The Mexican is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Vancouver.

1. The Mexican

8.6
1049 Granville St (btwn Nelson & Helmcken), Vancouver, BC
Mexican Restaurant · Downtown Vancouver · 54 tips and reviews

Erik U.Erik Ulises 💎: The enchiladas are awesome, I'm from Mexico and it's really close to authentic Mexican food

Jenna A.Jenna Anderson: On good authority, this is one of the most authentic Mexican places in Vancouver.

Annie P.Annie Park: Authentic food, family owned

La Belle Patate is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Vancouver.

2. La Belle Patate

8.3
1215 Davie Street (Between Jervis & Bute), Vancouver, BC
Restaurant · West End · 72 tips and reviews

Matt M.Matt MacDougall: Authentic. Cheese curds are supposed to be squeaky and rubbery. Good taste of real Montreal.

Mary L.Mary L: Authentic squeaky cheese curds! Best place to satisfy a late night Montreal smoked meat poutine craving.

itrippeditripped: Cheese curds that are fresh enough to squeak. I can't think of another place in Vancouver this authentic

Via Tevere is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Vancouver.

3. Via Tevere

8.9
1190 Victoria Dr (at William St), Vancouver, BC
Pizzeria · Grandview-Woodland · 29 tips and reviews

viktormrviktormr: Authentic Neapolitan pizza! 🍕

Juan Z.Juan Zuno: Best traditional pizza I've had in Vancouver!

Jim S.Jim Smerdon: Best pizza place in the city. The burrata salad is a religious experience.

Kingyo Izakaya 金魚居酒屋 is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Vancouver.

4. Kingyo Izakaya 金魚居酒屋

9.1
871 Denman St (btwn Haro & Barclay), Vancouver, BC
Japanese Restaurant · West End · 101 tips and reviews

@tinhead Raj T.@tinhead Raj Taneja: I'd fathom to say the lunch here is more authentic than in Tokyo

Chieko B.Chieko Bonna: Best authentic Japanese restaurant in Vancouver for sure. Loved their special lunch box which you need to call 4-5 days in advance to reserve. Only 10 boxes in a day.

rafs k.rafs kay: Authentic Japanese bar, menu and service.

Guu with Garlic is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Vancouver.

5. Guu with Garlic

8.7
1698 Robson St (at Bidwell St), Vancouver, BC
Japanese Restaurant · West End · 61 tips and reviews

Alexa (@ladylexy) A.Alexa (@ladylexy) Andrzejewski: One of Guu's sister restaurants, also an authentic izakaya experience.

ChristianChristian: Very authentic experience - loved the food and the atmosphere. Hot beef pot is highly recommended!

Martin F.Martin Folino: Noodles are amazing. Very authentic…. Everything is great yet it is an authentic Japanese place, don’t expect international sushi

Dinesty Chinese Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Vancouver.

6. Dinesty Chinese Restaurant

7.9
1719 Robson St., Vancouver, BC
Shanghai Restaurant · West End · 37 tips and reviews

Philip F.Philip Feng: 6 years in Canada, this is the best Chinese restaurant I've been to. Fast service, super delicious and authentic Chinese food.

Martin D. C.Martin D. Ciao: No Din Tai Fung? No problem. Delicious dumplings with authentic hot and sour soup. The portion was perfect with its price. Come later at night so the wait is not crazy. Love the open kitchen!

Yew Fong L.Yew Fong Lim: Very authentic Chinese cuisine, with reasonable prices. Services are a bit slow due to how busy they are. There are many interesting dishes that I would go back again to try.

Hawker's Delight is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Vancouver.

7. Hawker's Delight

8.4
4127 Main St (E King Edward Ave), Vancouver, BC
Malay Restaurant · Riley Park · 51 tips and reviews

Bill T.Bill Tng: One of the best authentic Malaysian cuisine diner ever and at amazing prices too. Be adventurous and try the Mee Rebus.

Richard L.Richard Loat: Try the Nasi Goreng with 9b. Great combo. Most authentic Malaysian food in Vancouver.

Alyssa K.Alyssa Kritsch: Authentic. Like being back in the food markets of Hong Kong!

Sal y Limón is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Vancouver.

8. Sal y Limón

8.1
701 Kingsway (at Fraser St), Vancouver, BC
Mexican Restaurant · Mt. Pleasant · 52 tips and reviews

Natasha B.Natasha Balabanov: Very authentic tacos, make sure you try the horchata!

Karina M.Karina Morin: Everything is top notch! Great service and food. Authentic flavors..family recipes!!! The best!

Josh L.Josh Lamb: Tortas are huge, delicious, and underrated

Maenam is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Vancouver.

9. Maenam

8.3
1938 W 4th Ave (btwn Maple & Cypress), Vancouver, BC
Thai Restaurant · Kitsilano · 34 tips and reviews

Francisco A.Francisco Acoba: Good food... But no air conditioning and hardly any ice available. If u want an authentic Thai experience... Inclusive of seating like heck while eating your food... This is the place. Not recommended

Shiera A.Shiera Aryev: Pad Thai is awesome and tastes super authentic - one of the best I've had yet. Would have loved a few more shrimps though 2 shrimps and some tofu felt a bit short!

Melissa B.Melissa Buwembo: Amazing service. Delectable chef's menu for dinner - $30 per person. Catered to party's vegetarian and non-red-meat eaters.

Talay Thai Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Vancouver.

10. Talay Thai Restaurant

8.5
8369 Granville Street, Vancouver, BC
Thai Restaurant · Marpole · 13 tips and reviews

Shane G.Shane Gibson: Follow Talay Thai Restaurant on twitter. Authentic Thai food and authentic Thai tweets! Read more.

Shane G.Shane Gibson: Have the Pad Thai. Authentic Thai recipe and chef and it's awesome!

Alex M.Alex M: The most authentic pad Thai I’ve found so far

Miko Sushi is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Vancouver.

11. Miko Sushi

8.7
1335 Robson St (btw Broughton and Jervis), Vancouver, BC
Sushi Restaurant · West End · 28 tips and reviews

Agnès T.Agnès T.: Authentic Japanese. Great quality and service for over 10yrs !

Chris G.Chris Gregan: Salmon and Tuna were fresh that day and amazing

Kumiko I.Kumiko I: Fresh sushi! Order lots and lots of it!

33 Acres Brewing Company is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Vancouver.

12. 33 Acres Brewing Company

9.4
15 W 8th Ave (btwn Manitoba & Ontario), Vancouver, BC
Brewery · Mt. Pleasant · 75 tips and reviews

AliceAlice: One of Vancouver's best microbrewery. Try their award-winning authentic west coast pale ale ("33 acres of Ocean") or get a sampler of 4. There is always a local food truck out front serving good eats.

M.G. S.M.G. Siegler: Great local beer. Get the sampler.

Christopher L.Christopher Langmuir: Hey! They do snacks now! Rad.

Ramen Danbo is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Vancouver.

13. Ramen Danbo

8.6
1833 W. 4th Ave. (Burrard St.), Vancouver, BC
Noodle Restaurant · Kitsilano · 13 tips and reviews

RhiannonRhiannon: Classic. Yum. Customisable. Low spice options. Friendly. Authentic Japanese. Can order extra noodles. Open late for fourth ave.

Adam N.Adam Nowek: Tiny, affordable ramen joint. The bowls are very customisable and the service is quick and attentive.

Quin M.Quin Marshall: The Classic Chashu with egg

Congee Noodle House is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Vancouver.

14. Congee Noodle House

8.3
141 E Broadway (btwn Main & Quebec), Vancouver, BC
Chinese Restaurant · Mt. Pleasant · 62 tips and reviews

Lucas S.Lucas Sun: Very authentic feel

Dan M.Dan Mondragón Somera: Great place to try authentic Chinese food ;)

ColeneColene: Best congee in the city! Order the sliced pork and preserved egg congee.

La Taqueria Pinche Taco Shop is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Vancouver.

15. La Taqueria Pinche Taco Shop

8.4
2450 Yukon Street (at W Broadway), Vancouver, BC
Taco Restaurant · Mt. Pleasant · 79 tips and reviews

Riel M.Riel Monet: most authentic Mexican tacos I've ever tasted. These are the closest things you'll get to real deal Mexican street tacos, I suggest you try the rajas con crema!!

Nic W.Nic Waller: Tacos! Carnivores and vegetarians will delight. Vegan options are clearly labelled.

Kevin P.Kevin Parenteau: Wednesday buy 4 tacos get 2 free