As if this city wasn’t sweltering enough, there’s something else to boost the temperature. Tucked away on Austin’s famous Sixth Street sits a tiny storefront that’s packed full of spicy flavor. Tears Of Joy is certain to ignite your taste buds. There’s a shop in Austin that’s dedicated solely to hot sauce, and you’ll want to visit.

Amongst Sixth Streets lively bars and restaurants sits a different kind of attraction.

Tears of Joy/Facebook When you see this bright, Texas-themed mural, you know you’re in the right place. Embrace your adventurous side and explore this wondrous little shop.

A world of spicy goodness awaits you.

Tears of Joy/Google This Austin institution was opened by mother and son team Joy Burleson and Brian Rush. It has provided locals and tourists with inventive hot sauces since 1999.

This place is packed floor-to-ceiling with incredible condiments.

Tears of Joy/Facebook No matter what your spice tolerance is, you’ll find something that will make you salivate at Tears of Joy.

The variety is astounding.

Tears of Joy/Facebook You’ll find classic hot sauces sitting right next to unique and rare flavors. Tears of Joy even has their own brand of salsas and condiments. Don’t leave without taking home a taste from the Austin kitchen.

Tears of Joy really shows love to local artisans.

Tears of Joy/Facebook You can’t find flavors like these just anywhere. Ask the associates about the new arrivals. They’re always eager to gush about salsas with customers.

You’ll also find mouthwatering BBQ sauces, mustards, and jellies.

Tears of Joy/Google At Tears Of Joy, the tasty flavors know no bounds. Come by and pick up a new chili or soup mix. You’ll have a delicious dinner in no time.

This quirky shop is quintessentially Austin.

Peter G/TripAdvisor Tears of Joy is open from 10:30 a.m to 6 p.m on Monday - Saturday. On Sundays, they are open from noon to 4 p.m. Address: 618 East Sixth Street, Austin, TX 78701. To learn more, visit Tears of Joy’s website or Facebook page.

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Tears of Joy/Facebook

When you see this bright, Texas-themed mural, you know you’re in the right place. Embrace your adventurous side and explore this wondrous little shop.

Tears of Joy/Google

This Austin institution was opened by mother and son team Joy Burleson and Brian Rush. It has provided locals and tourists with inventive hot sauces since 1999.

No matter what your spice tolerance is, you’ll find something that will make you salivate at Tears of Joy.

You’ll find classic hot sauces sitting right next to unique and rare flavors. Tears of Joy even has their own brand of salsas and condiments. Don’t leave without taking home a taste from the Austin kitchen.

You can’t find flavors like these just anywhere. Ask the associates about the new arrivals. They’re always eager to gush about salsas with customers.

At Tears Of Joy, the tasty flavors know no bounds. Come by and pick up a new chili or soup mix. You’ll have a delicious dinner in no time.

Peter G/TripAdvisor

Tears of Joy is open from 10:30 a.m to 6 p.m on Monday - Saturday. On Sundays, they are open from noon to 4 p.m. Address: 618 East Sixth Street, Austin, TX 78701. To learn more, visit Tears of Joy’s website or Facebook page.

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