Asia Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Austin.

1. Asia Cafe

8.4
8650 Spicewood Springs Rd (Jollyville and 183), Austin, TX
Asian Restaurant · Northwest Austin · 97 tips and reviews

Avinash S.Avinash Saxena: Hunan chicken, Spicy Lamb and the Shrimp and fish with Spicy Special Sauce are the best!!

Jane K.Jane Ko: Get the lamb hotpot, hot and spicy fish, and hot and spicy lamb

Leah J.Leah Johnson: Order the Spicy fish, eggplant with pork & garlic, and house green beans. Request no MSG. Portions are family style.

Chuy's Tex-Mex is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Austin.

2. Chuy's Tex-Mex

8.9
1728 Barton Springs Rd (Sterzing St.), Austin, TX
Mexican Restaurant · Zilker · 192 tips and reviews

Cayla C.Cayla Cravens: My favorite place ever. New Mexican martini is spicy and delicious and the menu is amazing.

karlthepagan ۞.karlthepagan ۞: Boom Boom Sauce is a great spicy vegetarian queso.

Profile P.Profile Portraits: Love em! Just wish they would bring back the mushrooms, the chick quesadilla just isn't the same. I 2nd the request for creamy jalapeno dip - AWESOME!

Chuy's Tex-Mex is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Austin.

3. Chuy's Tex-Mex

8.8
11680 Research Blvd (at Duval Rd), Austin, TX
Mexican Restaurant · Northwest Austin · 125 tips and reviews

Katie G.Katie Green: Free "Cadillac Nacho Bar" every day from 4pm-7pm during Happy Hour. Includes their delish queso, spicy ground beef, refried beans, 2 kinds of salsa, and chips! Add a margarita for $3.50 and enjoy!

Samantha L.Samantha Lay: Creamy Jalapeño dip is amazing and I hate eating jalapeño

Silvia H.Silvia Huber: AWESOME PLACE,AWESOME ATMOSPHERE, EVERYBODY SUPER FRIENDLY, AND THE BEST ARE THE VARIETY OF FRESH INGREDIENTS TACOS, THE JALAPEÑO CHEESE DIP

Koriente Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Austin.

4. Koriente Restaurant

8.8
621 E 7th St (at Sabine), Austin, TX
Korean Restaurant · Downtown Austin · 111 tips and reviews

Harish V.Harish Venkatesan: comfy chairs. awesome food (i got the spicy chicken with egg over it). i feel like taking a nap right now.

John M.John Mauro: Get the bibimbap with chicken, egg, and spicy sauce

Ricardo G.Ricardo Guerrero: Try the Bibimpap with Oyster & Shiitake Mushrooms - #NOM! Healthy, tasty, #spicy tuna sauce is just the right amount of kick, plus gluten-free friendly FTW!

Kebabalicious is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Austin.

5. Kebabalicious

8.5
1311 E 7th St (at Navasota St), Austin, TX
Food Truck · 87 tips and reviews

FoodspottingFoodspotting: Try the Beef & Lamb Kebab With Feisty Feta And Jalapeno Hummus

Jeremy G.Jeremy Gue: King size lamb kebab with all the veggies, feta cheese, and spicy. Trust me I'm the mayor!

Phani K.Phani K: Very good spicy vegetarian kabobs

Terry Black's BBQ is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Austin.

6. Terry Black's BBQ

8.9
1003 Barton Springs Rd (btwn Dawson Rd & Bouldin Ave), Austin, TX
BBQ Joint · Bouldin Creek · 143 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: You MUST get brisket, jalapeño and cheddar sausage, mac & cheese, and a soft drink in a souvenir cup. Read more.

Aaron V.Aaron Vincent: Try the elote-style corn, mac and cheese, turkey, and jalapeño cheddar sausage!

Aria R.Aria Roy: Get the beef ribs, brisket, and the jalapeño sausage 😋 also the pecan pie is great!

Ramen Tatsu-ya is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Austin.

7. Ramen Tatsu-ya

8.9
8557 Research Blvd, #126 (at Fairfield Dr), Austin, TX
Ramen Restaurant · North Austin · 192 tips and reviews

Austin ChronicleAustin Chronicle: Yes, the ramen is authentic and delicious, but it’s the spicy edamame tossed with citrus, fresh jalapeños, shichimi spice, and sea salt we're obsessed with. End your meal with the green tea mochi ice. Read more.

Rachel H.Rachel Hoovler: F-ing AMAZING!!!! The pork bowl with extra egg and brussel sprouts and a spicy bomb is to die for. Don't let the line scare you, it moves quickly and is totally worth the wait!

Natanya A.Natanya Anderson: Don't forget the sweet and spicy yodas (Brussels sprouts like you've never had them) and the spicy edamame.

Moonshine Patio Bar & Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Austin.

8. Moonshine Patio Bar & Grill

8.9
303 Red River St (at E 3rd St), Austin, TX
American Restaurant · Downtown Austin · 374 tips and reviews

Gina R.Gina R.: The pecan crusted catfish with homemade hot sauce is excellent. Jalapeño cornbread also very good. Friendly, helpful staff.

Lance R.Lance Russell: I'm sure its been said a thousand times but the green chile mac is amazing. Slightly spicy, loaded with chicken and wonderfulness.

Erika L.Erika Loya: The Ribs, Meatloaf, Chicken Tender Salad, Jalapeno Hanger Steak, Mac n Cheese, Green Chilie Grits, Bacon Cheese Dip, Bread Pudding, w/ Blind Mules & Ruby Red's. Everything Was beyond Amazing Perfect

Micklethwait Craft Meats is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Austin.

9. Micklethwait Craft Meats

9.0
1309 Rosewood Ave, Austin, TX
Food Truck · 89 tips and reviews

Linda S.Linda Sam: I loved the jalapeño cheese grits! Don't leave without the homemade bread!

Allen S.Allen Soriano: The sliced pork shoulder, lamb chorizo and jalapeno grits were on point. Need to come back to try the beef ribs.

Molly H.Molly Harris: The Sliced pork shoulder, lamb chorizo and jalapeño grits were incredible.

Texas Chili Parlor is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Austin.

10. Texas Chili Parlor

8.7
1409 Lavaca St (btw West 14th & 15th St.), Austin, TX
American Restaurant · Downtown Austin · 105 tips and reviews

👾 Jon C.👾 Jon Carroll: Get the habanero chili and the steak and enchilada combo. This place is an awesome dive, love it.

D B.D BT: Xxx hot, habanero and sausage chili sampler.. absolutely fantastic, lethal and lava-like!!! Hello restroom!!!

Sarah S.Sarah Spagnolo: Quentin Tarantino’s favorite Austin spot. The chili comes in X (mild) to XXX (hot) and is topped with crackers, onions, and jalapeños. Video of the best places for chili: http://wxch.nl/1JGRTS8

Rudy's Country Store & Bar-B-Q is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Austin.

11. Rudy's Country Store & Bar-B-Q

9.2
7709 N FM 620 Rd (at Zimmerman Ln), Austin, TX
BBQ Joint · 47 tips and reviews

PizzaGirlPizzaGirl: try the jalapeño sausage, it's the best!

Brian K.Brian Kant: Brisket and jalapeno links are the best

Nathan N.Nathan Neff: Get the Spicy Copped breakfast tacos.

Hopdoddy Burger Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Austin.

12. Hopdoddy Burger Bar

9.1
1400 S Congress Ave Ste A190 (btwn Gibson & Elizabeth), Austin, TX
Burger Joint · Bouldin Creek · 443 tips and reviews

BB: Llano Poblano, Fries dipped in Horseradish Honey Mustard and a Skinny Dip...might be best burger shop meal EVER!

Dat L.Dat Le: First timer here. I ordered El Diablo. It was super delicious but also very spicy (hot)!!! Great food, perfect portion size. Get the fries!

Real Geek D.Real Geek Dad: Try the The Goodnight Burger - Angus beef, tillamook cheddar, jalapeños, and hickory BBQ sauce. Oh yeah!

Madam Mam's is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Austin.

13. Madam Mam's

8.4
2700 W Anderson Ln (at Burnet Rd), Austin, TX
Thai Restaurant · North Shoal Creek · 74 tips and reviews

Marko G.Marko Garafulic: If you like SPICY food and eat beef, can't beat the P41 special!

Ashley T.Ashley Thompson: The NS14 is the BOMB!! Spicy but amazing! NS8 just good. Spicy and good!

Scott W.Scott Wisson: P11 with chicken is mildly spicy, tangy, coconuty deliciousness. Highly recommend.

Monkey Nest Coffee is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Austin.

14. Monkey Nest Coffee

8.4
5353 Burnet Rd (Clay Ave.), Austin, TX
Coffee Shop · Brentwood · 77 tips and reviews

Adam M.Adam Markoff: Spicy Monkey Mocha = Amazing

Roni L.Roni Lepore: Try the Spicy Mocha Monkey - So spicy and good stuff to drink!

Shannan R.Shannan Riemer: Gets a little too crowded but that is because this place is so good. The Spicy Monkey Mocha is ridiculous and the Green friend smoothie is a must. They are gluten free friendly which is major for me.

Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Austin.

15. Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken

8.5
117 San Jacinto Blvd (2nd St), Austin, TX
Fried Chicken Joint · Downtown Austin · 122 tips and reviews

ParkPark: You can't go wrong with the three piece dark meat meal. The chicken is delicious, and just a little spicy.

Jason C.Jason Carrasco: Spicy! Stick around do have amazing chess pie for dessert.

Matt S.Matt Shash: Mac & cheese are great, so is the spicy crispy chicken