Cajun Kitchen2 is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Santa Barbara.

1. Cajun Kitchen2

8.0
901 Chapala St (at W Canon Perdido St), Santa Barbara, CA
Café · Santa Barbara Downtown · 39 tips and reviews

Melissa F.Melissa Frost: Delicious cornbread! If u can handle spicy the jambalaya & eggs is really good.

MattersOfGrey.comMattersOfGrey.com: If you can handle spicy, it is a no-brainer: the jambalaya with eggs (and cornbread) is your answer.

Hee-wonHee-won: Favorite breakfast spot in the entire world. Excellent service and cajun food. If you're up for spicy food, try the cajun scramble with cornbread. So yummy!

Arigato Sushi is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Santa Barbara.

2. Arigato Sushi

8.5
1225 State St (W Anapamu St & W Victoria St), Santa Barbara, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Santa Barbara Downtown · 58 tips and reviews

Sandra S.Sandra Stoppel: Spicy new Zealand mussels.......the bomb!

Trisha C.Trisha C.: Yellowtail Jalapeño Sushi Roll was amazing. The rice has sesame seeds which I really enjoyed.

Andrea F.Andrea Finn: I dream about the gorgonzola salmon sashimi. Honestly. Best sushi ever!!

Scarlett Begonia is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Santa Barbara.

3. Scarlett Begonia

8.4
11 W Victoria St #10 (In Victoria Court), Santa Barbara, CA
American Restaurant · Santa Barbara Downtown · 29 tips and reviews

Jacob T.Jacob Tell: Try the Short Rib Sandwhich - Homemade onion ring with horseradish coleslaw and homemade ketchup and fries. Whoa!

Elizabeth S.Elizabeth Silva: Spicy brunch option of shrimp, grits & poached eggs proved to be a winner, along w/ lemon ricotta pancakes!

Jaime H.Jaime Heer: Lemon ricotta pancakes are insane!!!

South Coast Deli is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Santa Barbara.

4. South Coast Deli

8.6
1436 Chapala St (Micheltorena Street), Santa Barbara, CA
Deli · Downtown Santa Barbara · 21 tips and reviews

papawowpapawow: The Roast Beef Horseradish is awesome, as is the Ham and Brie

James H.James Hahn: Roast Beef Hottie "88" is super good. Has a spicy bite to it.

Jon C.Jon Conlon: Create you're own; My Fav: smoked turkey, on Italian roll, provolone, w/ Basil mayo, lettuce, onion pepproncini, & oregano dressing...the truth!

Ichiban Sushi is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Santa Barbara.

5. Ichiban Sushi

7.6
1812 Cliff Dr (at Meigs Rd), Santa Barbara, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Mesa · 8 tips and reviews

Freddie d.Freddie de Leon: I recommend you try the 007 roll, just the right amount of spicy.

Kimberly Cameron, V.Kimberly Cameron, Valencia, CA: Kim Cameron, Valencia, CA - My favorite Sushi place in SB!!! Get the Box Sushi (it's my FAVORITE, but warning, it's spicy!), Dragon, Caterpillar, Avocado Eel, & Rainbow Roll, Edamame & the Sailor Boat

evanevan: great green salad! awesome people! yellowtail kama is fantastic!

Los Agaves Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Santa Barbara.

6. Los Agaves Restaurant

9.1
600 N Milpas St, Santa Barbara, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Lower East · 108 tips and reviews

Laura D.Laura Denenholz: Great ceviche but pretty spicy

Kurt U.Kurt Uhlir: Try the habanero salsa and hold on!!!

Oc G.Oc Gonzalez: The breakfast quesadilla is awesome. Grab a cup of coffee. FYI, it does have cinnamon (which is delicious).

Brophy Bros. is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Santa Barbara.

7. Brophy Bros.

8.6
119 Harbor Way, Santa Barbara, CA
Seafood Restaurant · 145 tips and reviews

USA TODAYUSA TODAY: This seafood restaurant pours a straightforward Bloody Mary with celery salt on the rim. They use fresh horseradish, skin it and grate it right into the drink. Read more.

Kirstie M.Kirstie Maryott: Perfect ratio: 4 drops of tabasco per each garlic baked clam.

Raj S.Raj Suri: Like everyone else is saying, the clam chowder is the best. But add a little tobasco to put it over the top. The bloody Marys are overrated.

Eureka! Gourmet Burgers & Craft Beer is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Santa Barbara.

8. Eureka! Gourmet Burgers & Craft Beer

7.9
601 Paseo Nuevo (Chapala Street), Santa Barbara, CA
Burger Joint · Lower State · 42 tips and reviews

Ashley V.Ashley Venturini: 5th time here (in a week) I branched out and had the crab cake sliders! So yummy, not too breaded & w/avocado! Our favorite burgers are the Original & the Egg & Jalapeño. Mac n cheese app is good too!

Brendan N.Brendan Nelson: Great beer on tap great burgers I had the Jalapeño Egg burger, highly recommended grass-fed burger. Dogfishhead 120 minute if they have it on tap still

Solène G.Solène G.: Great place for happy hours. Good burgers and drinks. Love sitting at the booth with the kids.

Carlitos Cafe y Cantina is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Santa Barbara.

9. Carlitos Cafe y Cantina

8.0
1324 State St (at Arlington Ave), Santa Barbara, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Santa Barbara Downtown · 34 tips and reviews

Tiana R.Tiana Russo: Spicy coconut shrimp with chipotle mashed potatoes, amazing!! & delicious marinade of the chicken and steak fajitas.

melanie a.melanie altarescu: BABY CHOLULA BOTTLES

Emilia D.Emilia Doerr: Get the mariscos enchiladas (enough to split!)- and of course a margarita.

Milk & Honey is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Santa Barbara.

10. Milk & Honey

8.5
30 W Anapamu St (Chapala St.), Santa Barbara, CA
Tapas Restaurant · Santa Barbara Downtown · 30 tips and reviews

Rachel P.Rachel Petty: Try the spicy cucumber margarita! Yum! 

Michelle Z.Michelle Zeenix: This place is great! Try the Holy Crop martini, Lamb Sliders, and Brussel Sprouts...

Abbey K.Abbey Keck: Som "Brie" sas is amazing. They also have old cartoons playing!

Sams To Go is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Santa Barbara.

11. Sams To Go

8.3
726 N Milpas St (De La Guerra St), Santa Barbara, CA
Sandwich Spot · Downtown Santa Barbara · 4 tips and reviews

Kimberly Cameron, V.Kimberly Cameron, Valencia, CA: Kim Cameron, Valencia, CA - Get the Hot Roast Beef and Avocado, add your favorite cheese, order a coke and get the Jalapeno chips!! You won't regret it!!! LOVE this place!

Olivia U.Olivia Uribe: Their turkey, bacon, avo + cheese is grub!

Andrew S.Andrew Sheridan: #26 is the best. Also get a cheeseburger they're amazing here.

La Super-Rica Taqueria is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Santa Barbara.

12. La Super-Rica Taqueria

8.5
622 N Milpas St (at Alphonse St), Santa Barbara, CA
Taco Restaurant · Lower East · 94 tips and reviews

JackJack: Julia Child's favorite Mexican place marianted pork tacos and #16 are the best. Great salsa - spicy!

Aris B.Aris Blevins: Excellent chuleta, and the lomito suizo is no slouch either. Gordita is spicy but no tears.

Esti M.Esti Marie: Perfect spot for a quickie taco! Delish. Park style bench eating, indoors.

Meun Fan Thai is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Santa Barbara.

13. Meun Fan Thai

8.2
1819 Cliff Dr, Santa Barbara, CA
Thai Restaurant · Mesa · 10 tips and reviews

Camille R.Camille Ruvalcaba: Had the spicy chicken with basil (and the house salad) for the lunch special and loved it!! They have some nice seats outside.

Sara C.Sara Callahan: First time having Thai? The Cashew Chicken and Kui Kai Noodle are both safe bets!

Kimberly Cameron, V.Kimberly Cameron, Valencia, CA: Kim Cameron, Valencia, CA - Tom Ka Gai is fabulous (its a coconut milk/lemon grass soup w/ chicken)!!!! Go w/ a group so you can split a bunch of things family-style.

Crushcakes Cupcakery & Crushcafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Santa Barbara.

14. Crushcakes Cupcakery & Crushcafe

8.4
1315 Anacapa St (at Arlington Ave), Santa Barbara, CA
Cupcake Shop · Santa Barbara Downtown · 38 tips and reviews

StephanieStephanie: Great cupcakes, coffee and baked goods. Also love the adult grilled cheese sandwich at Crushcafe. I'm so glad they finally put it on the permanent menu. So good with jalapenos and tomato soup.

Sarah M.Sarah Minnis: Fantastic grilled cheese with tomato soup, a surprisingly delicious soy latte and amazing salads; who could ask for anything more?

ShaynaShayna: Strawberry lemonade cupcake is far superior to strawberry bliss. Love it!

Sama Sama Kitchen is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Santa Barbara.

15. Sama Sama Kitchen

8.8
1208 State St (anapamu), Santa Barbara, CA
Asian Restaurant · Santa Barbara Downtown · 26 tips and reviews

Erick S.Erick Suarez: Great atmosphere, friendly bartender, hot chicken pork belly was wonderful, and mie goreng was also fantastic, only downside was the food took a while to make.

JinieJinie: Yum! Fun and memorable brunch. Try the sama sama brunch fried rice. Has just enough heat and flavor.

Varun S.Varun Shetty: Sama Sama cocktail is bourbon, jasmine sweet tea and lemon. Super refreshing. Fried noodle and rice dishes are 💯. So are the brussel sprouts.