de pollo is the best in town and soul-satisfying. Read more.
Eater: At this authentic Mexican spot you can watch as your tortillas are made fresh right in front of you. The pozole and pork tamales are clear winners.
Denise F: Food/drinks is delicious, looks authentic! Service always friendly and efficient. House is always busy, but there's lot of sitting places.
10. Ba Bar
9.0
550 12th Ave (at E Barclay St), Seattle, WA
Vietnamese Restaurant · 137 tips and reviews
Everyday: Not authentic Vietnamese food. Overpriced and overrated. Good beer menu tho.
Jennifer Burlington: The chicken pho was the best I've ever had. This place is hip, yet authentic. Love it!
Hailey Nguyen: Authentic Vietnamese food with very nice ambience. Service is a little slow, so you need to budget out time.
12. Analog Coffee
9.1
235 Summit Ave E (at Thomas St), Seattle, WA
Coffee Shop · Capitol Hill · 73 tips and reviews
fox: I do enjoy the taste and atmosphere. simple, friendly, unpretentious... yet still very authentic. this is Seattle.
Anthony: Incredible cold brew coffee, very authentic Seattle spot. Delicious pastries!
Patrick Valenzuela: Order a cold brew iced coffee.
13. Gracia
8.5
5313 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA
Mexican Restaurant · Ballard · 17 tips and reviews
Stephen Swisher: One of my favorite Mexican restaurants. I am Mexican and know authentic when I have it, believe me lol. Get the barbacoa tacos! You won't regret it. One of the only places in Seattle that serves it!
Ariana Voyer: The tacos are seriously amazing. They make their own corn tortillas to order! Some of the best I've ever had. Very authentic!
Aimée Jane Parr: Cosy and affordable Mexican restaurant. Good lunch menu, recommend the veggie tacos and chips and salsa selection to start. Margaritas are strong!
Ekkapong T.: I'm a native Thai and I must say all dishes I ordered are very authentic! Try this: Braised Pork Leg (10/10), Grilled Chicken (10/10), Thai Style Hainanese Chicken (8/10), Grilled Pork Skewers (9/10)
Chris S.: I'm totally burned out on Americanized Thai food. My favorite street-Thai food restaurant closed a couple of months ago & I've been jonezing for some authentic Thai. This place fit the bill.
Jane Alvarez: Our go to dish! Gotta try the Hainanese chicken. Everything we've tried has been really delicious!