It’s Getting Hot in Here! The Spiciest Food in ATX

Summers in Texas can get toasty so can the food. Some of the spiciest food we have encountered in our travels have been in ATX. Whether you’re a spicy lover or up for a tasty adventure, here are five dishes across Austin for food lovers that bring the heat.

Tommy Want Wingy – Holy Schnikes Wings

This Chicken Wing food truck known for their chicken lollipops have the Holy Schnikes Wings listed on their website with a warning, “painfully hot”. Be warned, since these wings are consistently voted the spiciest wings in all of Austin.

Ramen Tatsu-Ya – Mi-So-Hot

Mi-So-Hot is the spicy version of the Mi-So-Not. It consists of pork bone broth, miso blend, goma pork, ajitama, scallion, napa cabbage, bean sprout, and corn. To take it to the next level, you can ask to add the “Spicy Bomb” full of red pepper paste to bring more spice to your dish.

Hopdoddy Burger Bar – El Diablo Burger

This iconic burger spot has one of the hottest burgers in town. This burger boasts pepper jack cheese, roasted habaneros & serranos, caramelized onions, salsa roja, lettuce, tomato & chipotle aioli sauce. This burger packs a punch with every bite.

Pluckers – Fire in the Hole Wings

With five flames listed on their website, these wings are on fire. These wings are covered in their “Fire in the Hole” sauce, their hottest and most famous sauce offered. If you eat 25 of them you get on Plucker’s Wall of Flame!

Texas Chili Parlor – XXX Chilli

Did you know that Chili is the state food of Texas? Head to Tex-Mex Texas Chili Parlor to try their XXX Chili, their hottest chili on the menu.

Eva Rogers

A Texan through and through, her passion for the Lone Star State is evident in every word she writes.Hailing from the vast plains of West Texas, Eva has a deep appreciation for the unique blend of tradition and innovation that defines the Texan spirit. Eva crafts articles that celebrate the diverse tapestry of Texas, from its bustling urban centers to its serene rural landscapes.