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Big Lou's Pizza
Home of the legendary 42-inch pizza - where bigger is always better!
5(5 reviews)
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Home of the legendary 42-inch pizza - where bigger is always better!
Big Lou's Pizza is a beloved San Antonio institution famous for crafting enormous, delicious pizzas that feed crowds and create unforgettable memories. Specializing in massive pies up to 42 inches, we serve generous portions of fresh, flavorful pizzas, wings, salads, and our famous pizza wraps in a lively, old-school diner atmosphere. Perfect for family celebrations, group gatherings, and anyone seeking a fun, satisfying meal with excellent value. As our motto says: 'We don't do average, we do BIG!'
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Massive pizzas up to 42 inches, perfect for large groups and special occasions
Delicious handheld wraps filled with pizza ingredients - a customer favorite
Tasty chicken wings and starters including brisket pizza and BBQ options
Crisp, ice-cold salads made with fresh ingredients
Specialized service for large parties, birthdays, and family gatherings
Convenient options for enjoying Big Lou's at home or on the go
Biggest pizza I’ve ever seen! They have a tray in a nearby room to show just how massive it really is. No joke — you’d need a group of 20 plus to finish it. I didn’t go that big though 😅 Instead, we ordered two pizzas and 12 wings. The Sweet Memphis BBQ was super tasty, and the brisket pizza is a must-try. Our waitress was awesome and the service was excellent. Next time, I might just go for that 42-inch pie 😉
Big Lou's is known for their amazingly large pizzas! I believe their biggest is 42" round?? It will feed a large amount of people and you'll still awkwardly take some back home! I've been many times and have never felt disappointed by their food. Side salads are ice-cold, fresh, and delicious. Their pizza is good, a little greasy, as to be expected, but good flavor and quality of ingredients with a lot of variety if you like a more flavorful pizza. Is it the best pizza you'll ever have, NO... and not to be harsh on them, but it's just not a brilliant and creative pizza, which to some people might be a good thing, but to me, it's just good without hitting that status of "Great". I still go here often, and honestly, possibly the most under-appreciated item on the menu, is their Pizza Wraps!! They are beyond delightful and an order has three which is just enough for a lunch hour meal if you're in the area. This place has some quirks and isn't here to give you the best meal you'll ever experience. Service is typically good but don't expect to be pampered. They're known for their incredibly large pizzas and simply being there when they bring one out to a table, even if it's not your own table, is an experience worth the trip. If you can assemble a large group of people, the value and size of the meal becomes reasonable and a memory you'll share for a lifetime. Kids are absolutely fascinated by these things, and rightfully so! Images are of a 37" pizza and an order of pizza wraps as takeout. As their motto states, "We don't do average, we do BIG!"
This is my first time at Big Lou’s Pizza. We went here to celebrate my brother’s birthday and it well be one of our future go-to spots for family celebrations! Our server, Nate, was outstanding—he even joined in singing Happy Birthday with us, which made the occasion extra special. Everything came out perfect, and the food was both delicious and satisfying. Highly recommend for anyone dining with a large group!
Big Lous is our favorite place to celebrate as a family. Zach our server was fantastic even though as a group we were a lot. He didn't get anything wrong! The food is always so delicious and filling. Would recommend for any large group!
This has to be one of the best pizza spots in San Antonio, and I’ve been around town trying them all! Definitely has some of the freshest and more premium ingredients, and the brightest smiles around! Food: 20/10 The food is definitely as fresh as it gets, there’s a little wait but always remember that the wait is WORTH IT! Everything seems to be made fresh to order, and everything just melts in your mouth! The dough is just great for those who like to eat the crust, and the portions are just GENEROUS! Also the prices are very affordable compared to the portions served; you definitely get your moneys worth! Service: ♾️/10 It would be a disservice if I didn’t shout out a certain team member who went above and beyond, his name is Zack! He was definitely trained with the Big Lou’s vision in mind, and he kept up with our party to the fullest extent! Refills were timely, he checked up on us. He was just a great person overall, and did everything to the upmost excellence! If he doesn’t get a raise soon, I’m gonna raise hell instead! Atmosphere: 10/10 The atmosphere was great, it felt like a cool old school pizza diner, full of antique posters and tables. The lighting definitely set the mood in place, and the smell of pizza was just perfect. Overall I definitely recommend this place to anyone interested in trying a great pizza place, you will not be disappointed!
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