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    Engine 53 Pizza

    4.0 (39 reviews)
    InexpensiveFood Trucks, Barbeque, Pizza
    Open • 9:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
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    Margherita with add-on pepperoni and banana peppers.
    Kathleen L.

    The pizza we ordered was phenomenal. We settled on the margarita and added pepperoni and banana peppers. The crust was crispy, tasty, perfectly baked and the toppings were very good. I wanted the white pizza with sausage and red sauce on the pie. The order taker repeated 3-4x that it has garlic paste on it and some people don't like it. I tried to say that we're from a very ethnic background and would probably like it. She cut me off by saying 'just telling you'. Scared my guy away from ordering what we wanted. This in itself tempted me to rate a 2 star. The meatballs with ricotta was sooooo tempting too. I want to to be fair and not penalize a company about their food rating, hence 4 stars. The attitude of the order taker embarrassed me and most certainly deserves less than a 2 star rating.

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    Bradley L.

    The pizza is good but a little expensive for the size. My girlfriend and I shared a Rick's White while hanging out at Grove Roots Brewing in Winter Haven. The pizza hit the spot after a flight of beers.

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    Jeremy C.

    I've been coming to this food truck since before I ever started yelping. This is one of my top food trucks of all time and some of the best pizza I've ever had. Always glad to see you come around the north Tampa area into Wesley Chapel. Was able to have the truck after a year or 2 since moving up into Wesley Chapel and it was as good as I remember. Everything about the pizza is sublime, from the cheesey pull from slice to Slice down to the slight char on the magnificent crust. Will always recommend this truck to anyone and everyone that loves pizza

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    Frank L.

    Delicious. Pizza. Can I just end the review there?? Or do I need to write about the delicious crust from a wood-fire oven, the white pizza(wow!) or the fast & friendly service?? Found the truck near my neck of the woods so I had to take the family - and everyone LOVED it!!

    .@engine53pizza is here! @SixTenBrewing
    Lori B.

    As I enjoy pizza in any incarnation, I was excited to see @engine53pizza would be at Six Ten Brewing's 2nd Anniversary yesterday. And even though we'd already ordered from the other food truck, we had to try Engine 53 also. The side of their truck is see-through, so piles of wood were visible at one end, along with the oven and the prep area - very cool to watch. We chose a pepperoni pie, and we were not disappointed! Piping hot, with fresh, gooey mozzarella - this was a beautiful pizza! I love the crisp, toastiness of the dough... Not thick nor doughy (& not soggy), but NOT a thin cracker, either. The pepperoni had a great flavor, but not overpowering, and the sauce was also just as perfectly unassuming. Overall, this was an awesome pizza & I will definitely look for them at other events around Tampa Bay.

    White pizza - garlic infused evoo, mozzarella and basil. Yummy!
    Ingrid B.

    Yum, yum, yum! Nothing like fresh ingredients, great flavors, and real wood fire to make a delicious pizza. I was excited to see that Engine 53 was visiting our monthly work food trucks. The pizza was very tasty. The side of the truck is glass so you can see the pizza being made. The pizza might take a little longer, but you are getting a solid pie with fresh ingredients from a wood fire. The dessert calzone was just delicious. Be sure to check them out next time you see them around town.

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    Sharon L.

    Delish! Had the meat lovers pizza. Took maybe 5 min or so. The sauce is kinda sweet but not a big problem.

    Calzone!!!

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    Pizza was disgusting. They wouldn't add cheese to it. Tried to make it seem like it was a big deal to add cheese to it and stick it back in.

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    Fantastic pizza! Husband and I ordered an extra cheese variety at Cigar City and were impressed with the cheesiness and quality!

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    Easily the best pizza I've had in the Tampa Bay Area. We had the Ricks white and a Margarita with a side of meatballs.

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    We only live a few blocks away and this place has changed so many hands it's almost unfathomable. A…read moregroup of six of us stopped in on Friday night and were amazed at how different the place felt. Same decor, same tables but, it definitely had a positive upbeat atmosphere, it hasn't had in several years. We met the current owner who stopped by each table checking in and making sure patrons were satisfied. Our server was sharp, he knew the menu well, he knew what the ingredients were and he knew how things were prepared. We were a bit concerned when he took our orders because he didn't write anything down but, everything came out perfectly. He checked on us several times and made sure we had everything we needed. Our food was absolutely, spot on delicious.Sandwiches were large and filling and expertly prepared as though some little grandma was preparing them. The dinners were large and well seasoned, needing a box for leftovers. The pizza was the star of the show, thin, crispy crust with toppings edge to edge and flavor that was as robust as anything in Chicago. The sausage had that scrumptious fennel taste that distinguishes it from any other place in the country that, and the fact it's cut into squares. Having lived in Chicago over 20 years, it was an awesome experience when requesting the gahlick and the 'regano and it came out in shakers. That really seals the deal!! The only thing missing from this place compared to those in Chicago was the addition of ordering homemade creamy garlic salad dressing on the salad. All in all, this place is top notch, give it a try and tell Joe, Jack sent ya!!

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    4.1(23 reviews)
    2.5 mi

    I ordered the same pizza as the last couple of times (18" Supreme) but I just need to add a couple…read moreof small updates. For one thing, the 18" pies are now $2 or $3 more than the 16" ones. No big deal for a bigger pie, actually. One thing I neglected to mention about the toppings on this thing...they are fresh! No canned mushrooms or soggy pepper chunks on this bad boy. Again, the veggies are plentiful and there's enough protein (sausage, pepperoni and mutz) to keep the flavor going. I know Westshore just up the street uses canned veggies on their pies...yet another valid reason to stay away from there. Now here's an interesting side note...I made the call to place the order. For a split second I thought I dialed the wrong number. A lady with a thick Asian accent answered and I had to slow down a bit to make sure I understood her and conveyed my own information properly. When I get there to pick up, indeed an Asian lady (Vietnamese, actually) was behind the counter running the place. I usually get the owner himself, but he wasn't anyplace in the small store. This time, meanwhile, their newest menu was plastered onto the pizza box. One of the oddities I noticed in the appetizer section of their menu is "Vietnamese Egg Rolls." I'd seen it previously but thought nothing of it. So putting two and two together I figured out that Mrs. Owner was in charge today! Now the egg roll app makes a lil more sense! So the big thing out of all this is what I'd said previously...I am glad to support these local "little guy" operations. I'm particularly proud to do so when I see a hard working couple running an operation like this rather than filling some third party's pocket. She was a very nice, polite lady, much as her husband is a well mannered man. Both are friendly and solicitous, and they know how to make a mean pie. I highly recommend them; I would just get it to go, because the shop itself wins no prize at all.

    Always on the hunt for 5-star pizza, I was in the area and decided to try Mamma Mia due to their…read moreexcellent Yelp rating. Unfortunately, I was left rather disappointed. While the NY-style crust was excellent, the sauce was a bit too sweet than I prefer, and they were quite frugal with the pepperoni, my only topping Maybe I caught them on an off night? The service was also not very friendly. I was just given a total, then handed my pizza. No "Hello," or "Hey, thanks for your business." Hmmmmm... While I was optimistic visiting here, "Mamma" did not give me any good reason to return. Oh well...

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