The Messy Suitcase Guide to Eating in Puerto Rico, Part 4:

Finding New York-Quality Pizza in Puerto Rico

Finding good pizza is a top priority no matter where we stay. We lived for almost two decades in and around New York City, and consequently are VERY picky about our pie.

Fortunately, we have found that the New York-Puerto Rican connection means that the island has more than its share of excellent pizza.

Here are our favorites:

Luquillo: Revolution Pizza

Revolution Pizza, at the kioskos in Luquillo, serves up excellent, genuine NY pizza. Ask for a table in the back with a view of the ocean. Come hungry, you’ll leave happy.
Info: facebook.com/RevolutionPizzaShop
Map: Kiosko #34 Km35 00773 Luquillo, Puerto Rico

Source: Revolution Pizza

San Juan: Pizzaiolo Pizza in Isla Verde

You can choose from Brazilian or NY Style pizza. This was our favorite when we lived in Ocean Park in the 1990s, and we were thrilled to discover when we returned in 2021 that is still here and still excellent.
Info: No website
Map: 3038 Av. Isla Verde, Carolina, 00979

UPDATE: This pizza shop closed on early 2022, sadly.

Isabela: Junior’s Pizza at Jobos Beach

Outdoor dining. Good cocktails. A great variety of ingredients and personal pizzas are available, so you don’t have to agree on toppings or sauces. It’s not on the beach, but a block up, with its own parking lot, which is convenient. they even made us a pizza once when they were officially closed, but the pizza guy was still hanging out after a private event. That is customer service!
Info: No website.
Map: goo.gl/maps/wSZMjRhDZJYxxPKZ8

Cabo Rojo: Papa’s Pizza

Because of COVID, we only ever had carry-out, but it was only three blocks from our apartment. It was consistently excellent.
Info: facebook.com/papaspizzacaborojo
Map: #49 Calle Rios Rivera, Cabo Rojo, 00623

Island Pizza Chains

Marco’s Pizza is good. Williams Pizza sucks. You can find the US chains like Papa John’s if that’s your thing.

I hope you enjoyed our guide to Puerto Rican food! Please add your recommendations and thoughts in the comments!

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