Basil Leaf Vietnamese Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Albuquerque.

1. Basil Leaf Vietnamese Restaurant

8.7
1225 Eubank Blvd NE (at Constitution Ave NE), Albuquerque, NM
Vietnamese Restaurant · 11 tips and reviews

Christine J.Christine Johnson: New menu... Try spicy lemongrass beef soup

Rashaad B.Rashaad Balbale: good food. the spicy lemongrass beef soup has ham in though (not indicated on the menu).

Connie H.Connie Haro: Pho = yum! The broth is amazing.

Frontier Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Albuquerque.

2. Frontier Restaurant

8.7
2400 Central Ave SE (at Cornell Dr SE), Albuquerque, NM
Mexican Restaurant · University Heights · 192 tips and reviews

Crystal G.Crystal G.: Try the Frontier Sweet Roll! And if you like hot and spicy food you will love the green chile topping!

B H.B Heo: Hamburger, jalapeno on side, french fries for $5.02 after tax!! :)

Ros47 D.Ros47 Delta: A popular ingestion center for humans of 18 to 25 solar rotations. Chiefly consumed are "patties" of posthumous bovine meat layered with spicy green vegetable common to this area of the country.

Rudy's BBQ is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Albuquerque.

3. Rudy's BBQ

8.5
10136 Coors Blvd NW (Coors & Alameda), Albuquerque, NM
BBQ Joint · 18 tips and reviews

Damian S.Damian Sanchez: The smoked turkey is definitely one of their best options. Can't go wrong with moist brisket or jalapeno sausage either

Leeanna F.Leeanna F: Extra lean brisket is equally as delicious as the moist brisket. Add some cream corn and jalapeños and you're set! Don't forget the Rudy's sauce!

KamersKamers: Pulled pork is awesome!!

Pei Wei is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Albuquerque.

4. Pei Wei

7.8
10420 Coors Bypass NW Suite 1B, Albuquerque, NM
Asian Restaurant · Cottonwood Corners · 12 tips and reviews

Robin B.Robin Bartlett: Pei Wei Spicy Chicken - extra spicy! Yummy!

Crystal G.Crystal Gonzales: Pei Wei spicy chicken salad is a must!

Terrance H.Terrance Hug: I ordered Sriracha Chicken and some wraps. I asked for some Sriracha for wraps and girl says they don't have any. How do you make the Sriracha Chicken I ask. "With a different sauce," she replies. Hm?

Firehouse Subs is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Albuquerque.

5. Firehouse Subs

8.4
8050 Academy Rd NE, Albuquerque, NM
Sandwich Spot · 7 tips and reviews

John T.John T: Meatball sandwich is awesome! And try the Gator Hammock hot sauce!

Jessica Q.Jessica Quist: Coolest soda machine I've ever seen, and the Scorned Woman hot sauce is great!

Zach R.Zach Rosenberg: The new soda machine is awesome!

Old Town Pizza is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Albuquerque.

6. Old Town Pizza

8.2
108 Rio Grande Blvd. SW (Central), Albuquerque, NM
Pizzeria · 17 tips and reviews

EricaErica: The pizza was really good! Will try the spicy sauce next time!

SteveSteve: For spicy food lovers, the Ring of Fire pie is outstanding.

Pilar A.Pilar Alcon: Marble Monday's

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

7. Rudy's Country Store & Bar-B-Q

8.1
2321 Carlisle Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM
BBQ Joint · 37 tips and reviews

William K.William Kupchin: Get the turkey and the brisket with some picked jalapeños on the side.

BeckyBecky: get the moist brisket, smoked turkey, and some jalapeño sausage.

Kate A.Kate Aldrich: Ribs and brisket are outstanding. 3 bean salad is yum!!

O'Niell's Irish Pub is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Albuquerque.

8. O'Niell's Irish Pub

7.4
4310 Central Ave SE (Washington St. SE), Albuquerque, NM
Irish Pub · Nob Hill · 31 tips and reviews

Ariel L.Ariel Lopez: Spicy Mac & Cheese is AMAZING! If you like their queso it is simply heaven

Connie H.Connie Haro: Love their hot wings! Super spicy and yummy!!

Tamara T.Tamara Thorpe: The spicy mac and cheese is the best item on the menu!

Nexus Brewery is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Albuquerque.

9. Nexus Brewery

8.1
4730 Pan American East Fwy NE Ste D, Albuquerque, NM
Brewery · Renaissance · 54 tips and reviews

John M.John Montoya: Everyone knows that the chicken and waffles are awesome, but the hot wings are possibly even better.

Akiko B.Akiko Bombita: Omg the cornbread waffles with jalapeños mixed in. Yesssssss

Evan M.Evan McCool: Great beers and the New Mexico Hot Chicken was Fire!!!

Stone Face Tavern is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Albuquerque.

10. Stone Face Tavern

7.5
8201 San Pedro Dr NE (at Holly Ave.), Albuquerque, NM
Lounge · 14 tips and reviews

Consuelo A.Consuelo Archuleta: Best Hot Wings in NM

John M.John Montoya: The buffalo chicken sandwich is delicious and super spicy.

LauraLaura: The service is usually slow, but the beer selection is good and the atmosphere's a lot of fun. Portions are huge. The black bean burger is awesome.

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

11. Chick-fil-A

8.6
8110 San Pedro Dr NE, Albuquerque, NM
Fast Food Restaurant · 18 tips and reviews

🌎 JcB 🌎🌎 JcB 🌎: Top-notch service. You will not find better (or even comparable) service at another, similar fast food chain. I recommend the Spicy Chicken Sandwich.

Thomas O.Thomas O'Brien: The food is great! The service is wonderful! Chicken sandwiches are nice and juicy.

Jarrod S.Jarrod Scarbrough: Consumer beware: Chick-Fil-A will spend a portion of profits from your visit to promote their anti-LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transexual) agenda!

Lindo Mexico Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Albuquerque.

12. Lindo Mexico Restaurant

8.6
7209 Central Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM
Mexican Restaurant · La Mesa · 10 tips and reviews

Jay S.Jay Steinberg: A legend on Central and a friend took me for the first time! Habanero Shrimp is now my Regional Mexican Food fix

Christine B.Christine Beck: Great Mexican seafood dinner. I had talapia in a delicious red sauce with rice and fries. Great service too!! We will definitely come back.

Troy R.Troy Rivas: Great place amazing food awesome service beautiful place. Must go

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

13. Chick-fil-A

7.7
5009 Montgomery Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM
Fast Food Restaurant · 15 tips and reviews

William D.William D: Spicy Chicken Sandwich... Me Gusta...

EverydayEveryday: Free WIFI. Always great staff! Ask for Jalapeno Salsa in the back! I wish there was one in Seattle!

Eduardo A P.Eduardo A Pérez-Bussher: Vanilla shakes are so delicious. Try it.

Whataburger is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Albuquerque.

14. Whataburger

8.4
3531 NM 528 NW, Albuquerque, NM
Burger Joint · 9 tips and reviews

JC L.JC Lewis: Bacon, cheese, grilled jalapeños and onions, toasted bun. Perfection.

Jacques P.Jacques Poppycock: The absolute friendliest and well trained staff I've ever encountered. From the servers to the cooks, everyone is doing an exceptional job here.

Jacques P.Jacques Poppycock: Seriously underrated. If they have the Monterrey Melt, don't f--- around. DO IT.

Wingstop is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Albuquerque.

15. Wingstop

8.5
10401 Golf Course Rd NW, Albuquerque, NM
Wings Joint · 7 tips and reviews

MorfusMorfus: Make sure to try the galic parm and the lemon pepper even if you enjoy hot wings!

Aaron S.Aaron Sang: Lemon pepper boneless and fries oh yeah! Come here so much!!!!

Lori A.Lori Aceves: Awesome customer service!