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.
The Daily Meal: Chefs Steven Stryjewski and Donald Link do homemade meats and sausages on premises Cajun-style. Along with exotic salamis, there are Andouille, Boudin, and Tasso to satisfy those who love spicy food. Read more.
Tiran Dagan: I had the ryals pit smoked ham sandwich with thin onion rings and a light mayo based sauce. My wife had the pull pork sliders and said she could eat teM all day long! Love their sweet potato hot sauce
3. NOLA Poboys
8.3
908 Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · French Quarter · 63 tips and reviews
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!
John Schrom: Best po boys in nawlins. They have a veggie burger po boy, which is pretty good particularly with Louisiana hot sauce.
6. Pêche
9.3
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. Coop's Place
7.9
1109 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · French Quarter · 330 tips and reviews
Jeslyne Santos: The honey mustard is sooo good!!! For a person that doesn't like mustard I was in love!!!! The gumbo is spicy but just the right amount! Love the atmosphere! We are dippin it and doing it!
Carla Tanaka: I tried the duck tortilla and oh my god!! It's so so delicious!! Also tried the jambalaya and it was great! Quite spicy, but still great!!
John Cassillo: Delicious food in a small spot, but worth stopping in. Had the jambalaya -- spicy, but highly recommended.
13. 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.
14. MoPho
8.3
514 City Park Ave, New Orleans, LA
Vietnamese Restaurant · City Park · 46 tips and reviews
Gary Messina: Everything I've had has been great! Spicy meatballs so yummy.
Maya Byrne: Must get the chicken wings they were absolutely delicious. Loved the crispy outside and the sweet and spicy sauce. Pho was yummy too!
Warren Vaughn: Oysters....too good to share, wings sublime, pho oh boy! All so tasty!
15. 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.