Maya is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Minneapolis.

1. Maya

9.0
1840 Central Ave NE (18th Street), Minneapolis, MN
Mexican Restaurant · Logan Park · 49 tips and reviews

Aaron N.Aaron Neumann: Best authentic fast #Mexican food in #NEmpls, hands down. Sorry El Taco Riendo; you've been outdone.

Nene Matey-Keke, R.Nene Matey-Keke, Realtor - Compass: Some of the best authentic Mexican food in Minneapolis.

Carl S.Carl Seagren: Great authentic food for a reasonable price!

Kimchi Tofu House is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Minneapolis.

2. Kimchi Tofu House

8.4
307 Oak St SE (Washington Ave SE), Minneapolis, MN
Korean Restaurant · University · 11 tips and reviews

Jeremy S.Jeremy S: Best, and most authentic Korean soups in Minnesota.

Eugenia Y.Eugenia Yeo: I love Korean food, so I know when there's good Korean food out there. Tofu House is definitely a great place to get authentic Korean food! It's a tiny restaurant, but I definitely recommend it!

Carlos A.Carlos A: Kimchi soup is really good! The spicy level is serious don't go to hard unless you actually like spice. It is pretty authentic for a reasonable price

Punch Neapolitan Pizza is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Minneapolis.

3. Punch Neapolitan Pizza

9.1
210 E Hennepin Ave (at University Ave), Minneapolis, MN
Pizzeria · University · 65 tips and reviews

LJB3 Entrepreneur MarketingLJB3 Entrepreneur Marketing: best traditional pizza in Twin Cities, they are consistent and never had a bad experience probably because their twitter followers are really loyal and vocal

Days Hotel on UniversityDays Hotel on University: For casual dining and authentic wood fire pizza ask the Days Hotel to direct you just four blocks over to Punch Pizza!

Chee Yi O.Chee Yi Ong: Amazing wood fire authentic Neapolitan pizza. Punch went above and beyond expectations when they accidentally put garlic on my Toscano- they remade it and gave me the wrongly made pizza for free!

Victor's 1959 Cafe is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Minneapolis.

4. Victor's 1959 Cafe

9.1
3756 Grand Ave S (West 38th St), Minneapolis, MN
Cuban Restaurant · Kingfield · 100 tips and reviews

City PagesCity Pages: Looking for something festive and funky with authentic fare worthy of two visits from the Food Network? Victor's 1959 Cafe has you covered. Read more.

C R.C Rey: This is a must go for MPLS breakfast. Authentic Cuban cuisine including Cuban coffees, toast, and so much more. The fried yuca cubes w/mojo sauce are as good as it gets. Put that sh!t on everything!

Allison N.Allison Niksich: A unique spot in Minneapolis serving amazing authentic Cuban cuisine. Meant for small group but a must hit spot! I got Cuban hash with side of plantains & fresh mango juice - I will be back often

El Taco Riendo is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Minneapolis.

5. El Taco Riendo

8.8
2412 Central Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN
Mexican Restaurant · Northeast Minneapolis · 51 tips and reviews

ZoeAnaZoeAna: Best agua de horchata I've had in a long time! The burrito & torta are humongous! You better be hungry or share. Good authentic food!

METRO magazineMETRO magazine: Any authentic taqueria in the Twin Cities should serve up a solid al pastor taco, but El Taco Riendo;s is especially nice - lipstick red, tangy and garnished with a few pineapple slices. Read more.

NahtayNahtay: The best mexican in minnesota, its the real deal, authentic ingredients, authentic taste. Everyone eats here &I have never been disappointed. The Food Truck does not let either just as amazing.

Kramarczuk's East European Deli is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Minneapolis.

6. Kramarczuk's East European Deli

9.2
215 E Hennepin Ave (at 2nd St NE), Minneapolis, MN
Eastern European Restaurant · University · 93 tips and reviews

Shoma C.Shoma C: I had their lamb sausage and it was delicious. Good place for some authentic Eastern European food.

Steve S.Steve Sawczyn: Extremely authentic, also very impressed that their cookbook has been transcribed into braille.

Macey M.Macey Meyer: I think I have fallen in love with this market and restaurant. Go here if you are looking for authentic European chocolate!!

Taqueria La Hacienda is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Minneapolis.

7. Taqueria La Hacienda

8.5
334 E Lake St #101 (btw Clinton Ave S & 4th Ave S), Minneapolis, MN
Mexican Restaurant · Phillips · 22 tips and reviews

TwinCitiesList.comTwinCitiesList.com: Authentic Mexican tacos.

Marco P.Marco Plasencia: The best Mexican food restaurant, plus the experience of authentic tacos....

Roy S.Roy Son: The core of the spinning al pastor is a pineapple. Ask for you tacos with pineapples on them, you won't regret it. ¡Con piña!

Zen Box Izakaya is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Minneapolis.

8. Zen Box Izakaya

9.0
602 Washington Ave S (Corner of Washington & Portland), Minneapolis, MN
Japanese Restaurant · Downtown East · 62 tips and reviews

BillBill: Love the atmosphere. Between the decor and staff shouting, "Irasshaimase!" the experience is an authentic Japanese izakaya. Sadly, can't say the same about the food. Either not authentic or bland.

Paul B.Paul Bange: Tako Yaki is nice and crispy, Kara-age is on point, possibly best I've ever had. Fish quality is excellent. Japanese draft beer choice = unparalleled. This is a world class authentic Izakaya.

David S.David Stevens: Always get the Tonkotsu Ramen! One of my favorite dishes of all time

A Baker's Wife Pastry Shop is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Minneapolis.

9. A Baker's Wife Pastry Shop

9.1
4200 28th Ave S (42nd St E), Minneapolis, MN
Bakery · Standish · 62 tips and reviews

Albert M.Albert M: Authentic, local, good down to earth people and food. The tea cakes are delicious and big, the warm blueberry turn overs my favorites and the ham and cheese croissants are sooo good. Bring cash.

Poutine N.Poutine Novy: Sour cherry cream cheese Danish is amazing, but really you can't go wrong with any of the baked goods here.

Daniel K.Daniel Klein: Best donut in Minnesota

Ingebretsen's is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Minneapolis.

10. Ingebretsen's

8.9
1601 E Lake St (S 16th Avenue), Minneapolis, MN
Gift Store · Powderhorn Park · 18 tips and reviews

Megan S.Megan Selby: A true Scandinavian gem with the best selection of authentic Swedish (and other Scandi) items in the area! My husband was thrilled to find pölsa in the deli. Check out their classes, too!

Steve B.Steve Bivans: Unique gifts, and authentic Scandinavian foods! Get the slab bacon!

Maria D.Maria Durbin: Great Scandinavian store. Their caramel cheese is 😋😋. Don't forget to bring cash or check.

Hazel's Northeast is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Minneapolis.

11. Hazel's Northeast

8.6
2859 Johnson St NE, Minneapolis, MN
American Restaurant · Audubon Park · 73 tips and reviews

Charles E.Charles Edge: Closest thing to authentic Swedish meatballs this side of the Atlantic. But the real jewel is the salmon (when they have it)!

Tom M.Tom Mann: Super authentic and creative foods. Known for awesome breakfast, but don't neglect to try their lunch and dinners! They've got the best rendition of anything I've had!

Chank D.Chank Diesel: burgers & fries.... and the staff! and the burgers & fries.

Insight Brewing is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Minneapolis.

12. Insight Brewing

8.6
2821 East Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN
Brewery · Mid-City Industrial · 24 tips and reviews

Dan D.Dan Driver: The London Porter is authentic and delicious.

Angela C.Angela C: Fun sampler glasses! And the saison is heavenly! 👼🏼

Keith R.Keith Rose: Great brews from a new local brewery! Try the Porter mixed with their Vanilla Cream Soda - amazing!

Quang Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Minneapolis.

13. Quang Restaurant

9.0
2719 Nicollet Ave (btwn E 27th & 28th St), Minneapolis, MN
Vietnamese Restaurant · Whittier · 149 tips and reviews

Tony S.Tony Sou: The egg rolls are as authentic as it gets but they have been getting smaller every time I come here.

Sean C.Sean Carman: Authentic, everything was awesome. Big portions, inexpensive, very tasty. I travel frequently and don't do chains. Makes eating out hit or miss. The best I've been to.

Aaron N.Aaron Neumann: #307 - Stir fry vermecelli salad with mock duck, tofu, peanuts and bean sprouts. :-)

Barbette is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Minneapolis.

14. Barbette

8.7
1600 W Lake St (at Irving), Minneapolis, MN
French Restaurant · Uptown · 96 tips and reviews

Hillman P.Hillman Philistia: Bistro. Good atmosphere. Authentic feel

Hillman P.Hillman Philistia: French Bistro fair, small menu in american standards, authentic. People like the frites here (small cut twice fried I believe), you can order them as a side and skip the steak. 

Georgia A.Georgia Ansley: Such an authentic and colorful place for lunch. Everyone was friendly and their sandwiches and fries are to die for.

Fogo De Chão is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Minneapolis.

15. Fogo De Chão

8.5
645 Hennepin Ave (at 6th St.), Minneapolis, MN
Churrascaria · Downtown West · 81 tips and reviews

Erik A.Erik Anderson: Ask for rice and beans for an authentic experience.

Paul C.Paul Cesar: Authentic Brazilian BBQ

Jeremy J.Jeremy Jacobson: Easily hands down the best meal I have ever had. Meat heaven.