Houston might not be the first city that comes to mind when you think “pizza,” but our local pizzaiolos are putting in serious work to change that. From woodfired Napoletana pies that cook in 90 seconds to thick Detroit-style and cracker-thin tavern pizzas, in this episode of “Eat Like a Local” host Chris Shepherd dishes on some of the best versions of all types of pizza in Houston.
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Pizaro’s Pizza Houston | 11177 Katy Freeway & 1000 West Gray
When Chris stops by Pizaro’s Pizza, he finds that the brother-sister team of Nicole Bean and Matt Hutchinson are devoted to authenticity and the craft of pizza making. They aren’t content with just one specialty — they’ve mastered three distinct styles: Napoletana, Detroit, and New York.
Their Napoletana (note: NOT Neapolitan) pizzas are made according to strict VPN (Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana) standards, meaning everything from the dough to the oven and the cheese meet the traditional requirements set in Naples, Italy. Each pie bakes in a blistering 90 seconds inside a wood-fired oven, producing the signature soft, chewy crust with just the right char.
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Chris’ advice? Order a Napoletana pizza to enjoy in-house, fresh out of the oven while it’s still bubbling and take home a classic New York–style cheese pizza for the family — thin, foldable, and perfectly balanced between sauce, cheese, and crust. Honestly, you can’t go wrong here. Pizaro’s pulls off all three styles with equal skill and precision — a rare feat even in major pizza cities…