Chicken Maisón is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Santa Ana.

1. Chicken Maisón

7.6
3332 S Bristol St (at Alton Ave), Santa Ana, CA
Mediterranean Restaurant · South Coast · 36 tips and reviews

DeniseDenise: The spicy lemon garlic chicken is amazing! The spicy hummus is good too!

usernameusername: Spicy garlic lemon chicken - you have to try it & get extra garlic sauce - Yum!

Marishka D.Marishka Dialani: Good food for the price! Spicy lemon chicken was delicious :)

Nate's Korner is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Santa Ana.

2. Nate's Korner

8.7
3960 S Main St Ste C, Santa Ana, CA
Deli · Sandpointe · 28 tips and reviews

TimothyTimothy: The eggs in the burritos are over easy and add just an amazing sauce as you eat them. The best breakfast burrito by far. Try the chorizo w/ salsa if you like spicy!

Harley C.Harley Chadly: Bad ass breakfast burritos. Get it spicy and they add serrano chiles

Patrick A.Patrick Ashton: If you like spicy food, order Nate's Special breakfast burrito. Excellent eat to start the morning.

Ritter's Steam Kettle Cooking is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Santa Ana.

3. Ritter's Steam Kettle Cooking

8.0
1421 W MacArthur Blvd Ste G, Santa Ana, CA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · South Coast · 26 tips and reviews

Kt S.Kt Squyres-Haberlein: I was there today and had etoufee and rice it was delicious ,spicy lots of crawfish the bread is outstanding and we also tried the bacon wrapped shrimp .. good we enjoyed it but shrimp is frozen..

Mae W.Mae Wuwongse: Ritter's is great, hearty, comfort food. I always get the house pan roast, spicy level 8. I could eat that every day. I have also tried his clan chowder that is also thick and perfectly seasoned.

GigiGigi: House pan roast is the best!!! You can never go wrong with it 👌 if you like your food a bit spicy (mild) request level 2 of spice

The Boiling Crab is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Santa Ana.

4. The Boiling Crab

8.9
1500 W MacArthur Blvd (btw Bristol & Bear), Santa Ana, CA
Seafood Restaurant · South Coast · 70 tips and reviews

Zainab A.Zainab AlFaisal: Not a seafood fancy; but their "medium spicy shrimp shabang" absolutely delicious 👌 ! Don't miss the tasty cajun fries !

Joey N.Joey Nowak: Nothing is as spicy as they claim. Fun for groups.

Sara A.Sara Almarzouki: Shrimp with whole shebang (got mild as medium was super spicy for my taste) get a side of rice and mix it with the sauce😋Fried shrimp basket is yummy, too.

Taqueria de Anda is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Santa Ana.

5. Taqueria de Anda

7.2
1029 E 4th St, Santa Ana, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Downtown Santa Ana · 23 tips and reviews

Gat S.Gat Sirivong: Chicken tacos, carne asada and cabesa burritos are delicious. Ask for some grilled jalapeño if you like it spicy.

Karli S.Karli Scott: Their burritos are so delicious and fresh. The red sauce is extra spicy and delicious, but I love the green sauce. Delicious and open 24 hours!

OC WeeklyOC Weekly: Who doesn’t love a 24hr Taqueria that provides classic Mexican food! They have burritos and quesadillas but you must try their amazing tacos! Yummm!

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Santa Ana.

6. Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen

7.9
1244 E 17th St (N Grand Ave), Santa Ana, CA
Fried Chicken Joint · 22 tips and reviews

QueenQueen: Fast hot service. It's very clean! Oh, spicy means hot!! Very, very hot!

Zach K.Zach Kucera: The spicy chicken strips are great. Be sure to ask for Sparkle.

Rhonda B.Rhonda Blue: Love this Popeyes! Naked chicken is so yummy. Paired with red beans and rice! 👌😋

Ami Sushi is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Santa Ana.

7. Ami Sushi

7.8
1804 N Tustin Ave Ste C (E. 17th St.), Santa Ana, CA
Sushi Restaurant · 10 tips and reviews

Ivette D.Ivette D.: Their bentos are delicious and nicely priced.. You can never go wrong with tier spicy tuna roll

Evan C.Evan Cudworth: Great values. If an 8-piece of the California, Spicy Tuna, or Shrimp Tempura Rolls aren't enough for you, they also offer 12-piece rolls for approx. $2 more.

Keith G.Keith Garza: Got the eel roll, but with a kick to it. Pretty good! The rainbow roll was just as tasty.

Lola Gaspar is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Santa Ana.

8. Lola Gaspar

8.5
211 W 2nd St (at Broadway), Santa Ana, CA
Bar · Downtown Santa Ana · 46 tips and reviews

Carol A.Carol Abercrombie: The cucumber bloody Mary is very spicy. Try the bread pudding, yum.

StephanieStephanie: best bloody mary in Santa Ana - they can customize it to be extra spicy & salty

Doug d.Doug de Wet: Excellent cocktails! Jefferson is one of our favorite OC bartenders; his original recipes are consistently solid as are his interpretations of the classics.

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

9. Chick-fil-A

8.1
3601 S Bristol St, Santa Ana, CA
Fast Food Restaurant · South Coast · 31 tips and reviews

Fast Food P.Fast Food Patriot: Try the Spicy Chicken Sandwich Deluxe for $4.15. Read more.

Areli D.Areli De La Torre: This is my favorite Chick-fil-a! all of the people who work here are very nice. :)

Jamie L.Jamie Lowry: Follow them on Twitter for special offers and free food: @cfasantaana

Rubio's Coastal Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Santa Ana.

10. Rubio's Coastal Grill

7.9
2220 E 17th Street, (N. Tustin Ave.), Santa Ana, CA
Seafood Restaurant · 4 tips and reviews

Ace G.Ace Grant: loving the new hot sauce!

Deena K.Deena Kaylee: Rubio's fish taco's are the bomb, love the sauce! Their salads are great too and always have friendly staff and speedy service. Nice interiors!

Bridget W.Bridget Willard: Rubio's SANTA ANA - N. Tustin Ave. & E. 17th St.2220 E. 17th StreetSanta Ana, CA 92705

The Kickin' Crab is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Santa Ana.

11. The Kickin' Crab

8.3
3611 S Bristol St #C (at MacArthur Blvd.), Santa Ana, CA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · South Coast · 31 tips and reviews

Selva S.Selva Sundram: Anything above spicy is good

Christine T.Christine Tirona: A great place for dates!! Love their combo #1!!

Oscar G.Oscar Gonzalez: Shrimp tortilla bites. Clever and really tasty.

San Kai Japanese Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Santa Ana.

12. San Kai Japanese Restaurant

7.7
3940 S Bristol St #112 (Sunflower Ave.), Santa Ana, CA
Sushi Restaurant · South Coast · 15 tips and reviews

Martis D.Martis D: I forgot how Yummy the sushi is here. They make great spicy tuna hand-rolls

Alan R.Alan R: Everything! Order Omakase style. Best way here. Gives you selections that the sushi chef thinks are the best and he will offer up some the very best sushi you will have in you lifetime.

KeoCarterKeoCarter: Try the Stinky Roll...California roll wrapped in albacore and topped with garlic in butter...amazing!

Corner Bakery Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Santa Ana.

13. Corner Bakery Cafe

7.9
2789 N Main St, Santa Ana, CA
Bakery · 14 tips and reviews

Jase L.Jase Laudadio: So they had that spicy Asian pork sandwich... loved it! Then they got rid of it and changed it to this mini flat bread taco thing. What a waste of my money. Back to pesto pasta. Lol

KarenKaren: Sandwich or panini combo -- so many tasty possibilities.

BJ O.BJ Orbase: Unlimited Fresca refills. That's like saying unlimited Sprite refills, but Sprite is for nerds. This is the cool table, dweeb.

Chapter One: the modern local is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Santa Ana.

14. Chapter One: the modern local

7.8
227 N Broadway (3rd Street), Santa Ana, CA
Gastropub · Downtown Santa Ana · 91 tips and reviews

Fallon | S.Fallon | Sage + Sparkle: The fried Cornish hen with kale and jalapeño grits was out of this world amazing! Go on Wednesdays for half off a bottle of wine, free bottle of champagne and live jazz :)

Ogechi A.Ogechi Anyatonwu: Lot of great menu options, definitely try the Jalapeno Poppers. The burger was messy but delicious - just ate with a fork 😄

StephanieStephanie: Try a Irish Mule (Mule made with whiskey) - such a treat !

California Plate is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Santa Ana.

15. California Plate

7.9
2800 N. Main St., Sp. #916, Santa Ana, CA
Asian Restaurant · North Main · 6 tips and reviews

Argel F.Argel Flores: Love their chicken plate....simple and soo good :p ..don't forget the hot sauce!!

Kenneth M.Kenneth Murphy: Excellent shrimp alternative for everyone who can't eat meat Friday.

Charles M.Charles Maxwell: Great deal. $4.99 for teriyaki (teppan) chicken, rice, and vegetables.