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    Pala

    3.6 (145 reviews)
    ModerateNew American
    Closed 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Lluvia R.

    Excellent service, Jerry is very attentive. He took care of us and made us feel very welcomed. We were in IAH going back home to Vegas . Pizza was very tasty

    Jennifer S.

    Let's begin with modern technology. The airport lounge has almost become cashless. So be sure to have a card for ordering food and purchasing items. Food - 4 stars The bagel for the avocado, cheese, and ham sandwich was tasteful with a sweet taste. The avocado is fresh. Customer service - 4 stars The waitress was friendly and welcome. Great customer skills for the busy airport. Price - 3-4 dollar signs For two breakfast sandwiches and two drinks cost us about $45. Cleanliness- 4 stars Restroom - stars N/a

    Sausage pie
    La-Kia K.

    Who knew a whole pie and soda would cost me $30 at the airport! I would say the pizza was fresh and tasty but I cannot get over the cost.

    Pepperoni sausage pizza while I'm stuck in Houston for hours and hours.
    Veronica G.

    While stuck in the Houston airport due to flight delays, it was time to eat! I didn't bother to check the Yelp reviews first, but the beautiful vibe of Pala and the promise of pizza drew me in. They serve Neapolitan pizza. They served it just the way uh huh uh huh I like it. What a beauty. The crust is light and crispy, perfect for folding and biting my slice. They go easy on the flavorful sauce. There's plenty of cheese. The pepperoni and added sausage covered the top of the pizza perfectly. Other things I liked about Pala included the QR menu. That way I could take my time ordering. They brought the food quickly to my table. I was able to pay online. They have a full bar. Service is quick. You can charge a phone or plug in your laptop while you eat. The staff are friendly.

    Nice brew before we board our flight!
    Raheem A.

    After a 3.5 hour flight from Panama and an upcoming seven hour layover, my wife and I were exhausted and feeling a bit peckish. A Yelp search for highly rated restaurants within the airport led us to Pala. When we walked up to Pala, we occupied two bar seats, and scanned the QR code to view the menu. Since the restaurant allows for you to select and purchase your food via the QR code, little interaction with the employees is required. However, a friendly employee (unfortunately I did not get his name) greeted us and offered to provide assistance if we had any questions. Since we both had big appetites, we ordered two pizzas (Italian and pepperoni) to share (they are equivalent to the size of a medium pizza). To wash down our pizzas, we both ordered a small brew. Immediately after I placed the order (they accept Apple Pay yay!), an employee brought over our brews. Roughly 10 minutes later an employee was placing our hot pies in front of us. Both pizzas were absolutely delicious, with the crust cooked to perfection (not under or overcooked) and a sufficient amount of sauce. It was so good that I toyed with the idea of purchasing a third pizza to enjoy on our plane ride to Sacramento (at that point I was just being greedy). This establishment truly lives up to its positive Yelp reviews, I HIGHLY recommend Pala!

    Pepperoni pizza and an ice cold one.
    Yag P.

    Great meal choice in terminal c. It's not a cheap option but great pizza and ice cold beer. Hit the spot.

    Mushroom pizza with sausage
    Stuart O.

    Ok, this is an airport pizza place. Based on other reviews, I decided to try it out during a LONG layover. I was not disappointed. Agree with the other comments on QR code ordering, although, pulling up the menu on my ipad was way more user friendly! I got the mushroom pizza and added sausage (which was easy to do in the on line ordering). The pizza arrived quickly. The crust was thin, the sausage had a nice flavor with fennel. The mushrooms were plentiful. Overall a great experience in an airport. Cost was a bit high, but what can we expect in airports these days!

    Marghereta pizza at Pala Neapolitan Pizza

    Stopped for a quick bite before flight. SO glad I stopped here! The pizza is outstanding! Very thin and light crust just like I like! Sauce is very tasty! I had a margherita pizza! Loaded with "stretchy" cheese! I fly a lot and I'm going to make it a point to arrive early just so I have time to stop here! I think Alex is the name of the young man who prepares the pizzas! Well done, Alex! BTW, overall service was the best!! (Location is at gate C5)

    Mushroom pie for $18.99. hand for scale even if it looks weird...
    Vivian U.

    Decided to check this out after reading some of the raving reviews during my 2.5 hour layover. I must say their pizzas didn't disappoint, even if it was on the greasy side. It hit all the right spot, or I was just really hungry after traveling the whole day. The ordering system was intuitive, given we now all know how qr codes work. The order was almost brought to my neighbors, but it did eventually find me. I would've wanted to try a dessert if I wasn't already full from devouring the whole pizza by myself. $18.99 for the mushroom pie - doesn't seem horrendous to me given that it's post pandemic and airport pricing.

    Maria-Elena T.

    First of all, how is this only 3.5 stars?! This was a great pizza with great service AND IN AN AIRPORT!!!! How is that possible?! I was starving and had a limited time to grab a bite. I really wanted something more Texas (Tex mex?) but this came up the highest rated at 3.5 stars. I've learned my lesson- do not go anywhere less than 3.5. So, I decided to eat pizza! OMG perfectly delicious! Hot. Gooey cheese. Perfect crust. I want to buy one of those ovens they cooked it in! Lol. My drink and pizza were hand served although I had to order through the app. I highly recommend this place. Seriously. I am book marking it into perpetuity! Oh I did not like the flimsy box...

    Egg, bacon and processed American cheese product
    Lydia B.

    Service was very nice but slow on food prep. We were the only ones at the restaurant this morning around 8am. The food was a huge disappointment. It was two pieces of white bread, with a slap of mayo and egg and bacon. Not what the video showed to lure you into the restaurant. Two egg and bacon sandwiches and 2 cups of coffee all for $49.

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