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Best Restaurants for Spicy Food in Swarthmore

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1. El Vez
4.7
Exceptional(7432)
$$$$
• Mexican / Southwestern • Center City
Booked 112 times today
Been here several times and every time it's amazing. The food, the service, the atmosphere (provided you're not looking for quiet and cozy!) are top notch!
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2. Buddakan - Philadelphia
4.8
Exceptional(11600)
$$$$
• Asian • Old City
Booked 85 times today
Fabulous food, esp the Peking duck and aged beef. A must for all lovers of Chinese food.
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3. Pine Street Grill
4.6
Exceptional(236)
$$$$
• American • Center City
Booked 54 times today
Best burger I ever had! Service was quick easy and kind. They gave me a candle in the dessert for my birthday with a nice handwritten happy birthday card. I’d recommend and I’d go back!
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4. Grandma's Philly
4.5
Awesome(327)
$$$$
• Thai • Center City
Booked 61 times today
Enjoyed the food. Every dish was flavorful and well prepared. The space was tight and loud.
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5. Vernick Fish
4.8
Exceptional(2986)
$$$$
• Seafood • Center City
Booked 67 times today
Amazing Amazing Best dinner ambiance service drinks
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6. Continental Midtown
4.7
Exceptional(3235)
$$$$
• American • Center City
Booked 132 times today
This really was a cool and interesting place with great varied food, great friendly service and kind to your wallet
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7. Gran Caffe L'Aquila Authentic Italian
4.8
Exceptional(2899)
$$$$
• Italian • Center City
Booked 56 times today
One of my favorite restaurants because the food and service never disappoints! They also have the best espresso martini!
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8. Talula’s Garden
4.9
Exceptional(14419)
$$$$
• American • Washington Square
Booked 121 times today
The staff and our waiter were so nice. Made our daughter 16th birthday very special and the food was delicious!
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9. Morimoto
4.8
Exceptional(6910)
$$$$
• Japanese • Center City
Booked 81 times today
Always a wonderful experience! The food was exceptional along with the service!
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10. Oyster House Philadelphia
4.8
Exceptional(841)
$$$$
• Seafood • Center City
Booked 65 times today
The seafood was very fresh and the service was excellent

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