Looking to sample the best pizza around town?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable pizza outlets in Santa Ana, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to fill the bill.
1. Bari Pasta & Pizza
Topping the list is Bari Pasta & Pizza. Located at 1640 E. First St., Suite A in Lyon Street, the Italian spot and pasta shop, which offers pizza and more, is the highest-rated affordable pizza spot in Santa Ana, boasting four stars out of 325 reviews on Yelp.
This family-owned restaurant opened in 2002. On the menu, look for specialty gourmet pizzas like the White Knight with ricotta, fresh tomatoes, mozzarella and fresh garlic or the Meat Eater with pepperoni, sausage, ham, ground beef and Canadian bacon. Not in the mood for pizza? Try the calzones, pizza pockets, salads, sandwiches and pastas.
2. Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza
Next up is Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza, situated at Westfield Mainplace, 2800 North Main Street. With four stars out of 288 reviews on Yelp, the spot to score pizza and salads has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a budget-friendly option.
This international pizza chain specializes in build-your-own pizza with a wide variety of toppings. It offers a gluten-free crust and high-rise dough options.
3. La Pizza Pizza
French Court's La Pizza Pizza, located at 122E 17th St., Unit 104, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the affordable Italian spot, which offers pizza and more, four stars out of 281 reviews.
Choose from specialty pizzas such as the Greek pizza with mozzarella, red onions, tomatoes, sliced kalamata olives, pepperoncini, feta and oregano or the barbecue chicken pizza with a hickory smoke barbecue sauce base, grilled seasoned chicken breast, pineapple and red onions.
4. The Pizza Press
The Pizza Press, a spot to score pizza and salads located downtown, is another much-loved, inexpensive go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 58 Yelp reviews. Head over to 117 W. Fourth St., Unit 101-102 to see for yourself.
This pizza chain features signature pizzas named after well-known newspapers. Try the Chronicle with extra virgin olive oil, mozzarella, artichoke hearts, grape tomatoes, onions, crimini mushrooms, goat cheese and roasted red bell peppers or The Sun with red sauce, mozzarella, honey smoked ham, bourbon bacon, aged sharp cheddar, pineapple, grape tomatoes and scallions.
5. Pizza Trio
Last but not least, over in Madison Park, check out Pizza Trio, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 48 reviews on Yelp. Dig in at the spot to score pizza and chicken wings by heading over to 1473 S. Main St.
Customers can enjoy specialty pizzas like the Hawaiian with pineapple and ham and the Chorizo with chorizo, bacon, jalapeño, onions and corn. Have your own favorite pizza? Choose three toppings for the build-your own pizza option.
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