5 to Try: Hot and Spicy Dishes
By Citysearch Editors, San Francisco
Like it spicy? From a fiery Mexican taco to a hot Thai dish, sample the best tongue-tingling delights in San Francisco.
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Marnee Thai
2225 Irving St, San Francisco, CA
The spicy lime dressing on the silver noodle salad has a stealthy but serious heat. -
Nova Bar & Restaurant
555 Second St, San Francisco, CA
A jalapeno-infused bloody mary will wake up even the most jaded taste buds. -
Brandy Ho's Hunan Food
217 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA
Authentic, spicy Hunan food at affordable prices keeps a devoted clientele coming back to this local favorite. -
Memphis Minnie's
576 Haight St, San Francisco, CA
Slather the house-made spicy vinegar sauce on authentic barbecue at this cutesy joint. -
La Taqueria
2889 Mission St, San Francisco, CA
Get an all-beef taco with extra hot sauce at this longtime Mission Street favorite.
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Thep Phanom
400 Waller St, San Francisco, CA
The traditional cuisine and convenient Lower Haight locale have made this one of San Francisco's most popular Thai restaurants. -
Koh Samui and the Monkey
415 Brannan St, San Francisco, CA
This spacious SoMa destination mixes Thai dining with 21st-century design.

