Best Restaurants for Spicy Food in East Hollywood

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DowntownHollywoodSan Fernando ValleySouth LAWest Hollywood / Beverly Hills / Mid-Wilshire

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Arts DistrictAtwater VillageBeverly / Fairfax / La Brea / Third St.Beverly HillsBurbankCentral Los Angeles

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1. TAO Asian Bistro - Los Angeles

4.6

Exceptional(4730)

$$$$

• Asian • Hollywood

Booked 84 times today

TAO Los Angeles is a dynamic two-level space, complete with two private dining rooms, lounge with large bar. and main dining room anchored by our 16 foot Quan Yin statue.

2. Budonoki

4.8

Exceptional(62)

$$$$

• Izakaya • East Hollywood

Booked 36 times today

Named one of Eater's 2024 Best New Restaurants in America, this izakaya pop-up finally landed its own permanent spot in Virgil Village. That means no more searching for chef Dan Rabilwongse’s pressed sushi specialties, plus other Japanese dishes with ties to Thai and French cuisine. Don't forget: shochu swizzles and soft serve, too.Need to know: We release reservations 7 days out at 12pm PST for parties up to 6 guests. Email hello@budonoki.la for larger parties. We have tables and bar seats available for walk-ins on a first come, first serve basis. If you are running late, please call or text as we do have a 15-minute grace period on all reservations. Valet parking is available daily. Entrance with signage is located on Virgil Ave just south of the restaurant's entrance.No-shows and same-day cancellations will be subject to a cancellation charge of $25 per guest.

3. Encanto

4.6

Exceptional(170)

$$$$

• Mexican • Los Feliz

Booked 20 times today

Welcome to Encanto, Los Feliz's newly relaunched wood fired Baja Coastal kitchen! Join us as we take you on a tour down the Baja Coast through vibrant, Mexican-inspired cuisine. From fresh ceviches to charred asada, Encanto is the perfect staycation destination to relax and share a meal with your best amigos. You can enjoy a selection of Mexican wines from Valle de Guadalupe, and escape with our $10 Margarita (forever & always). This hidden Hillhurst gem offers Happy Hour from 3 to 5:30 PM daily, with spacious indoor-outdoor seating areas plus a bar & lounge. Encanto is conveniently located near the Greek Theatre and Griffith Observatory. Join us for an enchanting dinner, lunch or brunch Tuesday through Sunday!¡Bienvenidos a Baja!

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4. Loreto

4.7

Exceptional(557)

$$$$

• Mexican • Atwater Village

Booked 58 times today

Bathed by the Pacific Ocean to the West and by the Mar de Cortés to the East, California’s Peninsula is layered with a rich history of cultures reinventing seafood with bold flavors. At our Barra de Peninsula we serve the best bounty that these Oceans have to offer, and we celebrate the people who make our coasts so delicious, from Uni and clam divers to the Concheros in Baja and much more.We love celebrating special occasions! While we don’t offer complimentary desserts, we’re happy to add a candle to any dessert you order.Please note: All credit card payments will incur a 3% processing fee. You may use a debit card to avoid this charge. Thank you for your cooperation, and looking forward on hosting you!We love having little ones join us! For everyone's safety, children must remain supervised and seated during service. Our team carries hot dishes and works in tight spaces — we just want to keep everyone safe and happy!

5. Jemma Hollywood

4.7

Exceptional(699)

$$$$

• Italian • Hollywood

Booked 63 times today

Jemma pays homage to old-school Italian-American joints with a touch of modern California flair. Experience the classics like spicy rigatoni and spaghetti & meatballs, as well as pizzas made with a dough that took over 4 years to perfect.

6. Openaire

4.5

Awesome(2496)

$$$$

• Californian • Koreatown

Booked 40 times today

Native Angeleno, surfer and two-Michelin star chef Josiah Citrin brings a culinary vision built around California’s bounty from land and sea to Openaire. The menu and ingredients reflect the seasons and the interplay of cultural influences that define LA, serving in a lush greenhouse and tented garden oasis on the 2nd floor terrace at the LINE hotel, in the heart of K-Town.For inquiries of 10+ guests, please email us at: Openaire@TheLineHotel.com.

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7. Marco Polo at Silver Lake Pool & Inn

4.5

Awesome(445)

$$$$

• Italian • Silver Lake

Booked 10 times today

Set within Silver Lake Pool & Inn, Marco Polo Trattoria and Bar offers a seasonal menu that celebrates the vibrant, heritage-driven dishes you'll find in Milan with bountiful, local California ingredients. We welcome you to join us for breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch on weekends for an inviting al fresco dining experience. Locals and hotel guests can mingle on our dog-friendly patio. Valet parking available for your convenience. Salut!

8. Carmel

4.8

Exceptional(530)

$$$$

• Mediterranean • Hollywood

Booked 48 times today

Carmel transports the energy, culture, and flavor of the renowned outdoor marketplace “Shuk HaCarmel” to Melrose Avenue, in the heart of LA’s food scene.Using some of the oldest techniques in the world— a wood-burning oven, an open flame grill— chef Asaf Maoz interprets ancient Levantine cooking traditions through a modern lens.Dishes showcase the best of the season: farmer’s market produce, sustainably-sourced meats and seafood, all prepared with the global culinary influence of the Tel Aviv shuk. Breads are baked in-house, including a 72-hour fermented Moroccan Frena, baked to order in the wood-fire oven.

9. Lemon Grove

4.7

Exceptional(457)

$$$$

• Italian • Hollywood

Booked 67 times today

Lemon Grove showcases California seasonal hors d'oeuvres, mains, and desserts, complemented by a thoughtful wine list, and artisanal cocktails crafted by our mixologists. The restaurant is located on the rooftop of The Aster, a 6 level private club and hotel recently awarded a highly coveted Michelin Key. Menus evolve frequently, and always offer vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free friendly options. For parties of more than 10, please contact lemongrove@theasterla.com to inquire about availability. Please note that multiple reservations made separately may not be seated together.

10. Casa Madera

4.4

Awesome(377)

$$$$

• Mexican • Hollywood Hills

Booked 13 times today

Casa Madera West Hollywood is a high-energy, fine-dining coastal Mexican restaurant offering an immersive sensory dining experience. Known for modern Mexican cuisine, fresh seafood, handcrafted cocktails, live music, and panoramic views, Casa Madera delivers elevated dinner, brunch, and happy hour experiences in West Hollywood and Toronto.

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Michael
Orange County •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
We loved everything about Saltie Girl! 5⭐️ The hot lobster roll with butter was incredible, the caviar dip was rich, creamy, and addictive, and the moules frites and oysters were all absolutely delicious. Great atmosphere, great service, and a really amazing seafood experience from start to finish. In fact, we loved it so much that we’re already booked for dinner at the original Saltie Girl in a couple of weeks when we visit Boston. We’ll definitely be back!
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Saltie Girl$$$$• Seafood• West Hollywood
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4.7
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Krystal
Los Angeles •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Apr 25, 2026
Best service! Great Food! Love this place. Drinks and food are amazing
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Daedo Sikdang$$$$• Steak• Koreatown
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4.6
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Michael
Los Angeles •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Apr 19, 2026
Excellent quality fish and presentation. Especially loved the hye II, crispy rice with spicy tuna, and escolar! Highly recommend!
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Tsuri$$$$• Sushi• West Hollywood
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4.8
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EricaGold
Orlando / Central Florida East •15 reviews
5.0
Dined on Apr 3, 2026
Really loved the food! A great laid back experience.
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Trejo's Cantina$$$$• Contemporary Mexican• Hollywood
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4.3
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Patricia
Los Angeles •36 reviews
5.0
Dined on Mar 22, 2026
Fun place to dine near LACMA, Motion Picture Academy and of course the Peterson Museum. The staff was really friendly and helpful and we liked the food. It is noisy so conversation was a bit tough, but the ambience was fun,
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Meyers Manx Cafe$$$$• American• Mid-Wilshire
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4.6

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