Best Restaurants for Spicy Food in Kearny Mesa

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1. Puesto Mission Valley

4.6

Exceptional(1982)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Mission Valley

Booked 6 times today

Puesto is family-owned and operated by first generation Mexican American brothers Eric, Alan and Alex Adler, alongside their cousins Isidoro and Moy Lombrozo and founding chef and partner Luisteen Gonzalez. With eight locations in California, Puesto provides an innovative and contemporary approach to authentic Mexican cuisine. Sourcing its ingredients locally and regionally, the restaurant has earned national acclaim for its Mexico City-inspired tacos made with non-GMO organic, heirloom Masienda blue corn stone-ground tortillas, crispy melted cheese and scratch salsas.

2. ARLO San Diego

4.3

Awesome(744)

Price: Moderate

• American • Mission Valley

Booked 13 times today

ARLO is an award-winning restaurant known for its scratch-made dishes, crafted from fresh local ingredients. Serving breakfast, weekend DJ brunch, and dinner, ARLO offers a fun and quirky environment. Highlights include a sweeping outdoor patio, swaying palm trees, and a giant outdoor fireplace. The experience is rounded out by an inventive cocktail program, an extensive wine list, and local craft beers on tap. Recently, ARLO won Best Hotel Restaurant and Best Restaurant for Big Groups in the San Diego Magazine Best of 2024 awards. Free parking is available.

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3. P.F. Chang's - San Diego

4.5

Awesome(355)

Price: Moderate

• Chinese • Mission Valley

We are an Asian & Chinese restaurant offering dine-in, takeout, to-go, delivery, and catering. Make a reservation online to dine in. Order Asian and Chinese food delivery, takeout, and catering online or through the P.F. Chang's mobile app. Let us cater the perfect feast for you - corporate office catering menus are also available. P.F. Chang's offers a variety of signature Asian, Thai, Korean, Japanese, Mongolian, and Chinese food dishes including Chicken Lettuce Wraps, Chicken Pad Thai, Signature Lo Mein, Fried Rice, Mongolian Beef, Chang's Spicy Chicken, and Pork and Shrimp Dumplings. Order online for sushi delivery and takeout. Many gluten-free and vegetarian menu items are available. Try our seasonal cocktails and seasonal menu items.

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4. P.F. Chang's - La Jolla

3.6

Very Good(334)

Price: Moderate

• Chinese • La Jolla

Booked 1 time today

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5. Lapper Sports Bar + Kitchen

4.8

Exceptional(63)

Price: Moderate

• American • Mission Valley

Booked 3 times today

Welcome to Lapper Sport Bar + Kitchen—San Diego’s ultimate spot for great food, sports, and unforgettable vibes! Located in the heart of the Town and Country Hotel and Resort, right next to the pool and waterslide, we’re the perfect place to kick back and have a blast. Enjoy our famous Surf and Turf Nachos, Baja Tacos beer-battered with our signature Thelma Blonde brew, or one of our juicy burgers—all while relaxing on our cozy patio or by the fire pits with cushioned seating.Catch the big game on any of our 9 TVs or join us for live entertainment, from line dancing to trivia, karaoke, and DJ-led pool parties on the weekends. Swing by for Happy Hour, Game Day Specials, and enjoy 4-hour parking validation on us. Lapper Sport Bar + Kitchen—where good times and great food are always on tap!

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6. Theresa's Italian Steakhouse

4.2

Awesome(92)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Mission Valley

Booked 8 times today

Enjoy authentic Italian Steakhouse cuisine right in the heart of Mission Valley in central San Diego. Theresa’s Italian Steakhouse combines a dynamic atmosphere with traditional dishes. From housemade pasta dishes to prime cut steaks and fresh seafood, you will fall in love with our chef’s recipes, transporting you back to Italy. Take pleasure in every dish with perfectly paired selections from a carefully assembled wine collection.We believe in supporting local farmers and suppliers that produce fresh, sustainable and traceable ingredients. By working together, we can help protect the environment and ensure all animals are treated humanely through modern farming practices. We hope you'll enjoy these local ingredients and have an outstanding dining experience with us.

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7. Bay Park Fish Company

4.8

Exceptional(314)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Bay Park

Booked 4 times today

WE ARE OPEN!Founded by two fishing buddies in 2005, Bay Park Fish Company has become a local hot spot for the freshest seafood in San Diego. Our menu features the freshest of locally sourced seafood. We are proud to be located in this quaint little neighborhood in San Diego & proud to support local fishermen.For limited capacity dine-in, and take-out! We are excited to invite you back in! The health and safety of our staff and customers is our top priority. Please be assured that we are implementing all necessary health & safety measures as outlined in the published COVID-19 Restaurant Operating Protocol. Face covering is required to enter the restaurant at this time. You are permitted to remove your face covering once you are seated, and for the duration of time you are at the table.Please be patient and understanding with our staff, we are all putting forth our best efforts to provide the best experience under this new normal!

8. Mister A's

4.9

Exceptional(8624)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary French / American • Downtown

Booked 22 times today

Mister A's is the penthouse, fine-dining destination of San Diego, and has been for over 50 years. Located just a few minutes from downtown, you will take the elevator to the top floor and look back out over jetliners sweeping past at eye level, the San Diego skyline, bay and Pacific, while enjoying Modern American cuisine, hand-crafted cocktails, and one of Wine Spectator's top-rated wine lists in the country. The culinary staff hand-selects local farm produce and the highest quality ingredients in every category to offer you selections that are made from scratch in house for brunch, lunch, dinner.. or simply the finest rooftop drinks and appetizers in town.Please visit our website for specific dress code guidelines: https://www.asrestaurant.com/contact/(Guests not in dress code will be turned away)

9. Barbusa

4.6

Exceptional(4279)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Little Italy

Booked 71 times today

Barbusa Local Modern Sicilian Restaurant.Lively atmosphere with our craft cocktails, handmade pastas, freshest seafood, delicate pizza, and our famous Sicilian Ribeye.Pizza Served from our stone fired oven.Gluten free and Vegan Items AvailableWHILE WE VALUE THE TIME OF ALL OUR LOYAL GUEST AND SMILING FACES, WE KINDLY REQUEST YOU LIMIT THE TIME SPENT AT YOUR TABLE TO 1 HOUR AND 30 MIN DUE TO MANDATED REDUCTION IN CAPACITY. THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING AND SUPPORT, WE COULDNT BE MORE THRILLED TO HAVE YOU DINE WITH US!

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10. Alexander's on 30th

4.8

Exceptional(3069)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • North Park

Booked 18 times today

Neighborhood gem located in the heart of the Historic North Park District, adjoining Balboa Park and the world famous San Diego Zoo. Specializing in homestyle Italian with Gourmet Flair. Hand made Pastas, Award Winning Pizza and Voted Best of Restaurants by San Diego Magazine "Most Romantic". Listed as Top 25 Places to Eat in San Diego "Before You Die" by San Diego Union Tribune. Make memorable celebrations on our beautiful patio, the perfect ambiance for any occasion. Remember to try our diners favorites, The Theodore's Fix Pizza and Baked Vodka Bolognese.Look forward to serving you soon!

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45 restaurants available nearby

1. Puesto Mission Valley

2. ARLO San Diego

3. P.F. Chang's - San Diego

4. P.F. Chang's - La Jolla

5. Lapper Sports Bar + Kitchen

6. Theresa's Italian Steakhouse

7. Bay Park Fish Company

8. Mister A's

9. Barbusa

10. Alexander's on 30th

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