Back Road Pizza

Wow! I have had pizza from countless pizza joints in the past 22 years over my travels. Vegas, Nashville, South Beach Miami, Orlando and now Santa Fe, NM. The options in Santa Fe for pizza are plentiful and I have had 5 of them, although I won’t name them. The one I will name is Backroad Pizza! A little off the beaten path of downtown, it is well worth the small drive from anywhere in Santa Fe. It has been located @ 1807 2nd St #1, Santa Fe, NM for the entirety of its existence (parking in the rear). From the outside it just looked like a normal building that could have been anything, but step inside and enjoy the quirkiness of the layout and color scheme. The smell hits immediately! For such a small establishment, it was loaded with employees churning out pizzas in the middle of the afternoon and that told me something. I was greeted at the counter with a smile and a chalk board covered in menu items. From fresh salads to garlic knots and then all of the pizza options. There was a nice selection of locally brewed beer on tap. Margherita pizza, you got it. Green chile pizza, sold. Pizza of the moment with unique ingredients, of course. Pizzas made especially for the kids, gotta have it! Customize to your hearts desire, why not? I had the opportunity to speak with the owner, Piper Kapin, who could not have been more friendly. She informed me of her custom corn meal crusted thin crust pizza dough (her personal recipe), how all ingredients were fresh daily and sauce and salad dressings were all made in house. I was sold. She told me a little history and explained her passion for the industry, and showed me around. The property was a little bigger than I thought. There is an extra seating area on the second floor with a small balcony and what a large excellent patio for outdoor seating! (Which is dog friendly!)She (Piper) is very humble and did not even mention that she had been FEATURED on Guy Fieri’s Diners, Drive Ins and Dives on Food Network….. not once, but twice! I noticed it as I was looking over her website. By this point my mouth was watering watching everyone else’s pizzas go out. I got seated with a number on a small stand and a local cold beer off tap. There was a nice buzz from the locals enjoying their meals and chatting it up. I had ordered a small half new mexican with green chile and half pesto, fresh mozzarella, pepperoni. It only took about 10 minutes despite how busy it was. First thing I noticed - THE CRISPY CORNMEAL CRUSTED DOUGH. Extra thin, great texture, super crispy, foldable without toppings falling off, it looked and smelled delicious. Upon taking my first bite of the New Mexican pizza, I understood the hype. (Where is Dave Portnoy when you need him?) In my mind this just became my go-to pizza hub. So fresh, not bready at all and the toppings and crust shined and meshed perfectly. In the 10-20 minutes I had been seated, every chair in the shop filled up; so much so that I offered my table to an older couple so they didn’t have to stand and wait…and people continued to roll in. I gathered what I had left and boxed it up to go and thanked everyone on the way out. All in all the flavor and delivery is spot on, the staff is all smiles, the atmosphere is fun and it hit on all the high notes. I definitely recommend Backroad Pizza and will continue to provide my patronage! Oh, did I mention there is a gluten free dough option? Annnnd….This place has been voted #1 favorite pizza spot every year since 2012 except for 1 maybe 2 years. Just won 2024! You just need to go see for yourself!

I’ve been eating here for 14 years. Today was as good as my first visit in 2009. The New Mexican is my favorite pizza. Great beers on tap.

Had to order a Detroit style pizza to see if it would live up to the social media hype. It definitely did! I was born in Detroit, and this pizza made me nostalgic. It was so nice to have a taste from home here in Santa Fe. Excellent pizza!! Wish you made it every day!

New in town- googled “gluten free pizza near me” and stumbled upon this place. The pizza was AMAZING I went at an off time- about 3:30pm so it was not busy. Sat outside. Also great cider on tap!

BIG PRICE for an unfortunately SMALL PIZZA But the pizza is magnificent. The crust is perfectly crispy but not hard to bite or chew. I got a margarita pizza, and I was delighted that it had both red sauce and tomato slices. Someone else in my group made a vegan pizza by requesting no cheese and has also enjoyed the vegan tomato coconut soup. So, it’s a pleasant place if you’re willing to pay quite a bit for a delicious pizza.

Twas a cold and bright full moon night. I looked through the fridge and remembered I hadn't gone grocery shopping. I remembered that I had seen this pizza place on 2nd Street I wanted to peep out. Left the apartment and hopped into the icy cold Prius to head over to Back Road Pizza. Inside was warm and they were playing decent music. Was pretty active for a Sunday night. Stared at the menu like a gonk until a strategy formed in my cranial space. Soup to warm me up then pizza to stuff me full of carbs meats and cheeses to send me into that comfy womfy sleepytime I was dreaming of. Ordered the Tomato Coconut soup and the Christmas in May large pizza cause I wanted leftovers to avoid the grocery store as long as possible. Put my order in and 5 minutes later my soup came out looking like it just came out of the forge of Moria at full blast. But to my surprise it wasn't that hot but so frakking cold the soup was deceiving. I was expecting a coconut cream forward tomato soup but I was delighted to a symposium of flavors pouring over my taste buds as the coconut cream was delicately balanced with a strong punchy tomato and a nuanced spice that put a little kick into what I assumed would be a basic affair. And to top it off instead of a sad lumps of cold bread for dipping I was greeted by a cute pizza dough bun cut in half and it was warm and fresh! You devils you, oh my glob it was divine. But we still had pizza so about 15 minutes after the initial order my pizza arrived. What can I say, there's a reason this place has won 1st place local awards since 2012. They have got the sauce, that special sizzle that makes for an amazing culinary experience. The pizza was straight fire and had me questioning past decisions in life when it came to pizza like, was it worth the squeeze? Is cold pizza still good pizza?! If you're in town check this place out. You won't be disappointed.

Genuinely the best thin crust I’ve had in a long long time. My partner and I always get pizza on fridays, and this place certainly made us very happy. The Christmas in May was delicious, the pesto bites were incredible, and the staff were super friendly! Whoever was taking orders late on Friday night is doing a phenomenal job, he was very kind and helped us make the best choices by providing plenty of info.

We are in from out of town. We decided to try Back Road Pizza. In all of our travels, it was definitely not our favorite. The place has a nice feeling about it. The employees were very nice and helpful. The pizza was ready when promised. We ordered a large Norm. The crust was very good, being somewhat thin and a little crispy. We found it to be short of all ingredients, especially tomato sauce and cheese. That being said, it was quite dry. When we are back in town, we will try another restaurant.

Our favorite Pizza in Santa Fe by far. It took a couple years to find it, but once we did, it's all we want. Great people, great team, overall the best pizza around!

Delivery of pizza can sometimes cause the pizza to be soggy. Have had delivery on two different occasions and crispy crust! We love their thin crust pizza.

This was a very good pizza. The crust was great and the toppings seemed really fresh. Friendly staff that seemed genuinely nice and concerned about our dining experience. It is not a touristy place, which was nice. As a bonus, I think they were featured on "Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives."

Delicious EVERYTHING! We've been a handful of times, every time the pizza is on point, the gelato is amazing, the salads are delicious. Great place to stop with the family.

The pizza is fantastic! I haven't been able to find pizza like this anywhere else in Santa Fe or Albuquerque. It's hot, well cooked, crunchy, delicious, and amazing! The service is always super friendly and the atmosphere is chill and relaxing. They have a pool table and sitting area upstairs, which could be cool for a group.

I'm a hopeless pizza addict, and an ardant fan of excellent pies.  Doing my research before coming to the 505, I read that Back Road Pizza was voted Santa Fe's #1 Pizza restaurant for 9 years running (2012-2020), so I resolved to check this place out sooner, rather than later. My friend and I came for dinner one weekday evening and started off with a couple of small Caesar salads.  These were crisp, fresh, and delicious, with dressing that was obviously homemade - a good start :-) Then it was time for the main event - pizzas! Reviewing the menu, I saw that they offer a wide assortment of toppings for those who want to build their own pie or add extras to one of their pre-configured pizzas.  I've found that when trying a new pizza restaurant, the best experiences are usually had by ordering a pre-configured pie; I consulted with my Partner in Crime, and we decided to share two pizzas: - Norm (pepperoni, house made sausage, mushrooms, and black olives) - New Mexican (pepperoni, green chile, and red onions) We also ordered a pitcher of beer to share, and waiting for our pies to arrive.  When they came, they looked wonderful, and smelled even better - we dug in and found that there were excellent!  The tomato sauce is zesty and nicely balanced, with just the right kick to it; the toppings are obviously fresh, top-quality, and generous applied.  That said, the star of this particular show is unquestionably the dough. Here's a quote from their web site to explain why the dough is so good: "We make a thin crust pizza with a Santa Fe twist: a perfect flour crust rolled in cornmeal for a unique flavor and texture". The pizzas were so good that we actually considered ordering more after we made them disappear.  Instead we decided to make a point of returning to this wonderful new find very soon :-)

Besides the great pizza, try the green chile soup! Get a half and half pizza to sample types. You won't be disappointed.

This was the perfect pizza for us. We ordered a small goat and beet salad and a Gerald. The crust was thin just the way I love my pizza. The toppings were generous and delicious. The people working there were very friendly and it soon filled up. There's an upstairs where you can play pool. I really enjoyed the good and atmosphere.

Great thin crust pizza have been a couple of times when working in Santa Fe. My biggest complaint is the fountain tea. Please get rid of that and actually brew some decent iced tea Bad tea can be a deal breaker for me going to a restaurant

The pizza was delicious and it was exactly how I had ordered it. The delivery was prompt and right to my door. I appreciate it, thank you back roads Pizza, and GrubHub

So much hoopla...so true! Grabbing a quick bite in Santa Fe for carrying out was a tough call, but friends and family all said Back Road Pizza was one to try. They were right on in saying it was one of the better pizza joints in town. We ordered a 1/2 & 1/2 Special which was half Veggie and the other half a carnivore's wet dream, Norms! The slightly charred, pizza crust was thin, crisp, and dusted with cornmeal---foldable like New York thin style. Toppings on the meaty side included good quality sausage, pepperoni, etc. The cheese and sauce, with perfect herbs and spices, accompanied the toppings on both halves, perfectly. We also ordered a salad with both Dill Vinaigrette and a Balsamic Vinaigrette on the side, too. Everything tasted excellent and the staff was fully masked up at the pick up window. A slight glitch on the salad was quickly remedied---nothing too big. So if you want a good, high quality pizza pie in Santa Fe, give your money to Back Road Pizza---they'll give you a culinary delight in exchange!

Guy Fieri has done us right this time. Got the lunch special it's something like $8-9 for a big slice w 1 topping, drink, and side salad. it was 3:15 when u came in but they were really nice and let me get the special anyways since they still had a couple slices left:) Had a cute outdoor area outback with a few plants and fun inside with quarter tattoo machines. good vibes. fast and friendly service. Ordered 2 lunch specials (me and mom). 1 slice with pepperoni and a house salad and 1 slice with tomato and a beet feta salad. Amazing pizza and we're no where near the east coast lol. Soft yet crunchy crust that is cooked just enough. flavorful pepperoni with hardly any grease not too much cheese though cheese lovers may want to opt for extra. sweet fresh tasting tomato sauce large slices making for a perfect lunch when you add the salad not leaving you sleepy and not pushing you to over eat. excellent price on that lunch special very reasonable prices on everything else. especially for the quality!! thank you for the reccomendation Guy I'lll be coming back when i come to town next for sure

Stumbled in today and was pleasantly surprised! I ordered the lunch special and got a slice of thin crust pepperoni pizza, a beet salad, and a soda for $10! Unheard of! A great special! I will be back for sure!

I was recommended this place by a friend and now want to recommend it to so many others!! Delicious pizza, with lots of fun options, our server was very kind and sneaked us some extra ranches. Can't wait to go back and try another pizza!

ALWAYS delicious, ALWAYS consistent and GREAT customer service! NEVER disappoints! This is our Go-To pizza place!

Yummy pizza concoctions with thin crispy crust! One of our favorites! Cool vibe, too!

Love this place! We ordered through GrubHub, and apparently the pizza is so good that our GrubHub driver never delivered our pizza, apparently eating it himself. BUT! We called Back Road and they were so amazingly kind about it, they stayed open late to re-make our order and were so friendly and apologetic when we came to pick up the order (we weren't going to risk it with Grubhub!), we totally loved the whole vibe of the restaurant and the wonderfully kind people working there. And, best of all, the pizza was really great! Delicious. Next time we want pizza, we'll go and sit on the patio!

Pizza is good if you like garlic. Sauce is garlicky. Salads are ok. No indoor seating in November! Hopefully the Corona freaks will relax.

Carry out and outside dining are the only options. Perfect for anytime because most of the seating is protected with umbrellas. The salads are a great start to the meal. The ranch dressing is by far the best! The beet and feta, wish I would have ordered the large size, delicious! Now on to the pizza, the crust is super thin and the toppings are plentiful. We ordered the Norm with jalapeños(they were fresh). We will going back, soon! The sausage is spiced and seasoned to perfection! This is a great place for families, friends, and date night. The parking is the trickiest part but you can navigate, you've got this.

This place is horrible compared to what it used to be. Hardly any toppings anymore. Don't fall for the 10 magnets/free pizza deal. They use it as an excuse to make you a horrible pizza.

We only eat gluten-free, and so we were very pleased to find out that they made their own crust. The pizza was very good. The only downside is that it's quite expensive particularly gluten-free.

Helloooooo Tourists! And locals. Welcome to Santa Fe! Big Jim here. So me and Smalls really had a hankering for a pie. Unfortunately, Santa Fe is not known for the pizza. In fact; you will never here the phrase, "We love to go to Santa Fe for the pizza" come out of anyone's mouth...EVER! However; I am from Chicago, so I may have a higher standard, when it comes to pizza. Anyways, we have been disappointed by every place in town. And then today, July 15, 2023, we went to Backroad Pizza. And i gotta say.. They knocked it outta da pahk! Seriously! We got a large sausage; extra cheese, mushroom and black olive pizza. And it was probably one of the best pies we ever had! Come lo faceva mia nonna. Con amore! (Actually, my grandma was German. But "So wie es meine Oma gemacht hat. mit Liebe", just don't roll off the tongue like Italian does) Love the hint of garlic in the marinara sauce! The crust was thin and the flavor was fat! But Big Jim! You says. You're from Chicago! You says. Home of the deep dish pizza! You says. Yeah, yeah, yeah. Once you get past the swanky Hollywood parties, red carpet affairs and stretch limousines that accompany deep dish pizza, you'll find that a good thin cracker crust pizza is where it's at. And Backroad Pizza is also... where it's at. So Buon appetito! Or as Grandma would say... Hier ist deine Pizza. Hinsetzen. Halt die Klappe und iss.

Decent pizza, especially if you're looking for something late and to-go like we were. We went here late for dinner 2 different nights when we had been out hiking. The first time was just to try it, the second time was because we liked it and knew it was open. We got the Christmas in May and the Green Chile Chicken. I was surprised by how well the green chile went with the feta cheese.

Good pizza... great service , good guys working there... Ordered a large Pizza a few days ago went to pick up & they'd make a mistake ... very apologetic and the make me another pizza to fix the mistake without a word from me ... asking them to. Very impressed!

Tried Back Road Pizza 's new Detroit style pizza. I've never had Detroit style so have no idea if it is authentic. But, it was delicious. The sauce was pungent and rich, the dough was greasy (as it should be for this) and had a great crumb, and the cheese was flavorful and crisped nicely along the edges. I added pepperoni, which I couldn't taste so it was a total waste. I am glad I tried it, would eat it again if a friend wanted to try it, but probably wouldn't order it over a more typical pizza. I'd recommend everyone try it at least once to see if it is for you!

Back Road Pizza is the best pizza I've found in Santa Fe. It was recommended to me by a native to Santa Fe, and I took my daughter and her partner there. The two of them have lived here for almost five years, and they also agree it's the BEST! The salads are generous, the pizza crust thin, the sauces and toppings plentiful. I've tried a couple different pizzas; Christmas in July is my current favorite. Holly has waited on me a couple of times; she is warm, friendly and very helpful. Highly recommend you try this pizza place!

Really, really really good pizza. There are pool tables as well! One of the only places in this city to play pool. Did I mention the amazing pizza?

Small $14.00 pizza was easy to order ahead of time, but I'd suggest not ordering more that 30 minutes ahead. Got home and my pie ordered at 5:30 to be picked up at 8:00 was stone cold. Should have called to order at 7:30, but hey, crazy me, I thought they'd have enough common sense not to have it ready at 6:00. My bad. I like the corn meal crust thing. Different texture. I wouldn't say the mushroom, sausage, onion toppings were really any better than average.

Nope. I'm done. I used to love this pizza, and ordered from here ALL THE TIME. But for the last year or 2.. the pizza has become dry, and a bit bland. The last few orders were very disappointing... so i tried one last time today. I ordered the Norm, and I ordered at 3pm in the afternoon when I knew they would not be busy. I SPECIFICALLY ordered the Norm with DOUBLE sauce, and DOUBLE cheese with hopes it would be like the pizza I got here a few years back. What was delivered, was probably the worst pizza I ever got from this place. Double sauce? I didn't see ANY sauce. Double sauce and cheese was ordered (and paid for) and I didn't see any. What's happened to this place? Perhaps ego has got in the way. Well... not for me. I will not return to this place. Perhaps they read my order wrong... but if so, that's on them. And almost 30.00 for a cracker crust, no sauce, no cheese pizza.... no thanks. What a disappointment. Esquina... Mamacitas... or even DOMINOS delivers a much better pizza. Hasta Luego Back Road.

This is the best thin crust pizza I've ever tasted! I ordered mine with pepperoni, green chili, sausage and black olives. Delicious! I enjoyed my dinner very much! I liked the outdoor seating area. Really enjoyed my experience. Can't wait to return!

Ordered online and waited for an hour and still pizza not ready. Too slow service, wont come again.

Mediocre at best. I had high hopes for this pizza after reading the website description about how they partner with local farms, use seasonal produce, etc. We ordered 3 pizzas, one of which was a "veggiefest". As soon as I picked it up, I noticed it smelled odd... like it had been frozen and microwaved. There was nothing fresh or seasonal about the toppings. Honestly, I've had better store-bought pizzas, which are less than half the price of these. Surprisingly, the best of the 3 pies was the gluten-free Margherita. It had the most flavor. I recommend you take youe pizza cravings down the road to Tender Fire Kitchen instead. Those pizanos know how to make a real pizza pie, and they use the finest of locally-sourced, organic ingredients.

My favorite pizza in all of New Mexico. I have been eating at Back Road Pizza for years. This place has been featured on Diner, Drive-Ins, and Dives. The parking is limited at times. The space itself is pretty large and great for a date or a family outing. They have an old PAC Man and Galaga arcade game, that I have to play every time I stop by. There is also a pool hall upstairs, which can make for a fun night after you finish eating your food. The staff has always been friendly every time I have eaten there. I highly recommend everything on their menu.

Great local spot. Everything handmade. Great patio, good beer selection and damn good food!

Best pizza in Santa Fe, better than most anywhere. Food: excellent. Service: excellent and very friendly. Ambiance: patio is beautiful but we chose to eat inside because of heat. Inside is quirky and fun. Great selection of toppings, beers and soft drinks.

Perfect "Norm" pizza today. Thin and tasty crunchy crust with just the right amount of ingredients on top.

Probably the best thin crust pizza I ever had! Simple two topping pepperoni and mushroom with just the right amount of sauce and a delightful fire toasted crust. We enjoyed a refreshing bottle of Sauvignon Blank next to the beautiful garden on a perfect summer evening.

I ordered a 16-inch build-your-own pizza last night, and what disappointed. I Paid extra for artichoke, kalamata olive, mushroom, pesto drizzle red onion and sundried tomato I believe they took one artichoke heart and divided it over the whole pizza, If there were 3 olives I could not find them, and mushrooms I maybe saw one or two slices, the peso was fine, and the sundried tomato was also scarce. in other words, I paid $37 for a sub-standard pizza.. The crust was good and the salads were small but ok that got them 2 Stars wont go back

Sat outside on the lovely patio with the family on a beautiful Sunday. We tried the Caesar salad, garlic knots, New Mexican pizza, supreme and margherita pizza. All 3 were very good. We loved the crust and the sauce was yummy! Not sure how we've never been here before but definitely will return. Service was also very attentive and friendly.

Very limited parking. Pretty sure we never found a space and had to temporarily park on the side of the road somewhere. You order at the counter, then they call your name when your order is ready (for to-go orders). The restaurant is 2 stories, upstairs there is enough space to reserve for a private party. Workers are friendly but the service is incredibly slow - had to wait upwards of 20 minutes for 2 slices of pizza. Slices are HUGE but very thin. The crust is almost inedibly hard, the pizza itself is flavorless and the cheese not great quality. Excellent price though for only $3 a slice.

We came to this place after it was recommended by some friends. We ordered the New Mexican pizza because we can't get enough green Chile. It is definitely worth the order if you also love green Chile and it also comes with red onions and pepperonis. They also offer beer and pints of la lecheria craft ice cream. I like that there's inside and outside seating when it's nice out. Good pizza if you're willing to spend a bit more for it, but we did opt to order a combo pizza.

The best pizza in the state bar none. I don't say that lightly as I am very picky about my pizza. It is true though, from the house made sausage to the fresh basil, to the house roasted chicken everything is delicious. It is a thinner crust (as it should be) so don't expect a deep dish pizza. When you come I would highly, highly recommend getting a sausage and fresh basil pie, or maybe a meatball pizza it's all so good. Also very kid friendly with great prices on kids pies. P.S. there chocolate chip cookies are AMAZING!

Came here for beer and pizza. Beer selection is good with decent prices for SF. Ordered a sweet and spicy special pizza. The pizza was great with thin crust. The pizza was as good if not better the next day cold.

How has Backroad Pizza gotten so many awards, the pizzas my family ordered were tortilla-like thin, undercooked and almost completely tasteless and expensive! This is NOT NY pizza, that's an insult. I called to complain and the manager was pleasant but couldn't have cared less. My mistake was not complaining when I was there.

Great pizza! Normally quick service. The times I've been here have always made me want to come back

I had seen this place on Diners, Drive ins and dives years ago and had been waiting for a chance to try it. On a road trip passing through New Mexico I stopped here to FINALLY check it out. I was almost immediately disappointed when I walked through the door. Not by the food but by the awful woman staffing the register taking orders. She was immediately rude with a "what do you want?!" kind of attitude. Completely unnecessary since I simply walked in and stood to the side at this empty place to look over the menu. I order a couple of slices and a beer in the end. The pizza was fine but I seriously don't see why it was on the show. It did not knock my socks off. They didnt have any crazy toppings. The cheese wasn't off the hook. I could get the same pizza literally anywhere. The only redeeming quality about the place was that the rest of the staff were pretty nice guys. They hopefully let the moody lady go soon after. She was rude af. I wouldn't tell anyone to go out of their way to go here.

Saw this pizza place on triple D. The pizza in this place is amazing! We are here from TN and it was nice to meet one of the staff that was from knoxville! Everyone was very nice! Highly recommend this place to everyone!

After hearing all of the hype about this pizza place, we ordered a half baked three meat pizza. So disappointed! We won't be returning! I will say, though, their Greek salad may be the best we've ever tasted.

Was really craving a pizza to go tonight, found this place on yelp looked good so ordered it online, it was fairly easy. I ordered a large Green Chile Chicken Pizza that was comprised of NM green chile, house roasted chicken, mushrooms & feta cheese. I don't eat pork so it's very difficult to find a delicious sounding chicken pizza and this is the first that I have come across that has a lot of the flavors that I like. It wasn't cheap at $24.50 but it was delicious, the base was perfect, crispy, thin, tasty. Had the right amount of spice and all the ingredients worked very well together. If you want a very high-quality pizza go for this place.