Lockhart Smokehouse is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Dallas.

1. Lockhart Smokehouse

8.6
400 W Davis St (at N. Bishop Ave.), Dallas, TX
BBQ Joint · 154 tips and reviews

Maria K.Maria Kahn: Ok let's see....the brisket is AMAZING, the baby back rib TO DIE FOR, the Lockhart cole slaw DELICIOUS, the potato salad YUMMY and the habanero Mac 'n Cheese (beware) SPICY!!

sarah y.sarah yuglich: Brisket and pork ribs are amazing. I loved the coleslaw, it was spicy but very delicious!

James C.James Conger: Amazing bbq with a solid Texas beer selection. Simple and delicious. Brisket burnt ends, jalapeno sausage, habanero garlic mac and cheese... What's not to like?

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

2. Velvet Taco

8.8
3012 N Henderson Ave (at N Central Expy), Dallas, TX
Taco Restaurant · 275 tips and reviews

Dale C.Dale Carter: The #16 grilled adobo shrimp is amazing and super spicy.

Traci T.Traci Thurmond: Shrimp adobo taco is spicy and delicious!

Marcus M.Marcus Myers: Love the variety of tacos and really good hot sauce.

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

3. Chuy's Tex-Mex

8.6
4544 McKinney Ave (at Knox St), Dallas, TX
Mexican Restaurant · 137 tips and reviews

Rob R.Rob Rogers: The carne guisada burrito and jalapeño cream sauce are both awesome--and great together!

Amy R.Amy Robertson: The blood orange margarita was awesome! Definitely get the jalapeño ranch to have with your chips and salsa. I had the Chicka Chicka Boom Boom which was delicious and definitely not too spicy!

Amanda B.Amanda Bromwich: The Chuychanga with creamy jalapeño sauce is soo good and I've heard the chicka chicka boom boom is yummy too. (4 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more.

Taco Joint is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Dallas.

4. Taco Joint

8.3
911 N Peak St (at Gaston Ave), Dallas, TX
Taco Restaurant · 66 tips and reviews

CheapismCheapism: Open early on weekdays at 6:30am, their tacos start around $2 ($1.69 for bean and cheese). Try the brisket, the migas, or anything that will go good with their jalapeno ranch sauce. Read more.

Steve G.Steve Gaddis: The Thursday Daily Special: Spicy Crispy Chicken Taco is amazing!

Sunita P.Sunita Patel: They serve breakfast all day on Saturdays! The migas taco is great with their jalapeno cream salsa.

Noodle Wave is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Dallas.

5. Noodle Wave

8.6
1490 W Spring Valley Rd, Richardson, TX
Thai Restaurant · 58 tips and reviews

Mikey T.Mikey Tilton: Awesome Thai food! I recommend the Laad Naa & spicy crab rice noodles. Best with a spice level 5!

JohnJohn: Spicy crabmeat pad Thai!! So good!

Srini S.Srini Samudrala: The Tempura Asian Water Spinach was outstanding! Almond Siracha Chicken is also amazing if you can handle the spice ;)

Chick-fil-a is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Dallas.

6. Chick-fil-a

8.6
7979 S. Hampton Rd, Dallas, TX
Fast Food Restaurant · Red Bird · 21 tips and reviews

Sarah M.Sarah M: Spicy chicken sandwich......do it.

Matthew M.Matthew Martin: spicy chicken breakfast burrito

Rhonni H.Rhonni Hill: The Spicy Chicken Sandwhich is a little piece of heaven in your mouth

Fast Furious is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Dallas.

7. Fast Furious

8.5
949 W Royal Ln #115, Irving, TX
Japanese Restaurant · Las Colinas · 22 tips and reviews

Jason S.Jason Smith: Just about everything. Love it! Spicy Bomb Bowl

Gabriel R.Gabriel Rainville: #4 (variety of healthy vegetables with marinated sliced pork, and served with rice and spicy sauce alongside)

Gabriel R.Gabriel Rainville: #4 (variety of healthy vegetables with marinated sliced pork, and served with rice and spicy sauce alongside). This was my first time here and it slammed!

Twisted Root Burger Co. is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Dallas.

8. Twisted Root Burger Co.

8.7
2615 Commerce St (btwn S. Good-Latimer Expy. & Pryor St.), Dallas, TX
American Restaurant · 147 tips and reviews

Devin J.Devin Johns: The Western is awesome if you like jalapeños! The fries are delicious and be sure to try the fried pickles!

John E.John Ennion: Try the The Spicy Goat

Kayla V.Kayla Veatch: Mixing the Spicy Ketchup and Secret BBQ sauces really is amazing. Great tip! Try it!

Pecan Lodge is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Dallas.

9. Pecan Lodge

9.1
2702 Main St (at Pryor St), Dallas, TX
BBQ Joint · 224 tips and reviews

Josh M.Josh McCoy: Best brisket and sausage combo in Dallas. Get the jalapeño and bacon mac 'n cheese!

Bev G U.Bev G Urban Epicurious: Get "The Pitmaster" a massive sandwich piled high w/beef, pork & sausage, BBQ sauce & slaw topped w/fresh jalapeños on a bun made in house.

Geoffrey W.Geoffrey Worling: Everything is great! I recommend the brisket (lean), burnt ends, the pork ribs and the jalapeño bacon Mac and cheese.

Taco Joint is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Dallas.

10. Taco Joint

8.7
6434 E Mockingbird Ln (Mockingbird and Abrams), Dallas, TX
Taco Restaurant · 50 tips and reviews

Suzy S.Suzy Smith: Access to Jalapeno Ranch on Sundays!

Jennifer E.Jennifer E.: Tuesday's flauta special is delicious! Flautas are nice and moist (a welcome change) and the spicy avocado is actually spicy!

Josh M.Josh McCoy: This place is ridic. Same prices as going to any run of the mill fast food taco place. Come here instead and get fresh tacos and amazing hot sauces.

Maple & Motor is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Dallas.

11. Maple & Motor

8.7
4810 Maple Ave (at Clara St), Dallas, TX
Burger Joint · 142 tips and reviews

Micheal P.Micheal Powell: Fresh jalapeños and grilled onions doth a great burger make!!

David B.David Berkowitz: Try the Bacon Cheddar Tater Tots - With the jalapeño they're fantastic

David B.David Berkowitz: Try the Cheeseburger With Fried Egg And Pickled Jalapenos - A real Texas treat and a damn good burger

Jimmy's Food Store is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Dallas.

12. Jimmy's Food Store

9.1
4901 Bryan St (at Fitzhugh Ave.), Dallas, TX
Gourmet Store · 108 tips and reviews

Steve S.Steve Swift: Get the spicy Cuban. Be sure to call ahead. (214) 823-6180

Jacque (JazWal) M.Jacque (JazWal) Manaugh: Try the Cuban sandwich!! (w/ hot sauce..a must!!)

Ta'Mica S.Ta'Mica Smith Tucker: SPICY CUBAN WAS TOOOOO GOOD....

Uncle Uber's is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Dallas.

13. Uncle Uber's

8.9
2713 Commerce St (at Crowdus St.), Dallas, TX
Sports Bar · 91 tips and reviews

M D.M Dot: Get the habanero ranch sauce on the side for dipping.

SuzySuzy: Get the Habanero Ranch dipping sauce! Nom! :)

YogasportdallasYogasportdallas: Habanero sauce is amazing! The shaved ribeye sammich is delish if you love bleu cheese.

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

14. Chick-fil-A

8.5
7718 N Central Expy, Dallas, TX
Fast Food Restaurant · 40 tips and reviews

S.FezS.Fez: Spicy chicken sandwich is the the bizzness!!!

Sloan O.Sloan Ozanne: Go spicy or go home!

Joe R.Joe Ramirez: Add some Texas Pete to your Grilled Chicken Sandwich!

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

15. The Boiling Crab

8.5
10560 Walnut St Ste 100, Dallas, TX
Seafood Restaurant · 92 tips and reviews

jancinjancin: The hot wings are great. You definitely should try them.

Lc T.Lc Thatsit: don't want to smell like garlic for the next two days get crawfish & crab legs lemon pepper & cajun XXX & 1/2 lb sausage lemon pepper & cajun mild it's hot spicy and good AF! oh yeaaaaaah

Bedouin A.Bedouin Abby: My first time there and I asked waitress 10 times for xxx level of spicy and she said no I really suggest medium, and med was not even spicy, at all. Disappointed.