1. Los Tacos No. 1
9.0
75 9th Ave, New York, NY
Taco Restaurant · Chelsea · 507 tips and reviews
julia t: Great, authentic tacos and quesadillas. Husband loves horchata.
Divya Menon: My favorite place for delicious, authentic corn flour tacos! Get the special rice & cinnamon drink to savor all flavors!
Jhokania D.: Wow just as I'm heading out of NYC, I find a powerhouse! Los Tacos is authentic and their adobado taco comes with pineapples which is a really nice twist. Flavors are just fantastic. Def top 3 !!
2. Dil-e Punjab Deli
8.5
170 9th Ave (at 21st St), New York, NY
Indian Restaurant · Chelsea · 45 tips and reviews
Dave Silverstone: There's a reason why the city's ex-pat cabbies are lined up here day and night - huge, affordable portions of DELICIOUS, authentic, all-vegetarian food from the subcontinent.
Diana G: All kinds of yes. I practice yoga at Sivananda on 23rd st, after class it's nice to come and indulge on some authentic Indian food. Tiny little place but for 7$ it doesn't get better than this.
Prad Nelluru: The channa masala and rotis are amazing. The place is probably the most authentic restaurant in Chelsea, but it has little seating so take it to go.
Shelley Yang: Amazing authentic new york slice!
Kara: The most authentic and delicious Italian New York pizza. Chicken parmigiana pizza is to die for.
Carl Figueiredo: As authentic as it gets. Stand in line, wait until you're spoken to, and be ready to shout out your order. All the classics, perfectly executed in a NY kind of way.
5. Pepe Giallo
8.5
195 10th Ave (btw 21st and 22nd), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Chelsea · 103 tips and reviews
Gino M.: Great price and decor but the food falls short. Neither authentic nor classic Italian-American. Undercooked pasta (not al dente) but their tomato sauce was actually pretty good.
Amanda Vinci: Delicious homemade pasta, gnocchi and eggplant rigatoni were authentic. Great prices.
Brandon: Great price point and legit, authentic Italian. Go pasta it's made from scratch.
7. Los Mariscos
9.3
409 West 15th St (9th Ave), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · Chelsea · 146 tips and reviews
Alan Garcia: Hot sauce galore! Authentic "picante" for all palettes. Get em while they're hot 💦🌶🔥
Tara Lorimer: Authentic fish tacos (seal of approval from two SoCal friends). Hidden in a corner of Chelsea Market and bumping Latin American music, it almost feels like you've teleported to a beachside taco shop.
Daniel: Great hidden spot with seafood, cocktails and authentic Mexican vibe.
8. La Bergamote
8.7
177 9th Ave (btwn W 20th & W 21st St), New York, NY
Café · Chelsea · 88 tips and reviews
tara jean: I live in paris and have yet to see an authentic croissant sandwich. And if you order the moule mariniere as is marked on the menu, you'll need to translate for the waitress that they're mussels.
Jan Roessner: I've never had more authentic and delicious French pastry in NYC. La Bergamotte est manifique!
Suresh: Almond french toast. One of the most amazing things you'll ever eat.
10. Tia Pol
8.4
205 10th Ave (btwn 22nd & 23rd St.), New York, NY
Tapas Restaurant · Chelsea · 157 tips and reviews
@JaumePrimero: I love this quaint tapas bar, and the menu is authentic. The brandada is delicious, the clams are also excellent. Always crowded and they don't take reservations.
Serious Eats: Make a meal of small plates at this tapas bar serving authentic Spanish dishes in Chelsea.
Aryan J: Grab a bottle of wine, order your favorite tapas, drink some wine then order more food. Tia Pol has good wine, good food, and good vibes.
13. Bathtub Gin
8.7
132 9th Ave (btwn W 18th & W 19th St), New York, NY
Speakeasy · Chelsea · 306 tips and reviews
Rosemary Abdelshahid: Really low key, unpretentious speakeasy with authentic pimms drinks. Great between the hours of 2 and 4 am.
Zach Corenblum: Great vibes. A little pricey but it comes with the territory. Phenomenal date spot.
Ashley Simon: Entrance is through the coffee shop, in an unmarked door that blends with the wallpaper. food: kobe sliders. booze: the sling if you like gin, el diablo if you like tequila.