I'd like to tell you a story. It's either late 80s or early 90s and it's just me and my mom at The Plaza Mall. We've gone through the routine of JC Penny's, Dillards, and Sears and now it's time for my food court reward for not misbehaving. Many of you might not remember or have been born yet, but the place that took center stage and what was my favorite pizza place to this day was Luca Pizza. I'll always remember a worker wearing their chef's whites offering samples in the dining area, and my mom taking one for each of us. Every time I ate a piece I thought, "man, no wonder the Ninja Turtles love pizza so much". And then one day it was gone. The pizzeria that I loved so much growing up was no longer there, and it felt like it took all my memories with it. I thought that was it. All we have left here in The Valley is global pizza chains. Nothing made with heart. But then a cousin of mine told me that one of the cooks opened up his own place in Mission on Conway called "Pizza di Roma". Familiar faces. Familiar flavors. Familiar memories. After getting a haircut at Tatan's I would drive over and walk through the back entrance after passing their herb garden and get a pie. Things were right in the world, and wouldn't you know it, I came to learn that the full name of Luca Pizza was "Luca Pizza di Roma". Hah! And then one day it was gone. The doors were shut. The lights were off. Surely this can't be happening again right? Of course it was. The story would repeat itself with yet another pizzeria with the same staff called Titto's Pizzeria in Palmview until that too was gone, only this time there was no new incarnation. The spiritual descendants of Luca Pizza in The Plaza Mall were now all gone. There was no more pizza to be made from them anymore. Their story, as far as I know, had ended. And then one day I discovered The Pizzeria. The same cousin recommended it saying it reminded him of Pizza di Roma. Familiar ingredients! Familiar flavors! So, of course, I made the trek to Harlingen. Has anyone ever had that experience where they open the doors to a restaurant and you're immediately hit in the face with the smell that defines their restaurant? For steak houses it's the smell of the smoke coming from a seared steak, for panaderias it's the smell of sugar and freshly baked bread, and for coffee shops it's the smell of the sweetness of freshly ground coffee beans. For The Pizzeria, it was the smell of a caramelized pizza crust, the burnt flour left over in the oven, and the unmistakable heat and smell of a 450 degree oven that has baked thousands of pies in its lifetime. Now, I've been a loyal fan of this local pizza chain for years, and when their Harlingen location first opened, I still remember walking in and feeling like I had stepped into a true, passion-driven pizzeria. The place had energy, heart, and a sense of pride. Perhaps not familiar faces, but familiar flavors and, yes, familiar memories. But lately, something's changed, and not for the better. My recent visits to the Mission location have felt strangely lifeless in comparison. While the ingredients are still fresh, the execution hasn't been keeping up. The crusts come out uneven, the bakes inconsistent, and the attention to detail that once defined them seems to be fading. The frustrating part is that they still have all the ingredients (pun intended) to be great. Every single bite I take I think "This is good, and it's so close to being great, but it's just not there." What's lacking now is technique and care. The fundamentals aren't being applied with the same precision or passion they used to, and the result shows. I genuinely hope they can turn things around, because this isn't a lost cause. They've proven before, especially in those early Harlingen days, that they can deliver pizza with real heart. With a renewed focus on craftsmanship and consistency, they could easily reclaim what made them special. I want to keep cheering for them, but they need to rediscover the spark that once set them apart. read more

The Pizzeria - Pizza Near Me - Mission, Texas

The pizza is very good. The bread knots were awesome. We had the knots, two slices and 2 drinks for around $14! read more

The Pizzeria - Meat Lovers - Pizza Near Me - Mission, Texas

Best pizza in the RGV as far as we are concerned. We are able to get our pizza with half cheddar cheese and regular pizza cheese on the other side. read more

On 12/2/25, I visited the pizzeria and ordered a stromboli, which is supposed to include marinara sauce. The sauce was missing, and even after I requested it, it was not brought out until after we had already finished eating. When I addressed the delay, the server dismissed it by saying she was busy. I asked to speak with the manager, Dominic, but he never came to the table. I called the following day and spoke with another manager, Frank, who was equally dismissive and showed no concern for the issue. The food may be good, but the customer service is completely unacceptable. Management and staff showed no regard for basic service or customer satisfaction. I cannot recommend this place based on this experience. read more

The Pizza was perfectly cooked and had the right amount of crunch on the crust. I would rate this place 10 out 10 for Pizza and wings!!! read more

The Pizzeria - Pepperoni and jalapeño Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Mission, Texas

Went to get pizza last night. One of the cooks with partially shaved head, was stroking the top of his head with bare hands. A few minutes later I noticed him making pizza dough with bare hands. I tried to contact their management on their website but did not find a comment area. I will not go back there. read more

This is our "go to" pizza place Consistent sauce, base and toppings Good pizza Reasonably priced read more

I'm a pizza snob! I'm VERY critical on how I like my pizza. Being from NJ-NY, I definitely have an opinion about how it should be done. These guys didn't disappoint! This pizza takes me back to my childhood. I even put some Rudy's pulled pork on it and oh my goodness.. Anyway, yes! Eat here! read more

I love this place. Located at the heart of downtown Mission on Conway, it has great atmosphere. The pizza is great. For the first time in my life, I can say I liked the veggie pizza more than the basic pepperoni pizza. It's delicious here. I also recommend the pesto pizza. You cannot continue living without trying it. You can buy pizza by the slice like in the pizzerias up north. Try it. You won't be disappointed. read more

The Pizzeria - Pepperoni pizza - Pizza Near Me - Mission, Texas

Ordered online a large meat lovers pizza and added mushrooms and olives. picked up pizza , drove home. i was starving. ate half the pizza before I realized it was a cheese pizza with mushrooms and olives. no meat lovers . the one lady wearing a hello kitty hat was busy doing everything but making sure the order was correct. kids these days just don't know about a job well done , versus a job done. read more

By far my favorite pizza in town! Pizza is always freshly made. Their crust has flavor & isn't burnt. They are also very generous with their toppings. Customer service is also excellent! read more

I've ordered carry out from this place a few times already, and the food has been awesome as of this review!! If your looking for good food without paying top dollar I def recommend this place. The pizza, wings and pastas have all tasted really great and have come in good sizable portions. Big "Thank You" to the staff for excellent service. read more

I inadvertently ordered a supreme thinking "a veggie" to which I had them add chicken. When it was brought to our table and I found it loaded with other meats, they graciously rushed it away to make us a replacement. In the short time it took for us to receive the replacement, 2 cold and 2 servers came by to apologize...even though I'm sure it was my fault. The Pizza was delicious! We will definitely be back! read more

Wanted to try something different. We only had a large pepperoni pizza, but it was sooo good. It was a bit greasy- but all great pizzas are! :) Service was alright. read more

Lord have mercy! I was on the phone trying to place my order for over 15 minutes. I was on hold twice during this time. There has to be a better system. Please train your people to listen and know how to take orders. read more

The pizza was very oily , and it unstable, the service was we very friendly but they just stare was to much .

This is a really good pizza spot in Mission. The menu has lots of options and specials. The staff is super nice and helpful! I definitely would recommend ordering in and enjoying either a slice or two or grabbing a pie. We ordered a large pie and meat Stromboli- neither disappointed. read more

Just what I wanted. A slice of pizza and quick. I recommend this place when you're in Mission, Texas.

Pizza is delicious BUT still no dine in?!? I don't live close by, by the time we get home with it... its cold and does NOT taste the same.. When will dine open up? read more

Nice atmosphere. Nice staff. Alfredo pasta is watery. Pizza is greasy and flimsy. All sodas at the fountain were flat. Cashier mistakenly ran my card 5 times, thinking it wasn't working, now I have all these transactions pending. read more

Always delicious. We love them! Their pizza is divine. Fresh ingredients and fresh mozzarella. You can taste the difference.

First time here, so I was very inquisitive about everything from presentation to staff conduct. Restaurant was clean and presentable. They offer pizza by the slice and custom order. The pizza by the slice didn't look fresh or appetizing. Sorry. My order taker a female wasn't too customer friendly, she wasn't rude but she was too quiet. I did tell her it was my first time here, but that didn't change her demeanor. No samples were offered, don't know if it's customary but I was expecting it since I was a rookie here. I looked at the menu and daily specials and they offer a plethora of choices for all palates. Vegan friendly also guys. Our order was brought in 3 separate times, first were the boneless chicken wings second the garlic knots and finally the pizza. Hot flavor Chicken wings were hot and fresh very flavorful. The garlic knots complimented the chicken wings. Knots were good well cooked garlic flavor was mild not over powering. The pizza came soon after brought to our table by the pizza maker himself. The pizza was delicious, well cooked. It was just right on the cheese and sauce and the toppings were evenly distributed. Our pizza was a pepperoni and jalapeño by the way. Drink selection was good. We got fountain drinks. Formula was well mixed. Overall experience was great, my wife used the restroom and stated they were very clean. On our way out we were greeted and welcomed back. Definitely will recommend and come back read more

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I used to order from this place regularly. Today I placed an order for carry out at 7pm. I was advised of the heavy wait and to expect order to be ready in 40min. I went at 7:40 and was told it would be ready in 10min. I went and did a quick errand and then showed up at 8pm and they told me they needed another 4min. At 8:25 my order was still not ready after waiting inside where they could have told me about any issues and I canceled my order. I will not be a customer here anymore or any of their locations. read more

Love the pizza and wings ! Very home made style and taste too which gives it even more originality. Their Baked Ziti pasta was really good too. Service was great too. Recommend 100% read more

My boyfriend and I were in from Austin visiting family and we were very impressed with this place. The service and not to mention the pizza with the freshest of ingredients made this our favorite pizza in the valley thus far. Looking forward to being back!! read more

There are a very few great pizzerias in the valley. This is one! Great customer service as well.