1. Asia Cafe
8.4
8650 Spicewood Springs Rd (Jollyville and 183), Austin, TX
Asian Restaurant · Northwest Austin · 97 tips and reviews
Avinash Saxena: Hunan chicken, Spicy Lamb and the Shrimp and fish with Spicy Special Sauce are the best!!
Jane Ko: Get the lamb hotpot, hot and spicy fish, and hot and spicy lamb
Eric Highland: Love this little place. Hidden in a strip mall, if you blink you'll be missing some of Austin's best Chinese goodness. Everyone talks about the Spicy Fish which is great but my fave is General Tso's!!
3. Chuy's Tex-Mex
8.7
11680 Research Blvd (at Duval Rd), Austin, TX
Mexican Restaurant · Northwest Austin · 125 tips and reviews
Katie Green: Free "Cadillac Nacho Bar" every day from 4pm-7pm during Happy Hour. Includes their delish queso, spicy ground beef, refried beans, 2 kinds of salsa, and chips! Add a margarita for $3.50 and enjoy!
Samantha Lay: Creamy Jalapeño dip is amazing and I hate eating jalapeño
Silvia Huber: AWESOME PLACE,AWESOME ATMOSPHERE, EVERYBODY SUPER FRIENDLY, AND THE BEST ARE THE VARIETY OF FRESH INGREDIENTS TACOS, THE JALAPEÑO CHEESE DIP
6. Terry Black's BBQ
9.0
1003 Barton Springs Rd (btwn Dawson Rd & Bouldin Ave), Austin, TX
BBQ Joint · Bouldin Creek · 143 tips and reviews
Thrillist: You MUST get brisket, jalapeño and cheddar sausage, mac & cheese, and a soft drink in a souvenir cup. Read more.
Aaron Vincent: Try the elote-style corn, mac and cheese, turkey, and jalapeño cheddar sausage!
Aria Roy: Get the beef ribs, brisket, and the jalapeño sausage 😋 also the pecan pie is great!
7. Ramen Tatsu-ya
8.9
8557 Research Blvd, #126 (at Fairfield Dr), Austin, TX
Ramen Restaurant · North Austin · 192 tips and reviews
Austin Chronicle: Yes, the ramen is authentic and delicious, but it’s the spicy edamame tossed with citrus, fresh jalapeños, shichimi spice, and sea salt we're obsessed with. End your meal with the green tea mochi ice. Read more.
Rachel Hoovler: F-ing AMAZING!!!! The pork bowl with extra egg and brussel sprouts and a spicy bomb is to die for. Don't let the line scare you, it moves quickly and is totally worth the wait!
Jessica Blaylock: Get the number 1 with a spicy bomb
Gina R.: The pecan crusted catfish with homemade hot sauce is excellent. Jalapeño cornbread also very good. Friendly, helpful staff.
Elyse Estrada: The brunch is out if this world. Start off with an incredible $4 bloody or pomegranate mimosa, don't miss the candied yams, cornflake chicken, jalapeño sausage, king casserole and bread pudding.
Lance Russell: I'm sure its been said a thousand times but the green chile mac is amazing. Slightly spicy, loaded with chicken and wonderfulness.
Linda Sam: I loved the jalapeño cheese grits! Don't leave without the homemade bread!
Molly Harris: The Sliced pork shoulder, lamb chorizo and jalapeño grits were incredible.
Mike Hochanadel: The pork ribs fell off the bone, the brisket was wet with tasty bark, and the jalapeño cheese grits is the best side I've had around here
10. Texas Chili Parlor
8.7
1409 Lavaca St (btw West 14th & 15th St.), Austin, TX
American Restaurant · Downtown Austin · 105 tips and reviews
👾 Jon Carroll: Get the habanero chili and the steak and enchilada combo. This place is an awesome dive, love it.
D BT: Xxx hot, habanero and sausage chili sampler.. absolutely fantastic, lethal and lava-like!!! Hello restroom!!!
Sarah Spagnolo: Quentin Tarantino’s favorite Austin spot. The chili comes in X (mild) to XXX (hot) and is topped with crackers, onions, and jalapeños. Video of the best places for chili: http://wxch.nl/1JGRTS8
12. Hopdoddy Burger Bar
9.2
1400 S Congress Ave Ste A190 (btwn Gibson & Elizabeth), Austin, TX
Burger Joint · Bouldin Creek · 443 tips and reviews
B: Llano Poblano, Fries dipped in Horseradish Honey Mustard and a Skinny Dip...might be best burger shop meal EVER!
Dat Le: First timer here. I ordered El Diablo. It was super delicious but also very spicy (hot)!!! Great food, perfect portion size. Get the fries!
Real Geek Dad: Try the The Goodnight Burger - Angus beef, tillamook cheddar, jalapeños, and hickory BBQ sauce. Oh yeah!
14. Madam Mam's
8.4
2700 W Anderson Ln (at Burnet Rd), Austin, TX
Thai Restaurant · North Shoal Creek · 74 tips and reviews
Marko Garafulic: If you like SPICY food and eat beef, can't beat the P41 special!
Ashley Thompson: The NS14 is the BOMB!! Spicy but amazing! NS8 just good. Spicy and good!
Scott Wisson: P11 with chicken is mildly spicy, tangy, coconuty deliciousness. Highly recommend.