La Perlita is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Palm Springs.

1. La Perlita

8.3
901 Crossley Rd (btwn E Ramon Rd & Dinah Shore Dr), Palm Springs, CA
Mexican Restaurant · 16 tips and reviews

Annamaria S.Annamaria Sacco: delicious cevice, the shrimp diablo is a must if you like spicy food

Steve C.Steve Craig: This place rocks. Family-run, in business for six years. House-made hot sauce is excellent!

Eric S.Eric Shechet: Awesome authentic Mexican food 4.5/5 stars. Go here !!

Cheeky’s is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Palm Springs.

2. Cheeky’s

8.7
622 N Palm Canyon Dr (at Granvia Valmonte), Palm Springs, CA
Breakfast Spot · Uptown Palm Springs · 181 tips and reviews

Jennifer L.Jennifer Lowe: Spicy bloody Mary is very spicy. It's like drink liquid salsa.

Emily H.Emily Heyward: I guess it's worth the wait? Jalapeño hash browns are great. Get any dish that involves the cheesy scone.

Haley B.Haley B: Jalapeño bacon, Thai chili bacon, cheesy eggs and pancakes were all great. Skip the sausage. The green frittata was ok but pricey for the size of the dish.

Tyler's is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Palm Springs.

3. Tyler's

8.7
149 S Indian Canyon Dr (La Plaza), Palm Springs, CA
Burger Joint · Downtown Palm Springs · 51 tips and reviews

Chica Mex H.Chica Mex Hungate: Delicious burgers. Get a side of habanero sauce, it makes your burger extra special ;)

Gnat B.Gnat Brain: Habanero sauce on the side to go with the potato salad and burger for fantastic kick.

Gil C.Gil Cabrera: Great burger! And the coleslaw is awesome.

The Tropicale is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Palm Springs.

4. The Tropicale

8.4
330 E Amado Rd, Palm Springs, CA
New American Restaurant · Downtown Palm Springs · 77 tips and reviews

Tim M.Tim Middick: Order the Spicy Nori Tuna Roll. It is the best!

Christopher M.Christopher Ma: amazing small plates, short ribs, tempura asparagus, chicken skewers were outstanding, lettuce wrap with spicy port was a little bit salty, but all very bold flavor, a very pleasant 1st experience.

Brian S.Brian Strauss: Kitsch, on a grand scale. Lots of fun. Surprisingly good food. Lots of proms etc in the Spring, great outdoor dining.

Rio Azul Mexican Bar & Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Palm Springs.

5. Rio Azul Mexican Bar & Grill

7.6
350 S Indian Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Downtown Palm Springs · 46 tips and reviews

AnthonyAnthony: If u <3 jalapeno u will love the jalapeno margarita....!!

Markie D.Markie Dew: Margaritas were amazing with extra $2 for big ones and jalapeño margaritas are off the hook good! Service was fare, food was excellent

Clayton P.Clayton Peters: Carne asada enchiladas. Chips salsa & homemade guac

Native Foods is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Palm Springs.

6. Native Foods

8.7
1775 East Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · 47 tips and reviews

Claudine Y.Claudine Yonson: Falafel wrap was so delicious and well seasoned, the chicken and waffles was spicy but, amazing. My toddler had the lil budha with seasoned fries. We are coming back. Amazing flavors.

Monica Z.Monica Zarate: The curry bowl! The blueberry hibscus tea, the oatmeal creme pie!! SO AMAZING!!

Diana I.Diana Ibrahim: Lavender lemonade is amazing

Rooster And The Pig is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Palm Springs.

7. Rooster And The Pig

8.4
356 S Indian Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA
Vietnamese Restaurant · Downtown Palm Springs · 23 tips and reviews

Rumana S.Rumana Siddiky: Everything is very fresh and flavorful without necessarily being spicy. Skip the spring rolls but don't miss the crispy cod (FOB) or the corn.

BrandonBrandon: Crispy red snapper and charred brussels with Chinese sausage are awesome! The rice porridge they start off with is great.

David W.David Wesley: Palm Springs Life Review, such a great intro to a stand our new restaurant! Read more.

Firehouse Subs is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Palm Springs.

8. Firehouse Subs

7.5
5200 E Ramon Rd, Ste G4 (at Gene Autry Trail), Palm Springs, CA
Sandwich Spot · 2 tips and reviews

Keith C.Keith Cornell: Sweet and Spicy Meatball is delicious!

Ken H.Ken Humes: The very best subs in the valley!

Nature's Health Food & Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Palm Springs.

9. Nature's Health Food & Cafe

8.6
555 S Sunrise Way #301 (btwn Escanaba & E Ramon), Palm Springs, CA
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Warm Sands · 29 tips and reviews

J T.J T: Date shake tastes like ice cream! Spicy fake chicken is store bought but still good. Nice place.

Michael O.Michael Ocher: Amazing artichoke wrap! And almond shake was gab!

Carly Alyssa T.Carly Alyssa Thorne: Awesome store... N great food n smoothies

El Jefe is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Palm Springs.

10. El Jefe

8.0
1800 E Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA
Mexican Restaurant · 36 tips and reviews

JoyJoy: The corn (esquites) was delicious. Flourless chocolate cake with mousse, spicy candid walnuts and coffee ice cream is a must have. However, the beef tongue tacos were too salty (the sauce).

Marla @.Marla @DvinMsM: Breakfast was amazingly delish. Omelet with onions, tomato and spinach.

Taste TerminalTaste Terminal: A modern Mexican restaurant and tequila bar created by James Beard Award-winning Iron Chef Jose Garces. Read more.

Smokin' Burgers & Lounge is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Palm Springs.

11. Smokin' Burgers & Lounge

7.8
1775 E Palm Canyon Dr, Ste 220 (at Sunrise/La Verne intersection), Palm Springs, CA
Burger Joint · 18 tips and reviews

Teena H.Teena Howard: Great burgers and very big. Very spicy but delicious hot wings

Ata Can B.Ata Can Bertay: Awesome burger is just awesome!

Frank W.Frank Wilson: So the app asked me what's good here? To that I have to say what's not good here. I honestly have to say I haven't had a bad meal yet. And I have tried almost the entire menu.

Jake's is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Palm Springs.

12. Jake's

7.6
664 N Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA
American Restaurant · Uptown Palm Springs · 42 tips and reviews

Christine W.Christine Wu: Wonderful drinks ( horseradish Bloody Mary is fierce) and delightful sandwiches. Jake's eggs were tender and savory!

Chris M.Chris Messina: Had high hopes for the Mary BLT, but found it a bit bland. Maybe take the plunge and go for the Horseradish Mary for something punchy.

James K.James K: Grilled pineapple, watermelon, chicken salad is excellent.

Monsoon Indian Cuisine is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Palm Springs.

13. Monsoon Indian Cuisine

7.4
555 S Sunrise Way #107 (Ramon Road), Palm Springs, CA
Indian Restaurant · Warm Sands · 11 tips and reviews

cnelson ︻.cnelson ︻╦╤─: Lamb Vindaloo was great

Hallifax J.Hallifax J: Try anything with the almond-cashew sauce. The stuff is incredible.

Dorothy S.Dorothy Shuler: Lunch buffet excellent

Fisherman's Market & Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Palm Springs.

14. Fisherman's Market & Grill

8.1
235 S Indian Canyon Dr (btw Baristo & Arenas), Palm Springs, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Downtown Palm Springs · 38 tips and reviews

Doug d.Doug de Wet: Fantastic grilled Mahi-mahi and salmon tacos. Light on seasoning, they’re mild as is, but you can kick ‘em up with some pico de gallo and few dashes of Tapatio or Cholula.

Don B.Don Bowers: Tacos are very spicy. I liked though. My nitvhy wife hated them

Robert R.Robert Rivera: Try the mahi mahi tacos and the halibut fish n chips. Fantastic!

Palm Greens Café is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Palm Springs.

15. Palm Greens Café

7.7
611 S Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · 60 tips and reviews

Vlad K.Vlad Kent: The spicy Peruvian stew is sriracha spicy!!!

Athonia C.Athonia Cappelli: Add jalapeño to your wet burrito for a real wake up breakfast.

SheriSheri: The vegan reuben is awesome!