2. Cochon Butcher
9.4
930 Tchoupitoulas St (at Andrew Higgins St), New Orleans, LA
Sandwich Spot · Lower Garden District · 585 tips and reviews
Kayan Hargreaves: Brisket and horseradish potato salad was yummy! And the pork sandwich was good too.
Brian Patrick: Pulled pork with sweet potato hot sauce makes my mouth water.
Adrian Phillips: Muffuletta, Cajun Dog, coleslaw and brussels sprouts were spot on. Be sure to try the sweet potato habanero hot sauce if you need an extra kick on your tasty sandwich. Great lunch spot in New Orleans
3. NOLA Poboys
8.2
908 Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · French Quarter · 63 tips and reviews
Troihan Myles: Food is great! Seafood is spicy but you can get it mild.
Justine: A crawfish pie wih some Crystal hot sauce or Sriracha is the perfect afternoon snack.
Stacy: A divey gem! We went twice in two days! The WHO DAT was the best and if you don't get the fried okra, you're crazy! Spicy, but amazing!
6. Pêche
9.2
800 Magazine St (Julia), New Orleans, LA
Seafood Restaurant · Lower Garden District · 204 tips and reviews
Ellen Fitzgibbon: Amazing. Spicy shrimp noodles were insane and the lamb was great too. Do yourself a favor and start with the fried bread.
Marigny9: Sister to Cochon & Herbsaint, this James Beard Award winner doesn't disappoint with dishes like crab + jalapeño capellini & smoked tuna dip. Specials change daily.
Lauren F: This place is amazing and I would eat the crab jalapeño capellini off Elaine Benes' head.
7. Rum House
8.9
3128 Magazine St (9th St.), New Orleans, LA
Caribbean Restaurant · Irish Channel · 177 tips and reviews
Graham Geiselman: Two Dat with carolina taco, chopped shrimp taco, jalapeño coleslaw and mac and cheese... amazing! Mango rice was also great
Gary Opas: Their tacos are to die for. I got the lamb vindaloo, chili glazed shrimp and fried oyster tacos with the ancho mashed potatoes. Yum!
Luke Beebe: Great tacos.... My suggestions are pictured: Calypso beef, chili shrimp, jerk chicken, Carolina pulled pork, beef empanada, and jalapeño coleslaw.
9. Blue Oak BBQ
8.8
900 N Carrollton Ave (Dumaine St.), New Orleans, LA
BBQ Joint · City Park · 24 tips and reviews
Jessica Pugliese: Get the spicy chicken sandwich special on Tuesday, and if they have cheesy grits, they are not to be missed. Get the Pit Viper if you like spice. The garlic mac is A+, and the potato salad is awesome.
Kane Thompson: Spicy chicken burger and the BBQ plates
Ryan LLoyd: Spicy chicken sandwich!
12. Dat Dog
8.6
3336 Magazine St (Magazine & Louisiana), New Orleans, LA
Hot Dog Joint · Central City - Garden · 68 tips and reviews
Asher Kahn-Krell: Even if you eat meat make sure to try the spicy veggie dog and get it chefs choice because you definitly won't be disappointed.
Kaitlyn Clement: Get on that spicy chipotle veggie dog
Fernanda: Ugly deco, ugly drinks in plastic cups, staff in bad mood and really careless. The tots with crawfish étouffée had max 2 spoons of sauce. The alligator sausage tasted like a very spicy pig sausage.
13. Sake Cafe II
8.3
2830 Magazine St (at Washington), New Orleans, LA
Sushi Restaurant · Irish Channel · 59 tips and reviews
maneesha: The Chicken Fire Pot Soup is fantastic! Spicy though worth it!!
A. Elgin Richards: My order: PINEAPPLE SAKETINI & CRAWFISH ROLLS (extra spicy).
Gabriel Hayes: Has a good list of special sushi rolls. Really enjoyed the New Orleans roll. Made with Crawfish, avocado and crunchy inside, snow crab and spicy tuna on top with wasabi tobiko and eel sauce.
14. El Gato Negro
7.6
81 French Market Pl, New Orleans, LA
Mexican Restaurant · French Quarter · 59 tips and reviews
Megan Brown: Salsa sampler! Yum. Hold on its spicey!
Deepak Prabhakar: Get the carne asada with both the mushroom salsa and the sautéed mushrooms. Spicy and amazing
Adam W.: Tableside guacamole, aged skirt steak burrito, habanero salsa, michelada, great service. Impressed me, an Arizona native raised on Mexican food.
15. Sukho Thai
7.5
4519 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA
Thai Restaurant · Uptown · 23 tips and reviews
Lola: If you like super spicy, order your food Thai Hot and then enjoy the searing bliss as the tears come to your eyes.
Andrew Marin: When they say "Thai-hot" as a spiciness level, they aren't kidding. You'll break a sweat.
Vito D'Angelo: Pretty good. Not as spicy as other Thai places.