Izaka-ya by Katsuya is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Mid-City West, Los Angeles.

1. Izaka-ya by Katsuya

8.5
8420 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Mid-City West · 126 tips and reviews

Adam W.Adam Wohl: order the crispy rice and spicy tuna, the sesame tuna, the baked crab hand roll, and the Japanese pumpkin.

Brian /.Brian /MIMI Jr.: Crispy Rice with Spicy Tuna is a STONEWINNER!!! LOVE this place! Best sushi in LA!

Rebecca A.Rebecca Arnold: This is hands down the best sushi I have ever had! I will for sure be back! Try the crispy rice w/ spicy tuna, spicy edamame, baked crab hand rolls, and the tuna and crab tempura! AMAZING!

Jon & Vinny's is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Mid-City West, Los Angeles.

2. Jon & Vinny's

8.8
412 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Italian Restaurant · Mid-City West · 104 tips and reviews

Laura J.Laura Jones: This is my absolute favorite restaurant in L.A. Everything served explodes with flavor, and all flavor are meant to be there. Nothing is superfluous. Try the spicy fusilli and baby broccoli!

Lindsey F.Lindsey Fitz: Spicy fusilli, meatballs, LA woman pizza and a twist! Loved it all.

Fred W.Fred Wilson: Get the spicy fusilli. Then do it again next week and every week thereafter

Pink's Hot Dogs is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Mid-City West, Los Angeles.

3. Pink's Hot Dogs

8.6
709 N La Brea Ave (at Melrose Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Hot Dog Joint · Mid-City West · 381 tips and reviews

Su L.Su Liu: Chili dog!Next time, I"m gonna try spicy dog!Top 3 restaurants you can't miss when in LA! Always a long line there! It's true, just like the imperial cheese chain Wenyu Nailaodian in Beijing

Anu G.Anu Gunn: Chicago Spicy Polish dog is my favorite. You can actually taste the meat as opposed to the others with so many topping you can't taste the meat (as much).

graceface k.graceface killa: Ask for 4-12" wieners in a tortilla with chili cheese, bacon strips, jalapeño, grilled onions, mushrooms, roasted red peppers, wrapped & topped w/ nacho cheese, chopped tomatoes. Grace special.

Koi Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Mid-City West, Los Angeles.

4. Koi Restaurant

9.0
730 N LA Cienega Blvd (at Waring Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Mid-City West · 89 tips and reviews

Lee S.Lee Scharf: Spicy Rock Shrimp hand roll is amazing.

Kaj B.Kaj Bjorlin: 'She's So La' Roll soft shell crab, spicy tuna, baked crab topped with toro & gold leaves

Scott ExScott Ex: 'Koi Crispy Rice' and 'Spicy rock shrimp tempura hand rolls' are not to be missed. And tuna sushi was also top notch

Yuko Kitchen is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Mid-City West, Los Angeles.

5. Yuko Kitchen

8.9
5484 Wilshire Blvd (at Dunsmuir Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Japanese Restaurant · Miracle Mile · 93 tips and reviews

Casaundra JustineCasaundra Justine: Back again for the spicy tuna rice cake!! So yummy! And very generous portion! Love this place

MagdalenaMagdalena: Try anything albacore on the menu and you won't be sorry. Spicy salmon cake is to die for! Only place I know that will put boba balls into my iced coffee. (YAY!!)

Sarah R.Sarah Rosa: The spicy salmon bowl-lito is the best! Order it with green tea.

Nobu is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Mid-City West, Los Angeles.

6. Nobu

8.9
903 N La Cienega Blvd (at Willoughby), West Hollywood, CA
Sushi Restaurant · 66 tips and reviews

Marguerite M.Marguerite McEvoy: Everything is so delicious! Mexican shrimp, Yellowtail and jalapeño, spicy scallop, house roll-ALL DELICIOUS! sit in the bar for drink specials and tapas menu.

Mariam A.Mariam Al-Khamis: Recommended to order: kobe beef tacos, salmon sashimi, yellowtail with jalapeño, black cod with miso, rock shrimp, spicy tuna roll, and for dessert bento box.

Steph S.Steph Sloan: Albacore truffle, yellowtail jalapeño, superb uni, solid wine list. No wrong choices!

El Carmen is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Mid-City West, Los Angeles.

7. El Carmen

8.2
8138 W 3rd St (at S Kilkea Dr), Los Angeles, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Mid-City West · 77 tips and reviews

Heather R.Heather R: The jalapeño margarita is my favorite. Can't have just one.

AndreaAndrea: best spicy jalapeño margarita, HH til 7 food and drinks

TheLuxLady L.TheLuxLady Lady: Order the cucumber mint and the spicy jalapeno margaritas.

Pampas Grill Farmers Market is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Mid-City West, Los Angeles.

8. Pampas Grill Farmers Market

8.5
6333 W 3rd St #618 (Fairfax Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Brazilian Restaurant · Mid-City West · 75 tips and reviews

Mike A.Mike AuYeung: Spicy chicken was amazing! Try the lamb too, so good. I didn't like the bacon wrapped chicken.

RichardRichard: Spicy chicken and sirloin cap are the meats to get!

Noel C.Noel Clarke: The best Spicy Chicken I have eaten in the US. Small buffet of Brazilian cuisine and not too expensive. The meat is the star though with great chicken, steak and pork. Try it out.

The Bagel Broker is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Mid-City West, Los Angeles.

9. The Bagel Broker

8.5
7825 Beverly Blvd (Orange Grove), Los Angeles, CA
Bagel Shop · Mid-City West · 50 tips and reviews

Ryan C.Ryan Carr: Jalapeno bagel with scallion cream cheese

WalterWalter: Love the cream cheeses they have here. The jalapeño or strawberry is a must get!!

EpicuriousEpicurious: Famous for their cheese-onion and salt bagels, the shop's offerings also include pumpernickel, jalapeño, egg, garlic, and everything, and they're known for their very popular Nova lox bagel sandwich. Read more.

Red O is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Mid-City West, Los Angeles.

10. Red O

7.9
8155 Melrose Ave (at Kilkea Dr.), Los Angeles, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Mid-City West · 69 tips and reviews

Jackie G.Jackie Gonzalez: Cocktails- The Alacran is the best spicy. Margarita I have had ever! Food- the halibut ceviche is great and the pescado dish is amazing!

@irabrianmiller@irabrianmiller: Try the Scorpion margarita - it's spicy and awesome

Sarah Ann-Marie T.Sarah Ann-Marie Thomson: Food is always amazing. Dont miss spicy cocktails and the staff are welcoming and great. Never ever had to wait to be seated so must have chosen good times to go. Can't recommend highly enough

Robata JINYA is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Mid-City West, Los Angeles.

11. Robata JINYA

8.8
8050 W 3rd St (at Crescent Heights Blvd.), Los Angeles, CA
Japanese Restaurant · Mid-City West · 84 tips and reviews

Corinne S.Corinne Stoppelli: The spicy chicken ramen (karamen) is one of the best i ever had. Delicious menu, affordable!

Chris L.Chris Laxamana: Best dishes: Yellowtail sashimi w jalapeño citrus soy, the karaage is fantastic, Chashu Pork, Angeleno roll, and any of the Ramen; best Ramen I've ever had! Call ahead to make a reservation!

LaraLara: Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen = one happy Lara

Veggie Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Mid-City West, Los Angeles.

12. Veggie Grill

8.5
110 S. Fairfax Ave. (at 3rd St), Los Angeles, CA
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Mid-City West · 63 tips and reviews

Moises T.Moises Torreblanca: Carne asada was spicy and delicious, just like the real thing. Def must place to eat when in LA.

JackalopeJackalope: chili cheese fries were luke warm & on the sweet side. not a winner. crispy santa fe chicken sando was decent after I loaded on the Cholula & was only a tad spicy after that.

Kendall W.Kendall White: The Buffalo wings and Mediterranean salad were excellent!

Mercado Los Angeles is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Mid-City West, Los Angeles.

13. Mercado Los Angeles

8.3
7910 W 3rd St (at S Fairfax Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Mid-City West · 40 tips and reviews

Esti M.Esti Marie: Jalapeño margarita.

Mary Ann C.Mary Ann Caram: Start with the Spicy Cucumber Margarita. This is, hands down, the best Margarita I've ever had.

Fred P.Fred Parvaneh: Try the Jicama Tacos - Shrimp Pickled Mango Avocado Jalapeno Basil Cilantro Mint (via @Foodspotting)

Crossroads Kitchen is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Mid-City West, Los Angeles.

14. Crossroads Kitchen

8.9
8284 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Mid-City West · 92 tips and reviews

Melissa C.Melissa C: Try the chicken and waffles. Also that's not syrup, it's hot sauce!

LAistLAist: The fall squash puree pizza looks like a flatbread, and features fall stunners like caramelized onions, spicy toasted pumpkin seeds, almond ricotta, crispy brussels sprout leaves, and mustard greens. Read more.

Matt (@VeganCheesehead) C.Matt (@VeganCheesehead) Crotteau: Vegan Chicken & Waffles w/ maple 🍁 hot sauce 🌶 brunch is amazing! Facebook.com/VeganCheeseheadBlog for more!

Plancha Tacos is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Mid-City West, Los Angeles.

15. Plancha Tacos

8.1
8250 W 3rd St (Sweetzer), Los Angeles, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Mid-City West · 59 tips and reviews

Johnnie B.Johnnie Burik: Mix the salsa Peru with the habanero salsa

Vanessa G.Vanessa Griggs: The spicy garlic shrimp tacos with a squeeze of lime will take you to the curb of heaven.

Joseph C.Joseph C: You Must Try The Tiger Taco! (Spicy Garlic Shrimp, Melted Jack, Onions & Cilantro on Corn Tortillas) 👍