Best Restaurants for Spicy Food in East Austin

112 restaurants available nearby

1. Space Cowboy

4.6

Exceptional(282)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • East Austin

Booked 28 times today

Where robots serve, flavors rule, and good times reign. Modern kitchen redefining expectations by blending innovative service with elevated dining. Serving globally inspired, made from scratch plates and cocktails.Our journey began with a simple idea: to venture into uncharted territory, blending robotics with elevated dining to push the boundaries of what a dining experience can be. Our menu is crafted around a spirit of breaking boundaries since, in space, there are no bounds. Each dish and cocktail is an invitation to taste something unexpected—a fusion of cultures, and styles that feels both familiar and surprising.While our playful robot servers glide by, delivering your food and drinks with a wink toward the future, Space Cowboy is deeply human at heart. Our team is a collection of creators who infuse their own stories and passions into every sip and bite. With love for cultures, and a heart for adventure we share a desire to bring a piece of the future to life.

2. Canje

4.9

Exceptional(2077)

Price: Expensive

• Caribbean • East Austin

Booked 69 times today

Traditional meets modern in this new age Caribbean cuisine restaurant brought you by Chef Tavel Bristol-Joseph of E&R Hospitality Group. Named after the Canje pheasant, national bird of Guyana, Canje pulls inspiration not just from mainland Guyana, but from Jamaica to Puerto Rico, and all the islands in between. Our menu explores the cooking techniques, ingredients, and many expressions of vibrant food across the region.Tucked away on the east side of Austin, this lively environment brings a unique cocktail program boasting both spirit forward and fruit driven cocktails and a small selection of natural wines alongside our inventive food menu.

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3. Ma'Coco - East Austin

4.6

Exceptional(177)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Mexican • East Austin

Booked 3 times today

A fresh approach to Mexican cuisine. We emphasize scratch ingredients to serve colorful, tasty & traditional bites. From tacos & enchiladas to fresh fruit frescas & cocktails, you’ll find an antojito just for you!

4. Aba - Austin

4.8

Exceptional(1138)

Price: Very Expensive

• Mediterranean • East Austin

Booked 132 times today

Aba, meaning father in Hebrew, is a Mediterranean restaurant with a California influence. The menu features Chef CJ Jacobson’s modern approach to Mediterranean cooking and the beverage program showcases spirits and rare wines from lesser known Mediterranean regions.

5. Bar Peached

4.7

Exceptional(1501)

Price: Moderate

• Asian • Downtown

Booked 6 times today

Bar Peached is the newest restaurant concept from the team that brought you The Peached Tortilla, the Asian and Southern inspired food truck turned brick and mortar. Located at 1315 W. 6th Street, Bar Peached is a bar focused restaurant concept that features a range of small plates, comfort food shareables, and both small and large format tacos, all with an Asian twist. Beverage Director Kevin Kok's bar menu boasts a variety of draft cocktails and "to order" cocktails, an extensive wine list, and a spectrum of draft, bottled and canned beers. Any cancellations to reservations of 6+ people in less than 24 hour notice will result in a $25 per person cancellation fee.

6. Elizabeth St Cafe

4.9

Exceptional(779)

Price: Moderate

• Asian • Bouldin Creek

Booked 52 times today

Elizabeth Street Café is a neighborhood Vietnamese cafe and French bakery in South Austin opened in December 2011. The little restaurant boasts sunny dining rooms and a shady garden patio and serves fresh breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as takeout.Elizabeth Street Café is known for: great croissants and Stumptown coffee, bánh mì served on house baked baguettes, fresh spring rolls, Kronenberg on tap, steaming bowls of pho, spicy curries, house cocktails, a fun kids menu, and flavorful macarons.Learn more about McGuire Moorman Lambert Hospitality and their family of restaurants at www.mmlhospitality.com

7. Juniper

4.7

Exceptional(2652)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • East Austin

Booked 19 times today

Consistently listed in the top 10 best restaurants in the city by the Austin American-Statesman, Juniper combines locally-sourced, hyper-seasonal Texas ingredients and old world technique, creating comforting yet innovative dishes that connect Northern Italy to Central Texas. Rounding out the offerings are a world-class beverage program and a special 6 course Pre Fixe Menu at $95 per person, which guests can pair with an optional 6 course wine tasting at $65 per person.Located on the 2nd floor of Juniper, our private event space can accommodates groups of all sizes. Perfect for holiday parties, networking events, corporate dinners, luncheons, birthday parties, and weddings. Select the Private Dining below to view additional information.

8. Hillside Farmacy

4.4

Awesome(370)

Price: Moderate

• American • East Austin

Booked 15 times today

Something about Hillside Farmacy, weekend brunches, patio dinners, and cocktails just make you feel better. Perhaps that’s due to its historical landmark location in the lovingly renovated 1950s Hillside Drugstore. Or perhaps it’s the fresh, carefully selected seasonal food that comes from local farms and onto your plate is just good medicine. Weekend brunches are WALK-IN only.💚 Hillside Farmacy

9. La Condesa

4.6

Exceptional(2232)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Downtown

Booked 33 times today

La Condesa is a two-times James Beard-nominated modern Mexican restaurant located in Austin’s vibrant 2nd Street District. Helmed by Executive Chef Rick Lopez, La Condesa’s menu features interior Mexican dishes made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients, plus a renowned bar program with one of the largest collections of tequila, mezcal and other Mexican spirits in the city.

10. Hestia

4.8

Exceptional(1875)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 31 times today

Hestia, named after the Greek goddess of the hearth, is a modern live-fire grill house. Dishes find inspiration from a custom 20-ft hearth which anchors the kitchen and dining room. Our menus offers an opportunity to explore and showcase techniques that highlight the role of fire in food. You may choose to order from our a la carte menu or experience our chef curated tasting menu.We accept reservations 60 days in advance. For event inquiries, please visit our website.2024 Michelin One Star

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Melissa
Austin •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
The food was delicious and a very well done fusion. I would only prefer it slightly less salty. We found good wines to pair with the food and the dessert. The service was excellent. The place was elegant, but could have had a little more personality. Overall, an excellent restaurant.
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UnderdogPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary Asian• Bouldin Creek
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4.6
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celestevip
Orlando / Central Florida East •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
First time in Austin decided to try Quince; amazing cocktails & food, service was outstanding as well, hostess are really nice ! :) The view is gorgeous will definitely come back whenever we visit Austin again!
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Quince LakehousePrice: Moderate• International• Austin
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4.3
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Nancy
Dallas - Fort Worth •23 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
The spicy wings and pork buns were a big hit with our group. Always a fun environment! Our server was great!
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Bar PeachedPrice: Moderate• Asian• Downtown
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4.7
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Michal Lauren
Dallas - Fort Worth •1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Amazing! Get the pork dumpling appetizer. It is so good! We sat on the rooftop overlooking downtown. So romantic!
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Sway Thai - AustinPrice: Expensive• Asian• West Austin / Westlake
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4.5
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Michaelvip
New York City •8 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 15, 2024
Great food, excellent service; a varied menu at fair prices. Our area was quite loud, but still we’ll be back —
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Las Palomas Restaurant-BarPrice: Moderate• Mexican• West Austin / Westlake
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4.8

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112 restaurants available nearby

1. Space Cowboy

2. Canje

3. Ma'Coco - East Austin

4. Aba - Austin

5. Bar Peached

6. Elizabeth St Cafe

7. Juniper

8. Hillside Farmacy

9. La Condesa

10. Hestia

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