El Rey is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Norfolk.

1. El Rey

8.4
738 E Bayview Blvd, Norfolk, VA
Mexican Restaurant · 18 tips and reviews

Jessica C.Jessica Carlson: Get the tacos el pastor! Authentic and delicious!

JulesJules: The only truly authentic Mexican food I've found so far in H.R. Everything on the menu is delish. (*Enchiladas!)

What am I doing here?What am I doing here?: Awesome breakfasts!! Very authentic, everything is amazing!

Philly Style Steaks & Subs is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Norfolk.

2. Philly Style Steaks & Subs

8.4
7456 Tidewater Dr (Guy Ave), Norfolk, VA
Sandwich Spot · 25 tips and reviews

Ed G.Ed Gartin: You won't find a better more authentic Philly cheesesteaks!

Norma A.Norma Anderson: Love the Philly Cheese Steaks! They are very authentic.

joe m.joe murray: First-timers, keep it simple: just get a cheesesteak, maybe with fried onions. No sides. They're unnecessary.

Jessy's Taqueria is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Norfolk.

3. Jessy's Taqueria

7.9
3301 E Ocean View Ave, Norfolk, VA
Mexican Restaurant · East Ocean View · 26 tips and reviews

Mike S.Mike Stella: You have to eat here! It's the ONLY real authentic Mexican food I've had in Hampton Roads.

Nick S.Nick Sweetman: Salsa, queso dip (pictured), burrito California, any taco with corn tortillas, horchata, should I go on?? Authentic Mexican food. You’ll love it!

Andrew J.Andrew Johnson: By far the best Mexican Food restaurant in Va!!! It's a must when eating Mexican Food!!

The Dirty Buffalo is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Norfolk.

4. The Dirty Buffalo

8.7
4012 Colley Ave (at W 41st St), Norfolk, VA
Wings Joint · 25 tips and reviews

Mikey K.Mikey Kohan: Watch the Bills on Sundays during the season. Authentic wings, the best in Norfolk. Good local craft beer selection.

C S.C S: All of their wing sauces are great. Also get the fries!

Meghan H.Meghan Higgins: Best wings in Hampton Roads! Plenty of heat with lots of flavor...

Istanbul Gyro & Kebab is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Norfolk.

5. Istanbul Gyro & Kebab

7.7
723 Monticello Ave, Norfolk, VA
Mediterranean Restaurant · Downtown Norfolk · 21 tips and reviews

Linda N.Linda Niemela: Delicious authentic Turkish food! Friendly staff and reasonably priced!

Danny H.Danny Henderson: Great authentic dishes. Very very good! Don't forget the Baklava for dessert!

Kay A.Kay Almonte: I always get the same thing: chicken gyro, Greek salad, hummus

Sandfiddler Cafe is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Norfolk.

6. Sandfiddler Cafe

8.9
9561 Shore Dr, Norfolk, VA
Breakfast Spot · East Ocean View · 31 tips and reviews

Shannan F.Shannan Foley: I got the East Beach with hard eggs, bacon, and toast. The eggs were cooked perfectly. Their home fries were amazing!

Joshua M.Joshua McMullen: Simply amazing breakfast an even better service. Get "The Hungry Fisherman"!

Shannon G.Shannon GJ: Try the Lump Crab Omelet - Fluffy and full of crab meat.

O'Connor Brewing Company is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Norfolk.

7. O'Connor Brewing Company

8.9
211 W 24th St, Norfolk, VA
Brewery · Park Place · 28 tips and reviews

Kerri G.Kerri Groff: Great place with a friendly staff. Looking forward to going back. 😄

Paul H.Paul Hutchings: Incredible Irish Stout. Puts Guinness to shame

Bruce F.Bruce Farmer: Try a flight to figure out your faves then move on from there! !

Handsome Biscuit is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Norfolk.

8. Handsome Biscuit

8.6
2511 Colonial Ave (W 26th St), Norfolk, VA
Breakfast Spot · Park Place · 58 tips and reviews

Rachel P.Rachel P: Such good biscuits! I love the Dill Nana.

Whitney P.Whitney Porter: Can't go wrong with anything on the menu, but the Stevie (pictured) is my personal fave. Oh, and be sure to order the bread pudding when it's available. #WorthIt

Jeff M.Jeff Mervosh: Ask about the house soda.

El Azteca is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Norfolk.

9. El Azteca

8.2
1522 E Little Creek Rd, Norfolk, VA
Mexican Restaurant · 31 tips and reviews

Denae T.Denae Tamayo: My favorite authentic Mexican restaurant! Super delish! They make everything from scratch. Try the margaritas, their lethal!

Amber K.Amber K.: Great service and good food.

Cynthia H.Cynthia Hughes: Awesome food Great Margaritas!!!

Café Stella is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Norfolk.

10. Café Stella

8.9
1907 Colonial Ave, Norfolk, VA
Café · Ghent · 59 tips and reviews

Jeff C.Jeff Conkle: Coffee and beer, both high end and delicious

Kara E.Kara Emily: Best. Coffeehouse. Ever. And the owners are the sweetest, coolest people in the world.

RobRob: Best service, best coffee, best atmosphere of any coffee spot in Norfolk, period. Drip coffee is solid, but love the espresso

The Grilled Cheese Bistro is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Norfolk.

11. The Grilled Cheese Bistro

8.2
345 Granby St (West Freemason Street), Norfolk, VA
Sandwich Spot · Downtown Norfolk · 26 tips and reviews

Emily R.Emily R.: I got the Don Quixote with bacon, fried pickles, parmesan fries with a Sangria! It was all so freaking good. 🍽😁 will be coming back for more ❤

Katie P.Katie Phipps: The hangover is my absolute favorite !

Gloria S.Gloria Shannon: Everything about this place is good...try the Hangover apple wood smoked fries and sangria!

No Frill Bar and Grill is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Norfolk.

12. No Frill Bar and Grill

8.9
806 Spotswood Ave (at Colley Ave.), Norfolk, VA
American Restaurant · Ghent · 76 tips and reviews

cautiontext ..cautiontext .: Chicken burrito with extra everything topping

John L.John Lewis Jr: Funky Chicken Sandwich is awesome!!!

Sergio I.Sergio I: I endorse the Mangomosa. Philly cheese steak breakfast was not bad.

Your Pie is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Norfolk.

13. Your Pie

8.8
7550 Granby St Ste 90, Norfolk, VA
Pizzeria · Suburban Acres · 8 tips and reviews

Chelsey J.Chelsey Johnson: Oven baked pizzas and panini! Vegan and gluten free friendly!!

Jen I.Jen Imbimbo: This place has wheat and gluten free crust options...different sauces and toppings...craft beer bottle and draft....and Gelato...!!!

BrandieBrandie: The pizza was good and they had a lot of options, which is always nice.

Doumar's Cones & Barbecue is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Norfolk.

14. Doumar's Cones & Barbecue

8.8
1919 Monticello Ave (btwn 19th & 20th St.), Norfolk, VA
Ice Cream Parlor · 72 tips and reviews

Drew D.Drew Davis: Best BBQ w/slaw sandwich you ever have, compared with handmade ice cream cone

Allison 🐥 B.Allison 🐥 Bell: I guess that makes me the only one who thinks the pork isn't so great. Kinda dry.

Tim A.Tim Anderson: It's not simply a BBQ/Ice Cream joint: It's an institution. Get the chopped pork sandwich and a shake. You won't regret it.

Yorgo's Bageldashery is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Norfolk.

15. Yorgo's Bageldashery

9.0
2123 Colonial Ave (West 22nd St.), Norfolk, VA
Bagel Shop · West 21st Street · 48 tips and reviews

Glenn F.Glenn Fajota: Best place in town for bagels. Vegan menu is pretty good too

PETA M.PETA Manager: Best vegan breakfast bagels!

Ciara F.Ciara Fischer: Best bagels south of NYC. :)