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

1. Domo Japanese Country Foods Restaurant

8.5
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

8.5
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

9.0
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

8.9
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

8.9
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!

Maria F.Maria Filonenko: Tortas are delicious . 2 for 1 margaritas !!! Horchata is good too .

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

6. Lucile's Creole Cafe

8.9
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.

Kat O.Kat Overholt: Coffee with chickory is incredible. Beignets are super yummy.

Gaetano's is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Denver.

7. Gaetano's

8.1
3760 Tejon Street, Denver, CO
Italian Restaurant · Highland · 31 tips and reviews

Rebecca C.Rebecca C: delicious authentic Italian, ask your server for the history of the restaurant. I will definitely be back and will bring friends.

Steve M.Steve Miller: Possibly one of the most authentic, old-world, traditional Italian eateries in Denver. It has the ambiance, food and drinks to make it great

Holly T.Holly Tracey: The fresh baked bread and oil is Awesome!

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

8. 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。

Michael B.Michael Bauer: Tonight was the best Uni I've ever had and I've only ever had the b

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

Leonardo D.Leonardo De La Rocha: Banana Rama is my new go-to.

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

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

10. Wokano Asian Bistro

8.6
1078 Ogden St (at E 11th Ave), Denver, CO
Asian Restaurant · Capitol Hill · 42 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!!

EmilyEmily: A hidden Chinese food gem. I loved my lo mein.

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

11. 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.

Joanna S.Joanna Sulima: Love the Mista salad and the Toscana pizza!! Must try- flavors complement each other and go along deliciously together! <3

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!

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

12. Rosenberg's Bagels & Delicatessen

9.1
725 E 26th Ave, Denver, CO
Bagel Shop · Curtis Park · 46 tips and reviews

Becca S.Becca Shaw: Real authentic NY Bagels

Alli B.Alli Barocas: LES, Lox, Lox creamcheese and tuna!! Everything is amazing! I'm from the east coast and this tastes like home

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.

Little India is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Denver.

13. Little India

8.1
330 East 6th Avenue (Logan St.), Denver, CO
Indian Restaurant · Central Denver · 33 tips and reviews

Suchindra K.Suchindra Kala: Authentic north indian food, loved it

heyam a.heyam alammar: Great food specially the shrimp 😘😘

Steve L.Steve Lawson: Lunch buffet.

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

14. Jerusalem Restaurant

8.3
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!

Michelle C.Michelle Chai: The lamb shank is so tender and definitely share it cos the portion is huge. The falafel is also great

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

Star Kitchen is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Denver.

15. Star Kitchen

8.2
2917 W Mississippi Ave (Federal and Mississippi), Denver, CO
Dim Sum Restaurant · Athmar Park · 43 tips and reviews

Ryan S.Ryan Scannura: Best authentic Chinese food I've had anywhere in Denver, and at a good price. Try all of the live seafood options. Best wonton soup I've ever had as well.

Andy V.Andy Vuong: Hands down the best dim sum in Denver. Have to get there before noon on weekends to avoid a wait.

Denver WestwordDenver Westword: Voted Best Dim Sum in Westword's Best of Denver 2011!