La Calavera
Pizza restaurant · Atlanta
1696 Memorial Dr SE, Atlanta, GA 30317, USA
Highlights
Sourdough pizza with vegan options and local ingredients
Sourdough pizza with vegan options and local ingredients
"Open For: Lunch and Dinner (closed Monday and Tuesday) Price Range: $ - $$ After closing their beloved Mexican bakery of the same name in 2020, owners Eric Arillo and Dale Ralston reopened the Memorial Drive shop in 2021 as a takeout pizza joint. Named La Calavera Pizza, baker Arillo continues to churn out delicious sourdoughs now acting as crusts for the pies served at La Calavera. Like the former bakery, the pizzeria also offers gluten-free options on the menu, using Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free Pizza Crust mix. Most pizzas here can come served on gluten-free crusts, except for the Homeboy, which is made with local, organic whole wheat flour. Best For: Gluten-free pizza options" - Eater Staff
"This pizzeria focuses on sourdough-based pies that range from classic four-cheese and pepperoni to adventurous seasonal and signature options—examples include a Figgy Piggy topped with prosciutto, feta, dried black mission figs, caramelized onions and arugula, as well as Elote (roasted corn and chorizo) and a Birria pie with guajillo-braised pork and cilantro; vegan meat alternatives are also available. To revive slices at home, heat in a 350°F oven for 5–10 minutes and remove delicate toppings like arugula, prosciutto and figs before heating, then replace them after the pizza is warmed." - Molly Harris
"La Calavera has a new “For Sale” sign, but it isn’t closing. The property has been on the market for some time, and the sign is to increase buyer traffic. The pizza shop will continue selling pizza for the foreseeable future." - Beth McKibben
"After closing last January, Eric Arillo and Dale Ralston’s beloved Mexican bakery reopened over the Easter weekend as a pizzeria. Located on Memorial Drive in Kirkwood, La Calavera Pizza plans to operate as a takeout restaurant serving sourdough pizzas..." - Beth McKibben
"La Calavera, the Mexican pan dulce bakery owned by Eric Arillo and Dale Ralston, closed Wednesday evening after five months at its new Kirkwood location. La Calavera began as a farmers market-only operation eight years ago, before opening the Decatur location in 2014. The bakery is known for Mexican sweet breads like conchas and marranitos (pig-shaped ginger cookies) as well as its sprouted and long-fermented super sourdough breads." - Beth McKibben
