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

1. Chuy's Tex-Mex

8.9
2706 Westheimer Rd (at Kirby Dr), Houston, TX
Mexican Restaurant · 142 tips and reviews

tiffany M.tiffany McConnell: I LOVE the Creamy Jalapeno and their delicious margaritas! I go as often as I can.

Kat K.Kat Keeter: Mexi-Cobb salad and flautas are really good!! Make sure to ask for the creamy jalapeño sauce Fir dipping. And don't forget to order a Texas martini!!!

Julie M.Julie Minerbo: Jalapeno cream sauce, Chicka Chicka Boom Boom & Chuychsnga & Tres Leches rock!

Mala Sichuan Bistro is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Houston.

2. Mala Sichuan Bistro

8.5
1201 Westheimer Road, Houston, TX
Szechuan Restaurant · 17 tips and reviews

Alison S.Alison Steele: SUCH great Chinese! Especially if you like spicy. Definitely get the dumplings and crispy spicy chicken. BYOB!

taylor g.taylor guest: The Red Oil Dumplings and Dan Dan Noodles are great to start off!

Andres E.Andres Elizondo: OMG. Truly authentic Sichuan cuisine. Everything here is spicy, so come prepared. The fried rice, spicy tofu, spicy beef, and sweet and spicy dishes are great

Mala Sichuan Bistro is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Houston.

3. Mala Sichuan Bistro

8.7
9348 Bellaire Blvd, Houston, TX
Szechuan Restaurant · 45 tips and reviews

Alex S.Alex S.: Excellent hot and sour soup, served hot and spicy. One $5.95 portion will be enough for 4 people! Also tried and enjoyed Spicy and Crispy Chicken and Eggplant in Spicy Garlic Sauce.

Alex S.Alex S.: For those who love their Chinese food served spicy (but not too spicy to kill the great taste). Large soup portions, for cheap. Excellent Spicy and Crispy Chicken and Eggplant in Spicy Garlic Sauce.

Lisa K.Lisa K: Try the water boiled fish, dan dan noodles, and the garlic bacon!

Jinya Ramen Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Houston.

4. Jinya Ramen Bar

8.7
3201 Louisiana St (Elgin St.), Houston, TX
Noodle Restaurant · Midtown · 47 tips and reviews

candycanecandycane: Maybe I'm not a huge Ramen person..I thought it was good. Excellent spicy. Nice flavors. I just wasn't as 'wow'd as I'd hoped. I went right when it opened, so maybe that was some of it. Will go again

Fernando C.Fernando Covas: Excellent ramen and awesome atmosphere. The spicy chicken and the chicken wonton are delicious. Try adding seasoned egg and dried seaweed. Get there early, or you'll be waiting +1hr for a table.

Allison R.Allison Ruzicka: Garlic pork or spicy chicken! So good!

Bubba's Texas Burger Shack is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Houston.

5. Bubba's Texas Burger Shack

8.3
5230 Westpark Dr, Houston, TX
Burger Joint · 79 tips and reviews

Kristen Z.Kristen Ziegler: Buffalo meat cheeseburger, jalapeño potato salad & St. Arnold's weedwacker is pretty much the best meal in Texas from the oldest little authentic shack!

Jay B.Jay Bhavsar: By far the best burger in town. Get the buffalo cheeseburger with a side of jalapeño potato salad

Khoa Đ.Khoa Đinh: Gotta love that buffalo burger and the jalapeño potato salad!!

Kata Robata is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Houston.

6. Kata Robata

8.7
3600 Kirby Dr (at Richmond Ave.), Houston, TX
Japanese Restaurant · 150 tips and reviews

Daniel M.Daniel Mathena: The O-toro is the best that I have had. And the wasabi roe is great. Order the sake flight for a fun addition.

Jessica F.Jessica Fradono: Amazing spicy soy ramen.

Christy L.Christy Landes: Spicy Raman is excellent. Great happy hour. Creative and delicious specials.

Velvet Taco is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Houston.

7. Velvet Taco

9.0
4819 Washington Ave, Houston, TX
Taco Restaurant · 58 tips and reviews

Paul B.Paul Bui: Chicken tikka taco and the tots with a fried egg! Don't forget the hot sauce!

Holly R.Holly Rich: Addicted to the chicken tikki masala inspired taco! Spicy and not tame.

Mukund R.Mukund Rao: Indo-mexican fusion tacos. The spicy tikka paneer and the red chutney coconut queso is a must try

Huynh Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Houston.

8. Huynh Restaurant

9.0
912 St Emanuel St, Houston, TX
Vietnamese Restaurant · 85 tips and reviews

Laura B.Laura Burns: #80 crispy and spicy is the best!!! Cindy and her fam are awesome and really go out of their way to give you a great meal.

Michael H.Michael Harberg: The 70s are AMAZING! Crispy & Spicy is the truth. Enjoy it with your face. Curry shrimp is also quite bombtastic!

Houston PressHouston Press: 2010 Best of Houston® Winner: Best Vietnamese Restaurant: Order the char-grilled pork noodle bowls or spicy bun bo hue!

Chick-fil-A is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Houston.

9. Chick-fil-A

9.1
2715 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX
Fast Food Restaurant · 43 tips and reviews

Panda M.Panda Mayorga: SPICY CHICKEN SAMMICH.

Dena F.Dena Florida: Spicy chicken breakfast bagel = amazing

Andres E.Andres Elizondo: Great chicken here. Do the deluxe spicy chicken sandwich with a frozen lemonade

Chick-fil-A is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Houston.

10. Chick-fil-A

9.2
21622 State Highway 249, Houston, TX
Fast Food Restaurant · 19 tips and reviews

JasonJason: Try the spicy chicken sandwich with pepper jack cheese and then pour on a buffalo sauce and ranch sauce for an extra tasty sandwich.

Ramiro C.Ramiro Casas: Thank you Chik-fil-A for the spicy chicken sandwich and biscuit. I crave them like a beachhead craves his next rock.

Kitty .Kitty 🍑🍑: Spicy chicken deluxe is to die for 👅💦💦

Thai Jasmine is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Houston.

11. Thai Jasmine

8.7
10900 Kingspoint Rd, Houston, TX
Thai Restaurant · 37 tips and reviews

Andrew M.Andrew Murillo: Pad se Ew spicy..delicious :D

David Y.David Young: Try the very large Thai iced coffee or tea with spicy dishes.

Charnna P.Charnna Pump: What a spicy food! Do not ask for Thai hot unless you are Thai or know what you are getting. Spicy Green papaya salad with salty crab is one of a kind. Pad Thai, Roasted chicken ARE MY FAV.

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

12. Rudy's Country Store And Bar-B-Q

9.0
14620 Northwest Fwy (at Windfern Rd.), Houston, TX
BBQ Joint · 87 tips and reviews

Sabrina S.Sabrina S.: De-li-cious! Jalapeño sausage. Yum.

Jessica R.Jessica Rivera: <3 Turkey & Jalapeño Sausage!!! Delicious!! Must Have <3

Courtney B.Courtney Beckham: The creamed corn was delicious & their pulled pork was flavorful even without sauce. My Dad destroyed the brisket & it has a sweet yet spicy flavor.

Brown Bag Deli is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Houston.

13. Brown Bag Deli

8.5
2540 Amherst St (at Kirby Dr), Houston, TX
Deli · 17 tips and reviews

Brad C.Brad Currie: Must try the chocolate chip cookies! You only need one as they are HUGE! The jalapeno bread with turkey and cheddar is my fav.

ChrisChris: Get the jalapeno bread!

Mahek S.Mahek Shah: Def the jalapeño bread. And their chicken salad

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

14. Ramen Tatsu-ya

8.3
1722 California St (Ridgewood St), Houston, TX
Ramen Restaurant · 16 tips and reviews

Korina M.Korina Marcano: Finding parking is tough & lines are long BUT all worth the wait!! Sooo good! Must try the Chashu rice bowl! Mi-so-not with spicy bomb was amazing! Gotcha Matcha dessert was okay. Sake so good too! :)

Victoria W.Victoria W: First time here.. had the tonkotsu original and the spicy edamamae. Super flavorful.

Angela G.Angela Greco: Great veggie ramen! Add fresh garlic and a habanero spicy bomb.

Hearsay Gastro Lounge is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Houston.

15. Hearsay Gastro Lounge

8.6
218 Travis St (at Congress St), Houston, TX
New American Restaurant · 105 tips and reviews

Doris R.Doris Ramos: Taste the hal apeno! Awesome hint of jalapeno with vodka!

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: Don't even think about it: get The Byrd burger, it comes with bacon, jalapeño, fried egg an avocado and served with mac & 4 cheese! Enough said!

Cathal K.Cathal Keane: Try the Jalapeno vodka and the El Diablo tequila. Both are delicious.