I miss NY pizza...This is the closest thing to it! Amazing! I spotted this place driving around when I was looking for parking and decided to try it out. Glad I did because I found my new favorite pizza spot. They have a great lunch special but only limited to pepperoni and cheese. I will have to try one of their other specialty pizzas some other day. Thank you, Santos pizza for some great thin slice pizza that in my opinion is second to none unless I'm in New York. read more

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The price to value ratio at Santos Pizza is the best in Orange County. Cashier was friendly and hospitable- I enjoyed spending my time and money here. Pizza uses a high quality low moisture mozzarella. There's strong structural integrity in its under carriage which makes it easy to fold. Crust is crispy but also pleasantly chewy. Will be returning as a regular. Well done. read more

Some of the best pizza I've ever had! The crust is a perfect balance or crispy, but slightly bready, and foldable, the pepperoni are the little cup type and they have a perfect little crunch to them as well. The staff is also great! A little greasy but not to the point of needing napkins to soak it up. It's an outdoor walk up type place so there isn't seating but there's a wood counter enclosure where you can stand and eat and there's also a bench right in front on the sidewalk. Their lunch deals are also great for the price! read more

Great slice for a great price !! Been on my list to visit and glad we did we love pizza and this place didn't disappoint. They even use cup n char pepperoni and the slice was only $4.15 . It is a walk up window and only a bench to sit on out front . The staff was friendly and we will be back . read more

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In one word? Perfection. They offer whole pizzas and slices. While they have a variety of whole pies you can order their slices are only pepperoni and cheese. I ordered one of each and a side of ranch. They have the best ranch but their pizza didn't need a drop of it. Really thin crust pizza with an absolute perfect cook on the bottom. Flavor wise they were both a hit and I would get either one again. Really reasonably priced too at $3.95/4.15 a slice. Worker was super nice and you can really tell they care about the customer experience. I fully plan to be back to try some of their whole pizza options read more

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I randomly saw santos on a Thursday around lunch time and the bright colors caught my eye. I parked by a near parking structure with free parking for 1hr. I ordered a slice of pepperoni pizza, order came out fast. The pizza was delicious, crust was good, the pepperoni was crispy. $4.15 for a slice of pizza was cool, The lunch special prices were also great, $5 for a slice of pizza and soda. I really want to try a whole pizza next time. read more

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Visited during their one year anniversary after all the great reviews and it was just ok. The pizza dough was pretty great but they overdid it with the cornmeal and it made the pizza flat and gritty textured. Ordered a pepperoni and a cheese pizza that we ate pretty quickly in the hot sun. They only have full sugar sodas, no diet or zeros. Service was fast and easy. You order at a window and eat on the sunny side of the street. They have some standing under shade. read more

Santos Pizza - Pepperoni and cheese pizza. We ate it before we found a place to put it down to take a photo. - Pizza Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Pizza was absolutely delicious, it's so perfectly crispy and flavorful. I wish I could try their specialty pizza in slices but only cheese and pepperoni are sold in slices. It's a good place to try for the experience, I'd definitely be in trouble if I live near santos cuz all my money be going here haha Service was quick and the staff was friendly read more

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Never fails, not sure how many times I've been here & I always forget to check-in on yelp but I crave this pizza so much and I'm glad they started doing the lunch specials as well as the slice of the day. Stop by and grab a slice or even a whole pie, you won't be disappointed read more

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I am a FAN! Everything I have eaten in this area has been very good but this place takes the pie! It has been years since I had good pizza! This is my favorite in recent memory....crust was nice and thin, soft with a satisfying crisp, sauce was full of flavor, we ordered light cheese, which is how we like it... The place itself is pretty modest--a window next to a door painted with an image of dripping cheese. It's a very cool vibe while being very simple. There's no outdoor seating, which I wish they did have but the pizza is worth the 20 minute wait. read more

Santos Pizza - NY style 18" deluxe cheese--light cheese, extra sauce and absolutely delicious! - Pizza Near Me - Santa Ana, California

I saw this spot pop up on my IG and bookmarked it immediately. After a long, exhausting moving day, my husband and I didn't feel like going out for Valentine's Day, so we decided to do takeout instead--and I finally remembered this pizza place I'd been wanting to try. I ordered online and got half Rocket 88 and half Gasser. The place itself is a small takeout spot, but my pizza was ready right on time, and the guy who helped me was super nice and helpful. The pizza was honestly one of the best New York-style pizzas I've had in Orange County. Super thin, but the crust was still fluffy and amazing. I even reheated it the next day and it was just as good. 10/10--would definitely come back to try more flavors. read more

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Ordered 10 pizzas for pick-up for a school event and they were nice to give us a little discount. Pizzas were a hit with the kids. This is really essentially a tiny walk-up shop where you can order pizza by the slice as well as full pizzas. The only down size is there is no parking so unfortunately the mom that went to pick up the order had to illegally park with hazzards on in the red zone while waiting to pick up the order. read more

I think I just found my favorite local pizza spot! On a Saturday night, I was craving pizza and this was one of the few places open late (2am!), so we decided to give it a try. We called ahead and they told us it would be ready in 20 minutes, which was gave us enough time to drive over and find parking. Downtown Santa Ana can be a little tricky to find parking with a lot of people going to bars and limited street parking, but we managed. The spot itself is truly a hole in the wall with just a walk-up window to order and pick up your pizza. The staff was very friendly and even thanked us for calling ahead. We ordered half Supreme De Luxe and half Hirohata with hot honey on top. The worker mentioned those were their most popular. To our surprise, it was HUGE! The pieces were like Costco slices. I didn't realize it was a large pizza, which definitely justified the $39 price tag. It was loaded with toppings, and I appreciated that the meats weren't overly salty or spicy. The thin-cut sausage and crisp pepperoni added crunchy texture, and the crust was just right by being not too thin and not too thick. The hot honey brought everything together with just the right balance of sweet and spicy. Specifically, the Hirohata proved that pineapple absolutely belongs on pizza. The sweet pineapple paired perfectly with the heat from the jalapeños. It had a totally different flavor profile from the Supreme, which was equally as delicious. Honestly, it was so good I struggled to stop eating, and ended up eating more than I planned. It's THE spot for delicious takeout pizza or a late-night bite while bar hopping. I'll definitely be back to try more! read more

Santos Pizza - Best of both worlds | Half Hirohata (L), half Supreme De Luxe (R) w/ hot honey - Pizza Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Recently discovered this small pizza joint in downtown Santa Ana and so glad I did. Loved the variety menu items and flavors, it all sounds so gooood. I also love that you can just get a slice or cheese or pepperoni pizza for under $5! Their pizza tastes just as good as it smells. I loved their pepperoni pineapple sausage jalapeño pizza, I forgot what it was called but it was my perfect pizza!!! I also love getting their chicken Caesar salad, it's a good price for the portion! Parking here will probably be difficult since it's downtown so be warned. But definitely stop by, their pizzas are addicting. read more

NOTE: Ate outside the order window on 10/4/25. There's not really any seating but you can sit on a bench out front if it's available. Otherwise just stand and eat! Parking can be tricky if it's on the weekend, as DTSA is lively. Super late hours (2am on Fri and Sat) Let's start with some credentials. I'm a pizza enthusiast, but not necessarily a connoisseur. I also spent my winter and summer breaks in New York as I was growing up, if that means anything. I've had L'indistrie (both locations, and yes, the original one in Brooklyn is better), but honestly I prefer a slice from Paulie Gee's in Greenpoint. For anyone who isn't familiar, one of Paulie Gee's specialties is the Hellboy, which I think started off the trend of putting Mike's Hot Honey on pepperoni pizza. It's such a simple addition, but a revolutionary one for your tastebuds! It's gotta have the right balance of sauce, cheese, and pepperoni in every bite. And it should have a slight crunch, not be super droopy, and fold easily using one hand. That's what I think of when I think of an ideal slice for me. Anyway, I have been searching far and wide for a slice that sparks that level of joy in me. I actually really loved Shin's Pizza in Cypress Park, but they closed :( Then there are a few I've yet to try, such as Secret Pizza, Weirdoughs, and Wallflour Pizza. But I've had Appolonia, Esco's, Danny Boy's... all good slices! But there was always something missing. I had no idea that I'd have my pizza ratatouille moment in Downtown Santa Ana, of all places, but it happened. Super friendly staff, and the slices are perfectly heated. I had to wait a while before eating mine, otherwise I'd burn my mouth and tongue! But yes, it was bliss upon first bite. Tomato sauce, pepperoni with crispy edges, the cheese, the crust, and the hot honey drizzle were like a symphony reaching its crescendo in my mouth. Best of all? Reasonable prices. 18 inch slice for $5 ($4 if you don't want hot honey). This is THE spot to beat and would easily be a popular slice in New York. read more

Santos Pizza - Pepperoni slice with hot honey! - Pizza Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Phenomenal pizza unbelievable love their sauce is super good like no other Pizza Pl., Love their crust has a nice bike to it and again their sauce is just unbelievable gonna be going back. Had it delivered Fresh and Hot #EpicPizza. read more

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I believed all the 5 star review again. It's not bad but it's not amazing. We ordered the vegetarian and added sausage & pepperoni. I wanted the tomatoes and cheese top. I don't think they were included in our pizza. Also the large pizza plus an additional slice of cheese and a side of ranch was $50! I feel like it's definitely a hipster spot and hyped up. It wasn't bad but I was definitely disappointed. I went back and checked, a lot of the 5 star reviews are from yelpers with little to no history. Also website was down, I should have taken it as a sign. read more

Very friendly faces! Pizza is delicious, not thin crust but not overly doughy either! There is no seating as it's a walk up only, but you will have a fresh pizza in 15 minutes! read more

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Saw this on instagram. Had to give it a go. Right out the gates my new favorite pizza joint in santa ana! Talk about freshness the crust was just the right thickness sauce not over powering. Toppings perfectly balanced. We ordered the Hawaiian which i would never order but today I took one for the team. Added my own touches of Canadian bacon and bacon pieces. I am officially a LIKER! Well done Santos! read more

Santos Pizza - Hawaiian + Canadian Bacon + Bacon - Pizza Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Awesome pizza spot on 3rd street! It's just a little window however you can sit in the outdoor area to the left. For a slice of pizza there is only pepperoni or cheese. The pepperoni is so good! Perfectly crispy as is the crust! It's thin slice & super good. For the whole pizzas they has way more options I tried the Hawaiian and added jalapeños. Really yummy! They people are really kind & the service I quick! Will continue returning. read more

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Nestled on the corner of 3rd, look for the Pepperoni and cheese looking awning and door (yellow with red dots) and you've found a slice of happiness. DTSA needed exactly this. Artistic approach from a passionate business owner. Creative store front, sharing the passion of classic cars, motorcycles, skateboarding and art. What Did I Order: - $4 Pizza By the Slice: Cheese 5/5 stars - Pan Head Pie 5/5 stars Light thin crust, still crisp so it can be picked up and folded. Toppings that are plentiful and quality you can taste. Don't even bother asking for grated Parmesan packets. The cheese on this pizza is of a quality that you should not even need it. If it's a whole pie or you just crave a slice, what you get is a quality pizza, served by people who care and are passionate about providing a memorable experience. The prices are fair. The ownership and crew here are welcoming and warm. I'll be back again and again and again read more

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This place has some of the best pizza I have ever had. You can tell the owner has done his research on how to make the perfect dough and where to get the highest quality, best tasting cheese and toppings. I had a slice of the pepperoni and it was absolutely amazing. The crust was perfect without too much cornmeal on the bottom. Light, soft, and delicious. The pepperonis! So darn good. The staff was super nice and the aesthetic of the place was super hip. I even bought a shirt to show my Santos support. If you haven't had this place, you must. read more

Santos Pizza - Slice of pepperoni. Delicious! - Pizza Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Awesome new sign. Great pizza will come back. Hot honeys the way to go. No paragon cheese though read more

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Pizza is always hot and delicious. Amazing service, staff is always friendly. Chill setting there's a little bench where you can sit to enjoy your pizza fresh. Tried the hot honey pizza would definitely recommend. Affordable prices. read more

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tasty We ordered two slices os peperoni with honey hot drizzle and one Dr. Pepper. The crust was crunchy not thick nor thin. The slices were hot but did not burn the tongue. Give the hot slice a minute before biting into it. The sauce was very good. The flavors were well balanced. The cheese, no pues wow! The people happy and busy little joint! Rudy met with us with cheers and suggested the slices. He is a genuine kind man and I recommend this place 100 times over! Don't miss out. A lil gem. read more

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I had a wonderful experience at Santos Pizza. When I walked up, the menu was easily accessible and I opted for the Pepperoni Pizza Slice with hot honey drizzle which was highly recommended by Alex. The service was fast as the pizza was ready immediately and the slice tasted fresh. The slice itself was sturdy yet chewy and I liked the fact that they were confident enough in their own cheese to joke that Parmesan wasn't necessary. The ambiance reminds me of a pizza by the slice shop in NY or DC and its nice that they have such a nice relationship with the Mexican restaurant to their left that they allow use of the alley for customers. I can't rave about this place enough and definitely will be a regular! read more

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Great traditional pizza. Just had a couple of cheese slices and was impressed. The sauce shines with the taste of fresh, sweet ripe tomato.. The cheese was just enough to enhance the sauce without overpowering or gobbing it up. And the crust was thin and firm, and crisp and doughy around the edge. I came for the pizza and it was great but this little hole in the wall in the heart of historic Santa Ana only has outdoor seating in a sidewalk stall on a busy street or in an adjacent shared patio. No place to sit and eat if it's raining. Otherwise, a very enjoyable experience. read more

So many pizza places...so many choices...how do you pick one to try? Sometimes, another person makes the choice and you are the happy beneficiary of their choice. So it was with Santos Pizza. I attended an event where their pizza was picked up by a member of the group for all to share. As our meeting went forward we could all see the pizza boxes and that freshly baked pizza smell was tempting everyone. Thankfully it was soon time to dig in, and yes, it was worth the wait. I tried three different specialties and while one was my favorite the other two were close seconds. Favorite was Rocket 88, with chicken, sausage, bacon, pineapple and purple onion topped with bbq sauce. Wow! What an amazing pizza. read more

I LOVE THIS PLACE!! It was always so fresh and delicious with a nice crispy crust, always order the Panhead, service is always nice and fast, and love the ambiance overall. Always love to support our locals read more

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There's only two pizza places in Orange County I get pizza from. This is one of them, never hesitate to make the 40 minute drive each way. Hirohata is the way to go. Replace the pepperoni with bacon. Love seeing small local businesses succeed. read more

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Great hole in the wall!! Literally! Window pickup slices of pizza. The prices increase after midnight, interesting choice and pretty sneaky about it, but honestly understandable. About $6 for a slice of late night pizza but before then it's around $4. Not many good slices offered around this area so I appreciate it. Also had very kind service at the window!! read more

This pizza was absolutely delicious. I was especially caught off guard by how friendly the staff were. Everybody said hello to me and one guy even came out to shake my hand (I'm bad with names). Loved this place after driving down from SF. If I was Portnoy I would give it a 9.1. read more

Santos Pizza is so good! The crust is perfect, the toppings are fresh, and everything is full of flavor. Friendly service and fast, too. Can't wait to come back! Pro tip: add the hot honey read more

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Cool new little spot serving up some damn good pizza at reasonable prices. You order and get your food at the window but there's seating in between them and the next restaurant. Prices are reasonable, service is fast, and most importantly pizza on point! Pro tip- you can use the bathroom at the restaurant next door. You can ask but the SUPER PRO TIP is just walk in because the bathroom is right when you walk in the door so no one needs to know! read more

Santos Pizza - IG: @waydirtydiet for full video review - Pizza Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Santos Pizza is hands down my go to pizza spot. Ever since they opened and I had my first slice, this is the only place I'll trek to when I'm craving pizza, and I happily go out of my way for it. The dough is incredible, the ingredients are fresh and flavorful, and the whole setup is a true hole in the wall gem: walk up to the window, grab your pizza, take it home or enjoy it outside. Simple, no fuss, and absolutely amazing every time. My favorite? The Hawaiian Delight -- perfection. read more

Cute little pull-up window they have pepperoni and cheese slices and then they have a great selection of full range pizzas I got a slice of cheese and it was delicious. It was fresh. It was quick friendly. Staff will definitely come back. read more

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This is my first time here, and it was a late night snack. First of all, I appreciate the hours of operation. Being able to get a slice of pizza right in the heart of downtown, it's great. I wanted to get a full pizza, but I didn't have the right amount of hunger or people with me. I settled for some slices. Before I rate the pizza, I want to recognize the service. They are attentive, friendly, and timely. Can't complain about the service. With this type of service, I see them being very successful. The pizza itself. Crust 10/10, pepperoni 10/10. Pizza is slightly greasy, which I personally enjoy. Crust had a slight crisp to it, which made it way better. The authentic pepperoni, where they look like a scoop. I will definitely be returning. Well deserved 5 star review. If you haven't yet, go get yourself some pizza. Price point is worth it honestly. read more

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We visited Santos Pizza twice in November, first on Day of the Dead and then again the following weekend with my girlfriend. Now, her and I are usually more of the fine-and-wine-dining type, but we were craving pizza and decided to give this spot a try... and wow, we absolutely loved it. The crust is thin, the flavors are amazing, and the pizza isn't greasy at all. One slice is big enough to actually fill you up, which I appreciated. And even though I'm not a big pizza eater (I usually try to avoid the calories), this is one place I'm willing to make the exception for! After all, I will be burning the calories dancing right after! What really stood out to me was the gentleman working there, he recognized me on my second visit and thanked me for coming back. Little things like that go a long way. I'm planning to go again this weekend. Looking forward to another delicious slice! read more

Great hole in the wall.... LITERALLY! This place is good!! Super nice slice of cheese pizza for 3.75. The pizza slice was out in 2 minutes and was hot and crispy on the bottom. The fold was beautiful and I really enjoyed this slice! read more

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I stopped by after work since I'm down the street. I was not expecting it to be a good as it was ngl. The crust had a good flavor, so did the marinara. The place is super cute and instagramable. On a weekday it was not packed. I will come back next time since I am in the area as a cheese slice was reasonably priced for good taste! read more

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