I'd like to tell you a story. It's either late 80s or early 90s and it's just me and my mom at The…read morePlaza Mall. We've gone through the routine of JC Penny's, Dillards, and Sears and now it's time for my food court reward for not misbehaving. Many of you might not remember or have been born yet, but the place that took center stage and what was my favorite pizza place to this day was Luca Pizza. I'll always remember a worker wearing their chef's whites offering samples in the dining area, and my mom taking one for each of us. Every time I ate a piece I thought, "man, no wonder the Ninja Turtles love pizza so much". And then one day it was gone. The pizzeria that I loved so much growing up was no longer there, and it felt like it took all my memories with it. I thought that was it. All we have left here in The Valley is global pizza chains. Nothing made with heart. But then a cousin of mine told me that one of the cooks opened up his own place in Mission on Conway called "Pizza di Roma". Familiar faces. Familiar flavors. Familiar memories. After getting a haircut at Tatan's I would drive over and walk through the back entrance after passing their herb garden and get a pie. Things were right in the world, and wouldn't you know it, I came to learn that the full name of Luca Pizza was "Luca Pizza di Roma". Hah! And then one day it was gone. The doors were shut. The lights were off. Surely this can't be happening again right? Of course it was. The story would repeat itself with yet another pizzeria with the same staff called Titto's Pizzeria in Palmview until that too was gone, only this time there was no new incarnation. The spiritual descendants of Luca Pizza in The Plaza Mall were now all gone. There was no more pizza to be made from them anymore. Their story, as far as I know, had ended. And then one day I discovered The Pizzeria. The same cousin recommended it saying it reminded him of Pizza di Roma. Familiar ingredients! Familiar flavors! So, of course, I made the trek to Harlingen. Has anyone ever had that experience where they open the doors to a restaurant and you're immediately hit in the face with the smell that defines their restaurant? For steak houses it's the smell of the smoke coming from a seared steak, for panaderias it's the smell of sugar and freshly baked bread, and for coffee shops it's the smell of the sweetness of freshly ground coffee beans. For The Pizzeria, it was the smell of a caramelized pizza crust, the burnt flour left over in the oven, and the unmistakable heat and smell of a 450 degree oven that has baked thousands of pies in its lifetime. Now, I've been a loyal fan of this local pizza chain for years, and when their Harlingen location first opened, I still remember walking in and feeling like I had stepped into a true, passion-driven pizzeria. The place had energy, heart, and a sense of pride. Perhaps not familiar faces, but familiar flavors and, yes, familiar memories. But lately, something's changed, and not for the better. My recent visits to the Mission location have felt strangely lifeless in comparison. While the ingredients are still fresh, the execution hasn't been keeping up. The crusts come out uneven, the bakes inconsistent, and the attention to detail that once defined them seems to be fading. The frustrating part is that they still have all the ingredients (pun intended) to be great. Every single bite I take I think "This is good, and it's so close to being great, but it's just not there." What's lacking now is technique and care. The fundamentals aren't being applied with the same precision or passion they used to, and the result shows. I genuinely hope they can turn things around, because this isn't a lost cause. They've proven before, especially in those early Harlingen days, that they can deliver pizza with real heart. With a renewed focus on craftsmanship and consistency, they could easily reclaim what made them special. I want to keep cheering for them, but they need to rediscover the spark that once set them apart.

The pizza is very good. The bread knots were awesome. We had the knots, two slices and 2 drinks for…read morearound $14!

Love the pizzas! Service is great and ambience is wonderful…read more I usually order DRAG IT THRU THE GARDEN!!! Full of veggies and cheese.

Visiting from Dallas and was told this was one of the best. For 58 dollars I should have just got…read morea CiCi pizza. It was over done and basically nothing on it. If you are Visiting from a North Eastern state that has REAL Pizza - don't waste your time..... Our pizzas looked nothing like the photos.....

I celebrated a birthday lunch in our office and was introduced to the menu and great setup of this…read morelovely family friendly restaurant. It's a huge space, very clean, and the menu is very broad! You will find everything for everyone. I want to come back and experience the patio because it seems like it would be a great place to enjoy the evening and maybe watch the game.

We ordered pizza from here on 5.26.24, late at night, stuck in an airport hotel due to a flight…read morecancellation. The feelings needed to be eaten. Stefano's came to the rescue at the last minute through Door Dash, the pizza showing up hot and heavy. We ordered the 14 inch Cheese Pizza topped with beef, jalapeños, onions, and olives. It had a unique taste coming from I don't know what - and it was delicious. The jalapeños were especially spicy, which was a plus. I very much recommend this for good local pizza.

I was really looking forward to this restaurant after hearing great things. With the baby asleep in…read morethe car we opted for takeout: pizza and wings. The pizza was fine, nothing special, and the wings were on the dry/tough side. Maybe I caught it on an off night, but it didn't wow me like I'd hoped.

Best pizza in Edinburg in my opinion. It's the closest pizza I can eat happily since moving from…read moreLos Angeles, California. Meet lovers Calzone and Stromboli are delicious and full of great meats.

Affordable! Delicious! Lightning fast service! Respectful and courteous customer service. Clean…read more and sanitary restaurant. Dine in or take out, you will not be disappointed!

This place is perfect for large families on budgets. When we went, they had a pizza special of 3…read morepizzas for only $16. They have quite a variety of food, from tortas and tacos to pizza and wings, not the usual mix for such a small place. When you have such a large variety of different foods, flavors don't always come through. Our food was good...the pizza was nice and hot, there was no flavor lacking. Was it the best pizza out there, no but for it's price it was great. I ordered wings because I had a hankering for them...they were admittedly small. Other places have higher quality wings but their prices are also much higher. The Buffalo sauce was tangy with a little heat, and the wings were sauced well. But wings were definitely not their forte.... And my wife ordered herself a Siberia tostada...it was quite large. The tostada had the right amount of crunch but the shredded chicken was missing flavor... Not the best wings...good pizza... decent Mexican food...but the best prices out there. Recommended for those with large families....

I got a one topping XXXL pizza for $9, cheesy sticks, and churros. The pizza was really good …read more Sometimes it's a little too greasy for my liking, but sometimes I'm in the mood for a good greasy pizza. Lol The cheesy sticks were not super cheesy, but had a good flavor and crisp. I really like their marinara. They also had a deal that if you did a survey, you got two free churros. Normally I don't like fast food desserts, but these were really good. I like that everything is freshly made versus other fast and cheap pizza places. I know this sounds picky and crazy- but I appreciate their sauce-to-cheese ratios. They put as much cheese as sauce and they don't skimp on either.

Just found my favorite cheap pizza place!! Great selections and have pizza with a Mexican style…read more. Loved it. Try la chingona. Hot spicy

My office ordered from this place for a department training. Everyone spoke highly of how well the…read morepizzas came out. There's something for everyone as far as toppings and crust. Delivery is pretty fast and you can tell that the ingredients are fresh. Just a little bit more gourmet and tailored them the regular pizza franchises like dominoes or Papa John's. Definitely a favorite for a good pizza lunch!

We love the variety and the fresh baked pizza and calzones. We r winter Texans and rarely return to…read morea restaurant as there r so many great places to try. But we have gone back here several times, delicious!!

This Italian knows good pizza, and trying to find good pizza in the Valley is tough. This food…read moretruck that offers Neapolitan pizza is amazing. I start of classic and had a pepperoni. One if the classic pizza tests is to take a slice from the pie and see if the cheese is stringy- Yup! Go to their facebook page to see their schedule. I had their pizza while at the Big River Brewery in Pharr, Texas. Ordered it outside and they delivered it inside. Next, I will have to try their restaurant, Il Forno a Legna, in McAllen (see Yelp reviews). Gumba approved!