Highest-rated pizza restaurants in the McAllen area by diners

Pizza is one of those universal languages that Americans just get. Even if the styles are vastly different based on the region—like a thin wide slice from New York, a thick rectangular cut with crispy edges from Detroit, or deep cheesy pie in a pan from Chicago—many can agree that the combination of chewy dough, tangy sauce, and gooey cheese is a true American classic.

The growing number of pizza joints is proof enough: More than 74,000 pizza restaurants were logged in the United States in 2024, up just under 1% over the last five years. Yet, with so many options to choose from, how is a pizza connoisseur supposed to know the best place to grab a slice?

There's a lot of competition out there to become the best pizza place in town, especially with people who have a lot of opinions. The aesthetic is always important to consider; maybe customers prefer a classic greasy joint with checkered tablecloths and shakers of Parmesan and red pepper flakes to douse their slice, or perhaps something artisanal with wood-fired pies served with a thoughtfully curated wine menu. Then there's the pizza itself. Is the restaurant using high-quality ingredients? Does the taste make you want to keep eating more and more?

It may seem like a lot of meticulous details, but given that Americans could eat up to 180 slices of pizza in a year, it only makes sense that all of these details are considered when choosing a go-to local spot. Thankfully, there's enough data out there to steer customers in the right direction instead of having to do the research themselves.

Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated pizza shops in the McAllen area based on diners' reviews on Yelp as of February 2025. Restaurants with at least 20 reviews tagged as "pizza" on Yelp within a 10-kilometer radius of McAllen were included. As a result, some restaurants featured may serve other food items.

Get ready to find the perfect place for your next slice!

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#17. Cordóns Taste of Chicago

- Rating: 3.1/5 (107 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4304 West Freddy Gonzalez Drive Edinburg, Texas
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. Mr Gatti's Pizza

- Rating: 3.1/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 4100 North 2nd St. Mcallen, Texas
- Categories: Pizza, Arcades
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse

- Rating: 3.4/5 (149 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3200 West Expy 83 McAllen, Texas
- Categories: American, Pizza, Brewpubs
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Howling Rabbits Beerworks

- Rating: 3.5/5 (37 reviews)
- Address: 1200 Auburn Ave. Ste 350 McAllen, Texas
- Categories: Beer Bar, Pizza, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. Mama's Pizzeria

- Rating: 3.5/5 (145 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 401 North 10th St. McAllen, Texas
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Scalisi's Chicago Pizza & More

- Rating: 3.6/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 1300 Trenton Road Ste 200 McAllen, Texas
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. Pieology Pizzeria Edinburg

- Rating: 3.6/5 (83 reviews)
- Address: 508 West Trenton Road Suite Ab Ste A&B Edinburg, Texas
- Categories: Pizza, fast food
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Eddy's Tavern & Social McAllen

- Rating: 3.6/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 400 Nolana Ave. Ste G McAllen, Texas
- Categories: American, Chicken Shop, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Armando's Pizza

- Rating: 3.8/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 604 South Jackson Road Ste A Edinburg, Texas
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. Mama Mia Pizzeria

- Rating: 3.8/5 (143 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 100 East US Hwy 83 McAllen, Texas
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. The Pizzeria

- Rating: 3.9/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 1601 North Conway Ave. Mission, Texas
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. Extreme Pizza

- Rating: 3.9/5 (48 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 111 West Nolana Ave. McAllen, Texas
- Categories: Pizza, Gluten-Free, Vegan
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. The Pizzeria

- Rating: 3.9/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 1318 West University Drive Edinburg, Texas
- Categories: Pizza, Food Delivery Services
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Azure Bistro

- Rating: 4.0/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 400 Virgen De San Juan Blvd. Ste B San Juan, Texas
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. Il Forno a Legna

- Rating: 4.0/5 (189 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3817 North 10th St. Ste 5 Mcallen, Texas
- Categories: Italian, Wine Bars, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. Stefano's Pizza Express

- Rating: 4.2/5 (80 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 500 North Jackson Road Ste N-3 Pharr, Texas
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. The Blue Onion

- Rating: 4.3/5 (189 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 925 Dove Ave. McAllen, Texas
- Categories: Sandwiches, Pizza, American
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Kiersten Hickman, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 321 metros.