Alamo BBQ is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Richmond.

1. Alamo BBQ

8.8
2202 Jefferson Ave (22nd St.), Richmond, VA
BBQ Joint · Church Hill · 88 tips and reviews

Michael N.Michael Ny: ohmygod. simply orgasmic. Everything! Jalapeño mac n' cheese is AMAZING.

Warren W.Warren Wallace: Get the Beef Brisket with jalapeños! Also the jalapēno mac & cheese. One of my #RVA favorites.

Donnie G.Donnie Gladfelter: Their brisket is second only to the brisket I experienced in Texas. The jalapeño mac & cheese is delicious.

En Su Boca is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Richmond.

2. En Su Boca

8.0
1001 N Boulevard (at Myers St), Richmond, VA
Mexican Restaurant · Fan - Oregon Hill - Carver · 79 tips and reviews

RVANewsRVANews: We love the tender carne asada and spicy house-made chorizo tacos, both of which are covered in a tasty salsa verde.

Julia P.Julia Peeler: The multiple salsas and guacamole with the chips is a great starter. Beware of the pork, it's super spicy!

Philip H.Philip Heesen: The street corn appetizer is incredibly good! It comes with two ears, not just one. Also, the $3 endless chips with three salsas is a great idea. The habanero salsa is the hottest and tastiest.

Akida Japanese is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Richmond.

3. Akida Japanese

8.5
606 N Sheppard St (at Park Ave), Richmond, VA
Sushi Restaurant · The Museum District · 34 tips and reviews

Andy J.Andy Johnson: Try the Spicy Girl roll for dessert!

KarenKaren: Get the lunch special and substitute the california roll for the spicy tuna roll for $1, so yummy

Ankit S.Ankit Siddhartha: We ordered three rolls. The Roberts roll, crunchy roll, and the double spicy roll. In my opinion the double spicy was the best. Followed closely by the crunchy, if you happen to like sweet and fried.

Station 2 is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Richmond.

4. Station 2

8.4
2016 E Main St (btwn N 21st & N 22nd St.), Richmond, VA
Burger Joint · Shockoe Bottom · 101 tips and reviews

Brian F.Brian Forrester: Wasabi burger is amazing and not too spicy.

Lor G.Lor Gamaru: Jalapeño bbq deviled eggs are a great snack

Pat R.Pat Raines: My girlfriend is a bit of a spice-weenie and she got switched out wasabi aioli and cheddar for garlic aioli and smoked gouda....very very tasty. Another success!

Lamplighter Roasting Co. is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Richmond.

5. Lamplighter Roasting Co.

8.9
116 S Addison St (at Parkwood Ave), Richmond, VA
Coffee Shop · The Fan · 114 tips and reviews

Robert S.Robert S: The bacon, egg & cheese is a great b'fast sandwich, so is the maple sriracha sausage.

Alexsis R.Alexsis Rodgers: Maple sriracha pork or veggie sausage sandwich — must try!

ACe C.ACe Callwood: Get a Slayer with the vegan sausage. I'm not vegan, but it's maple glazed with a hint of sriracha. So dank.

Sticky Rice RVA is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Richmond.

6. Sticky Rice RVA

8.4
2232 W Main St (at Strawberry St), Richmond, VA
Sushi Restaurant · The Fan · 130 tips and reviews

Chrissy F.Chrissy Fitzgerald: My favorite bar & bartenders in town. Karaoke night on Tuesdays is the most fun ever! Try the yum yum or spicy tuna. Have hot or cool flavored sake. Order a bucket of tots with their special sauce!

SirCharlesESQSirCharlesESQ: Its imperative you try the Crunchy Shrimp Roll....and don't punk out on the wasabi...

Rachel M.Rachel Mercer: Personally love the Gyoza - they make the special sauce just the right amount of spicy.

Fat Dragon Chinese Kitchen and Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Richmond.

7. Fat Dragon Chinese Kitchen and Bar

8.7
1200 N Boulevard, Richmond, VA
Chinese Restaurant · Carytown - Museum District · 50 tips and reviews

Bacon G.Bacon Grease: Great spot for a spicy lunch

Kevin G.Kevin Guyer: Great beer selection and fantastic food. Don't miss the dumplings and jalapeño fried rice.

abigail.abigail.: Any of the main dishes can be made vegetarian - we the num num beef dish with tofu instead. It was pretty good and fairly spicy. My favorite thing were the beer battered mushrooms - excellent!

Proper Pie Co. is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Richmond.

8. Proper Pie Co.

9.2
2505 E Broad St Ste 100 (N 25th St), Richmond, VA
Bakery · Church Hill · 49 tips and reviews

Suzanne W.Suzanne Wieringo: Pork Chile Verde will change your life!!

William C.William Correll: The sausage roll! Sausage Craft in a flaky roll with Carmelized onions and other goodness. Wash down with Blenheim Hot (spicy) Ginger Ale- hard eating local better for a better price!

Alejandra M.Alejandra Morlett: Their pies are absolutely delicious! My favorite is their pork and Chile Verde pie (savory) and their coconut cream pie (sweet).

Jack Brown's Beer & Burger Joint is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Richmond.

9. Jack Brown's Beer & Burger Joint

9.1
5810 Grove Ave, Richmond, VA
Burger Joint · Three Chopt · 24 tips and reviews

Chris R.Chris Reed: Good rotating draft lineup and good burgers. I like the shocker sauce here too, good and spicy!

Brian C.Brian Clay: This place is awesome! Can't go wrong, but my favorites are the Jalapeno Please, El Chancho, and the Rickety Cricket. But, again you can't go wrong.

Frank L.Frank Lynch: Burgers a bit on the small side but incredibly tasty. Fries are wonderful and great beer list.

LUNCH. | SUPPER! is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Richmond.

10. LUNCH. | SUPPER!

9.2
1213 Summit Ave (btwn Broad & Marshall), Richmond, VA
American Restaurant · Carytown - Museum District · 98 tips and reviews

Evan G.Evan Greenwood: Spicy Crab Dip was great

Jason S.Jason Struck: Velocity breakfast sandwhich: eggs, tons of bacon, cheese and hot sauce on Texas toast.

Desiree D.Desiree Davis: They had an awesome brunch. Try the extra spicy Bloody Mary, the Sriracha gave it an extra kick! Their breakfast quesadilla was delicious! Also, tiny boots of beer.

The Roosevelt is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Richmond.

11. The Roosevelt

8.9
623 N 25th St (M St), Richmond, VA
Southern Food Restaurant · 56 tips and reviews

Richmond MagazineRichmond Magazine: Get the gluten-free fried chicken thighs smothered in honey Sriracha sauce and topped with chives! It's $9, not on the menu, and only available on Tuesdays until sold out. Read more.

Susie S.Susie Sooz: Lovely! Wish I’d bought the hot sauce when I was there. One snooty bartender, 2 lovely, over the course of my two visits to eat and drink at the bar.

Craig KCraig K: Fried chicken, collard greens and Virginia Fizz. Tuesdays are good!

Foo Dog: Asian Street Food is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Richmond.

12. Foo Dog: Asian Street Food

8.1
1537 W Main St (W. Main st & N. Lombardy), Richmond, VA
Asian Restaurant · The Fan · 32 tips and reviews

Deepthi P.Deepthi Pallapati: Really tasty food...but be careful with spicy chilli paste..

Dustin M.Dustin Matthews: Get the Malaysian as spicy as they'll make it. With pork, clearly.

Lauren B.Lauren Bacon: Good service. Spicy chef special. Happy hr on drinks 4-7p. Asian fusion. Not the best pad Thai but not bad for $8 ( minus meat). Vcu crowd and loud. Patio seating with heated patio.

Elephant Thai is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Richmond.

13. Elephant Thai

8.4
1100 W Cary St (at Harrison St), Richmond, VA
Thai Restaurant · The Fan · 18 tips and reviews

Avanti K.Avanti Kollaram: The Thai iced tea is amazing! The spicy levels are extremely inconsistent. Level 3 is Thai spicy sometimes and other times perfect.

Darrel P.Darrel Peters: Pad Thai spicy is one of their best dishes by far.

Brittanie H.Brittanie Height: Still the best Thai in Richmond!!

Osaka Sushi And Steak is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Richmond.

14. Osaka Sushi And Steak

8.4
5023 Huguenot Rd (River Rd.), Richmond, VA
Sushi Restaurant · 28 tips and reviews

Katrina M.Katrina Mitchell: I absolutely love the sushi here, a great roll to order is the Incredible roll- spicy tuna inside with filet mignon on top with spicy mayo and side of ponzu sauce, it is heaven!

Kendra B.Kendra Bailey Morris: Order the salmon skin roll. Not on the menu, so you have to ask for it. They also have freshly grated wasabi, but you have to ask.

Invader V.Invader Verm: Best in RVA. Yes, I have tried all that make the best of lists. Still going with Osaka.

Grace Noodle is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Richmond.

15. Grace Noodle

8.8
1823 E Main St, Richmond, VA
Noodle Restaurant · Shockoe Bottom · 14 tips and reviews

Andrea C.Andrea Carnes: Tan tan ramen (VERY SPICY!) can be made vegan!

Andrea C.Andrea Carnes: Tan tan spicy ramen can be made vegan. Very spicy and very filling! Also very yummy!

Yash A.Yash Agarwal: Tan tan spicy ramen.. Absolutely amazing.. Not too spicy and full of flavour.. Coming back for sure