Aceituna Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Cambridge.

1. Aceituna Cafe

7.7
605 W Kendall St, Cambridge, MA
Mediterranean Restaurant · Kendall Square · 51 tips and reviews

Jarrod T.Jarrod Trainque: Definitely try the spicy chicken shawarma, ask for spicy sauce.

Malek B.Malek Bsat: The spicy chicken shawarma is great. But the daily specials are even better. My fav is mloukhiyeh

Rafal B.Rafal Boni: Both spicy chicken shawarma and falafel were fantastic. Loved the pickle and beets!

Brookline Lunch is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Cambridge.

2. Brookline Lunch

8.4
9 Brookline St, Cambridge, MA
Breakfast Spot · 39 tips and reviews

Ivan Z.Ivan Zlatev: Hearty food copious servings! Minus the fancy side. Nice homemade spicy sauce!!...

Axel M.Axel Martini: Eggs Benedict with bacon and spinach plus the special hot sauce. That is my tip.

Maegan M.Maegan McCrea: The omelets are incredible! Tons of veggies and great flavors. Small restaurant, so go early. Try the homemade hot sauce- yum!

State Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Cambridge.

3. State Park

8.4
One Kendall Sq. Bld. 300 (Hampshire St. & Cardinal Medeiros Ave.), Cambridge, MA
American Restaurant · 64 tips and reviews

Gloria C.Gloria Chin: Get the Nashville-style hot chicken, special-to-DC half-smoke, and Kentucky hot brown

Gloria C.Gloria Chin: get the Kentucky hot brown (bubbling open-faced turkey, bacon and cheese sauce sandwich), the special-to-DC half-smoke (chili-slathered pork-and-beef sausage), and Nashville-style hot chicken

MaxMax: Great spicy and sweet fried chicken (also a huge portion).

Cambridge Common is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Cambridge.

4. Cambridge Common

8.6
1667 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA
Pub · Aggasiz - Harvard University · 122 tips and reviews

AnnieAnnie: Best bloody marys ever...especially if you like them spicy...cures any hangover.

Boston.comBoston.com: Served in a 20 oz. "Hurricane" glass, sips of this very spicy Bloody will reveal a zesty kind of flavor, from the peppadew pepper-infused vodka and an array of pickled veggies. Read more.

Eric A.Eric Andersen: The Buffalo sandwich is a great alternative to a burger — get it spicy!

Dumpling House is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Cambridge.

5. Dumpling House

8.6
950 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA
Dumpling Restaurant · Mid-Cambridge · 47 tips and reviews

neversummer j.neversummer jane: Spicy clam is sooooooo amazing!!

MaxMax: Excellent sour fish with pickled mustard greens 酸菜鱼 and shredded potatoes with spicy vinegar 酸辣土豆丝

SamSam: Special lamb with cumin is amazing: Lamb fried with a ton of hot dried peppers, Szechuan peppercorns, salt, and whole cumin. Spicy and fantastic!

Asmara is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Cambridge.

6. Asmara

8.4
739 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA
Ethiopian Restaurant · Mid-Cambridge · 23 tips and reviews

Bill L.Bill Lane: Spinach and ricotta appetizer! Spicy and sublime!

Joelle S.Joelle Suarez: Sit traditional and if you like spicy food, try the #10 ground lean beef. Owner cooks everything herself with ingredients imported directly from Ethiopian. Best of the Boston area!

Earl B.Earl Belcher Jr: Excellent menu, wonderful food, good value. I had the Gored Gored, raw beef tenderloin w/ spicy sauce. The injeria, both styles, are excellent.

The Similans is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Cambridge.

7. The Similans

7.7
145 First St (btwn Bent & Rogers St), Cambridge, MA
Thai Restaurant · East Cambridge · 40 tips and reviews

Michelle M.Michelle Medico: Get the pad thai country style. So deliciously spicy.

Deirdre C.Deirdre Connolly: Try the khao soi, soft noodles with chicken in a yellow curry soup. Just spicy enough, delicious.

Sukanya S.Sukanya Seshadri: Worth every cent. Generous portions which are great for sharing. Spicy too!

Flour Bakery + Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Cambridge.

8. Flour Bakery + Cafe

9.0
190 Massachusetts Ave (at Albany St), Cambridge, MA
Bakery · 179 tips and reviews

Francisco S.Francisco Saldana: Todays stuffed bread: spicy roast beef chipotle. Great flavor & tasty beef, if a little greasy. :)

Jeff K.Jeff Kissel: I get the roast beef and horseradish sandwich every time. SO tasty.

GracieGracie: Roast beef horseradish sandwich is amazing for lunch!

Orinoco is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Cambridge.

9. Orinoco

9.0
56 JFK St, Cambridge, MA
Arepa Restaurant · Harvard Square · 47 tips and reviews

Robyn H.Robyn Hamel: Get the hot sauce!

Jeffrey Z.Jeffrey Zhao: Lamb chops are amazing. Make sure to try the hot sauce too

Jeffrey Z.Jeffrey Zhao: lamb chops were really delicious. Make sure to try the house made hot sauce too!

The Mad Monkfish is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Cambridge.

10. The Mad Monkfish

8.3
524 Massachusetts Ave (btwn Brookline & Pearl St), Cambridge, MA
Sushi Restaurant · 76 tips and reviews

Adriana C.Adriana Campos Woods: DYNAMITE ROLL! I don't even need soy sauce or wasabi. Mmm. But poor service (a lot of the waiters don't seem experienced) and sushi chefs don't sync food prep time w/ thai orders from back kitchen.

AbbyAbby: My favorite rolls here....spicy tuna, phildelphia roll, seajam roll, and yellowtail. Fresh. Tasty. Amazing

Hannah G.Hannah Gagnon: Dynamite roll is spicy but full of flavor. And if you like Bloody Mary's try their version, it has a garlicky slightly spicy tomato flavor that is absolutely delicious!

Punjabi Dhaba is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Cambridge.

11. Punjabi Dhaba

7.7
225 Hampshire St (Cambridge St.), Cambridge, MA
Indian Restaurant · Inman Square · 71 tips and reviews

CheapismCheapism: Chatt is tangy, sweet and sour, spicy snack, and is available here for $3.95. Basmati rice plates start at $5.95, and they take your orders at the counter. The food is served on cool metal trays. Read more.

Jess H.Jess Hsiao: Goat vindaloo curry rocks and has just a bit of a kick. Samosas are great too!

Francisco P.Francisco Patiño: I love Punjabi Dhaba!!! They cook authentic Indian food at an affordable price. The cooks will accommodate to some request such making my food extra spicy!!! Only thing it's cash only but worth it.

BonChon Chicken is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Cambridge.

12. BonChon Chicken

7.1
57 JFK St, Cambridge, MA
Fried Chicken Joint · Harvard Square · 39 tips and reviews

Boston PhoenixBoston Phoenix: Their double fried chicken - soy and spicy or just damn spicy- is to live for. Also try the pan fried dumplings and the short ribs. Read more.

Raphael Armand M.Raphael Armand Mifano: Amazing sweet potato and spice chicken

Jonathan Y.Jonathan Yu: Get the spicy drumsticks if you like spicy food. Drumsticks have a lot more meat than the wings. All orders come with slaw and pickled radishes.

Sugar & Spice Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Cambridge.

13. Sugar & Spice Restaurant

7.6
1933 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA
Thai Restaurant · Porter Square · 34 tips and reviews

Titus F.Titus Fortner: Dishes apparently aren't spicy by default, so make sure to specify if you like it hot.

Edward J.Edward Jensen: If you're used to some kick in your Thai food, ask. The dishes labeled spicy aren't all that spicy.

Brett L.Brett Lyman: Try the drunken noodles! They're the perfect level of spiciness!

All Star Sandwich Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Cambridge.

14. All Star Sandwich Bar

7.7
1245 Cambridge St (at Prospect St), Cambridge, MA
Sandwich Spot · Inman Square · 82 tips and reviews

Lex S.Lex Seigenberg: The hot fries are vedy vedy spicy

Stephen G.Stephen Goldstein: Get the Atomic Meatloaf. Highly recommend (as did the waiter) to get the hot sauce on the side. Delicious but very hot. Also try the hushpuppies!

Spencer F.Spencer Fry: Really good chili. Hints of lime and a bit spicy.

Lone Star Taco Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Cambridge.

15. Lone Star Taco Bar

8.6
635 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA
Taco Restaurant · East Cambridge · 55 tips and reviews

Art V.Art Vandelay: Get the huevos rancheros for brunch, carnitas & barbacoa tacos for lunch or dinner. Try both hot sauces.

Johnny M.Johnny Mango: The fish tacos are exceptional good!Little bit of the house made hot sauce and they are simply amazing!!!

Mike L.Mike Lanzillo: The fish tacos are the best I've had to date. So crispy and that pineapple habanero aioli is out of this 🌎