Sabor Latin Street Grill is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Charlotte.

1. Sabor Latin Street Grill

9.1
415 Hawthorne Ln (Hawthorne and 7th St), Charlotte, NC
Latin American Restaurant · Elizabeth · 49 tips and reviews

Christopher H.Christopher Hughes: This place has tasty, cheap, authentic Latin American Street Food. The signage sucks but I think it adds to the charm. I'll be back!

Cristin B.Cristin Blake: This place has awesome authentic street food. I had the arepa and a taco authentico. So yummy. Brian had the taco salad and I made him try an empanada. So yummmmmmm!! We will be back!

Chris G.Chris George: tacos, authentic, salsa bar

Musashi Japanese is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Charlotte.

2. Musashi Japanese

8.7
10110 Johnston Rd, Charlotte, NC
Japanese Restaurant · 26 tips and reviews

LizzyLizzy: Very delicious and authentic Japanese food - Katsu Don and Eel Don are amazing. Family who runs it is very nice and there's always great service. Quiet place to meet a friend for a relaxed lunch.

Abby M.Abby Miller: Aaaaamazing! Pork ramen! Bento box! Service was awesome (the cutest waitresses and waiters were so kind) and it's (what I imagine to be) extremely authentic.

Chris P.Chris Paul: Excellent, authentic sushi and bento boxes. Easily one of the best in the Charlotte area.

La Poblanita Mexican Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Charlotte.

3. La Poblanita Mexican Restaurant

8.3
1925 Westinghouse Blvd, Charlotte, NC
Mexican Restaurant · 15 tips and reviews

NocatchoNocatcho: The Carne Asada tacos were pretty authentic coming from California but they need to work on the marinade. Torta was amazing and they even had the right bread (bedote)! I'll be back.

Megan H.Megan Hall: Most authentic Mexican food in Charlotte! Only place I'll order tamales or chile rellenos.

Ravi M.Ravi Meduri: Authentic Mexican food.

Zeitouni Mediterranean Grill is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Charlotte.

4. Zeitouni Mediterranean Grill

8.1
3419 Toringdon Way, Charlotte, NC
Mediterranean Restaurant · 25 tips and reviews

Elizabeth T.Elizabeth Taylor: Cool new restaurant for the locals. Family owned and the food is authentic

Jason N.Jason Neman: Really, really good. Very authentic. Great people and a family owned business. Try it!

Derek E.Derek Eid: Authentic lebanese and Mediterranean cuisine with a casual setting, ordered mix grill platter with hummus and tabouli and potato Harra and falafel and a Lebanese beer, all was up to expectations

Inizio Pizza Napoletana is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Charlotte.

5. Inizio Pizza Napoletana

8.8
10620 Providence Rd, Charlotte, NC
Pizzeria · 10 tips and reviews

Himanshu D.Himanshu Desai: Cool vibe with great craft beers on tap. Fresh ingredients make the authentic thin crust pizza very tasty.

kalenkalen: the bianco is amaaazing! add prosciutto and extra basil for even more deliciousness. 😍

ZacZac: You can’t go wrong with anything, but I’d recommend either the Margarita with pepperoni or the pistachio.

Olde Mecklenburg Brewery is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Charlotte.

6. Olde Mecklenburg Brewery

8.8
4150 Yancey Rd, Charlotte, NC
Brewery · 96 tips and reviews

David N.David Nichols: The food was authentic German and exquisite! Beer was very good too! Awesome building and beer garden!

Chris M.Chris Macmurdo: The beer is the best in Charlotte (if you like German brews). The food is great too. Especially the currywurst.

Creative Loafing CharlotteCreative Loafing Charlotte: Olde Mecklenburg Brewery (OMB) is Charlotte's oldest continuously operating microbrewery; it produces the full-flavored, smooth-talking Copper, a Düsseldorf-style altbier - an old-school German brew. Read more.

Cast Iron Waffles is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Charlotte.

7. Cast Iron Waffles

8.7
9604 Longstone Ln, Charlotte, NC
Café · Ballantyne West · 28 tips and reviews

Crystal F.Crystal Floyd: One of the most authentic coffee houses ive been too in a long time. Such a great staff and the owners are delightful!

Jordan A.Jordan Allen: Highly recommend the cinnamon roll waffle. Soo good 👌

Creative Loafing CharlotteCreative Loafing Charlotte: The coffee served here is fair trade, but the real draw is the sensational and certifiably addictive Liège waffles. Trust me, you'll make this a frequent stop.

The Mad Greek is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Charlotte.

8. The Mad Greek

8.2
5011 South Blvd, Charlotte, NC
Greek Restaurant · Madison Park · 17 tips and reviews

Joan M.Joan M: Great authentic food. Best gyro I have had in Charlotte

Bianca P.Bianca Padilla: Huge portions. Authentic savory homecooked meals! Try the Grecian Kebob, hand cut fries, and their tzatziki and pita. The absolute best.

EKWEKW: Get the Village Salad and add either gyro or chicken - both amazing. There isn't any lettuce in this salad and it's much better that way!

Not Just Coffee is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Charlotte.

9. Not Just Coffee

8.8
224 E. 7th St (btw Brevard and College), Charlotte, NC
Coffee Shop · First Ward · 78 tips and reviews

Channu V.Channu Vyapari: Authentic coffee, worth for money!

Sonia P.Sonia Patel: They make their own caramel sauce which is incredible. Their seasonal fall latte and the vanilla sugar latte were both delicious as well!

Bryan M.Bryan Meredith: Coffee is great. If your hungry walk around to 6th street for the best Q in town at Queen City Q

Jersey Mike's Subs is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Charlotte.

10. Jersey Mike's Subs

8.2
9211-12 North Tryon St., Mallard Pointe Shopping Center (University Unc Charlotte Area), Charlotte, NC
Sandwich Spot · University City North · 12 tips and reviews

Van J.Van Johnson: Giant #11!!! Closest you will get to an authentic Jersey sub outside of jersey! # Newark #nj

Colin L.Colin Lord: Be sure to sign up for their loyalty program. Depending on the size you get, you'll earn a free sub every 10 visits or so.

Al M.Al Mele: Giant 13 - Mike's Way. Trust me!

Duck Donuts is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Charlotte.

11. Duck Donuts

9.0
1710 Kenilworth Avenue, Charlotte, NC
Donut Shop · Dilworth · 15 tips and reviews

Jeremy F.Jeremy Fisher: Fresh cake donuts made-to-order with customizable choice of frosting and toppings

Bradford M.Bradford Mckenzie: Any donut with bacon is my type donut!!!

Ragu R.Ragu Ram: Love the freshly made hot donuts!! Light on your mouth and you will crave for more

Lang Van is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Charlotte.

12. Lang Van

9.1
3019 Shamrock Dr (near Eastway Dr), Charlotte, NC
Vietnamese Restaurant · 41 tips and reviews

Laurie S.Laurie Smithwick: Yellow Pancake with Shrimp. Authentic and crazy good.

Christopher D.Christopher Daniels: Excellent service. I thought that the Bun (# 45) was excellent. The spring rolls were also great.

Jenny C.Jenny Cheek: These people are water ninjas. If you even look at your untouched water glass, they stop by and fill it.

Viva Chicken Ballantyne is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Charlotte.

13. Viva Chicken Ballantyne

8.8
12206 Copper Way, Charlotte, NC
Peruvian Restaurant · 17 tips and reviews

Kim M.Kim Moreno: The Taku Bowl and Quinoa stuffed avocado, both with chicken, are fabulous. Really can't go wrong with anything.

Tracy L.Tracy Lowe: I really liked all the food here, especially the bowl with chicken. And green sauce is amazing. I will be back as I want to try everything. It is that special! And very affordable!

Roger R.Roger R: Absolutely worth a try! Arroz Chaufa is to die for and the Chicken is the best around!

Due Amici Pizzeria is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Charlotte.

14. Due Amici Pizzeria

9.1
5346 Prosperity Church Rd, Charlotte, NC
Pizzeria · 33 tips and reviews

Jon P.Jon Page: Authentic pizza

Brian D.Brian D: Authentic NY style pizza. We drive all the way from South Charlotte for their food. Worth it every time.

Laura G.Laura Garner: Love the Caprese pizza, but especially the spinach & ricotta slice!

Maggiano's Little Italy is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Charlotte.

15. Maggiano's Little Italy

8.8
4400 Sharon Road (at SouthPark Mall), Charlotte, NC
Italian Restaurant · 60 tips and reviews

FergsFergs: Plastic fantastic. For a more authentic experience of Italy, try Pizza Hut or 7-11.

Jimmy M.Jimmy Madden: for the classic dish you can take home a separate dish as your "to go" meal! lasagna is awesome here!!!

Philip C.Philip Ciccarello: Get a specialty pasta for $12.95 and take one home for free.