21 Best Restaurants Spicy Food in Midtown / Cooper

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1. Tekila Mexican Cuisine / Steakhouse

4.1

Excellent(299)

$$$$

• Mexican • Memphis

Booked 7 times today

Welcome to Tekila Mexican Steakhouse – Bold Mexican Flavors, Premium Steaks, and Southern CharmLocated inside the historic Nineteenth Century Club on Union Avenue in Midtown Memphis, Tekila Mexican Steakhouse offers a one-of-a-kind dining experience that blends authentic Mexican cuisine with the art of steakhouse grilling. Our premium steaks are cooked over a Josper oven—a world-renowned charcoal grill and oven combo that locks in flavor and delivers unmatched tenderness and smoky depth. Every dish is made with fresh ingredients, bold and vibrant flavor designed by our chef Alex Guerrero. Enjoy a warm, stylish atmosphere that reflects the character of the building’s rich history while offering a modern, energetic vibe perfect for any occasion.Whether you're planning a date night, group dinner, or private event, Tekila Mexican Steakhouse is the place to savor bold flavors in a truly memorable setting. Reserve your table today!

2. Itta Bena

4.8

Exceptional(5120)

$$$$

• Contemporary Southern • Downtown

Booked 24 times today

Located on the third floor of B.B. King's Blues Club overlooking historic Beale Street you will find Itta Bena "A unique delta experience". Whether entering from our private Second Street entrance or walking through the secret hall from inside B.B. King's Blues Club, Itta Bena is sure to capture your senses. The experience is further heightened when you step inside and find yourself surrounded by rich wood floors, vaulted ceilings, deep golden hued chandeliers and the faint sound of the bustling street below. Touching all the senses, we enrich your evening by offering a delta inspired menu of robust flavors and clean presentation. Itta Bena is a complete overwhelming of the senses that you must experience for yourself.

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3. Flight Restaurant & Wine Bar

4.9

Exceptional(10189)

$$$$

• American • Downtown

Booked 54 times today

Flight Restaurant and Wine Bar is a full service restaurant with multiple dining selections for a guest to enjoy in a single dining experience. Flight offers the finest service featuring a knowledgeable wait staff from which guests can gain valuable insight to enhance their dining experience.Flight offers several distinct dining options: On the main floor, there is the hustle and bustle of friends and business people gathering together. The bar is a welcoming place for those dining alone to meet friends yet unmet, or for those who want a quick bite. On the balcony level, the booths and small tables, some overlooking Main Street, offer more privacy for business or a romantic date night.Please check The Wine Cellar at Flight Restaurant for additional dining options.

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4. Texas de Brazil - Memphis

4.5

Awesome(5401)

$$$$

• Steakhouse • Memphis

Booked 61 times today

Texas de Brazil is a Brazilian steakhouse, or churrascaria, offering an authentic rodizio-style dining experience where gaucho chefs serve endless tableside carvings of flame-grilled beef, lamb, pork, chicken, and Brazilian sausage. Guests also enjoy an extravagant salad area featuring seasonal chef-crafted items, fresh vegetables, artisan cheeses, charcuterie, and Brazilian specialties. The vibrant atmosphere blends traditional Brazilian hospitality with an elegant dining setting, making it perfect for date nights, group dinners, and celebrations. Located near Miami Beach's South Beach and Alton Road district, our restaurant is a favorite destination for both locals and visitors enjoying one of the area's most popular dining and nightlife destinations. Just minutes from the beach and iconic Ocean Drive, Texas de Brazil offers a lively dining experience in the heart of Miami Beach.

5. Amelia Gene's

4.8

Exceptional(964)

$$$$

• American • Downtown

Booked 10 times today

Amelia Gene’s, Downtown’s finest dining experience, welcomes a contemporary, globally inspired palate artfully designed to impress. Fine wines, classic cocktails, proper bites, and a can’t-miss cheese cart transport diners through a culinary journey with distinct hospitality that can only be found in this state-of-the-art, reclaimed space in Downtown Memphis.Our menu emphasizes seasonality and a dedication to ingredient-driven preparations. Our Chef's culinary philosophy is characterized by restraint, allowing the innate qualities of the ingredients to eloquently express themselves. Our establishment is located adjacent to the Caption by Hyatt Hotel.We are proud to offer an extensive wine list thoughtfully curated by our team. Should you wish to bring in a bottle not currently featured on our list, a corkage fee of $40 per bottle will apply, with a maximum of two bottles per party. In support of our culinary program, outside food is not permitted.

6. Fuego Vivo

4.0

Excellent(165)

$$$$

• International • Memphis

Booked 33 times today

Led by Chefs Pablo Blanche and Alex Guerrero, our kitchen explores international flavors brought together through a Central and South American lens. The menu draws inspiration from Argentina, Asia, and Europe, featuring raw bar selections, house-made pastas, Josper-grilled meats, fresh seafood, and globally inspired small plates—each finished with subtle touches in spice, technique, and presentation. From empanadas and octopus to prime steaks, scratch made pastas, and thoughtfully crafted sides, every dish is designed to balance bold flavors with refined execution. The atmosphere is warm, elevated, and inviting, creating a dining experience that feels both worldly and rooted, where fire, flavor, and hospitality take center stage. Fuego Vivo means "Live Fire" that translates from our cooking to our service.

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7. McEwen's on Monroe

4.8

Exceptional(2231)

$$$$

• Southern • Downtown

Booked 9 times today

McEwen’s on Monroe is passionate. Passionate about food, passionate about wine, and passionate about creating a place you long to come back to again and again. An eclectic blend of styles with the largest emphasis on Southern food raised to new and unusual heights. Lunch offers a wide array of excellent sandwiches, salads and business entrees, while dinner leans toward the more elaborate and inventive. Our commitment to a relaxed atmosphere and charming personality has enabled McEwen’s on Monroe to become one of Downtown’s most comfortable restaurants. Employing a knowledgeable and attentive staff always at the ready. In addition to the bar and dining room, our wine cellar is available for parties up to 20 people.

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8. Seasons 52 - Memphis

4.8

Exceptional(4359)

$$$$

• American • Memphis

Booked 55 times today

Seasons 52 is a Fresh Grill and Wine Bar offering a seasonal menu that is naturally lighter and always flavorful. Our seasonal menus feature ingredients at their peak of freshness, oak-fire grilled or brick oven roasted (without a fryer in sight) to be naturally lighter and more flavorful. We also offer an extensive list of wines by the glass and bottle. Here, you'll always feel free to enjoy every bite, every sip, every moment. Lunch and dinner daily with happy hour Monday-Friday from 3-6PM.

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9. Fleming's Steakhouse - Memphis

4.4

Awesome(1421)

$$$$

• Steakhouse • East-Bartlett / Collierville / Germantown

Booked 11 times today

Your Memphis Fleming's is located on Poplar Avenue between Ridgeway and Massey, convenient to Ridgeway, Graceland, Beale Street and Tunica, MS. Fleming's in Memphis is an outstanding choice to enjoy an exceptional Prime steak, glass of wine or handcrafted cocktail. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion, hosting a business dinner or simply wanting to enjoy a night out - we will create a safe and memorable evening in our Dining Room or Outdoor Patio. If you prefer to enjoy your fine dining experience at home, you can order and pay for lunch or dinner online and then pick up curbside or select from one of our delivery partners.

10. Celtic Crossing

new

4.3

Awesome(23)

$$$$

• Irish • Memphis

Lively Irish pub and restaurant in the heart of Memphis where warm hospitality, traditional flavors, and an everyone’s-welcome spirit come standard.Stop in for a quick lunch in our newly renovated patio, settle into a long happy hour on our comfy patio, or gather with friends for relaxed Irish pub classics—hand pies, Scottish eggs, shepherd’s pie, fish & chips, and more—with whiskey flights and plenty worth sipping.Whether you’re here for sports camaraderie around the projector screen, live local music, or staying late when the night turns into a dance party, you’ll find something that fits. Reserve your table and make yourself at home—we’ll handle the pints.

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21 restaurants available nearby

1. Tekila Mexican Cuisine / Steakhouse

2. Itta Bena

3. Flight Restaurant & Wine Bar

4. Texas de Brazil - Memphis

5. Amelia Gene's

6. Fuego Vivo

7. McEwen's on Monroe

8. Seasons 52 - Memphis

9. Fleming's Steakhouse - Memphis

10. Celtic Crossing

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