El Fredo Pizza

Pizza is crazy priced. Paid almost $30 for a large pizza and honestly it didn't seem very big either. Kids' spaghetti was majority meat and not saucy. The only reason for the 4-star on food is because the pizza was really good. It's still not worth $30.

My actual favorite pizza anywhere. Don’t get to have it frequently being out of town but this place has the best pizza ever

Tried El Fredo's for the first time tonignt and it was incredible. The owner himself greeted us and gave us great recommendations. So friendly. You can tell the food was homemade and the sauce was unique and flavorful. While we were eating the owner came up to us to check on us and talked about the restaurant and how everything is made fresh. This will definitely be our new dinner spot.

First time eating here and oh my! Service is absolutely great!! And food came out hot and delicious, easily the best pizza I have ever had! Please come to Sioux Falls or closer by 🤗.

Cute mom & pop Italian restaurant. The kitchen staff seems very young, which is fine…. But we had a semi large group, everyone ordered separate and 2 orders were forgotten. I ordered the lasagna, and wasn’t really impressed. It wasn’t horrible, but wasn’t my favorite. Noodles were over cooked in my opinion. Most people in my party liked their pizza orders, but not fans of other items.

Second straight time inaccurate order. Very rude on the phone. Told the clerk and corrected her three times, still got it wrong. Raised her voice to me as well. Even though wrong pizza ingredients, was not going to wait 45 minutes for a new pizza. Opened at home, cheese completely burned, had to peel it off to eat. Called to let them know, told me deep dish has to be burned on top. I am from Chicago, never had a burned-on-top pizza. And, had said to make sure it was cooked thoroughly on bottom, has to be burned on top. Well that didn’t work. Undone on bottom and even shrimp were cold(the few that were in the pizza). Will NOT go back, to many other good pizza places in Sioux City. Something has changed, they used to be the best, now they just seem tired and stressed out. Stay away, plenty of better places.

Gone a few times in the last few months. Quality has been hit and miss. Quality was great last time. Yesterday when we went our table had two separate orders. The other couple's order was done cooked right and our pizza and bread sticks were doughy and kinda kinda gross. Both orders for our table had the breadsticks and pizza done coming out at the same time

Terrible experience. Ordered online and after waiting for over an hour they said it was going to be delivered. Then no....still baking. Turns out that the gluten free pizza was NOT gluten free. Canceled and will never order again. Don't waste your time and money

Let me preface this with Grubhub delivery sucks! I ordered two items, only one delivered. The driver was instructed to wait but took off without. ElFredo was kind enough to call me directly about the Grubhub error and agreed to call the driver.EF called me back and sad the driver would return. After several calls to GH, they could not contact the driver. They did refund the cost of the food but, only another 2.49 fee for something else. I tipped the guy 5 bucks and didn't get that back!(contactless delivery, I'm staying at a hotel) I do digress, I did receive my pizza. Oh boy! It was good! loaded with wth cheese and the other toppings, a medium can feed a family of four. The sauce is unique and full of flavor, the amount of toppings complimented the pizza very well. I look forward to my next visit to have more of this scrumptious pizza. I will, however, pick it up. Thank you ElFredo for an amazing pizza!

Pizza and breadsticks were pretty good and we had good recommendations from the staff. They were kind as it was our first time here. The restaurant seems very dated, and the layout of having to get your drinks at the bar seemed a bit odd. There are rooms in every direction and it was very dark in some of them. There was also a salad bar in the corner that seemed a bit neglected, and also chips and salsa which felt odd. Could be a cool place, and we would consider coming back but it felt a bit confusing on the inside.

Great selection of authentic family owned Italian! The Pepperoni pizza is amazing and everything else looks just as great. They offer both deep dish and thin crust pizza, pastas, salads, bread sticks, e everything!

I left a review last year about El Fredos and it wasn't the best review.... I just left El Fredos just now and IT WAS AMAZING!!!! Delicious, tastes like the good ol' days! Thank you, new owners, for listening.

Dude. Yes. ESPECIALLY if you're not from here, this is your go-to pizza place when you're in town. This pizza is great - and the sauce is so good. Don't let the word "spicy" scare you because somehow it has the spicy flavor without having the spicy burn which is some kind of magic. It's what sets this pizza apart. - Pepperoni pizza - so, so good. - Plain breadsticks with marinara (THE sauce) - it's perfect. You don't need the cheese or the fancy stuffed breadsticks. It only serves as a medium to transfer more delicious sauce into your mouth anyway. - the raviolis - these I'm not so sure about. I'll skip these next time.

Pizza is always a win, tried the wings tonight and I would not recommend. They leave a lot to be desired. We ordered buffalo wings but they didn't have flavor at all. We actually had to add sauce when we got home to eat them. Stick with the pizza it will not disappoint.

Best pizza, best sauce in the world. Yes, better than anything I had in NYC or Italy, or Las Vegas, or anywhere.

Chicken Alfredo pizza is good but they used to have a cheeseburger pizza that was great. The menu changed

El Fredo's has quickly become my go-to pasta place. The service is generally pretty good. The ambiance is pretty decent. I am usually focused on my pasta. The sauce they use has a nice little bite to it. El Fredo's is always on the list when we are thinking of going out.

Pizza was ok , place could use a good cleaning. We were also treated rudely by the manager. We were there for a birthday celebration. We placed our order were given #25 and took our seats. the server came by and asked if we were #23 and we said no. Finally the manager came over and rudely said ," The server asked you twice if this was your order!" I admit we were not paying attention but she asked us if our order was #23 not #25.

So surprised by the serving size and the price was less then $11. It was delicious! The pan of lasagna was about 8x6 inches, as you will see in the picture the pan is full. The salad that same with it is also lager then a side salad you would get other places. I will be back for the pizza when I have company to eat it all, until then o have lunch for tomorrow.

We called ahead to ask about gluten free crust and were told they had them. Got there and they didn't have them. So our daughter could only get salad bar where the lettuce was slimy and the cheese chunks were hard. Went to get plates and three in a row were dirty. We were not impressed and will not go back.

Absolutely fantastic! Rees and his crew are phenomenal and eager to please. The food is top notch. We enjoyed the Gourmet pizza; done to perfection. We'll be back soon.

The experience and deep dish pizza was phenomenal! The secret is definitely in the sauce. Would highly recommend!

It's my father's absolute favorite pizza in town. It isn't mine. I think it's a little saucy and their sauce is kinda sweet. The toppings are always great and the crust isn't always perfect, but it has great flavor. When I get the choice I don't choose El Fredo's, but if that's what we're having I don't complain, either. I haven't been inside in years. We always sat in the bigger room that had the big screen and stage. I liked that you were able to go fill your soda glass whenever you wanted. They did have a bit of a limited selection. Not sure if that is what it's like now. (Reviewing in Sept. of 2020.) NO idea what their Covid procedures are. (I only get take out. Which is always great.) Sometimes they're super busy, but they let you know and are always so nice about it. They have specials. Ask or check their FB page. Liquor store next door! LoL Used to have stand-up. Wish they would bring that back! Pasta menu. Full bar.

Hello fellow Yelper! I have recently traveled to South Sioux City for work and found this spot in a food desert, here are my take aways ! Look this area does not have many options but looking at the yelp this was the only restaurant with 4 stars near. I ordered a simple pepperoni pizza to carry out . This place has no delivery. Pizza: The pizza was very solid. The sauce had a sweet hint which I I'm not a huge fan of. I'm sure it's similar to how some people like sugar in their spaghetti ( which I will never understand lol but I won't yuck their yum). Besides the sweeetish sauce the pizza had a great chew and hit the spot . Atmosphere: The inside was very reminiscent of a traditional local pizza spot you would have a kids party after a t ball game. If you are ever in this area check out this pizza spot I believe I it's the best you will find.

I've heard from a few sources that El Fredo is not only their favorite pizza in Iowa, but their favorite pizza anywhere ever. So we looked forward to dropping in on the drive from Minneapolis to Omaha. First glance - oh the charm! I can understand why the nostalgia here is strong. There are classic signs with grammatical errors, a handful of different segmented rooms with different styles, dark carpeting and wood paneling... real stinkin cute and comfy tbh. We placed our order for two dinner salads and one large "The Works" + artichokes pizza at the counter and then ordered drinks at the bar. 30min later our number is called. They totally forgot our salads but brought them over pretty quickly. We grabbed a pizza stand off the wall and dug in. Oh godddd, I don't know how they make a thin crust hold up all that dang cheese and toppings! We were fans of the original sauce; unique and slightly sweet! But maybe we should have started more modest and gotten a less intense pizza, because all of the greasy toppings (and acidic sauce) was almost overwhelming. Still delicious and worth getting again! Oh and be sure to get the homemade blue cheese dressing whether it's for the salad or pizza or both.

Went here as a teen my favorite family pizza the deep dish is to die for so totally love it

Excellent food and service was good. Disappointing that they still don't offer delivery.

My favorite pizza in Sioux City. The original spicy sauce is incredible. Loads of cheese and toppings. Service is ok. Love to pick up and take home. I don't stay there often. Jerry's is almost as good but the sauce here is where it's at!

Visiting town and ran across this local gem. Super nice staff and great service. The pizzas were well crafted with a tasty sauce. I like how the toppings felt fresh and not overly salty. The choice of cheese was great, not greasy like in some pizzas where oil is dripping.

This place has been around a long long time but I hadn't been here in many years. We went for pizza with friends last night. Walked in and the place was very busy (a good sign). Ordered pizza and a dinner salad. Lots of families in the place and we found a table in the tiered room. Not sure if they ever do comedy nights here like they use to. Our pizza arrived and was delicious. The dinner salads had been forgotten. They quickly made them. I would not recommend the salad. Iceberg lettuce and a spear of cheese and olives. The pizza had very good flavor. Crust was a bit floppy and would be my only criticism. Sauce had a nice sweetness to it which was good for something different. We will be back again. August 2017 update: As I looked back at my existing reviews, I noticed my 4 star review of El Fredos. While 4 stars is a very good rating, I felt compelled to up it to 5. We went there this past weekend after craving it all day. It is consistently great pizza with great sauce (get the original) and plenty of toppings. If you've never been there, put it on your list of places to try.

We went here because my husband remembers it fondly from his childhood when it was in our town. I'm glad we did. We ordered a medium for the two of us and it was all that we could do to eat it. The toppings were plentiful the cheese was fantastic

I been here like once & the pizza was good I recommend eating here. This place has been in Sioux City for years since I was a little kid. Best pizza on the west side. Love the food plan on coming back soon! My only complaint is the the door entrance to the restaurant is short lol. I am glad this place is still in business the employees are nice & kind, polite too.

We were visiting town for a sports tournament and chose El Fredo for the great Yelp reviews. We walked in the side door and were not greeted by the young man at the bar. We had to ask if we seat ourselves. We sat down and realized there was no wait staff. The dining room was freezing from a broken window covered in plywood! We asked directions from the useless man behind the bar, and he told us we needed to go up to the counter to order (info we could have used when we walked in). We stood online to order, the lobby filled with smoke from a burnt order. You can see the cooks where you order, and one was not wearing a mask, neither was the girl taking the orders. No thanks! We walked out. Do better, El Fredo.

This is one of those love-it-or-hate-it places. I've certainly never had pizza quite like El Fredo anywhere else. They serve a thin, greasy pizza known largely for its sweet sauce that has a very light kick to it. (It's spicy enough that there's a mild sauce on offer, but I honestly never noticed any spice.) The locals swear by it, but it took me a few tries to warm up to it. The sauce isn't the only unique element at play here. The restaurant itself is set up rather oddly: you place your order at the front of the restaurant, collect your order number, then go into the back of the restaurant to order beverages from the bar, at which point you can finally settle down at a table in one of two dining areas and wait to hear your order called so you can go back to the front and collect it. It's a tad confusing on a first visit. If you want an appetizer, go with the garlic bread. It's pretty standard garlic bread, but it's warm and tasty with a good crispy texture, even better if you get it with the melted cheese on top. The side salad is a sad joke though -- it's just a bed of iceberg lettuce and a toothpick of olives, cheese, and pepperoni -- and I found the breadsticks might as well have been made of cardboard. If you're after veggies, the pizza toppings include quite a few vegetables that not all pizza places bother with. Sauerkraut, artichoke, broccoli... If you're an adventurous eater or enjoy unusual pizzas, you can really go wild with your toppings. The pizza is at its best when it's piping hot and fresh out of the oven, while the cheese is a tasty goo and the sauce might burn your mouth. After adjusting to the unusual taste, I've come around to really enjoy a pizza here. The toppings are plentiful and the crust is firm without turning too crunchy. My biggest problem is the grease. I don't expect pizzas to be dry, but the meaty pizzas here can be absurdly greasy. You'll need a small mountain of napkins to get through a few slices. When it comes to leftovers, the pizza reheats okay in an oven, but I find it completely inedible if I nuke it in the microwave, so fair warning. I'd probably give El Fredo four stars for its food, but I've got to dock another star for the location. The tables are a bit cramped and seating for parties of 5+ fill up fast. The intercom that calls your order is often muffled and hard to hear if the employee isn't good at enunciating. The parking lot is terrible to navigate when it's full. Most alarming of all, there are cramped doorways you'll have to pass through to grab your food, which often have children running underfoot near the arcade machines. I haven't seen any collisions yet, but I hold my breath when I see kids zooming around that area. El Fredo is definitely one-of-a-kind. If its flavor is up your alley, you're not likely to find anything like it elsewhere.

We stopped on our way through Sioux City. We love trying different pizza places. This was definitely at the top of the list for best pizza I ever had. Crust was crispy yet soft, the red sauce was awesome, and our pizza was loaded with toppings without overwhelming the crust. We got the Lennon Legacy, so good! Our kids split a meatball sub and got a side of spaghetti. They were happy with their food too! The sun was huge! We will definitely be stopping by again on our way through town! Staff was super friendly too! Really had that old fashion pizza parlor feel to it! Oh and they had a salad bar, the gentleman taking our order recommended their blue cheese dressing as it's made in house. The dressing was delicious!

In town for work. First, The toppings are good and plentiful. Lots of cheese. Ordered the spicy sauce, although it was more on the mild side. Maybe spicy for Iowa? I was happy with my Pepperoni, Sausage, and Mushroom. Will get it again.

Very good pizza. Personal size is just right. Servers were friendly. Decor was plane but they had football games on the TVs. This is a must when we visit our daughter at school.

What a treat to eat here this evening. My brother who lives in Sioux City recommended El Fredo's. When we arrived we told the front we were first timers. The owner gave a us suggestions and a tour. What a wonderful experience to have for our first time. Oh by the way the cheese bread and RK pizza was amazing.

You've had Chicago deep dish and New York style, California fusion styles, etc. Now it's time for Sioux City style pizza. It was our first visit today. The pizza was really good. The original sauce was delicious. The crust had an almost sourdough taste and a sweetness to it. I've had all kinds of pizza around the country and this one was unique. Really, I think they set a local standard. The toppings were piled on. Most of the pepperoni slices were crispy. I can't wait to have another slice. We were unfamiliar with the process, so we had gone in and seated ourselves. There is no wait service. Instead you are supposed to order at the counter just inside the door. When your pizza is ready they call your number. This was our first visit, but I am sure we will go back next time we are on the west side of Sioux City.

Sorry but you have made me a Bad Pizza for the last time! BRING BACK THE OLD Alfredo's. Cost More, Sauce is not the Same! Less Pepperonis! What happened to the Crispy Pepperoni EDGES! and the worst part? The Crust was Over done! Hard on the Bottom! SICK OF IT! $25!!!!!!!!!!!

When you adopt, it takes the help and prayers of some many people. It's not just your family. It is an overwhelming undertaking and even a total stranger can help make the process easier. This evening on our cross country trip, my family, including our two newly adopted boys from Africa, stopped by El Fredo's pizza. From the moment we walked in, Reece, the owner, not sure of the spelling sorry, and the entire staff, treated us like family. Reece shared with us all the specials and went out of his way to make us feel at home. We had pizza, garlic bread, cheese breadsticks, salad . . . the works. It was all amazing. If you are ever in the Sioux City area, please take the time to stop in and enjoy El Fredo's pizza!

We were passing through town and wanted some pizza. Based on Yelp reviews, I really, really, really wanted to like this place, but at the end of the day, it's not even really okay. === THE GOOD === Breadsticks. If you order anything here, get the breadsticks. However you get them, just get them. It's basically a cheese pizza cut into strips, so you get quite a nice sized appetizer. Without the breadsticks, this place would probably be a 1-star. Seriously. === THE BAD === Where to start... I guess, the beginning. Parking. Unless I missed the memo, there's barely any parking at this place. The lot was COMPLETELY full and any open spot threatened towing if I dared look in its general direction. Given the parking situation, we thought the place would be slam packed when we walked inside. Turns out, nope. It was maybe half full. They really just have that little parking. Ordering/Seating. When you walk in the door (that looks like you're entering some secret club), there's no signage telling you what's going on. I literally had to open the Yelp app to figure out you're supposed to continue through the seating area to an ordering window so you can order, pay, pick a seat, and wait for your number to be called. Drinks. You don't order drinks when you order your food (thanks, Yelp reviews!). For some unknown reason, you do that at the bar... even if you just want water. And don't be surprised when the bartender scoffs in your general direction when you only order water. And also don't be surprised when you have to get the ice for your cup from one side of the bar (self-serve machine) and the water from the other side (in a small pitcher). I lost count of the number of people standing around the bar waiting for drinks. Number Calling. From the person calling numbers who you couldn't hear at all to the person calling numbers so loud you thought he was somehow implanted inside your ear drum to everything in between. Three times we thought our number was called only to find out it was someone else. When our number was finally called, the guy forgot to give us utensils (only found out when I went back to ask where I could get some) and we had to "steal" a pizza tray from another table so we had room to eat. Food. Finally, the food. We ordered a chicken, broccoli, Alfredo pizza to try something a bit different. Bad decision. The Alfredo sauce tasted store-bought which made the pizza taste like something I threw together back in my college days. We also ordered a pepperoni pizza with mild sauce (thanks, Yelp reviews!) and it was still too spicy for my wife who does fine with "medium" chicken wings. I can understand spicy pepperoni, but sauce? It's weird. Even getting beyond the sauce, the pizza was just blah. I've had better from the grocery store freezer section.

My all time favorite pizza place in Sioux City. In over 50 years, have t found any place that can match their sauce - you can order original or mild. Great atmosphere with party room available.

Ambiance: Been here twice and have enjoyed both times. The place has two major seating areas one feels like a parlor shop with pearly plastic bench seating while the other is a den-like lair with a tiny stage, each with their own atmospheres. The den, admittedly has a somewhat high ceiling and little cushion to absorb sound which makes it prone to sounding noisy. It's all self-service here so no complaints really about getting drinks or wait times. Food: We started with cheese bread which is essentially a thinner pizza crust topped with cheese and which you dip into a tomato sauce, almost a deconstructed pizza. You can probably skip this if you're getting a pizza although it is a good thing to share. The pizza has a good crust which we ordered well-done to guarantee hefty crunch but it was still moist, slightly chewy, and not too heavy. It was topped with a nice complex sauce with overtones of a sweet red wine like marsala and spices that give it some punch and a hint of heat. The cheese was copious without being obnoxious, thoroughly melted, and perfectly browned. Toppings were plentiful and well-dispersed. Overall this place was pretty tasty. The cheese bread resembled a pizza too much but was a good appetizer nonetheless. The pizza itself was well-composed although the sweet-spicy sauce which sets it apart from every other pizza place might not be for everyone or fit in to the idea of a stereotypical pizza sauce. Definitely worth trying.

Poor customer service, the attitude I got is that they were bothered that they had paying customers, came in at 8:00 ordered pizza and drinks it took forever to get the pizza which didn't bother me, it was actually very good. However, without warning, turned the soda machine off and when asked why were told they were closing. Wow. Could have given us a heads up to refill before shutting off asked if it could be turned on for a refill and told no. Asked for the manager and she did turn it back on I understand that they wanted to close but when your customers are still eating you don't refuse water and beverages, this restaurant came highly recommended I live out of state, but will never come again. Gave two stars only because the pizza was good. Customer service training needed for sure!!

This is another Sioux City favorite. I'll start by providing some non-controversial facts. The format of the restaurant is unusual. You order your pizza/breadsticks from a central window and then seat yourself. Plates, napkins, silverware, etc., are located at the bar, which is in the middle of restaurant. If you order a drink, you also need to retrieve that from the bar area. When you food is ready, your number is called and you go up to the pick up window. Almost every time I have ever been to El Fredo's I have seen a newb confused by the procedure for just getting your food and drink. The pizza, to my taste, is okay. It is sort of unique. it is a medium-thin crust, slightly crunchy. The real difference maker is the sauce. They generously sauce their pizzas at El Fredos, with a homemade, slightly sweet, marina. The toppings are typical and the meats can register on the greasy side. All in all it is a fine pizza place, although I would enjoy it more if it were a full service restaurant. That said, and this is what causes controversy for Sioux City folks, I don't think it is anything special and it probably isn't a restaurant that I would go out of my way for.

Sort of high priced compared to chain pizza places, but the taste far exceeds them. It's a very sweet sauce so be prepared, but they load it with cheese and quality ingredients. Restaurant is pretty old and leaves a little to be desired but all in all, a quality pizza place. Family owned I believe, and has seemed to care about the customer. One complaint... When they get to busy, they literally just take the phone off the hook... So no placing your order. You have to keep calling and checking back. Literally turning away business. Just take my order and tell me it will be a one hour wait please....

I love their pizza, it's so good. I get mild sauce with pepperoni. They load on the cheese and the crust is perfect. Best pizza place in Sioux City. The dinners are good to, they have a baked ziti I also love. I don't eat in and always call to make an order and then pick up. Timing seems to be 20-30 minutes. If you're reading this I would give it a try.

Only place to go for pizza in Siouxland for over 50 years!?! Friendly, inexpensive, great appiza. Get the original sauce. And the T-shirt!

I used to LOVE this place, now it's kind of gross. Sauce is gross and if you ask for light sauce I swear they put extra on! Not a fan anymore

Very mediocre pizza. Truly nothing good stands out. The texture of the crust is similar to Casey's gas station pizza, but the flavor is not as good. The pizza sauce is horrible. The breadsticks are dry and gross. I really do not recommend this place.

Great pizza! We were traveling across South Dakota and we lucked up with this choice. We altered our travel plans on the way home, just to grab another pizza. We thought the crust was the best we have ever had, anywhere.

Not my favorite pizza in the world, but its pretty good. The sauce is a little different than i'm used to, but I still enjoy it about once a year or so. Hard to mess up a pepperoni pizza.

I was in town with colleagues for 9 days (October 18-27). This place is like a throwback to the 70's with some modern touches (like LCD TV's). The pizza is just as much of a throwback; reminded me of the Pizza's from my childhood. Highly recommended if you're in town.

Best pizza in town. Large pepperoni with extra cheese, original sauce. AND I always include a side salad. Someone mentioned it was pathetic- and yes it is just a few huge chunks of lettuce with a skewered olive/cheese cube/pepperoni. BUT the secret is getting it with the blue cheese dressing that they make homemade. I don't even like blue cheese dressing! Theirs is amazing. Seriously. I dip my pizza in it. Elfredo's is the best pizza ever and we are so lucky to have it here!!

Favorite pizza in Sioux City! Old school decor. Great spicy original sauce, but the mild option actually has some spice to it too. Love it. Haven't really tried any of the other options on the menu besides the spaghetti and meatballs, which was tasty. Order at the window and wait for your number to be called. Get your drinks, silverware and napkins at the bar. Grab lots of napkins, you will need them! Only complaint is the parking lot. It's terrible.

The pizzas sauce is amazing. It's cheesy and the topping are great. I love the way it is set up especially the part of by the kitchen. One of the best pizza places in sioux city... Just pricy and no delivery.

Probably my favorite pizza of all time, we alway get cheesy bread sticks and pepperoni pizza, my only problem with is that the place is always crowded and your best bet is to order the pizza an hour in advance, still really good pizza despite the wait.