Tomatilo-Carnitas pizza from Family Joint

One of Family Joint’s most popular pizzas is made with tomatillo sauce and Celina Bencomo’s signature carnitas.

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Neapolitan-style: Lumbre Pizza A La Leña 

From the founder behind the delicious Family Joint Pizza in Green Valley, this mesquite-fired Neapolitan pizza oven on wheels is a showstopper. While Lumbre's margherita pizza is still great, you’re doing it right if you order their carne asada pie.

NY-style: Empire Pizza & Pub

Location: 137 E. Congress St.

Empire is my favorite late-night eatery. Their slice of cheese is true to New York style: equal parts utilitarian and delicious, with a generous portion of cheese. 

Tucson-style: Los Olivos

Location: 937 W. Congress St.

Los Olivos does not imitate any other style of pie. It’s unique to here. Each of the medley of roasted vegetables on its vegetarian pie is cooked and roasted to its own perfection. The sauce pulls the diverse flavors together seamlessly.

Honorable mentions: AnelloRocco's Little Chicago.


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