
Hours
| Tuesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Monday | 11 AM–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 1601 N Conway Ave, Mission, TX 78572
Phone: (956) 598-5345
Website: http://www.thepizzeria.us/
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Reviews
And then one day it was gone. The pizzeria that I loved so much growing up was no longer there, and it felt like it took all my memories with it. I thought that was it. All we have left here in The Valley is global pizza chains. Nothing made with heart. But then a cousin of mine told me that one of the cooks opened up his own place in Mission on Conway called “Pizza di Roma”. Familiar faces. Familiar flavors. Familiar memories. After getting a haircut at Tatan’s I would drive over and walk through the back entrance after passing their herb garden and get a pie. Things were right in the world, and wouldn’t you know it, I came to learn that the full name of Luca Pizza was “Luca Pizza di Roma”. Hah!
And then one day it was gone. The doors were shut. The lights were off. Surely this can’t be happening again right? Of course it was. The story would repeat itself with yet another pizzeria with the same staff called Titto’s Pizzeria in Palmview until that too was gone, only this time there was no new incarnation. The spiritual descendants of Luca Pizza in The Plaza Mall were now all gone. There was no more pizza to be made from them anymore. Their story, as far as I know, had ended.
And then one day I discovered The Pizzeria. The same cousin recommended it saying it reminded him of Pizza di Roma. Familiar ingredients! Familiar flavors! So, of course, I made the trek to Harlingen.
Has anyone ever had that experience where they open the doors to a restaurant and you’re immediately hit in the face with the smell that defines their restaurant? For steak houses it’s the smell of the smoke coming from a seared steak, for panaderias it’s the smell of sugar and freshly baked bread, and for coffee shops it’s the smell of the sweetness of freshly ground coffee beans. For The Pizzeria, it was the smell of a caramelized pizza crust, the burnt flour left over in the oven, and the unmistakable heat and smell of a 450 degree oven that has baked thousands of pies in its lifetime.
Now, I’ve been a loyal fan of this local pizza chain for years, and when their Harlingen location first opened, I still remember walking in and feeling like I had stepped into a true, passion-driven pizzeria. The place had energy, heart, and a sense of pride. Perhaps not familiar faces, but familiar flavors and, yes, familiar memories.
But lately, something’s changed, and not for the better. My recent visits to the Mission location have felt strangely lifeless in comparison. While the ingredients are still fresh, the execution hasn’t been keeping up. The crusts come out uneven, the bakes inconsistent, and the attention to detail that once defined them seems to be fading.
The frustrating part is that they still have all the ingredients (pun intended) to be great. Every single bite I take I think “This is good, and it’s so close to being great, but it’s just not there.” What’s lacking now is technique and care. The fundamentals aren’t being applied with the same precision or passion they used to, and the result shows.
I genuinely hope they can turn things around, because this isn’t a lost cause. They’ve proven before, especially in those early Harlingen days, that they can deliver pizza with real heart. With a renewed focus on craftsmanship and consistency, they could easily reclaim what made them special. I want to keep cheering for them, but they need to rediscover the spark that once set them apart.
I am updating my review. I was called by the owner? Not sure but he was very nice and understanding, he offered two free pizzas in replacement of the others we enjoyed them dining In.
We ordered a 3 topping pizza… pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms; pretty safe toppings. The pizza was actually very delicious! The crust was light and crunchy…but not too stiff. The pizza slices weren’t too thick…some places use a lot of dough…these slices were just right. The pizza was very flavorful…each ingredient could be tasted on its own with each bite.
We also ordered an order of hot wings. The sauce was quite nice…and the wings had good flavor. I knocked it down 1 star because the wings could’ve used a little more sauce…and they were small. They were more along the size of boneless wings than traditional wings. Overall great taste…but a little more sauce and more size.
Overall…still recommend going there for the pizza. Definitely want to try their strombolis as well.