Las Cuatro Milpas is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in San Diego.

1. Las Cuatro Milpas

8.9
1875 Logan Ave, San Diego, CA
Mexican Restaurant · 78 tips and reviews

LJ C.LJ C: The food here is authentic and very good. It helps that we live close

Christine P.Christine Powers: Rolled tacos, rice, beans and chorizo, yummy and authentic. No guac

Jen W.Jen White: Everything is so fresh and authentic tasting. The long lines go by quickly because you need that much time to decide what to order. Chorizo and rolled tacos...bomb.com!!!

Buona Forchetta is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in San Diego.

2. Buona Forchetta

9.0
3001 Beech St (at 30th St), San Diego, CA
Italian Restaurant · South Park · 73 tips and reviews

Paul S.Paul Smith: Great new place in South Park. Totally authentic Italian down to the waiters. If going for dinner try to get a seat outside. Inside it can get a bit stuffy since there's no air.

Todd B.Todd Blackman: Everything is great here. The pizza is as authentic as you will find in Napoli...I know, I lived there!

Billy O.Billy Ovalles: Fantasticly authentic Pizza Napoletana. Great tiramisù

Pomodoro Ristorante Italiano is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in San Diego.

3. Pomodoro Ristorante Italiano

8.7
2833 Avenida de Portugal, San Diego, CA
Italian Restaurant · Roseville - Fleet Ridge · 28 tips and reviews

Beth R.Beth Rule: Gnocchi tastes just like Italy. Raves for the cream of carrot soup and beet salad. Great, authentic Italian food, friendly service, intimate atmosphere. Highly recommend.

Linh L.Linh Le: Ravioli with pink sauce is my fav, delicious! Authentic Italian. Fantastic & friendly service! A plethora of wine choices!

Rachelle C.Rachelle C: Cute place with authentic Italian food. Huge portions. Recommend the pork osso buco with mushrooms, pesto linguine, gnocchi and fried calamari. Pleasant service and reservations recommended.

Izakaya Masa is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in San Diego.

4. Izakaya Masa

8.7
928 Fort Stockton Dr (at Goldfinch St), San Diego, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Mission Hills · 57 tips and reviews

Curateur M.Curateur Magazine: Great late night stop if not in the mood 4 Mex rolled tacos. 3 different sizes, authentic ramen will make your belly full & warm. Get there BEFORE midnight. They will close doors if too slammed.

FranFran: The best & most authentic Hakata ramen & tonkatsu curry in San Diego! Definitely a gem.

Alex H.Alex Hennessey: Great authentic Japanese food. Try everything-- scallop carpaccio, sliced roast pork, noodle dishes are all great

Casa Guadalajara is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in San Diego.

5. Casa Guadalajara

8.7
4105 Taylor St (at Juan St), San Diego, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Old Town · 126 tips and reviews

Whitney D.Whitney Drake: Excellent food feels authentic. Ask to sit outside beautiful tree is the focal point.

Micah💛Micah💛: the sangria and guadalajara chimichanga is amazing!!! ive had a lot of mexican and this place is authentic, reasonably priced and delicious!

Lucille F.Lucille Fisher: Colorful friendly Mexican restaurant in the Old Town district. Authentic delicious.

Sushi Ota is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in San Diego.

6. Sushi Ota

9.1
4529 Mission Bay Dr (at Bunker Hill St), San Diego, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Pacific Beach · 139 tips and reviews

Natalie M.Natalie Miyake: Best sashimi in SD and the most authentic I've had in the US. Ask to sit at the counter - the sushi chefs are so friendly.I felt like I was back home in Japan!

Carter G.Carter Gibson: Helmed by a venerable sushi master (request a seat in owner Ota-san's section of the sushi bar), the restaurant is unassuming, low-key and unquestionably authentic.

EaterEater: Helmed by a venerable sushi master (request a seat in owner Ota-san's section of the sushi bar), the restaurant is unassuming, low-key and unquestionably authentic. [Eater 38 Member]

Pappalecco is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in San Diego.

7. Pappalecco

9.1
1602 State St (at Cedar St), San Diego, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · Little Italy · 124 tips and reviews

VickiVicki: Gelato was the best I've ever had. So authentic and a wide variety of flavors! Will be back to explore more !!

Josh N.Josh Nolan: Best gelato and best espresso/coffee you'll find in the city. One location in hillcrest and also in little Italy. Often you'll find Italians there, very authentic. My very favorite coffee shop!!!

GeauxDC F.GeauxDC Foodie: One word incredible. The coffee, espresso, food are divine. The beautiful authentically Italian wait staff accentuate and enhance the experience. A must if there ever was one. I'm in love Bella!!!!!!

Oscar's Mexican Seafood is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in San Diego.

8. Oscar's Mexican Seafood

9.2
703 Turquoise St, San Diego, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Pacific Beach · 103 tips and reviews

Brad K.Brad Koehn: This place is so small & authentic. You would never know to stop here because it's so unassuming. But oh man is it good, & cheap! Get the Taco Especial. Smoked fish, shrimp, & scallops & the fish stew

Salih A.Salih AlSubai: Authentic mexican seafood, not fancy yet very tasty. I liked the spicy shrimp and the sauces options

Michelle M.Michelle Miller: Love all of their food! Authentic with a beautiful dining area.

Bronx Pizza is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in San Diego.

9. Bronx Pizza

9.3
111 Washington St (btwn 1st & 3rd Ave), San Diego, CA
Pizzeria · Hillcrest · 136 tips and reviews

Bil B.Bil Brierley: Bronx bills itself as authentic NY style pizza but the only thing authentically NY is their "holier than thou I'm doing you a favor" attitude. Stick with Landinis in Little Italy for TRULY GREAT pie

Courtyard San DiegoCourtyard San Diego: Want an authentic New York thin crust pizza? With its down to earth neighborhood feel coming straight from NY, Bronx is the place to go! Grab a slice of whitestone, pesto or sausage deluxe! Cash only!

Mike F.Mike Fishell: Great authentic NY pizza! Where else can you get a whole pizza and pick the slices.

Don Carlos Taco Shop is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in San Diego.

10. Don Carlos Taco Shop

8.4
737 Pearl St (at Eads Ave), La Jolla, CA
Mexican Restaurant · 42 tips and reviews

Joanna C.Joanna C: I would have eaten here everyday if I could. Our group collectively had the tacos, enchiladas, chimichangas, tamales, flautas and burritos. It was all delicious and authentic!

Alli S.Alli S: all of the food here is magnificent. my favorite is the vegi burrito!!! this is authentic Mexican food!

MarvinMarvin: Awesome soy chorizo and vegetarian choices!

Cocina 35 is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in San Diego.

11. Cocina 35

8.6
1435 6th Ave, San Diego, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Cortez · 15 tips and reviews

AlfaAlfa: Super authentic.

Nikhil V.Nikhil Varty: As authentic as it gets - this side of the border

Adam H.Adam Hutchinson: You can’t possibly go wrong with the chilaquiles here. They’re incredible.

Tajima Ramen House is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in San Diego.

12. Tajima Ramen House

8.8
4681 Convoy St (btwn Engineer & Dagget St), San Diego, CA
Ramen Restaurant · Kearny Mesa · 111 tips and reviews

Steven L.Steven Lada: Ramen is excellent. Lots of other Japanese dishes if hot ramen is not your thing. Try the Okonomiyaki for something authentic and unique.

Ti W.Ti Wu: One of the best ramen place in San Diego. Always sit at bar if I want to relax and enjoy a bowl of authentic ramen and some drinks after work in late night.

April A.April Abarrondo: My go-to is miso ramen w/ fat-cut noodles and kakuni!

El Zarape is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in San Diego.

13. El Zarape

8.3
4642 Park Blvd (btwn Adams & Madison Ave), San Diego, CA
Mexican Restaurant · University Heights · 176 tips and reviews

Valentino N.Valentino Nieto: I'm very Impressed for this restaurant ! Food and customer serves are fantastic ,I'm glad the we have authentic Mexican food ;)

Geoffrey C.Geoffrey Cox: Place was terrible. Torta was not toasted...not on authentic bread...Tons of better options for Mexican in SD!!!

C B.C Bailey: Awesome authentic Mexican food. Fish taco and quesadilla were both awesome

Pomegranate is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in San Diego.

14. Pomegranate

8.5
2302 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA
Russian Restaurant · University Heights · 45 tips and reviews

Joseph R.Joseph Restivo: I just got back from Russia and I have to say not only do l love the culture I love the food. This is the only restaurant in San Diego that I have found to be authentic Russian food. Great atmosphere.

Serge N.Serge Nevsky: Truly authentic Russian food with awesome service.

TheDLTheDL: Nice welcoming eclectic atmosphere. Food is very well described by the knowledgable staff and very well prepared.

Alforon is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in San Diego.

15. Alforon

9.0
5965 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA
Middle Eastern Restaurant · 54 tips and reviews

d s.d s: Ehhh food. Quality is not there. I don't know why its so authentic.

Spencer M.Spencer Magargal: The stuffed zucchini special if they have it is a must.

MM: Try their tea it tastes different