Grace Noodle is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Richmond.

1. Grace Noodle

8.7
1823 E Main St, Richmond, VA
Noodle Restaurant · Shockoe Bottom · 14 tips and reviews

Rach F.Rach Face: Authentic, handmade ramen. The tom kotsu (pork bone) ramen and dumplings were delicious.

Dennis T.Dennis T.: Stamina Ramen is great & very filling with nice spice. Gyoza are grilled and tasty with nice light dipping sauce.

Reese M.Reese Mastin: The tan tan and vegan tacos are bite your tongue good!!

Tacos Mexico is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Richmond.

2. Tacos Mexico

8.0
4108 Richmond Hwy, Richmond, VA
Taco Restaurant · South Richmond · 2 tips and reviews

Lt. Dave N.Lt. Dave Naoroz: Authentic, filling and great. Made on the grill in front of you. Worth the trip down the Pike.

Marlon G.Marlon Goulbourne: The tacos de carne asada are amazing best authentic Mexican in town

En Su Boca is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Richmond.

3. En Su Boca

8.2
1001 N Boulevard (at Myers St), Richmond, VA
Mexican Restaurant · Fan - Oregon Hill - Carver · 79 tips and reviews

Molly S.Molly Szkotak: The tacos are generously sized and just $3. Get the carnitas and one of their creative cocktails and the iffy service won't faze you. Closest thing to authentic Mex this side of La Milpa.

Bryan M.Bryan Mortensen: Pretty inexpensive, but very good. Taco meat choices are broad. Salsas are authentic, if not a little too spicy. Service is subpar, but the atmosphere of the dining area makes up for it. Beach vibe.

Jim C.Jim Contoris: The food is authentic and delicious. Burritos are huge. I saw several complaints about the service in others reviews. Our server was excellent. She was friendly, attentive and fast. Excellent meal.

Metzger Bar & Butchery is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Richmond.

4. Metzger Bar & Butchery

8.9
801 N 23rd St, Richmond, VA
German Restaurant · 27 tips and reviews

Brittany T.Brittany Thomason: The most delicious authentic German food I've ever had. The sausage platter is to die for. Get the candy bar for dessert it's the best dessert I've ever had!

Liz K.Liz Kay: Schnitzel, sausage, chocolate mousse and squash. All delicious

morgan p.morgan pierce: This place is solid - great food and service!

Tio Pablo is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Richmond.

5. Tio Pablo

7.7
1703 E Franklin St (at N. 17th St.), Richmond, VA
Mexican Restaurant · Shockoe Bottom · 34 tips and reviews

Wes B.Wes Bechtel: Excellent. Two minutes off I95. Authentic tacos. Two tacos and two sides for $10. Local beer on tap.

tamaratamara: Best authentic Hispanic food ever and I'm from Arizona! Fully GF! Even the tequila. Try any special as they are all amazing.

Sofia U.Sofia Uz: Authentic taste! Definitely try popusas and mexican corn!

Alamo BBQ is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Richmond.

6. Alamo BBQ

9.0
2202 Jefferson Ave (22nd St.), Richmond, VA
BBQ Joint · Church Hill · 88 tips and reviews

Travis M.Travis Miller: Oh man this is tasty and authentic

Keta M.Keta Mays: What an awesome selection for vegetarians! Portobello Trainwreck...... Amazing!!

Jess S.Jess S.: You need this mac n cheese in your life.

Stella's is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Richmond.

7. Stella's

9.1
1012 Lafayette St, Richmond, VA
Greek Restaurant · Near West End · 55 tips and reviews

CoreyCorey: Superior authentic homemade Greek!!! Get in there!!

shineshineshineshineshineshine: Happy hour 4-6 M-F. Small plates. Yummy greek.

RVALunchSpecialRVALunchSpecial: Get the lamb fries. Share them.

Carena's Jamaican Grille is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Richmond.

8. Carena's Jamaican Grille

7.8
7102 Midlothian Tpke (Chippenham Pkwy), North Chesterfield, VA
Caribbean Restaurant · Midlothian · 17 tips and reviews

Sultan W.Sultan Williams: The food here is so authentic! Try it, you'll love it! Get the Ox Tail Entrée!

Tiffany B.Tiffany Branch Murillo: Great authentic food! Beware of the bones in any of the chicken dishes. The rum punch is to die for!

Brandalyn J.Brandalyn Joseph-Marville: As a veggie lover no meat eater this is great the Rasta Pasta is flavorful and you don't even need the Parma!

Kuba Kuba is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Richmond.

9. Kuba Kuba

8.9
1601 Park Ave (N Lombardy St), Richmond, VA
Cuban Restaurant · The Fan · 109 tips and reviews

Online P.Online Producer: The bread on the side, with the palm leaf baked into the top, certifies the authenticity of the family-owned, 15-year-old establishment.

Leslie T.Leslie Taylor: had the best Cuban sandwich ever at Kuba Kuba. Definitely worth checking out if you've not already done so.

RVA BadgeRVA Badge: An beloved neighborhood restaurant, the food is well worth the wait. Don't forget to always save room for the Tres leches, Food Network even featured the dessert on The Best Thing I Ever Ate.

Jack Brown's Beer & Burger Joint is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Richmond.

10. Jack Brown's Beer & Burger Joint

9.1
5810 Grove Ave, Richmond, VA
Burger Joint · Three Chopt · 24 tips and reviews

Chris R.Chris Reed: Good rotating draft lineup and good burgers. I like the shocker sauce here too, good and spicy!

Frank L.Frank Lynch: Burgers a bit on the small side but incredibly tasty. Fries are wonderful and great beer list.

Elle B.Elle Breezee: The people are nice, the food is great! Burgers and fries done right, and an impressive beer list, fried Oreos!!!!!!!

Penny Lane Pub is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Richmond.

11. Penny Lane Pub

8.3
421 E Franklin St (at N 5th St), Richmond, VA
Pub · City Center · 75 tips and reviews

Jeff R.Jeff Roberts: Fantastic Liverpool style pub. Food is authentic British fare. Pool table and dart board upstairs. 0008 Smoking is available upstairs as well as on the enclosed patio.

Shelli L.Shelli Lutz: My absolute fave place in Richmond! Good food, fun and authentic atmosphere, owner's lovely, never disappointed.

Barry C.Barry Chapman: Beer, of course. Also some great pub food and games.

Can Can Brasserie is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Richmond.

12. Can Can Brasserie

9.1
3120 W Cary St (btwn S Auburn & S Belmont Ave), Richmond, VA
French Restaurant · Carytown · 131 tips and reviews

Emily S.Emily Sale: So cute and authentic looking. Get the beet salad

Christopher S.Christopher Small: coffee, fresh pastry in am, great drinks

Aiden K.Aiden Kirchner: An adorable French cafe in Carytown

Union Market is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Richmond.

13. Union Market

9.4
2306 Jefferson Ave, Richmond, VA
Deli · 26 tips and reviews

Elle B.Elle Breezee: Mushroom kale sausage soup, and sit outside!

Tom W.Tom Whitt: You can't go wrong. Just try anything.

Jeff R.Jeff Rock: Belly up to the best little bar you've never been to. Great selection. Even draft kambucha (if you're into that kind of thing).

Shyndigz is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Richmond.

14. Shyndigz

9.0
1903 W Cary St, Richmond, VA
Dessert Shop · The Fan · 49 tips and reviews

Aaron L.Aaron Lee: Quiet outdoor patio is a great spot to hang out in the evening! Portions are large and choices are incredibly good!

Sonja B.Sonja B.: Huge portions! Salted caramel chocolate cake is incredible! It is large enough to be shared by four.

Dionne W.Dionne Waugh: Better than an alcohol bar is this wonderful dessert bar!

The Lab by Alchemy Coffee is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Richmond.

15. The Lab by Alchemy Coffee

8.9
814 W Broad St (Laurel), Richmond, VA
Coffee Shop · VCU · 18 tips and reviews

Tyler C.Tyler Chartier: A unique cafe with rotating coffee beans from different suppliers. Great place to try different coffees but not small place. Bike rack, wifi there too

Brandon L.Brandon Laroussini: Make sure to call him by his first name, Eric, he loves that.

S R.S R: Awesome. Have a latte. Have another latte.