Two Sal's Pizza is a cozy, personable, old-fashioned family owned and operated pizzeria that was at one time, one of two locations (the other formerly in the City of Montebello but now defunct). In spite of this business no longer being operated by its original owners, its current owners have not compromised their offerings (based upon testimony of friends who had dined here before the current ownership).
Service can easily be misconstrued as slow or scattered but when you consider the clockwork of this husband & wife tandem, your assessment will be that of meticulous and methodical. It is very evident that they take great pride in their creations. Every ingredient appears perfectly placed yielding a final product that is flawlessly executed, whether it be a sandwich or pizza.
Did I fail to mention that the owners are sweethearts? While soft-spoken, their countenance is always pleasant and welcoming and it is quite evident that they truly appreciate your patronage.
With knowledge of Two Sal's being shorthanded (recall that this is a husband/wife team), you may consider calling in your order. Certainly calling your order seems to be a viable solution to avoid waiting, your strategy may not always pay off...this is a firsthand account. I've attempted calling in on several occasions only to have the phone ring endlessly. With a little sympathy, you will understand why your call may not be answered because during lunch hours, they are slammed with orders and the phone is seldom answered. Just make sure you have an hour lunch (especially if you order pizza).
Two Sal's Pizza can hold its own against any independent or franchised sandwich/pizza shop because they offer competitively priced products and are more than generous with their servings. Of note, this is a CASH ONLY establishment.
Avocado & Turkey (Large = $5.75): 5/5
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There are not enough words to describe how marvelous this turkey and avocado sandwich is. True, this sandwich does not include freshly carved turkey, but nonetheless, their deli sliced turkey is not too salty and fairly abundant for the price. All ingredients are fresh. Their liberal use of avocado is warmly welcomed. But what makes Two Sal's sandwiches truly special is their finely toasted rolls, thanks to their pizza oven.
Avocado & Pastrami & Beef (Large = $7.00): 3.5/5
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Practically an identical sandwich to the Avocado & Turkey, but this time with Pastrami and Roast Beef. If you are a salt lover, then you'll be perfectly fine with the high sodium content of Two Sal's pastrami. Even in this combo, the saltiness of the pastrami overwhelmed the more mild roast beef. Of positive note, Two Sal's pastrami is rather lean and was not overcooked nor dry.
Avocado & Beef (Large = $6.50): 4.75/5
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Generous amounts of tender, lean roast beef slices are the fundamental of this sandwich. Surely my second favorite sandwich at Two Sal's. Again, essentially a derivative of the Avocado & Turkey. I often order this and a turkey and split them with my brother Loren L.
Lasagna ($7.00) Garlic Bread ($2.25): 3/5
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Seldom do I order lasagna because it tends to be a very fattening pasta dish with massive amounts of cheese...but I DO LOVE IT! Two Sal's version is very cheesy and is drenched in a rather sweet marinara, too sweet for my liking. Many yelpers have raved about Two Sal's Garlic Bread but I found it to be just okay. It was not as pungent as I would have hoped but was toasted much like their sandwiches (and that's a positive). I would recommend that you do order both lasagna and garlic bread because you will need something to sop up all that marinara.
Pepperoni & Mushroom Pizza (Small Two Topping = $10.90): 4.5/5
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As a self-proclaimed "pizza snob" with an extremely short list of non-Neapolitan pizzerias I care to eat pie at, I was rather impressed by Two Sal's pizza. You will be enamored by their fantastic crust and their dough tastes great. Tomato sauce is not abused and toppings are well placed. Nearly flawless, only hampered by toppings that had difficulty staying on the slice. You will have to run a knife or pizza cutter through the pie when you take it back home because the abundance of cheese bonds together again easily.
If you live/work in Pico Rivera or neighboring cities, consider patronizing Two Sal's Pizza. You will not be disappointed! read more