A new sign has gone up at 6951 N. Mesa St. in West El Paso, marking the spot where House of Pizza is moving into a former Pieology location. The family-owned, Greek-style pizza and sandwich shop has not said when the doors will actually open.
The move was first reported by El Paso Inc., which noted the sign now hanging at the former Pieology storefront but found no timeline yet for when House of Pizza will begin serving customers there. It would mark a notable expansion for a business that has built its reputation on two long-running El Paso locations rather than a growing footprint.
A Local Pizza Staple Heads West
House of Pizza has deep roots in the city, with its central location dating back to 1978 and its downtown spot opening in 2011, according to the same report from El Paso Inc. A 2019 profile from the outlet identified Paul Rakas as the founder, noting he still runs the original Central El Paso site, while Chris Rakas and his wife Christina have operated the Bassett Tower location downtown for years. That 2019 piece listed the business's addresses as 208 N. Stanton and 2016 N. Piedras.
The shop's reputation rests on its Greek-style approach to pizza, subs, and salads. Visit El Paso describes House of Pizza as family owned, with offerings its website calls creations made with love, and the tourism site singles out the restaurant as famous for its giant slices.
The brand’s current menu goes beyond pizza slices: it lists New England-style pan pizza made with dough prepared fresh daily, plus a Greek pie topped with feta, spinach and tomatoes. Gyros, spanakopita, baklava and submarine sandwiches round out the menu, giving the restaurant a broader Greek-American comfort-food lineup. House of Pizza’s menu lists those offerings.
No Word Yet on Opening Day
For now, the West El Paso expansion remains a waiting game. The sign at 6951 N. Mesa St. is up, but there is no confirmed opening date, and it is not yet known whether the new location is serving customers. House of Pizza maintains an active presence on Facebook, where its page has drawn thousands of likes and check-ins from longtime fans of the pizzas, subs, spaghetti, and cold beer the chain is known for.
A previous restaurant’s presence in the space does not automatically transfer its food-service approvals to a new operator. City requirements say food-establishment permits and licenses cannot be shared or moved between people or locations, while the city’s food-inspection division reviews plans, issues permits and inspects establishments. The rules provide regulatory context for a new opening but do not establish House of Pizza’s permit status.
West El Paso diners curious about the city's newest pizza option will likely have to wait for an official announcement before House of Pizza's third location starts slinging its signature giant slices on North Mesa Street.
