Emily Erickson: The spicy chicken sandwich is the best.
Lauren Meade: Highly recommend the spicy chicken biscuit! Both the chicken & the biscuit are perfect. Sides are so-so. Slaw is ok; Mac n cheese disappointing. However, I didn't care b/c the sandwich was spectacular
Kenney Marlatt: My favorite order is the spicy chicken biscuit sandwich with just pickles. The Nashville Hot is also excellent if you want more heat.
Chicago Tribune: Try the Tradicion: Crumbled chorizo, chihuahua cheese & pickled jalapeno peppers ooze together btwn buttery Turano Texas toast. Accompanied by house-made mayo w/ crushed chipotle peppers & adobo sauce Read more.
Bob Randklev: Tradicion was awesome, Jalapeno peppers, hot sauce and a lot of cheese! The Breckenridge Brewing Vanilla Stout was a perfect compliment!
Keith Cavey: The Tradicion was on point. The chorizo and jalapenos were fresh, spicy, and oh so delicious. The fried pickles were also very good - crispy, but not too much batter.
5. Chicago Diner
8.9
3411 N Halsted St (at Roscoe St), Chicago, IL
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Lake View East · 205 tips and reviews
Lele: A must stop for anyone who loves veg restaurants, has a fantastic atmosphere. Check out the buffalo wings - the best ever.
VegNews Magazine: The spicy Buffalo-style wings are to-die-for, and the creamy soy shakes are truly delightful. Also awesome: the biscuits ‘n' gravy, tempeh Reuben, chicken-fried steak, and cookies-and-cream cake.
Becky DeFord: My boyfriend got the ruben sandwich & loved the sauerkraut. I got the spicy black bean w/ a side of kale &Ginger so good!! We topped off our lunch with splitting a peanut butter cookie dough shake!
6. Crisp
8.6
2940 N Broadway St (btwn W Oakdale Ave & W Wellington Ave), Chicago, IL
Fried Chicken Joint · Lake View East · 174 tips and reviews
Steve Peternell: I've tried the Seoul Sassy and Spicy Wings and they've both been phenomenal - do yourself a favor and try one of, if not both, of these wing varieties
Sidney Avila: Try the BBQ Crisp.. Tangy and not too spicy!!
Keith Chu: Fantastic chicken wings. Go with the suicide sauce - spicy's too mild :)
7. Fish Bar
8.6
2956 N Sheffield Ave (at W Wellington Ave), Chicago, IL
Seafood Restaurant · Lakeview · 103 tips and reviews
Courtney Bennett: The lobster, sweet corn bisque is awesome! Spicy sweet and perfect with their great cocktails or Belgian beers.
Time Out Chicago: Try the fried onions with lemon and jalapeño from our 100 Best list: A medley that balances the sweetness of the onions with acidity (the lemon), heat (the jalapeño) and lots of flavor (both).
Serious Eats: The Calamari here are exemplary--breaded, deep fried, and tossed with picked banana pepper, jalapeño, and sliced garlic, a light grating of Parmesan cheese
8. Ukai Japanese Restaurant
8.4
1059 W Belmont Ave (btwn N Kenmore Ave & N Seminary Ave), Chicago, IL
Japanese Restaurant · Lakeview · 32 tips and reviews
Real Bobby C: Try the sample menu while it last! You won't be disappointed. If not - get the Spicy Tuna roll.
Brittany Anderson: My favorite sushi spot in Lakeview. Highly recommend the Crunchy Spicy Tuna and Beauty & The Beast rolls. Staff is great. Also it's BYOB with no cork fee!
Jillian Pandav: Awesome sushi, especially the Godzilla, Beauty and the Beast and the Spicy Crunchy Tuna roll. Tuna Tataki as an app = yum.
11. Salsita
7.8
3706 N Halsted St (Waveland), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · Lakeview · 11 tips and reviews
Marquise Neal: You must get the little packet with the jalapeños, carrots, and jicama!
Alex Nawar: Good tacos and spicy verde salsa
Ben Terdich: You have no idea. Salsita is 95% of why I continue to live in my apartment (a block away). Pure gold. Pineapple habanero salsa is the best salsa of my life. Guac you’d take home to meet your mother.
13. El Nuevo Mexicano
8.0
2914 N Clark St (at Oakdale St), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · Lake View East · 40 tips and reviews
Vithida Sueblinvong: Decent fish taco , come with delish spicy sauce. Ask for special drink of the day
Beth Binkovitz: This is a great place for a date and the vegan offerings are awesome. There's a spicy vegan ice cream dessert, even.
Sarah Pasquesi: Salmon Rostizado en Salsa Chipotle Mango was amazing! Melt in your mouth salmon and deliciously sweet. Carnitas Chipotle con Mango y Platano was equally amazing and very spicy. yummy margaritas!