5 to Try: Hot and Spicy Dishes
By Leigh Niles, Orange County
Like it spicy? From a fiery Mexican meal to a hot Indian dish, sample the best tongue-tingling delights in Orange County.
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Iva Lee's
555 N El Camino Real Ste E, San Clemente, CA
Love Cajun spices? Dive into the super-spicy, fresh-from-the-bayou jambalaya. -
Mayur Cuisine Of India
2931 E Coast Hwy, Corona Del Mar, CA
If you can handle the heat, order red-chili-mustard-seed-spiced chicken vindaloo--but have a cool beverage nearby. -
Red Pearl Kitchen
412 Walnut Ave, Huntington Beach, CA
This urban-cool, yet beachy spot serves up slow-burning coriander-spiced shrimp satay that packs a serious punch. -
Royal Thai Cuisine
1753 S Pacific Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA
The Crying Tiger dish may reduce you to tears with ultra-spicy beef served with greens. If you dare, ask for it triple spicy.
