Jun Dynasty is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Tucson.

1. Jun Dynasty

8.3
2933 E Grant Rd, Tucson, AZ
Chinese Restaurant · 6 tips and reviews

Nathan H.Nathan Hicks: Szechuan peppercorns make Jun Dynasty the most authentic Chinese restaurant in Tucson yet. Try wontons in peppercorn sauce or ma po tofu (ma pao tofu) for the quintessential "numb hot" experience.

Andy B.Andy Bokanev: Amazingly authentic Sichuan food in Tucson.

Atomic P.Atomic Pop: Try the Dumplings in Chili Oil and Dan Dan Noodles

El Minuto Cafe is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Tucson.

2. El Minuto Cafe

7.9
354 S Main Ave, Tucson, AZ
Mexican Restaurant · 29 tips and reviews

Don F.Don Furr: Food is wonderful. Very authentic. Waitresses not great, but go there for the food. Yum

Kathy V.Kathy Vallee: A great place for authentic Mexican food across the street from the Tucson Convention Center

Monica C.Monica C: This downtown Mexican restaurant has been around for a long time and I can see why. Authentic, delicious Mexican cuisine and friendly service.

Tanias Flour Tortillas is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Tucson.

3. Tanias Flour Tortillas

8.6
614 N Grande Ave, Tucson, AZ
Mexican Restaurant · 24 tips and reviews

Kevin P.Kevin Phan: Authentic mexican food and tasty agua fresca!

Divya M.Divya Mulanjur: Doesn't look like it from the outside but this place is so great. They have really good, authentic Mexican food and countless varieties to opt from. Very reasonable too.

Craig P.Craig Pretzinger: Awesome tacos dorados & red menudo!

Zayna Mediterranean is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Tucson.

4. Zayna Mediterranean

8.2
1138 N Belvedere Ave, Tucson, AZ
Mediterranean Restaurant · 20 tips and reviews

tony D.tony D: This place has the best arabic food in tucson , real authentic taste, I've tried a lot of arabic resturants in tucson , but this is the only place that I can honestly say has the best arabic food

Mark H.Mark Hansen: Authentic inexpensive delicious

JoakimJoakim: Great food at reasonable price. Definitely worth a repeat

Ikkyu Japanese Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Tucson.

5. Ikkyu Japanese Restaurant

8.6
2040 W Orange Grove Rd #180, Tucson, AZ
Asian Restaurant · 15 tips and reviews

Howard B.Howard Berl: Japanese Food, excellent Tuna Volcano, Great Tea and amazingly authentic Japanese Food!!!! Love it as 1 of Tucson, AZ U.S.A. Best Restaurant for authentic Japanese Food!!!2040 W. Orange Grove Road

Steph I.Steph Itule: Spicy tuna don volcano style! Try this place everything is great!

AlexisAlexis: Ramen served Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays

El Guero Canelo is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Tucson.

6. El Guero Canelo

8.9
5201 S 12th Ave (at W Utah Ave), Tucson, AZ
Burrito Restaurant · Sunnyside · 42 tips and reviews

Michele T.Michele Thelen: A Tucson original! We always bring out of town guests here for authentic food!

Tammy S.Tammy Smith: Carne asada and the Sonoran style hot dogs are to die for!

DeplaqerDeplaqer: Have the Sonoran Dog. You won't regret it.

Penca is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Tucson.

7. Penca

8.2
50 E Broadway Blvd (at S. Scott Ave.), Tucson, AZ
Mexican Restaurant · Armory Park · 41 tips and reviews

Eleanore L.Eleanore Leichtenberg: First time here, sat at the bar and had the carnitas tacos. Delicious authentic mexican cuisine brought to Tucson. The mezcal is really good, too. Coming back here, definitely! Try it :)

JoakimJoakim: Authentic Mexican cuisine with a flair, very modernistic environment. Great service. Try the chicharones..

Jennifer  K.Jennifer  Kim: Those corn tortillas are heavenly---thick, handmade! Go for a dish that uses them, like the tacos.

Polish Cottage is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Tucson.

8. Polish Cottage

7.9
4520 E Broadway Blvd (Broadway and Swan), Tucson, AZ
Polish Restaurant · 20 tips and reviews

Shannon R.Shannon Rodriguez: Authentic and charming. Great food

Austin T.Austin Teter: Cool little authentic place, get the sample platter, you get a little of everything. Wait staff was very nice even when we showed up 20 min to closing. Try the Lomza, interesting taste, but delicious!

Nadia L.Nadia Larsen: My favorite restaurant in Tucson love the pierogi and zcarlotka warm apple cake

Graze is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Tucson.

9. Graze

9.0
2721 E Speedway Blvd, Tucson, AZ
Burger Joint · Blenman-Elm · 17 tips and reviews

Christina W.Christina Whitbread: Great burgers, fresh fries lots of options, gluten free available and good.

John B.John Barentine: You want the Sriracha mayo with the fries. And you're welcome.

margaret a.margaret ashton: Delicious melt-in-mouth grass-fed beef burgers! Pay the upcharge, it's worth it!

El Guero Canelo is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Tucson.

10. El Guero Canelo

8.5
2480 N Oracle Rd, Tucson, AZ
Mexican Restaurant · 55 tips and reviews

National C.National Car Rental: Definitely try a traditional Sonoran dog! What's a Sonoran dog you ask? A hot dog wrapped in bacon - enough said! While you're in the area, head to El Charro for some more authentic Mexican food.

Scott H.Scott Herman: Get the lbs of beef and sonoran dogs, best in the west

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: Try the Sonoran Hot Dog. It's wrapped in bacon and topped with salsa. As seen on Travel Channel’s Man v. Food Nation.

Prep & Pastry is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Tucson.

11. Prep & Pastry

8.9
2660 N Campbell Ave (at E Mitchell St), Tucson, AZ
Breakfast Spot · 48 tips and reviews

Carolyn E.Carolyn Evans: Amazing brunch. Sweet potato hash and lemon poppy French toast!

Dave R.Dave Rodriguez: Great food! The best spot for breakfast in Tucson!

Kevin P.Kevin Phan: Bloody Mary comes with a nice dark beer shooter

Guadalajara Original Grill is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Tucson.

12. Guadalajara Original Grill

8.0
1220 E Prince Rd, Tucson, AZ
Mexican Restaurant · 76 tips and reviews

m C.m C: Do not order the rice. It is pre-made as if it were from a box mix! Not authentic at all!

Andi R.Andi Radice: We always eat here when in Tucson. Mariachi band and table side homemade salsa. Authentic, reliable food.

denise b.denise bedoy: Gringo food!!! Not authentic at all. The waitress was very nice though.

El Charro Cafe is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Tucson.

13. El Charro Cafe

8.5
311 N Court Ave, Tucson, AZ
Mexican Restaurant · El Presidio · 70 tips and reviews

denise b.denise bedoy: NOT authentic Mexican food, its gringo food. Very disappointing.

Karin K.Karin Klein: Not authentic. Too much lard and why put peas in Spanish rice??

Atomic P.Atomic Pop: Surprisingly delicious vegan plates! Try the quinoa tamales.

Sher-E-Punjab is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Tucson.

14. Sher-E-Punjab

8.7
853 E Grant Rd, Tucson, AZ
Indian Restaurant · 17 tips and reviews

David W.David Willey: Chicken tikka marsala (spicy) ain't no joke! Love it!

Brian W.Brian White: $8 lunch buffet rocks!

Billie M.Billie Murchison: Love the punjab sampler and chili chicken. Best Indian food in town with great prices, clean restaurant, and friendly staff. Five stars from me.

Aqui Con El Nene is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Tucson.

15. Aqui Con El Nene

9.2
4415 N Flowing Wells Rd (at W Wetmore Rd), Tucson, AZ
Mexican Restaurant · 20 tips and reviews

Kevin S.Kevin Sims: the food is fresh as are the veggies. Loved the carne asada and the senora dog. Just say, what's the best thing on the menu and the helpful lady behind the counter set me on my way. Loved i

Merrisa O.Merrisa Ortega: First time eating here and definitely not the last! Deeeeeelicious!!!

Brandon O.Brandon O'Leary: They got the best everything!!!!! If you don't like it, you fucking retarded and should wash your mouth out with buck shot you idiot!!!