Pedroso's Pizza

"Not a lot of places can pull off as many pizza types as Pedroso’s does, and the fact that they do it all so well out of a tiny takeout counter is an achievement that should be celebrated. You can get a New York pizza with a perfectly thin and chewy crust, or get it American-style for a bit more sauce and heft. And if you’re a fan of rectangles on circular plates, you can even get a square-cut grandma-style. The best part of it all is that Pedroso’s flagship location shares a wall with the year-round Christmas bar Lala's Little Nugget, so you can grab a table under a reindeer-drawn sleigh and forget you're really just on a quiet street in Brentwood." - nicolai mccrary, raphael brion

"The pizzeria opened this location inside of Brentwood bar Lala’s, where it is still firing up superlative pies and slices. There are thick Sicilian and Grandma pies, plus New York-style slices and what it calls “American-style” with lots of cheese and sauce. Don’t miss out on the stromboli and calzones, too. Don’t want to stay to eat? Takeout and delivery are available online. Pedroso’s also has three food trucks dedicated to square pies in Wooten, East Austin, and Round Rock." - Nadia Chaudhury

"Pedroso’s has been making some of the best pizza in Austin for a few years now, operating out of a trailer on Burnet Road. They recently expanded to a brick-and-mortar just a mile south, at Lala’s Little Nugget. The larger setup means a longer menu with more pizza styles, but they’re also keeping the trailer open for slices and sandwiches. " - nicolai mccrary

"Pedroso’s is a pizza machine. We don’t know any other place in Austin that can dish out textbook-ready versions of New York-, American-, Sicilian-, and grandma-style pies on a moment’s notice as seamlessly as we would build a Lunchables pizza. They’re top-notch, with chewy crusts, sweet, tangy sauce, and appropriately airy or thin bases (depending on the style). Not all of the signature topping combinations work, but you can very easily build your own on an excellent canvas. If the Pedroso’s name sounds familiar, that’s because they operate a few trailers around town, mostly parked outside of bars where you can grab a slice or a pie to enjoy with your beer. This particular location is their flagship—a brick-and-mortar space that shares a wall with Lala’s Little Nugget. There's no dedicated dining area (it’s more of a counter-service takeout operation), so find a seat at the year-round Christmas-themed bar next door and eat pizza under a reindeer-drawn sleigh to help set the mood. Food Rundown photo credit: Nicolai McCrary Grandma Style Double Pepp N’ Peppers This is our favorite of the styles at Pedroso’s. The crust is a little less airy than a Sicilian- or Detroit-style pie, but it’s still thick enough for some great chew. There’s a good amount of cheese, sauce, and pepperoni, though the raw serranos scattered across the top overpower everything else. We recommend ordering this style but customizing your toppings. photo credit: Nicolai McCrary American Style Trifecta We mean this in the nicest possible way—this feels like something you’d get from Domino’s if the person behind the pizza tracker put just a little more tender loving care into each step. The crust is thick but soft, with a heftier layer of tangy sauce and plenty of cheese. The pepperoni, sausage, and mushroom toppings really drive home the American-style feel. photo credit: Nicolai McCrary New York-Style Pepp N’ Ricotta It’s thin enough to develop a nice and crispy crust, but just thick enough that it doesn’t flop or sag when you pick it up. The ricotta on top is a little heavy for our liking, but the sauce, cheese, and basil are excellent. This is a pretty classic New York-style pizza, but just a few inches smaller than average." - Nicolai McCrary

"Everyone has an opinion on the best style of pizza, and at Pedroso’s, everyone gets to leave happy. You can get a New York pizza, with a perfectly thin and chewy crust, or get it American style for a bit more sauce and heft. And if you’re a fan of rectangles over circles, you can even get a square-cut grandma style. They’re all good, but the New York style is where Pedroso’s is at its absolute best. Grab a pie to eat on your couch, or bring it into The Night Owl—the bar on Burnet where it’s parked—and enjoy it with a drink. " - nicolai mccrary