Best Restaurants for Spicy Food in Irvine

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1. North Italia – Irvine

4.5

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Irvine

Booked 153 times today

At North, we focus on what we do best: Italian from scratch. Enjoy any of our handmade pastas and pizzas, created with seasonal ingredients and inventive flavors. Or, try a different signature dish, prepared with our fresh flavors from the garden, farm, and sea. We’ve hand crafted seasonal cocktails that pair great with our food, creating a real modern Italia experiences perfect for any occasion.

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2. Habana- Irvine Spectrum

4.5

Awesome(4641)

Price: Expensive

• Cuban • Irvine

Booked 84 times today

Originally opened in 1995, Habana has become an Orange County staple, offering the coastal community a Cuban-Inspired experience through its authentic cuisine and cocktail program. Spanning 20 years as a favorite culinary destination, Habana lends itself perfectly for date night, celebrations and simple moments that have created memories for many.

3. Puesto Los Olivos

4.6

Exceptional(1763)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Mexican • Irvine

Booked 49 times today

Owned and operated by a Mexican American family whose best memories all include tacos, Puesto is an award-winning Mexican Artisan Kitchen & Bar providing an innovative approach to authentic Mexican flavors. Puesto has garnered national acclaim for its Mexico City-style crispy melted cheese tacos, served on handmade non-GMO, organic, maíz azul stone-ground tortillas. In addition to tacos, offerings include a selection of fresh catch ceviches, guacamoles, starters and ensaladas, courtesy of Chef/Partner Luisteen Gonzales. The bar program showcases the best of Mexico City through the use of fresh ingredients in our hand crafted cocktails and housemade Micheladas, tequilas, mezcals, Baja craft beers, and Valle de Guadalupe wines you can’t find elsewhere We’re honored to have been featured by media outlets nationally and internationally, some of which include National Geographic, Huffington Post, Refinery 29, MSN, Insider, Zagat, Eater, Food and Wine, and LA Times.

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4. Bosscat Kitchen & Libations

4.6

Exceptional(699)

Price: Expensive

• American • Irvine

Booked 46 times today

Bosscat Kitchen & Libations perfectly meshes upscale and casual dining with an expansive whiskey selection and unique offering of American comfort food. It offers high energy, open spaced concepts to promote a lively dining experience. With the rustic industrial aesthetic, brick metal and barrels are prevalent in the space. One of its most coveted attractions is the famous whiskey room, that houses hundreds of whiskies from several countries. From high end whiskies like Pappy Van Winkle, to a shot of Jameson with a Coors Light, there is something here for everyone's taste; and Bosscat prides itself on being this type of environment. Each season new flavors and recipes are brought into the kitchen. The culture and staff are encouraged to foster the fun and unique dining experience they so strongly emulate. Bosscat is open all week for lunch and dinner. Happy hour is available on weekdays, and a fun, boozy brunch menu is available on Saturdays and Sundays.

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5. CUCINA enoteca - Irvine

4.6

Exceptional(2717)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Irvine

Booked 50 times today

CUCINA enoteca is centrally located in the Irvine Spectrum! Owner Tracy Borkum's flair for combining great ambience, award-winning cuisine and unparalleled service are once again starring components in this latest Urban Kitchen Group creation. Executive Chef Tim Kolanko and Chef de Cuisine Cesar Sarmiento bring their artistry to the table as guests enjoy an open kitchen. The menu features Italian classics with a modern twist, made with the freshest local, organic and sustainable ingredients. Along with a diverse selection of wines by the glass, guests may visit the restaurant's retail area to select from over 200 bottles for dinner (corkage fee of $10 applies) or purchase wine to go. The energetic space features contemporary elements and vintage artifacts creating the feel of a modern Italian kitchen combined with the comfort of an old rustic farmhouse.

6. Benny & Mary's

4.6

Exceptional(361)

Price: Expensive

• Fusion / Eclectic • Irvine

Booked 19 times today

Please join our restaurant, the home of Benny and Mary, world travelers with diverse menu items, and acquired decor. Featuring eccentric cuisine and craft cocktails, (including a wide selection of spirits and wine) served in our various spaces from our full-service bar and cocktail area to our picturesque Library featuring our bookcase and high ceiling chandeliers. We are hosting a party every lunch and dinner, and you're invited!

7. The Goldfinch

4.6

Exceptional(195)

Price: Expensive

• American • Irvine

Booked 7 times today

California Cuisine and an extensive Beverage and Craft Cocktail program while focusing on only the best and freshest quality ingredients.

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8. Texas De Brazil - Irvine

4.4

Awesome(3425)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Irvine

Booked 83 times today

Texas de Brazil, is a Brazilian steakhouse, or churrascaria, that features endless servings of flame-grilled beef, lamb, pork, chicken, and Brazilian sausage as well as an extravagant salad area with a wide array of seasonal chef-crafted items.

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9. Benihana - Newport Beach, CA

4.2

Awesome(4927)

Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Newport Beach

Booked 90 times today

Welcome to Benihana, a dining experience unlike any other! Our guests are seated at communal tables in groups, where your personal chef will perform the ancient art of Teppanyaki. Watch as we slice and dice, preparing a meal that will dazzle your eyes as well taste buds, whether you choose mouth-watering steak, tender chicken or succulent seafood. You can also enjoy sushi prepared by a talented sushi chef and indulge in a specialty cocktail.

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10. Cha Cha's Latin Kitchen - Irvine

4.6

Exceptional(1149)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Irvine

Booked 30 times today

Cha Cha’s Latin Kitchen is an award-winning Latin restaurant offering contemporary dishes including seafood; braised meats; and grinding corn in-house to create tortillas and various masa dishes. Cha Cha’s has become known for fresh Latin cuisine made-from-scratch with quality, seasonal ingredients; sustainably-caught seafood; wood-fired meats; local organic produce; as well as signature margaritas and an innovative cocktail menu. PLEASE NOTE: Cha Cha's automatically adds a 20% gratuity fee for parties of 6 and over.

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tammy
Orange County •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Beautiful restaurant with great food and service
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Benny & Mary'sPrice: Expensive• Fusion / Eclectic• Irvine
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4.6
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Josevip
Los Angeles •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Great overall. We were sat outside, which was a little chilly, but the heat lamps did well enough. The waiter was a little quiet and didn't come around too frequently, which honestly worked for us very well as we had a lot to talk about. Food was certainly the highlight, unique and tasty offerings, artichoke eggrolls were unexpectedly good and my pork chop was fantastic!
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Bosscat Kitchen & LibationsPrice: Expensive• American• Irvine
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4.6
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Tracey
Orange County •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
We had a group of 11 for a late lunch. We ordered appetizers, main dishes, sides & dessert. Everyone was happy. The seafood dishes were great, even the non seafood fans loved their selections of grilled chicken. The food was fresh and the service was awesome. We asked our server for many suggestions . We are looking forward to dining at O SEA again!
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O SeaPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Orange
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4.8
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Soso
Los Angeles •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 26 Oct 2024
Atmosphere was great, Food and drinks are excellent. A great place overall.
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Santo Remedio Mexican Resto-BarPrice: Moderate• Contemporary Mexican• Orange
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4.5
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Timfin2vip
Orange County •88 reviews
5.0
Dined on 24 Oct 2024
Great service and sushi! A definite lunch time value!
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RA Sushi Bar Restaurant - Chino Hills, CAPrice: Moderate• Japanese• Chino Hills
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108 restaurants available nearby

1. North Italia – Irvine

2. Habana- Irvine Spectrum

3. Puesto Los Olivos

4. Bosscat Kitchen & Libations

5. CUCINA enoteca - Irvine

6. Benny & Mary's

7. The Goldfinch

8. Texas De Brazil - Irvine

9. Benihana - Newport Beach, CA

10. Cha Cha's Latin Kitchen - Irvine

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