Spice it Up

Time to dust off the margarita glasses and kick the heat up with these spicy dishes from local eateries. From delicious homemade tamales to jalapeño chicken salad, these meals are sure to tickle your taste buds.

styled by Taylor Bennett | photo by Kelly Moore Clark

Clockwise from left:

JALAPEÑO HOLLY | Turn up the heat with this delicious chicken salad loaded with jalapeños from Chicken Salad Chick.

SHRIMP TACOS | These shrimp tacos from Iron Cactus are loaded with pico, lettuce and jalapeño cilantro ranch.

HOT TAMALES | Beef tamales made from the Doe family’s original recipe and served alongside delicious homemade chili.

SPICY JALAPEÑO RANCH PIZZA | All-natural chicken, red and yellow bell peppers, red onions, jalapeños, cheddar, mozzarella, chili oil, housemade spice Jalapeño Cilantro Ranch sauce, garnished with cilantro from Newk’s Eatery.

MEXICAN CORNBREAD | This loaded Mexican cornbread from Iron Cactus is topped with cheese and served with tortilla soup.