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    Fernando's Pizza

    4.8 (255 reviews)
    Closed 10:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    FERNANDO'S PIZZA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed

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    Simeko O.

    Long sigh... I really wanted to like this place. I've been searching for a new pizza spot in the area and this restaurant had a lot of great reviews. Yes, there were some bad ones too, but enough five-star ratings that I figured it was worth a try. Unfortunately, after the first bite, I couldn't even finish a slice. The pizza had an odd flavor that I couldn't quite place, and it didn't taste like quality ingredients. I don't enjoy leaving negative reviews, and that's not my goal here, but I was genuinely disappointed. We ended up throwing the pizza away and ordering something else. I'd say order with caution unless you already know and love this place. Btw-the pizza doesn't look bad. See my picture. Idk.‍ the people working in the restaurant were friendly and the restaurant was clean and located within a strip mall.

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    Kim R.

    Great spot to grab pizza. Service was great! The restaurant was clean and had plenty of seating. They offer alcoholic drinks and soft drinks. We ordered a medium pepperoni and mushroom pizza with the garlic stuffed cheese crust. The was very yummy . We also order the garlic wings also hit the spot. Parking was easy and service was fast.

    Mushrooms and half sausage and pepperoni
    Sean O.

    Nice people run this store, However, tossed the pizza after one piece and I have never tossed a pizza in my life. Low quality that I could taste immediately. Service was great and the price was affordable. It is in a small strip mall and it is very clean. I really want to like the pizza as the folks running it are so nice. The cheese used was fine but the crust had a frozen pizza quality.

    Samar O.

    Fernando's Pizza is a wonderful local, family-owned business with a welcoming atmosphere and outstanding customer service. Their menu offers a great variety of options, and the food is absolutely delicious. You can truly taste the quality and care in every bite. Highly recommend supporting this spot!

    Monica R.

    If you're sick of chain pizza places, you gotta try Fernando's! Been a loyal customer since their last location and then they closed but luckily they opened again after the pandemic. Very fresh ingredients and great flavor! They are always so friendly! The restaurant is nice and clean. I will definitely always recommend Fernando's!

    Half Mexican pizza and half bbq chicken well done
    Bri G.

    Ate the most delicious pizza! We did half bbq chicken and half Mexican pizza. It was BOMB! And thank you to the worker for recommending it. Definitely going back!

    Bbq Chicken pizza, Cajun/mango habanero wings

    I have been searching for good local pizza and I think I found my favorite spot! The pizza was so flavorful. The wings were decent, just need more sauce. Definitely would recommend

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    Zahid M.

    In the last 10 years that I been serving San Diego County I haven't found anything better than this awesome restaurant! Definitely recommended!!! This is the best pizza in the valley!

    Great place. The pizza had a great flavor and texture. The wings were juicy and saucy. I would recommend. Im coming back here for sure

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    Very good pizza with outstanding customer service. Staff was very friendly and gave very good suggestions. Will definitely be back.

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    3 years ago

    Really good pizza/wings and very friendly staff. Would rather spend my money here verses a chain pizza restaurant.

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    3 years ago

    Every time I eat pizza and it's not Fernando's pizza, I find myself saying, "It's good, but it's not Fernando's pizza!"

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    2 years ago

    Avid fans of Fernando's pizza! Their pizza never disappoints us. And it's not oily or greasy like the other pizzas.

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    Food is always hot and fresh. Service is good. Sometimes I just gotta get me some of their barbecue sauce. I love it.

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    2 years ago

    The pizza here is so delicious. A hidden gem. Highly recommend eating here. Better than Domino's, Pizza Hut, and Papa John's.

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    Always a solid pizza, always know what your gonna get. Very consistent. Buttery cheese crust and well done is a must! Try it out

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    3 years ago

    Amazing amazing amazing. Owner stayed open late to make sure my team got fed. Food was amazing

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    4 years ago

    just went to their new location, so excited they are back! will always go to Fernando's when in the area. Highly Recommend.

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    4 years ago

    Have missed this restaurant. Today's large pepperoni as taste as I remember....so glad re-opened will get our once a week pizza again

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    Mastiff Kitchen - La Mesa

    Mastiff Kitchen - La Mesa

    4.6
    (305 reviews)
    3.5 mi
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    Fun variety of bar favorites to choose from on the menu…read more We started with the Pork Nugs and a Sicilian Salad...one bite of each and we were OFF to a bountiful taste delight. The fried pork pieces the best pork belly bites Ive ever had...they were light, yet meaty, and crispy outside, tossed in their gochuijang..so savory with a slight kick thay made me dive back in (comes in two order sizes). The salad was LARGE, with cold and crisp chopped romaine (no brown pieces to be found!!) topped with a merry go round effect of sliced pepperoni, shaved white onions, seaaoned greek olives, halved cherry tomatoes, marinated arttchokes, shredded mozzarella tossed in a vinaigrette with a slight hint of lemon capped off with a sprinkle of jalapeños. Next up my dining mate ordered the smashburger..made DOUBLE, with the most delectable garlic aioli and a side of the Mastiff fries a surprise plate of crispy salty potato skinn on wedges that are soft, seasoned well amd topped with their house sauce(yummmm..creamy and warm) and cotija cheese. The portion sizes are ample so plan on bringing home leftovers! The restaurant has a small parking lot, big windows that bring in plenty of light with a mix of tall tables, dining tables and a bar running half the length (bonus for wide bottom seats!!) While yoy order at the counter, everything is brought out to your table with a smile! THANK YOU TEAM MASTIFF LA MESA... we will be back for the chicken and pizzas!!

    Such a hidden gem. I've come here a couple times and each time I remember why I love stopping by…read morefor food. The service is always friendly and the food always comes out pretty quick. My husband ordered the Smashburger and a side salad and I got the wings. The wings were perfectly crisp and cooked all the way through the flavor was definitely there. The vibe in there feels like locals vibes and it's good to escape the SD tourist. The pricing for the food is also great. Parking is in a lot in front of the restaurant or there is street parking. Def will be back.

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    Surf Rider Pizza

    Surf Rider Pizza

    4.3
    (784 reviews)
    4.2 mi
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    It was surprisingly good! I got curious cuz this is under…read moreCohn's Group of Restaurants. You know when it's Cohn's, it's good. So this afternoon, my husband and I tried it. I ordered the slice of GOAT Pie (pepperoni pizza with goat cheese dried tomato and honey). Omg, it's really good! Even their iced tea was surprisingly good... it has a hint of coconut! The service was fast. We paid the meter parking for 37 minutes, we got in and out within 30 minutes for dining in! We'll surely come back!!!

    Stopped by on a Friday evening around 4:45 PM, and it was pleasantly low-key. There were only a…read morehandful of people so I was able to place my order at the counter quickly. They offer great combo deals. You can do a whole pie or grab combos like one slice with a soda, two slices with a soda, or two slices with a beer. Solid value. For under $20, I got two slices of pizza and a craft beer. Their craft beer selection is awesome and definitely a highlight. I ordered two slices: *Surf Rider: Their most popular and classic pizza. The New York-style crust was phenomenal, but for my taste there were way too many chunks of garlic. *Basil Pesto & Ricotta: Again, great New York-style crust. I wish they added pepperoni to this one. The ricotta flavor was pretty subtle so while it was a nice pizza, it didn't really stand out. The space itself is great with indoor seating plus two large outdoor seating areas, complete with TVs for sporting events. Dogs are allowed, which is a nice bonus. They even give out dog treats at the counter. There's only street parking, but I still found a spot just a few minutes away. Overall, this is a cute spot with amazing New York-style crust, which is my favorite. The employees were very friendly, and it took less than five minutes to order and have the slices ready. They even brought them out to me. While the crust was excellent, the overall flavor of the pizzas didn't quite hit for me. Still a solid place, especially if you're big on crust and craft beer.

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    Signature Surf Rider Pizza & Buffalo Chicken
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    Fernando's Pizza - pizza - Updated June 2026

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