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Quick update, we ordered a carryout, and my wife said extra sauce and extra cheese. When you order from a chain store, you do this, or you get a cardboard circle with red and white speckles. When it was ready, the owner brought it out and said he wanted to show us. It was like Christmas jello! A small tear came to my eye. It might have been from the jalapeño, we may never know. It was the absolute best pizza we ever ate. It was like a Chicago style flipped upside down. The amazing part was that the crust was crisp and perfectly chewy like it should be. Only someone working real pizza ovens who know how to place and when to rotate the pizzas can do this. The man is a gifted pizza genius. Great experience. They use old school ovens here. The kind you have to pay attention to. You have to know where the hotspots are, move the pizzas from back to front, and turn them while in the oven to keep them cooking even. The owner has this mastered. My pizza was cooked even. The bottom was crisp, and the rest was chewy in a very good way. The way pre-belt feed pizza was, when done right. The cheese is top quality. Good quality mozzarella retains texture when cooked. It shouldn't turn into a sheet of goo. This cheese retains its texture while still being molten. That's the sign of a top quality cheese. The sauce is great, and it's not a thin smathering like some places give you. The pizza was truly great. Last comment about the pizza, the pepperoni wasn't paper thin. When you bite into a pepperoni, you knew you were bitting into something. The atmosphere was pleasant. It's a small restaurant and we went during the supper rush so it was packed. It was family's enjoying themselves. So it was loud but not in a bad way. You heard people laughing and having fun. The owner made all the orders. He had plenty of help taking orders and running the orders out to the tables. If you go during a rush like we did, expect a small wait. It took about 20-25 minutes for our order to come out. But we ordered in the middle of the supper rush. Even with that, all the orders moved quickly. I greatly enjoyed my time here. It was old school. It was a pleasant throwback to the small, non corporate places you don't see very often anymore. It's just a guy doing what he enjoys, and it really shows. I am looking forward to many more visits and trying everything on the menu.
TurtlerikTurtlerik
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He's Back YA'LL !!!! No one in town does it like you Dario!! No-ONE!!! From the welcoming greeting and the fabulous atmosphere to the passion and love you put into making the most amazing Calzone in Texas to the kindness you never fail to show each and every customer that walks through your door, YOU MAKE US All FEEL LIKE FAMILY!!! I'd follow you anywhere Sir!!!!! Always!!!! btw I appreciate you going above and beyond to make me a calzone that I was craving even though it was closing time.... but I must say, you more than Wow'd me when you continued to keep serving family, after family, after family that just kept coming in long after closing time!!!! Just Wow!!!!! You'll need a bigger place soon darling!!!! thanks again !!!
Lacye SchovajsaLacye Schovajsa
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I’m not in Lubbock as much as I was but found this little gem which made cauliflower crust pizzas only in small but it was only me eating. I ordered the supreme specialty pizza and salad. The salad was simple romaine lettuce with cheese tomatoes and Kalamata olives. I would’ve preferred the lettuce in smaller chunks but it was still filling! The pizza was fantastic with loads of toppings (how I like it) I want to say that Dario was in the back making lots of dough and was up front making the pizza and then delivered it himself to my table! This is a great place for friends to come eat or even a date night. Highly recommend!!
Richelle MeadorRichelle Meador
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Absolutely outstanding first time I have ever been here and will definitely try to be back while I don't not live in Lubbock it would be a stop to make while In Lubbock. The best personal calzone I have ever eaten came in right at closing time [@7:58] they close at 8:00 and the owner was like you can come on in and I will serve you. We got the original calizone and was a 10 out of 10 Definitely want to go back and try their Pizza. This is service how service should be done and Pizza as Pizza should be done. The owner himself came to the table with the order and then came back to make sure everything was OK 👍 real Top Notch
Edward ConleyEdward Conley
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Tried this place for the first time tonight. As soon as I opened the door, Dario called out to me (mind you, I’d never been there before and don’t know him). Said he just finished pulling my pizza out of the oven. It was a very warm welcome! The rest of the staff were very friendly as well. It was easy to order over the phone, easy to pick up and pay for. The pizza itself was delicious! The crust was a bit too big for the box which shows that these aren’t cookie cutter dough slabs but dough made by hand and freshly prepared. To say I was impressed was an understatement. Will DEFINITELY be coming back here again!
Leah G.Leah G.
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Update: Called in a carryout, 45 minute wait. Ok. Come in to pick it up at the 45 minute mark. My order isn't even made yet and the order was wrong. Ok no worries, reorder. Wait another 45-50 minutes... after the cashier reverifying or order again... get the pizza . Take it home. Order is wrong. Don't get me wrong.... it's delicious either way just wish the order system was better and that I didn't have to wait 1 hr and 45 min for a pizza I ordered for carryout to begin with. It's tasty. We came during peak hours, so the wait was 30 minutes to dine in, but it was worth it. Deeeeelicious
Smith McSmittySmith McSmitty
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6810 Milwaukee Ave, Lubbock, TX 79424, United States
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4.8
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attractions: La-Z-Boy Home Furnishings & Décor, uBreakiFix - Phone and Computer Repair, Express jewelry watch repair, The Hub, restaurants: Albarran's Mexican Bar & Grill, Teddy Jack's Hub City Grill, Picoso's Mexican Kitchen, The Funky Door Bistro & Wine Room, Wing Daddy's - Lubbock, Little Woodrow's Lubbock, The Farmhouse Restaurant, Kobe Steakhouse & Sushi Bar, Tikka Shack Indian Grub, King Louie's Sports Lounge & Billiards Room
