5 to Try: Hot and Spicy Dishes
By J.P. Anderson, Restaurant Editor
Like it spicy? From a fiery Mexican meal to a hot Indian dish, sample the best tongue-tingling delights in Chicago.
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Nuevo Leon Restaurant
1515 W 18th St, Chicago, IL
From shredded pork tamales to jalapeno-studded queso con chorizo, this Pilsen diner serves up seriously spicy, truly authentic Mexican fare. -
Opart Thai House Restaurant
4658 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL
Refreshing, fiery papaya salad and savory-sweet pad kra praow with basil and hot peppers prove that spicy is this storefront's specialty. -
Tropic Island Jerk Chicken
1922 E 79tH St, Chicago, IL
Get a taste of Jamaica at this South Side takeout shop, which serves up some of the best jerk in the city. -
Magnolia Cafe
1224 W Wilson Ave, Chicago, IL
Jalapeno-infused vodka makes this Uptown gem's brunchtime Bloody Mary a real zinger. -
Tiffin
2536 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL
Craving Indian heat? Dig into this restaurant's lamb vindaloo, which bathes tender morsels of meat and potatoes in a deliciously lip-stinging red chile sauce.
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Amarind's
6822 W North Ave, Chicago, IL
Savor the colors and flavors of exquisite Thai cuisine at truly delectable prices. -
The Indian Garden Restaurant
247 E Ontario St, Chicago, IL
Flavorful dishes, prompt service, and reasonable prices make this Indian restaurant a local lunch favorite.
