My family and I had a great first experience with El Fredo Pizza. Between the extremely personal and excellent customer service from who I assume was an owner or a manager, the old school vibes and the absolutely on-point pizza. He noticed that it had been my first time, and I mentioned that I was from out of town. He went above and beyond very quickly explained how it worked there, ordering, where to get drinks, recommendations, then he offered up some cheese bread on the house...my kids and I destroyed it 11/10 best ever. Hell, I woke up the next morning thinking about how good it was. We also ordered an aloha pizza. It was excellent nice and thick. Plenty of toppings. Crispy on the outside and nice chewy soft on the inside...perfection. I only visit the area once or twice a year... but I will for sure be adding this pizza to a must have. I live in the Fort Worth area of Texas and there are plenty of great places to eat, including pizza, I'm a world traveler I've been to almost all parts of Italy... not even kidding this place is in the top five of the world for me for best pie. Thanks! read more

El Fredo Pizza - Aloha Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Sioux City, Iowa

Pizza is always great when we come. Straws are extraordinarily long for the cup size... two in our party accidentally spilled our drinks due to the snagging and tipping their cups. The back room is fun but hard to navigate the tables with the sets and railings. Great pizza, long straws... read more

Was here two weeks ago, and I must say that the food was good but there was zero napkins at the table, no salt no ketchup no mustard no nothing at the table. I had to get out to go get napkins and silverware. Had to go get up to ask for a glass of water other than that, the food is still delicious. It was very quiet still. read more

Always delicious food and friendly service!! Always has been my favorite pizza place!

First time customer. Delicious pizza with ample toppings and cheese Easy to see why they are busy for carryout on a Sunday night. read more

Best pizza I've had anywhere in the world. Better than NY, Chicago, Las Vegas, Italy, you name it. Perfect pizza.

Our bartender Karissa B. was very rude to our whole party and the couple before us. The food was great and service was fast!!

Dude. Yes. ESPECIALLY if you're not from here, this is your go-to pizza place when you're in town. This pizza is great - and the sauce is so good. Don't let the word "spicy" scare you because somehow it has the spicy flavor without having the spicy burn which is some kind of magic. It's what sets this pizza apart. - Pepperoni pizza - so, so good. - Plain breadsticks with marinara (THE sauce) - it's perfect. You don't need the cheese or the fancy stuffed breadsticks. It only serves as a medium to transfer more delicious sauce into your mouth anyway. - the raviolis - these I'm not so sure about. I'll skip these next time. read more

El Fredo Pizza - Large pepperoni pizza (1-2 topping pizza with double pepperoni) - Pizza Near Me - Sioux City, Iowa

Passing through town from WY to FL. Had dinner here. We had spaghetti with meat sauce. It came with a salad and bread. The food was excellent and the service was superior. read more

We took or small grandsons for pizza before a show. The restaurant wasn't terribly busy on a late Friday afternoon. It's is an old school pizza parlor which was fun. The pizza we had was tasty. read more

I grown up when his grandfather owned it. It's still the best pizza in town after years being in business. Service was great place was clean. Will turn again read more

Pizza and breadsticks were pretty good and we had good recommendations from the staff. They were kind as it was our first time here. The restaurant seems very dated, and the layout of having to get your drinks at the bar seemed a bit odd. There are rooms in every direction and it was very dark in some of them. There was also a salad bar in the corner that seemed a bit neglected, and also chips and salsa which felt odd. Could be a cool place, and we would consider coming back but it felt a bit confusing on the inside. read more

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Won their pizza in a softball tournament- super great owners, fabulous pizza. Thanks El Fredo's!

So surprised by the serving size and the price was less then $11. It was delicious! The pan of lasagna was about 8x6 inches, as you will see in the picture the pan is full. The salad that same with it is also lager then a side salad you would get other places. I will be back for the pizza when I have company to eat it all, until then o have lunch for tomorrow. read more

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Pizza is always a win, tried the wings tonight and I would not recommend. They leave a lot to be desired. We ordered buffalo wings but they didn't have flavor at all. We actually had to add sauce when we got home to eat them. Stick with the pizza it will not disappoint. read more

El Fredo Pizza - Buffalo Wings - Pizza Near Me - Sioux City, Iowa

It's my father's absolute favorite pizza in town. It isn't mine. I think it's a little saucy and their sauce is kinda sweet. The toppings are always great and the crust isn't always perfect, but it has great flavor. When I get the choice I don't choose El Fredo's, but if that's what we're having I don't complain, either. I haven't been inside in years. We always sat in the bigger room that had the big screen and stage. I liked that you were able to go fill your soda glass whenever you wanted. They did have a bit of a limited selection. Not sure if that is what it's like now. (Reviewing in Sept. of 2020.) NO idea what their Covid procedures are. (I only get take out. Which is always great.) Sometimes they're super busy, but they let you know and are always so nice about it. They have specials. Ask or check their FB page. Liquor store next door! LoL Used to have stand-up. Wish they would bring that back! Pasta menu. Full bar. read more

i have been a sioux city native for my whole life, even though i live in sioux falls. this place was freaking awesome. the owner was super nice. staff was very friendly. im going back. i drove down just to go to this place for pie. i cant wait to return. thank you sir for your hospitality. read more

Hello fellow Yelper! I have recently traveled to South Sioux City for work and found this spot in a food desert, here are my take aways ! Look this area does not have many options but looking at the yelp this was the only restaurant with 4 stars near. I ordered a simple pepperoni pizza to carry out . This place has no delivery. Pizza: The pizza was very solid. The sauce had a sweet hint which I I'm not a huge fan of. I'm sure it's similar to how some people like sugar in their spaghetti ( which I will never understand lol but I won't yuck their yum). Besides the sweeetish sauce the pizza had a great chew and hit the spot . Atmosphere: The inside was very reminiscent of a traditional local pizza spot you would have a kids party after a t ball game. If you are ever in this area check out this pizza spot I believe I it's the best you will find. read more

El Fredo Pizza - Pepperoni pizza . - Pizza Near Me - Sioux City, Iowa

Best pizza in town. Try it and you would love the food. We normally get our food to go.

I've heard from a few sources that El Fredo is not only their favorite pizza in Iowa, but their favorite pizza anywhere ever. So we looked forward to dropping in on the drive from Minneapolis to Omaha. First glance - oh the charm! I can understand why the nostalgia here is strong. There are classic signs with grammatical errors, a handful of different segmented rooms with different styles, dark carpeting and wood paneling... real stinkin cute and comfy tbh. We placed our order for two dinner salads and one large "The Works" + artichokes pizza at the counter and then ordered drinks at the bar. 30min later our number is called. They totally forgot our salads but brought them over pretty quickly. We grabbed a pizza stand off the wall and dug in. Oh godddd, I don't know how they make a thin crust hold up all that dang cheese and toppings! We were fans of the original sauce; unique and slightly sweet! But maybe we should have started more modest and gotten a less intense pizza, because all of the greasy toppings (and acidic sauce) was almost overwhelming. Still delicious and worth getting again! Oh and be sure to get the homemade blue cheese dressing whether it's for the salad or pizza or both. read more

El Fredo Pizza - Large Works - Pizza Near Me - Sioux City, Iowa

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El Fredo's has quickly become my go-to pasta place. The service is generally pretty good. The ambiance is pretty decent. I am usually focused on my pasta. The sauce they use has a nice little bite to it. El Fredo's is always on the list when we are thinking of going out. read more

Chicken Alfredo pizza is good but they used to have a cheeseburger pizza that was great. The menu changed

Great selection of authentic family owned Italian! The Pepperoni pizza is amazing and everything else looks just as great. They offer both deep dish and thin crust pizza, pastas, salads, bread sticks, e everything! read more

I left a review last year about El Fredos and it wasn't the best review.... I just left El Fredos just now and IT WAS AMAZING!!!! Delicious, tastes like the good ol' days! Thank you, new owners, for listening. read more

Let me preface this with Grubhub delivery sucks! I ordered two items, only one delivered. The driver was instructed to wait but took off without. ElFredo was kind enough to call me directly about the Grubhub error and agreed to call the driver.EF called me back and sad the driver would return. After several calls to GH, they could not contact the driver. They did refund the cost of the food but, only another 2.49 fee for something else. I tipped the guy 5 bucks and didn't get that back!(contactless delivery, I'm staying at a hotel) I do digress, I did receive my pizza. Oh boy! It was good! loaded with wth cheese and the other toppings, a medium can feed a family of four. The sauce is unique and full of flavor, the amount of toppings complimented the pizza very well. I look forward to my next visit to have more of this scrumptious pizza. I will, however, pick it up. Thank you ElFredo for an amazing pizza! read more

Best sauce in town. Every pizza is has more cheese and sauce than their competitors.

We called ahead to ask about gluten free crust and were told they had them. Got there and they didn't have them. So our daughter could only get salad bar where the lettuce was slimy and the cheese chunks were hard. Went to get plates and three in a row were dirty. We were not impressed and will not go back. read more

You've had Chicago deep dish and New York style, California fusion styles, etc. Now it's time for Sioux City style pizza. It was our first visit today. The pizza was really good. The original sauce was delicious. The crust had an almost sourdough taste and a sweetness to it. I've had all kinds of pizza around the country and this one was unique. Really, I think they set a local standard. The toppings were piled on. Most of the pepperoni slices were crispy. I can't wait to have another slice. We were unfamiliar with the process, so we had gone in and seated ourselves. There is no wait service. Instead you are supposed to order at the counter just inside the door. When your pizza is ready they call your number. This was our first visit, but I am sure we will go back next time we are on the west side of Sioux City. read more

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Absolutely fantastic! Rees and his crew are phenomenal and eager to please. The food is top notch. We enjoyed the Gourmet pizza; done to perfection. We'll be back soon. read more

Pizza was ok , place could use a good cleaning. We were also treated rudely by the manager. We were there for a birthday celebration. We placed our order were given #25 and took our seats. the server came by and asked if we were #23 and we said no. Finally the manager came over and rudely said ," The server asked you twice if this was your order!" I admit we were not paying attention but she asked us if our order was #23 not #25. read more

Went here as a teen my favorite family pizza the deep dish is to die for so totally love it

This place has been around a long long time but I hadn't been here in many years. We went for pizza with friends last night. Walked in and the place was very busy (a good sign). Ordered pizza and a dinner salad. Lots of families in the place and we found a table in the tiered room. Not sure if they ever do comedy nights here like they use to. Our pizza arrived and was delicious. The dinner salads had been forgotten. They quickly made them. I would not recommend the salad. Iceberg lettuce and a spear of cheese and olives. The pizza had very good flavor. Crust was a bit floppy and would be my only criticism. Sauce had a nice sweetness to it which was good for something different. We will be back again. August 2017 update: As I looked back at my existing reviews, I noticed my 4 star review of El Fredos. While 4 stars is a very good rating, I felt compelled to up it to 5. We went there this past weekend after craving it all day. It is consistently great pizza with great sauce (get the original) and plenty of toppings. If you've never been there, put it on your list of places to try. read more

The experience and deep dish pizza was phenomenal! The secret is definitely in the sauce. Would highly recommend!

My favorite pizza in Sioux City. The original spicy sauce is incredible. Loads of cheese and toppings. Service is ok. Love to pick up and take home. I don't stay there often. Jerry's is almost as good but the sauce here is where it's at! read more

This is one of those love-it-or-hate-it places. I've certainly never had pizza quite like El Fredo anywhere else. They serve a thin, greasy pizza known largely for its sweet sauce that has a very light kick to it. (It's spicy enough that there's a mild sauce on offer, but I honestly never noticed any spice.) The locals swear by it, but it took me a few tries to warm up to it. The sauce isn't the only unique element at play here. The restaurant itself is set up rather oddly: you place your order at the front of the restaurant, collect your order number, then go into the back of the restaurant to order beverages from the bar, at which point you can finally settle down at a table in one of two dining areas and wait to hear your order called so you can go back to the front and collect it. It's a tad confusing on a first visit. If you want an appetizer, go with the garlic bread. It's pretty standard garlic bread, but it's warm and tasty with a good crispy texture, even better if you get it with the melted cheese on top. The side salad is a sad joke though -- it's just a bed of iceberg lettuce and a toothpick of olives, cheese, and pepperoni -- and I found the breadsticks might as well have been made of cardboard. If you're after veggies, the pizza toppings include quite a few vegetables that not all pizza places bother with. Sauerkraut, artichoke, broccoli... If you're an adventurous eater or enjoy unusual pizzas, you can really go wild with your toppings. The pizza is at its best when it's piping hot and fresh out of the oven, while the cheese is a tasty goo and the sauce might burn your mouth. After adjusting to the unusual taste, I've come around to really enjoy a pizza here. The toppings are plentiful and the crust is firm without turning too crunchy. My biggest problem is the grease. I don't expect pizzas to be dry, but the meaty pizzas here can be absurdly greasy. You'll need a small mountain of napkins to get through a few slices. When it comes to leftovers, the pizza reheats okay in an oven, but I find it completely inedible if I nuke it in the microwave, so fair warning. I'd probably give El Fredo four stars for its food, but I've got to dock another star for the location. The tables are a bit cramped and seating for parties of 5+ fill up fast. The intercom that calls your order is often muffled and hard to hear if the employee isn't good at enunciating. The parking lot is terrible to navigate when it's full. Most alarming of all, there are cramped doorways you'll have to pass through to grab your food, which often have children running underfoot near the arcade machines. I haven't seen any collisions yet, but I hold my breath when I see kids zooming around that area. El Fredo is definitely one-of-a-kind. If its flavor is up your alley, you're not likely to find anything like it elsewhere. read more

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In town for work. First, The toppings are good and plentiful. Lots of cheese. Ordered the spicy sauce, although it was more on the mild side. Maybe spicy for Iowa? I was happy with my Pepperoni, Sausage, and Mushroom. Will get it again. read more

El Fredo Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Sioux City, Iowa

Excellent food and service was good. Disappointing that they still don't offer delivery.

Visiting town and ran across this local gem. Super nice staff and great service. The pizzas were well crafted with a tasty sauce. I like how the toppings felt fresh and not overly salty. The choice of cheese was great, not greasy like in some pizzas where oil is dripping. read more

Ambiance: Been here twice and have enjoyed both times. The place has two major seating areas one feels like a parlor shop with pearly plastic bench seating while the other is a den-like lair with a tiny stage, each with their own atmospheres. The den, admittedly has a somewhat high ceiling and little cushion to absorb sound which makes it prone to sounding noisy. It's all self-service here so no complaints really about getting drinks or wait times. Food: We started with cheese bread which is essentially a thinner pizza crust topped with cheese and which you dip into a tomato sauce, almost a deconstructed pizza. You can probably skip this if you're getting a pizza although it is a good thing to share. The pizza has a good crust which we ordered well-done to guarantee hefty crunch but it was still moist, slightly chewy, and not too heavy. It was topped with a nice complex sauce with overtones of a sweet red wine like marsala and spices that give it some punch and a hint of heat. The cheese was copious without being obnoxious, thoroughly melted, and perfectly browned. Toppings were plentiful and well-dispersed. Overall this place was pretty tasty. The cheese bread resembled a pizza too much but was a good appetizer nonetheless. The pizza itself was well-composed although the sweet-spicy sauce which sets it apart from every other pizza place might not be for everyone or fit in to the idea of a stereotypical pizza sauce. Definitely worth trying. read more

We were visiting town for a sports tournament and chose El Fredo for the great Yelp reviews. We walked in the side door and were not greeted by the young man at the bar. We had to ask if we seat ourselves. We sat down and realized there was no wait staff. The dining room was freezing from a broken window covered in plywood! We asked directions from the useless man behind the bar, and he told us we needed to go up to the counter to order (info we could have used when we walked in). We stood online to order, the lobby filled with smoke from a burnt order. You can see the cooks where you order, and one was not wearing a mask, neither was the girl taking the orders. No thanks! We walked out. Do better, El Fredo. read more