{"id":157289,"date":"2026-02-09T19:15:54","date_gmt":"2026-02-09T19:15:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/157289\/"},"modified":"2026-02-09T19:15:54","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T19:15:54","slug":"top-5-pizza-places-in-el-paso-tx-las-cruces-nm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/157289\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 Pizza Places in El Paso, TX &#038; Las Cruces, NM"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>El Paso is known for its delicious Mexican food but our city is also known to have some pretty solid local pizza spots!<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019ve been to a few great pizza places out of town and in El Paso as well, but it got me thinking: Are there any hidden gem pizza places that I don\u2019t know about here in El Paso?!<\/p>\n<p>Well, My boyfriend and I are on a mission to find the best pizza spots in town! We asked locals to weigh in on their favorite places, and the results are in. Whether you love a classic slice or something more adventurous, here are the top picks in El Paso and Las Cruces, plus a few honorable mentions!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-584505\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/attachment-img_9073.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"4032\" height=\"3024\" data-description=\"Wood fired pizza, delicious salads and appetizers PLUS delicious desserts provided by local bakery Olive &amp; Poppy Italian Bakery.Locations: Central: 2829 Montana Ave BLDG B West: 7845 N. Mesa St, Suite B\" data-title=\"Deserto Pizzeria\"\/> Iris Lopez<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-584505\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/attachment-img_9073.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"4032\" height=\"3024\" data-description=\"Wood fired pizza, delicious salads and appetizers PLUS delicious desserts provided by local bakery Olive &amp; Poppy Italian Bakery.Locations: Central: 2829 Montana Ave BLDG B West: 7845 N. Mesa St, Suite B\" data-title=\"Deserto Pizzeria\"\/> Iris Lopez<\/p>\n<p>Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/kisselpaso.com\/heart-shaped-pizza-el-paso\/?utm_source=tsmclip&amp;utm_medium=referral\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Skip the Flowers\u2014El Paso\u2019s Best Heart-Shaped Pizzas Are Here<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Top 5 Pizza Places in El Paso, TX:<\/p>\n<p>Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/kisselpaso.com\/pizza-joint-eastlake\/?utm_source=tsmclip&amp;utm_medium=referral\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Beloved El Paso Pizza Joint Opens New Eastside Location<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Pizza\u00a0Joint\u00a0:\u00a0A crowd favorite! Known for their giant slices and cool vibe, this place is a must-visit for any pizza lover.<\/p>\n<p>LOCATIONS:\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Uptown: 2900 N. Mesa St, El Paso, TX 79902\u00a0Downtown: 500 N. Stanton St, El Paso, TX 79901\u00a0Westside: 7000 Westwind Dr, El Paso, TX 79912Eastlake:\u00a013034 Eastlake Blvd. Bldg B 79928<\/p>\n<p>House of Pizza \u2013 A staple in El Paso, this spot serves up delicious, no-fuss pizza that locals swear by.<\/p>\n<p>LOCATIONS:<\/p>\n<p>Location: Central: 2016 N. PiedrasDowntown: 208 N. Staton<\/p>\n<p>Sun City Slice \u2013 If you love a good crispy crust and fresh toppings, this place will hit the spot.<\/p>\n<p>LOCATIONS:<\/p>\n<p>EASTLAKE: 12101 Eastlake Blvd. #404WEST: 6450 North Desert #B103<\/p>\n<p>Ardovino\u2019s \u2013 A classic, thin-crust pizza that\u2019s full of flavor and pairs perfectly with their Italian dishes.<\/p>\n<p>LOCATIONS:\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Central: 206 Cincinnati Ave.West: 865 N. Resler Dr.\u00a0East: 1879 N. Zaragoza Rd.Northeast: 11100 Sean Haggerty Dr.Upper Valley: 145 East Sunset Rd.<\/p>\n<p>Deserto Pizzeria \u2013 A hidden gem serving up wood fire, mouthwatering pizza that keeps customers coming back for more. The second location most recently opened up, Deserto Palo Verde, and it provides a larger menu and a beautiful outdoor patio area!<\/p>\n<p>LOCATIONS:<\/p>\n<p>Central: 2829 Montana Ave BLDG BWest: 7845 N. Mesa St, Suite B<\/p>\n<p>Honorable Mentions: Coco Bar Pizza, Crazy Dave\u2019s, Casa Pizza, Great American Pizza, 1\/8 Pizza, and La Bang Bang Pizza.<\/p>\n<p>Top 5 Pizza Places in Las Cruces:Picacho Peak Brewery \u2013 Who doesn\u2019t love great pizza with a side of craft beer? Locals rave about their unique flavors.\u00a0Location: 3900 W Picacho Ave, Las Cruces, NM\u00a0Roadrunner Pizza &amp; Wings \u2013 A popular pick in both El Paso and Las Cruces, this spot delivers quality slices every time.\u00a0Location: 1426 Missouri Ave, Las Cruces, NMDion\u2019s \u2013 A New Mexico classic! Their legendary ranch dressing makes every pizza experience even better.\u00a0Location: 3950 E Lohman AveLuna Rossa Winery &amp; Pizzeria \u2013 Located in Old Mesilla, this authentic Italian spot offers incredible pizza, wine, and gelato.\u00a0Location: 1321 Avenida de Mesilla, Las Cruces, NMValley Pizza \u2013 Fresh ingredients, house-made dough, and a loyal following make this a top contender.Location: 3100 W Picacho Ave, Las Cruces, NM\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Honorable Mentions: Zeffiro\u2019s, NY Slice, Emiliano\u2019s, and Le French Touch (LFT)<\/p>\n<p>TAKE A LOOK AT OTHER PLACES LOCALS RECOMMENDED:<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Deserto Pizzeria In El Paso, TX<\/p>\n<p>What started as a pop-up pizza spot has now turned into not one but TWO local pizzeria\u2019s owned and operated by El Pasoans Brooke Taylor and Allen Del Hierro.<\/p>\n<p class=\"photogallery-credit\">Gallery Credit: Iris Lopez<\/p>\n<p>Where to get heart shaped pizza for Valentine\u2019s Day in El Paso, Texas<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s a look at just a few locations in El Paso where you can grab a heart shaped pizza just in time for Valentine\u2019s Day!<\/p>\n<p class=\"photogallery-credit\">Gallery Credit: CANVA<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"El Paso is known for its delicious Mexican food but our city is also known to have some&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":157290,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[12],"tags":[1445,138,140,139,223],"class_list":["post-157289","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-el-paso","tag-articles","tag-el-paso","tag-el-paso-headlines","tag-el-paso-news","tag-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/157289","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=157289"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/157289\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/157290"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=157289"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=157289"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=157289"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}