5 to Try: Hot and Spicy Dishes
By Laura Reiley, Citysearch Contributor
Like it spicy? From a fiery Mexican meal to a hot Indian dish, sample the best tongue-tingling delights in Tampa.
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Carmelita's Mexican Restaurant
5211 Park St N, St Petersburg, FL
Luscious molten cheese-centered green enchiladas have a slow-building sneaky spice that creates a powerful thirst and lifelong fans. -
Noodle Lounge Restaurant
1633 W Snow Ave, Tampa, FL
Fresh chilies, zingy fish sauce and vibrant lime-leaf and lemongrass give noodle dishes an authentic, spicy punch. -
Udipi Cafe
14422 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL
Forget lamb vindaloo--this south Indian cuisine will blow your taste buds sky-high with fiery eggplant curry. -
Don Pan International Bakery
202 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL
Traditional Venezuelan corncakes get a fiery mantle of hot sauce at this cozy bakery and restaurant.
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Moon Under Water
332 Beach Dr NE, St Petersburg, FL
Enjoy the Indian-influenced dishes and good pints. -
Royal Palace Thai Restaurant
811 S Howard Ave, Tampa, FL
Delicious Thai specialties in an incomparably elegant setting.

