This restaurant has been my favorite for a long time. I loved their taco doreda. I couldn't wait to come to this place every time I am in town. Something has changed! The food is not the same anymore. The food has no taste. I am so disappointed. I will mot return to this plce. Sayonara La autententica read more

I'll give the food 3 stars only because I didn't try everything, I got the milanesa, it was just ok. Frijoles puerqos were to salty Service was good they charge for refills on the soda so that's a neg. It a converted taco bell so the ambiance isn't exactly nice. read more

Quick, tasty, professional, and well-priced, product and service. I have only had breakfast burritos here twice. read more

Always delicious!! Our fav spot when we are craving Mexican molcajetes If you haven't tried it, you NEED to! read more

Where do I start??? After living in the salt lake valley for almost 7 years I've been on the hunt for delicious authentic Mexican food. I'm sad that I've been living my life without knowing this place existed. Besides their quick and friendly service the place feels like home. Literally every we ate was complete perfection! The hubby ordered menudo, this man puts salsa on everything, for the first time in 15+ years this man said the unthinkable, " I don't want to add salsa and change the favor" *jaw drops immediately. The garnishment for the soup was on point plus the handmade tortillas. Their lengua tacos, oh my gah!!! The flavor definitely showed up! Same for the Gordita. Their salsas are deliciously paired with anything. I think I want to live here. Hurry!! Bring your appetite!! read more

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I love the atmosphere when you dine in. It's not very fancy but it feels homey. The service was great and our food came out quickly. Everything we had was delicious and I'll definitely be back! read more

llegué a comprar 3 burritos de carne asada y me cobraron $43.0 y el sabor no es bueno bien reseca la carne el arroz bien pesado. No vuelvo a este lugar read more

I was on a quest last Saturday night. The details are not relevant right now, except to say that I was looking all over this great valley to find tacos and I didn't want to get out of my car. If ol' Hank Ford could see us now, cruising around the city and practically living in our cars. Getting food without having to step out of our vehicle. Not sure if he'd be happy or horrified, but that's neither here nor there. The point is this: they have a drive-thru here and I took advantage. Since it was a multi-stop, multo-taco night, we only ordered a couple of single tacos. They really do much much more here than just tacos and you should probably try the deeper cuts, but we were on a mission. Adobada and al pastor were the order of this stop, and both were serviceable entries. They actually both had a very similar flavor profile and the pastor were just a bit sweeter. The latter also did not have any pineapple served with it, for those who are really particular about that kind of thing. Of the taco stops that evening, they were the smallest tacos. However, it was served with plenty of cilantro and two salsas, as well as limes ands sliced radish; and it's worth noting that this is the only drive-thru we visited that offered radishes as part of the normal procedure. It was a good stop, and only a small sampling of what they offer so I'd probably go back and hit up that drive-thru again to get a better and wider sampling. read more

The food is super good the people are really friendly and they are very helpful . I recommend the menudo caldo de res y

Really good enchiladas and hot sauce. Service was great and fast. Everything was clean.

If your looking for authentic Mexican food this is your place. They are open late so if you're looking for a late night dinner they are also an option. I've had a good experience every time I come. This time I got the Mojarra Frita (fried tilapia) and was not disappointed.Next time I'm craving some late night Mexican food I will be back. Highly recommend. read more

La Autentica - Mojarra frita - Mexican Near Me - West Valley City, Utah

Oh, yeah! I found my go-to place for plain ol' simple Mexican food. To me, this is like the better version of all those Beto's, Alberto's, Roberto's, Francisco's, Alejandro's, and taco stands all in one place. I absolutely adore this place because it is very clean and well kept, good ol' tasty food that hits the spot, and great service with a smile. I can't put my finger on it exactly, but something about this restaurant really makes me fond about it and can't wait to go back. The way the owners carry out their business just makes you want to eat their food. They were really earnest and I felt it. I was stunned by their menu and I loved at how they had pictures of all of their dishes. They also have a good variety of hot sauces and an à la carte with different sauces and vinegared-vegetables for your condiments. I'm sure you'll find something that you like here because who doesn't love Mexican food? Note(s): You get free chips and salsa and the salsa is muy deliciouso! read more

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Dear, sweet, Mother of Ceviche!!!! I have now found a place to get my lime and seafood on. Thanks to fellow Yelpers we discovered this little delight in the barren restaurant wasteland that seems to be the WVC. The ceviche was some of the best basic ceviche I've had in Utah. We also ordered the barbacoa and it melted in your mouth. The fajitas were fantastic and something I will order next time we go. The service was outstanding and the waitress was very attentive and proud of the food. She brought samples of the barbacoa before we ordered and made sure our cups never runneth empty. A true gem in West Valley. Next visit will include the ordering of the Siete Mares soup and the mole. Watch for another (hopefully) great review. read more

La Autentica - Ceviche!!!! - Mexican Near Me - West Valley City, Utah

Place was surprisingly delicious. We were the only ones in the restaurant right at noon. That didn't stop us from ordering quite a few different items. The fresh guacamole they brought out was superb and went well with our different dishes. Some of their hot sauces were pretty spicy a little too much heat for my taste. Service was great, the workers were very friendly and energetic. Will go back to try out other items. read more

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Portions were ample and the food was delicious. They forgot to include one burrito that we ordered, but there was so much food that we didn't miss it. I was going to check bract them to let them know of the error, but I was notified of a credit before I could even pick up the phone. I appreciate that kind of integrity! We will be going back!!! read more

The name does not lie. One of the more authentic joints in the valley. Delicious "enchiladas Mexicanas de pollo." A more than decent salsa served with the chips at your table. Accordion music coming from the kitchen. First time seeing chilorio, a Sinaloa-style braised pork, on a menu. Aguas frescas & a drive-thru. ¿Qué más quieres? read more

Been eating here since I was a little kid and it has always been good. Employees are sometimes in a bad mood but will always love this place. read more

This place is a funny little free standing building that screams Mexican food. Our waitress was really nice and gave us some good recommendations. We tried their horchata, which is definitely from a mix, but it was still good, little on the pricey side though. I really liked their chips and salsa, the chips were warm and extra crispy, we definitely ate two baskets of them. I had a variety of tacos, each 1.50, chicken, carne asada, barbacoa, and al pastor. The pastor was by far the best one, then the chicken, barbacoa, and carne asada last. Usually I love carne asada, but the meat here was super gristly and bland. They had a good salsa bar with limes, cilantro, salsas, radish; and everything was very fresh. My husband got a carne asada burrito and it wasn't the best either. Tacos were pretty good, just steer clear of the carne asada. read more

La Autentica - Tacos and burrito! - Mexican Near Me - West Valley City, Utah

Delicious Mexican food but it's made fresh so you will have to be patient and wait. The hubby loves their carne asada burritos, and you can't go wrong with the tacos. Enjoy! read more

Fish tacos, not the best. Friendly staff, fairly clean restaurant and kitchen area. They need to work on the taste of the fish, beans, and rice. Did not see a restroom. In short keep looking for another truly amazing Mexican restaurant. read more

La Autentica - Front end of restaurant - Mexican Near Me - West Valley City, Utah

I'll be honest, I don't get out to the WVC much, so eating here was a little bit of an adventure. They're located in a brightly colored building on the north side of 3500 S in West Valley. Its well past the mall but if you're keeping an eye out it shouldn't be hard to find it. They have a vast menu. It was 4 full pages of dishes all with pictures. Its not your average gringo Mexican food so the pictures helped quite a bit on figuring out what to get. Making sure they could feed you for three meals a day, they had a breakfast section on the menu as well as the lunch/dinner type food. I went for a safe favorite my first time around and picked the Chile Relleno & Enchilada platter. Because I heard from Ryan K about their carnitas, I picked up 2 of their tacos too. The food was really excellent. It was authentic, flavorful, fresh and just a pleasure to eat. The pulled chicken in the enchilada was moist and shredded well. The chile relleno was filled with cheese and was fried fresh, not pulled from a hot bin. Often an after thought at many places, the rice was cooked and had a great flavor and the refried beans were just awesome. It seems like so many places here avoid refried beans but when they're done right they're a great addition to the plate. The carnitas tacos were a great way to round off the meal. Like the chicken, the carnitas was moist and shredded just right. It had good flavor without the crutch of over seasoning the pork. It was served on a fresh warm corn tortilla. I hit the salsa and condiment bar for some lettuce, sauces and salsa to top it with. And the best part of it all, I ate like a king and it totaled to be less than 14 dollars. You really can't complain about an authentic flavorful Mexican meal that is affordable too. So if you're looking for an adventure out in WVC, make sure to stop by La Autenica for some Mexican deliciousness. read more

La Autentica - Chile Relleno & Enchilada Plate - Mexican Near Me - West Valley City, Utah

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Five stars. Real true Mexican food awaits you here. The menu is all in Spanish, but the friendly waitress speaks English and will gladly assist you. I ordered one Carne Asada Taco and Three Chicken Enchiladas and I loved my dinner I'm glad to of found this restaurant and will be coming back in the future. read more

La Autentica - Enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - West Valley City, Utah

The bright orange, yellow, and red building on the north side of 3500 is hard to miss. Don't expect gringo-ified Mexican from this place. The entire menu is completely in Spanish (don't worry--they have lots of pictures as well), and our server spoke a little bit of English. I heard good things about the carnitas, so I went with the carnitas burrito, which came with a side of rice and refried beans. The carnitas burrito was super tasty, and smothered in a really nice green sauce. The refried beans were good, and the rice was spot-on. When you go, make sure you get some of the green guacamole crema sauce. It was the perfect addition to the burrito. We also had the chile relleno, and again, it was really good. They seem to specialize in seafood, as about half their menu was seafood items. I'll have to try a seafood dish the next time I'm out here, which, after tonight's meal, will probably be pretty often. read more

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The name says it well...Authentic. This is a true Mexican restaurant, family style. I went here based on the reviews on Yelp, and they were right! I will warn you, it is hard to decide. There is a photo board menu, and what you see is really what you get (unlike McD's fake photo food!). I had the Carne y papas with warm flour tortillas and green sauce. Wonderfully spicy meat that went well with the tart peppery green sauce. Washed it all down with a Pacifico cerveza. I felt like I was at the Mexico border, not in Utah. Definitely worth the trip to the West side of SLC. I will definitely be back!! read more

La Autentica - Carne y papas. Add tomatillo and it is wonderful. - Mexican Near Me - West Valley City, Utah

Great service, Great food. You will not be dissatisfied. Authentic Mexican food and drinks. Top rated from a mom that knows.

Tried this place due to the amazing reviews and I agree with all of them. Couple things that were not mentioned but would have been nice to know-especially being a parent: Small inside-less than 10 tables none that could comfortably seat parties larger than 4. No highchairs or booster seats. Infant seats do not fit on these booths. You have a server which means you tip. I don't mind tipping but sometimes I choose my places based on whether I have to fork over extra cash for a tip. Otherwise this place was authentic, clean, friendly staff, huge menu with pictures, free chips and yummy salsa, prompt service with attentive staff. Definitely my new go to place! read more

La Autentica - Kids meal - nuggets and papas $4.99 no drink included - Mexican Near Me - West Valley City, Utah

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This place is GREAT! The food is authentic and delicious. We tried several tacos (asada, barbacoa, carnitas) and a spicy pork smothered burrito. Everything was excellent, including the service. We will definitely be back. read more

La Autentica - Smothered spicy pork burrito - Mexican Near Me - West Valley City, Utah

The food was really good. I got the pasole, al pastor & cabeza sopes, and asada and chicken tacos. The pasole needs a bit of salt, but has huge chunks of pork and lots of hominy. read more

I love this place!!! Their burritos are so good mine is the California with shrimp!!! It's bomb!! It's more of a Quality over quantity type of place. Their beef soup is life when I'm feeling under the weather. Wish they had early and later hours. It's real real Mexican food. I eat here at least once a week. read more

Food is not good. The chicharrón tasted like it's been sitting there for 3 weeks. The asada had noooo flavor. The Chile relleno is not good either. The egg around it tasted like it wasn't cooked. Rice was hard. Beans were okay. The only think I enjoyed were the tortilla lol. Better Mexican food elsewhere. read more

Awful customer service. Girl taking order had a really ugly attitude. Waited for food for over an hour.

This place isnt bad at all. I have been on the search for a good place that serves ceviche. Our waitress was fast and very attentive. We ordered the ceviche and super nachos. The nachos are not the best that ive had but the ceviche was pretty good! Everything was great so i cant complain :-) read more

La Autentica - Ceviche and super nachos - Mexican Near Me - West Valley City, Utah

Love this place! We've been dining there for quite a few years now and have a lot of favorite menu items. Tonight, due to the coronavirus we had to do take out and decided that since that was a new experience we should also try something new. We tried the Filete a la Gaviota and it was delicious. One more dish to add to our La Autentica favorites list! It's not a fancy restaurant by any means, but don't judge a book by the cover. Wonderful mariscos! read more

Ordered cheese enchiladas for my niece who is a vegetarian and they gave us chicken. Called to let them know and see if they could switch it. They said no that they were closing and tomorrow there was nothing they could do. Would be more understanding if I ordered it wrong but she is a vegerarian there is no way I would have ordered chicken. read more

For the love of god someone take this barbacoa away from me before I kill again. Asada This is not Fiesta Ole Mexican food or even that shit hole Cafe Rio Mexican food. This is Mexican food you would find in Mexico where they call the Mexican food.......food. This is the most authentic Mexican I have tasted around. They do not try to Americanize it to make it more palatable for white folk. The service is friendly and eager to help. I got the barbacoa and damn near ate through the plate trying to get all of that tender fall apart goodness. My first wife ordered the Carne Asada and although it looks thin and tough it was flavorful and awesome. They give you the choice of either corn or flour tortillas with your meal. I prefer the corn while my first wife prefers the flour, both are tasty and conjure up memories of being on the beach in old Mexico eating these same dishes and falling in love listening to sea kiss the sand while we dined. If you haven't been here do your self a favor and pull in you will not be disapointed. read more

Quick service... homestyle authentic Mexican food... just like grandmas house! Nothing fancy, but very delicious! And well priced!

Is there anything better than 5 star food at $ price? La Authentica operates in the tradition of street food in Penang, Cafe Du Monde, Austin TX Food Trucks, curry in Toronto and $1 oysters on Pike Street or in Vancouver. I have tried almost the entire left side of the menu over the past two months and every one of the 20+ offerings has exceeded expectations!!!! I strongly suggest you stick with the fish. That right - fish, cheap and deep in West Valley, UT! I don't care how they do it, it tastes great! THE CEVICHE RULES. Octopus, shrimp, white fish and more! Mix in some green (more avocados than you deserve) and red stuff (pico) and you don't even have to feel guilty. This is not a place to go on a fist date if your person of interest is shallow and keen on trappings. This is the place to go when you are hungry, feel you deserve better, and know you are approaching the limit on your VISA!!! ENJOY read more

I am always in search of an authentic Mexican restaurant that provides a homemade type of dish to fulfill my ever lust for exceptional food when properly made. The category that I compare to is always at the highest of standards to compare and explore for there are so many and distinct dishes that are different from all parts of Mexico. Needless to say that I feel as though I might have encountered such a location to my surprise. Although not a majestic environment or location but beauty is never a relevant factor when the overwhelming factors of fresh dishes and a creativity factor result in a masterpiece.! read more

First time I've really ENJOYED food from a Mexican restaurant! Best I've ever experienced. I will be back! For dessert I wanted the arroz con leche but they were out. Wonderful guy behind the counter suggested strawberries and cream, AWESOME! (Awesome that he suggested something else rather than lose a sale, AND awesome because it tasted AMAZING! read more

La Autentica is very much a hole in the wall type restaurant. They serve traditional Mexican food including many seafood options. The chicken enchildas were pretty good, but they could have used some more spice and flavor. My wife and Dad had the green chili verde chimichanga and they said it was good but also could have used some more spice. Order in or take out, either way, La Autentica is happy to help you. read more