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    Pala Mesa Pizza

    4.2 (157 reviews)
    ModeratePizza, Salad, American
    Open 11:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    PALA MESA PIZZA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Chicken Caesar with pesto ranch & chipotle ranch
    Elizabeth Q.

    Delicious food & great service!! We've been trying everything on the menu and haven't been disappointed! Wasn't able to post my husbands spicy Italian sub since he devoured it as soon as he got home

    Rexie S.

    I have lived near here for years and finally tried it. They have a sampler that had mozzarella sticks, jalapeños poppers, coconut shrimp & buffalo wings. We got a 10" pizza with pepperoni. I love how thin and crispy the crust is. Friendly service small bar height sitting area. Definitely coming back.

    Store front on Old 395
    CritDicks ..

    New ordering/service counter inside. Same great pizzas and awesome calzones. Come get some. Dicks

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    Pizza here is delicious. I always place a order over the phone and when I get there it's freshly out of the oven. Highly recommend it.

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    It's good pizza but they are usually backed up so add 15 mins or so to the time they give

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    Thank you for the feedback and starting us here on yelp!!!

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    The crust is soooo good!! Called in for a pick up and was ready in about 15 mins. Friendly service all around and not over priced!

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    Best pizza in all of Fallbrook. My hubby is from Chicago and Italian so knows his pizza. We won't go anywhere else now.

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