Cole's is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles.

1. Cole's

8.5
118 E 6th St (at Main St), Los Angeles, CA
American Restaurant · Fashion District · 194 tips and reviews

ROBERTO B.ROBERTO BURRIS: There French Dips Sandwiches alone is a meal and with the spicy garlic fries with some ranch dip! Delicious! If you got room left, the pecan pie ala mode! It's sheer delight!

Dan G.Dan Gutierrez: French Dip was standard, very good. The Atomic Pickle Sphere was legit and the spicy garlic fires were awesome. Get the full size if your hungry because the small won't cut it.

Mario L.Mario L.: Best fries ever....the spicy garlic fries. Went with 10 people and every drink was a hit. My favorite, the Tom Collins and cosmo. So, so, good. (Tip: don't leave the atomic pickle on your plate.)

Birdies is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles.

2. Birdies

8.9
314 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Fried Chicken Joint · South Park · 43 tips and reviews

Adrian P.Adrian Phillips: They give out donut samples, lots of them. The Spicy Fried Chicken sandwich is a great start to the day if you feel like skipping the egg sandwiches. It's not too spicy and the chicken is perfect.

Ricky S.Ricky Sherrill: Went in to grab some doughnuts (which were very good) but the sight of the chicken breakfast sandwich pulled me in. I am now a fan. Who knew fried spicy chicken would be so good in the morning.

AMWAMW: Spicy chicken sandwich + triple dark chocolate cake donut, DONE.

Guisados is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles.

3. Guisados

8.7
541 S Spring St (at 6th St), Los Angeles, CA
Taco Restaurant · 106 tips and reviews

Eve P.Eve Paradox: Most people get the sampler but I recommend getting 2-3 of their signature tacos. You'll enjoy them more. The tinga is spicy and the mole is smokey.

Queenie C.Queenie C.: Sampler plate. Very good and affordable. Watch out for the spicy one in th bunch. You've been warned.

Adrian P.Adrian Phillips: As folks say, get the sampler if you can't figure out what you want. Some tacos are spicy so be sure to check before ordering if you're a bit of a wuss. Quesadilla with chorizo is really good.

Katsuya L.A. LIVE is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles.

4. Katsuya L.A. LIVE

7.6
800 West Olympic Boulevard (S Figueroa St), Los Angeles, CA
Sushi Restaurant · South Park · 86 tips and reviews

Ross P.Ross P.: Get the spicy albacore w/ crispy onion. It's awesome! Tell 'em to call it Buried Treasure while you're at it!

MaryMary: Kiwi scallops!!! Amazing and spicy = stupid good!

Ronald J.Ronald Jordan: Get the crispy rice spicy tuna a

Takami Sushi is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles.

5. Takami Sushi

8.5
811 Wilshire Blvd Fl 21 (at S Flower St.), Los Angeles, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Financial District · 55 tips and reviews

Paula G.Paula G.: Great views of the Downtown LA. Order the shrimp with spicy tuna and the lobster roll: deliciousness!

Danny O.Danny Oliva: The most popular and best appetizer is the Spicy Tuna on Crispy Rice. Katsuya has a similar dish, but its much better here

ThrillistThrillist: Their off-the-menu Lionel Roll is soy-paper-wrapped spicy tuna, tempura shrimp, red onion, cucumber, avocado, spicy mayo & eel sauce but sadly missing jheri curl and sequined pants. Read more.

Bar Amá is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles.

6. Bar Amá

8.7
118 W 4th St (at Main St), Los Angeles, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Gallery Row · 109 tips and reviews

Daniel L.Daniel L.: Tex-Mex cuisine with fluffy tacos that mimic a roti-like flare. Go for the grilled shrimp with smoked jalapeño crema.

Johnny L.Johnny Lee: Love the very spicy Zapatista cocktail and delish blood sausage

Shannon S.Shannon Southard: Perfect guacamole, defiantly worth coming back for...also the Zapatista (spicy) has it going on!!!

Wokcano is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles.

7. Wokcano

7.6
800 W 7th St (at Flower St), Los Angeles, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Financial District · 84 tips and reviews

Scott B.Scott Baggett: Spicy crabmeat tempura rolls are incredible. Even if you aren't a sushi person, you'll love them.

Eris D.Eris D'Orsay: Their happy hour kicks ass! the sashimi and the spicy crab tempura rolls highly recommended

Arian F.Arian Flores: Amazing spicy crabmeat tempora rolls. Awesome cocktails! Go with the lychee Collins you won't regret it.

Badmaash is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles.

8. Badmaash

8.4
108 W 2nd St Apt 104 (at Main St), Los Angeles, CA
Indian Restaurant · 85 tips and reviews

Jean M.Jean Marie: Butter chicken, short rib samosas, and lamb vindaloo. Careful with the vindaloo, it's very spicy.

Phil T.Phil Toronto: Excellent! Standouts for me were the spiced lamb burger, chicken tikka poutine & ghost chili lamb vindaloo

VarunVarun: Fried butter chicken sandwich on the secret menu is awesome! Ghost Chilli lamb vindaloo is amazing if you like spicy food and pair it with the Chilli cheese Naan!

King Taco Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles.

9. King Taco Restaurant

8.4
1951 S San Pedro St (at Washington Blvd.), Los Angeles, CA
Taco Restaurant · Downtown Los Angeles · 33 tips and reviews

David S.David SEO: the hot sauce always hits the spoT !

Drew S.Drew Stokes: Super simple tacos: meat, cilantro / onion, sauce, tortilla. Tacos Al Pastor are phenomenal and spicy enough to make you sweat a little.

Nydia A.Nydia Alvarez: Love this place! Everything tastes amazing and it's super affordable. Their quesadillas are amazing! Must try. Oh and their tamales are some of the best 👍

The Escondite is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles.

10. The Escondite

8.5
410 Boyd St (at San Pedro St), Los Angeles, CA
Cocktail Bar · Central City East · 67 tips and reviews

Jacqueline S.Jacqueline Song: If you want mustard to add to your burger, ask for the mustard mixed w/ horseradish. It's really good and gives tang to balance out the meat flavors. The veggie patty is pretty good too.

JonesJones: Train wreck and escondite are both solid. Train wreck has a nice spicy flavor to it

Adrian P.Adrian Phillips: Boneless buffalo wings, fried pickles, live music, plenty of tasty burgers and a good selection of liquor. Ask to try something interesting like the Old Grove Ballast Point Gin.

Las Perlas is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles.

11. Las Perlas

7.5
107 E 6th St, Los Angeles, CA
Cocktail Bar · Central City East · 76 tips and reviews

Roel C.Roel Concepcion: If Las Perlas' jalapeño margarita had a 'Like' button, I'd press it.

Noelle K.Noelle Keshishian: The spicy marg is 2 die. Also a huge fan of el melon.

Janice F.Janice Fong: Get the spicy daisy

Border Grill Downtown LA is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles.

12. Border Grill Downtown LA

7.5
445 S Figueroa St (at W 5th St), Los Angeles, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Financial District · 62 tips and reviews

Rebs Y.Rebs Y: Order Tequila with Sangrita: "he spicy, citrus-based house sangrita is just right"

Navarro P.Navarro Parker: Cucumber jalapeño margarita is fantastic. Ceviche tostadas are so fresh and tasty esp if you love lots of fresh lime. A little messy to eat though.

Daniel H.Daniel H.: Sundays, all - you - can - eat small plates for just $25/person! A great way to sample dozens of their best dishes. Demand the Jalapeño Calamari! You're welcome!

Yard House is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles.

13. Yard House

8.5
800 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
American Restaurant · South Park · 223 tips and reviews

Brandon K.Brandon Knowles: You MUST try the Spicy Jambalaya with white rice -- AMAZING. Also, the House Honey Blonde beer is awesome.

Dave V.Dave Valdez: Try the Gradein TM Orange Peel Chicken - Crispy Chicken, baby corn, & bok choy in spicy sweet orange glaze. Your choose of rice. It can be jasmine or brown rice.

Jeanie Y.Jeanie Y: Ginger Crusted Norwegian Salmon wasabi mashed potatoes, snow peas, carrots & spicy peanut vinaigrette topped with fried carrot strings. YUM! #YardHouse #LosAngeles #California #Foodie #FoodPorn #Gymra

Blossom Vietnamese is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles.

14. Blossom Vietnamese

8.0
426 S Main St (btwn 4th & 5th St), Los Angeles, CA
Noodle Restaurant · Downtown Los Angeles · 53 tips and reviews

David O.David O'Connor: Don't deny yourself the ced coffee. Compliments a spicy meal nicely.

Chloe N.Chloe Nguyen: Vegetarian pho is yums! also try #24: bun cha gio chay (vermicelli rice noodles with veg egg rolls). With any of the bun dishes, dump all of the sauce in the bowl add sriracha, and dig in!

NycalaNycala: Try the curry. Spicy and oh so good.

Onyx Lounge is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles.

15. Onyx Lounge

8.0
118 W 5th St (Spring), Los Angeles, CA
Lounge · Gallery Row · 40 tips and reviews

Veronica H.Veronica Harrington: Yummy french toast, also the mohawk matt omelette is deliciously spicy

BubsyBubsy: Try the Mexican cheese steak. Fries were not as expected. Too spicy, not so much garlic flavor. Decent wine selection.

DianaDiana: Spicy garlic fries, spring street, and Helen of Troy. Great service and good atmosphere :)