Homey and lovely as can be. By the way the even play authentic Italian music.. even pop funny enough! Food is yummy and affordable, bring a a friend or crowd it doesnt matter. I try to avoid the lunch rush because it can be intimidating but they still pump out the fresh food quickly. Great little salads and the personal pizzas are wonderful. There is an influx of police and college kids from San Antonio College that come but its all good in the neighborhood. If you are gonna be in the area around lunch time, call your order ahead, use the drive through and take it to San Pedro Park. :)
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Callie W.
Not fine dining by any means! Very comfy though, and the food is really amazing! One of the first places I visited upon moving to San Antonio! Staff is super friendly! Very consistent!! I am there once a week at least!!
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Travis D.
Go here any night when college is in session and this place will be totally packed with Trinity University kids (Trinity is a few blocks away). I discovered this place early on in my Trinity career and probably went there at least every two weeks, sometimes even weekly. The food is not great, but its solid and ridiculously cheap if you get the right stuff. I advise you to stay away from the normal Italian American dishes (spaghetti and meatballs, lasagna, etc) and stick to the personal pizza. Not because the other stuff is bad, but because the pizza is so cheap. My standby was a personal pepperoni pizza with sweet tea. It comes out to $3.15. THREE DOLLARS AND FIFTEEN CENTS FOR DINNER! You just can't beat that. Because its close to campus, so cheap, and so well liked by students its always easy to get a group of people to go here. I mean, its only a few blocks away, you don't have to get dressed up, you can sit outside with your friends (they let you bring your own beer if you want), and its so cheap that you can afford it by lifting up the couch cushions. Who's going to turn you down? I will close with the sweet tea. Its incredible. Get it, its free, squeeze a lemon into, drink it, and refill. The guy usually behind the counter is really peppy in a borderline creepy kind of way, but whatever. They also have Al Greens greatest hits in the playlist all the time. How are you going to say no to that?
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Lauren J.
Love this place! As a former Tiger, we would frequent Main Street. It is inexpensive and delicious. The staff is also very friendly. I would recommend this to anyone in SA or traveling to SA. Great for a salad, slice of garlic bread and a nice piece of pizza. yum!
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Carlos G.
It's been a while since I've been here, but the Italian food is great for a reasonable price. The pizza and calzone's are hearty. If you're in the neighborhood this is a good place to eat.
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arturo e.
Love it. Great lasagna. The only problem is that sometimes the lasagna is not as hot as it should be. Very busy at lunch hour with the college near by.
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Lexa R.
I love the pizza & salads served here. Hand-made pizza dough and quality toppings paired with friendly service and super reasonable prices.
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Kimmie T.
I love this place! The pasta is really good, and I am usually very picky with red sauce...this wasn't tomatey, nor was it too spicy...but enough of both to be just right. The inside is a bit cheesy, but they have a great patio, and my favorite....the drive thru. Yep. You heard me right...a drive though place that isn't fast food! The service is freindly and the prices are excellent. For $7, I got a plate of spaagetti, a salad and some yummy focaccia bread...yum! There was so much I ate dinner off of it, and took some for lunch the next day...a hella good deal in my mind! :)
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Jaime M.
It feels like a cafeteria for San Antonio College students. Not because the atmosphere is particularly cafeteria-esque, though the amateurish paintings of vegetables on the walls and photos of their dishes arranged far more artfully than they look in person do remind me of my own college cafeteria somewhat. No, the reason this feels like a cafeteria is the quality of the food. Bland Italian, with some good fresh-ish ingredients, but mostly boring. My salad was the highlight of the meal. The house Italian is really tart dressing. The romaine was good, but the single slices of carrot and green pepper, one half of one ring of a red onion and half-slice of tomato were kind of wimpy. The cheese on top was nice, though. I finished it all and had a sizable pool of dressing in the bowl when done. The foccacia with my meal was MOLDY. Really. It had green mold that sort of blended in with the oregano or whatever bland dried spice was on the bread. The rest of the nice hunk of bread was pretty tasty, though, if way too chewy. The entree was spaghetti with marinara, and while the sauce was obviously not straight from a can, it wasn't very interesting. I doused it in chili flakes. My water (tea and water are free) had a little slick on top of it, either from a little oiliness in the water or from some residue left on the cup. It wasn't bad, though, and I only noticed that when I'd been drinking it a while. My guy had the spaghetti with half meat sauce and half marinara, which he praised mildly -- he said the combo got the amount of meat he wanted right. But he also dumped on the chili flakes. Two combos (normally these entrees alone are the same price as the specials) were $5.99 apiece plus tax. So not outrageous, but a little pricey for something comparable to what I'd have gotten in the college cafeteria pizza bar. Other entrees include basic Italian pasta dishes, calzones and pizza. Pizzas were being eaten all around us, but they looked too bland to want to come back for it. Patio was shady enough to enjoy, but the view isn't spectacular -- SAC and an elementary school. Crowd is mostly workers and SAC students.
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lauren m.
Not the greatest in the world, but old habits die hard. You really can't beat the personal pizza meal. They raised the prices a little, but it's still a great place to get a decent cheap meal and hang out. I went to Trinity and then I worked down the street from Main Street, so I've been going here for 7 years.
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Valerie P.
I really wanted to like this place since so many of my fellow students love it, but I just didn't care too much for it. I liked the cozy interior and the free iced tea (always a plus in my book), but the pasta I got was of microwavable meal quality. Kinda tough, not that hot, and with watery sauce. The bread was okay, though.
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Gabriel T.
this is a awsome place, preety packed but worth the wait this pizza kicks ass . If your a student they have a discount but still well worth givin it a try for sure just stick to the pizza its game.
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Victoria D.
I've been coming to Main Street for over TEN years (WOW, does that make me feel old!), and it never disappoints. If you're down to try something a little different, my go-to is an anchovy & ricotta personal pizza. The ricotta cuts the saltiness of the anchovies and it's just delicious! Their salad is also bizarrely amazing. Not bizarre because it's weird, but because it's just salad. Like, how could it be so special? I think it has something to do with the red onions and the perfect lettuce blend and the squishy croutons (sounds weird, I know!). If you don't get a salad, you're totally missing out (WITH BLUE CHEEEEESE!!!!!!!!!!!) And don't forget, if you go to Trinity, you get a free Iced Tea :) And if you're old enough, it's BYOB!!!
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Robert C.
Do not second guess this pizzeria. It's all good! I'll give you all a shot review Pizza 8/10. Lasagna 10/10. Their lasagna is one of the best I ever had and for just $8 bucks. It's saucy, meaty, and delicious.
(4)
Terryl B.
Great food and fast turnaround. If they had later hours and a beer / wine license, this place would be unstoppable.
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Nadia R.
One of my favorite pizza places! Never a long wait and the food is great, the sizes for pizzas are great and inexpensive too. They always have specials to include a salad and drink. My only complaint would be that it g wet s very loud, noise seems to echo and just too loud for my convenience
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Adriana G.
I came here on a Friday evening and I ordered the meat lasagna with a Cesar salad. The cashier was very friendly and funny. If you order ice tea it's do it yourself. The tea is good! My mom and me got our salad and it was delicious and homemade. The leaves did not looked withered or days old. When we got our food it was hot and plenty. Lasagna tasted homemade and had nots of flavor. When the breadsticks came out that was amazing and it was in the shape of a pizza, yummy! I suggest you get there early for dinner because it does get crowded later on I definitely will be coming back.
(5)
Sarah R.
Can't beat the personal pizza, salad and sweet tea. Was a regular 15 years ago but now visits are a special treat when I'm back in town. Staff is fantastic, Ernie's the best!!!!
(5)
Richard G.
I usually eat at my desk during workdays. When I'm let out of my cage, I'm like a lion on the serengeti. Do I want antelope, wildebeast, impala, zebra, buffalo, rhino, hippo, wild hog or maybe giraffe? Well, I've put on a few pounds and when that happens it means I can't run anything down on my own. I need to have it dragged to me. Today I felt like italian food. I remember reading how this place closed down for a bit for repairs due to fire damage. It's been awhile since I've been back. I love the neighborhood feel of the place. I felt relaxed and comfortable there today. I chose the lunch combo. It consisted of a pepperoni personal size pizza, salad and drink. I loved the thin crust of my pizza and the overall flavor. Drinks come with free refills. Sure, I like sinking my front claws into the haunches of running prey as much as the next lion but why work up a sweat? Just head over to Main Street Pizza & Pasta and let them do all the work for you.
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Jesse D.
This is a good place for a calzone. I have also tried their pasta and pizza and it's good as well. I am never disappointed when I come here for lunch. Expect to get good fast even if their is a long line and it always tastes fresh!
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Alfredo G.
Never fails to leave Satisfied. Enjoyed the Fettuccine Chicken Alfredo with Extra Chicken ;) was great. Been here several times, when it open with its open patio and drive thru to now enclosed patio it looks great. The service never fails either, great customers service to all. Keep up the great job peeps, hope to see yall soon.
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Hannah B.
If you are in the mood for bland, overpriced, and inauthentic Italian food then this is the perfect place for you! The lunch specials are moderately priced for terrible quality food at Main Street; if you want fresh and delicious Italian food for the same price take the short 4 minute drive down to Guillermo's on Mccullough. Guillermo's has a prettier patio and friendlier service, too. The ingredients used at Main Street are clearly straight from a can or freezer... None of the vegetables, herbs, or sauces are fresh. I have been here several times only because classmates (with questionable taste levels) have insisted on it. I have gotten several things from the menu, from pizza to pasta to salad. It is all much worse than if I had bought the ingredients myself and made it at home for cheaper. Granted, I have not been here in a long time (by choice) so maybe they have totally turned things around. I wouldn't take anyone here.
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Jo C.
One of my favorite pizza places!! It's an added bonus that it is close to my school campus. It's also a great place to just hang out with friends on any day of the week. I like that it is affordable and everything tastes fresh, from the pizza to the pasta. The staff is always friendly as well. The personal pizza sizes and prices are affordable. I love how they have a special for each day of the week as well!! I usually order a blue cheese salad, a personal pizza (with different toppings each time), and occasionally the foccaccia bread (my favorite!).
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Rob O.
Personal pizza, large tossed salad and fried mushrooms = a perfect combination for a quick and very tasty dinner. We will definitely be back!
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Matthew B.
One of my favorite places to eat. The pizza is fantastic, but don't overlook the pastas.
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Rosie V.
Vacationing: family wanted pizza searched yelp and this place didn't disappoint. Amazing pizza ... crust was awesome; pizza oven kind of place. Sauce was great, cheese was good! I'm not a pizza loving freak but this was great pizza!!!
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Meera S.
You can get a 9" cheese pizza for $2.99! It's such a great deal! I got a personal pizza with two toppings (98 cents each, I believe) for a little over $5! Also if you are a Trinity student, show your ID for a complimentary "Trini-tea". (It's sweet tea) Great for lunch. We got there at 11 on a Thursday and it was relatively empty. As we left at 12, it started getting really busy. A busy restaurant is generally a good sign ;)
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Susan C.
The place is recently renovated and has pretty much doubled the seating capacity. With this has come an approximate average increase of $1.00 for each food item. Not so bad. They are trying new things, like the trio plate I had today for $9.99. Chicken parm, fettuccine Alfredo, meat lasagna, salad and focaccia bread. Nice-sized portions of each. The husband had spaghetti and meatballs. He was happy.
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Felicia M.
I give it three stars because the pizza was extremely delicious, but the caesar salad not so much. I paid about seven dollars for one of the weekday specials that came with a tea, a side salad, and a one topping personal pizza which isn't bad for everything that you get. The salad was terrible. The caesar dressing was extremely watery, and not good at all. The croutons in the salad were supposed to be house made, but they were soft and not crispy so they were basically just pieces of bread in your salad. They immediately got soggy after pouring the dressing over it. I don't understand why they'd serve a salad like that, but whatever. The pizza was delicious and was a good size for being personal. The crust was just the right amount of crispy, and the sauce tasted amazing! The cheese and the pepperoni's were also amazing. Altogether, I'd go there again but stray away from the salads.
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Marisa P.
Main Street is the best fast Italian food in the city. I don't order the pizza so I can't comment on that, but the eggplant parmesan and chicken fettuccine alfredo are rich and delicious. Somehow they turned one of the windows of the place into a drive thru which is completely genius. The portions are very generous and include a side salad and slice of focaccia bread. They have sweet tea that tastes homemade. The spices they use are what make the difference. The fettuccine always has oregano on it and they never skimp on the cheese. If in the area and wanting fast Italian then head to Main Street.
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Chelsea M.
Main Street has pretty good pizza when you're not the type of person who enjoys the chains...like me. It's not my very favorite place in the local area, but they have a few perks that make their pizza joint a stand-out. Drive thru window? Check! I must say this takes the misery out of takeout...since I don't have to change out of my PJs to pick up my pizza. It's the small things. The dough is decent, and I appreciate their crust being on the thinner side. I wasn't thrilled by the pizza sauce, but the cheese is good and they put a decent amount of toppings on. I usually get veggies, I'd recommend mentioning you want "extra" if you like a lot of toppings. The salad was very typical. Iceberg lettuce with tomatoes and onions, etc. Overall, a good experience here for lazy takeout nights. They are quick, friendly, and there's drive thru. I also think their prices are cheaper than other pizza places here, the size for the price is very reasonable.
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Rosa L.
honestly this place can get packed so fast & the pizza plus tour of Main is awesome flavoring & tasty... The reviews are accurate.. Clean & nice service.. Price specials are large quantity of food.. The personal pizza can feed 2 ppl as the tour of main can... Enjoy
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Sara G.
Definitely 5 stars! Great Italian at a great price! Dishes to feed one range from 5.99-9.99. Their alfredo and red meat sauce are one of a kind! I would like to call this hole in the wall a gem. Great service as well!
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Christa L.
As I walked up to the counter to order my lunch; I imagined a dark haired, sleeveless t-shirt guy named Vinnie yelling " MA! I NEED A ORDER OF MANCOTTI WITH EXTRA PARM!!! What else for youz?" Alas, that scene didn't exactly play out in real life as it did in my head. But, I still got the manicotti. :) It's good food. I like the little outdated restaurant luncheon feel to it. The sauce was nice, maybe a few more spices for my liking. The portions were just right. My friend had the chicken alfredo, which was nice. It wasn't awesome, but I think it's hard to find alfredo that doesn't break. For the price of our meal, I believe that Main Street is well worth the food. I still need to try a pizza. Also, there's no such thing as "Italian food." Regional differences give the country multiple "national cuisines." Let's end this on a positive note, Main Street is a delight and if you're looking for a carb coma before you go back to work then this is definitely the place for you.
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Mandy E.
Love it. Good food and inexpensive. Best place around here to pick up a pizza. Staff is super nice!!!
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Vanessa R.
I just love this place! Every time I go, it's a great experience. There's a cool new addition to the restaurant as well. The last time I went, I got myself a calzone, it was pretty huge and tasted very delicious. My boyfriend got the spaghetti and meatballs and he very much enjoyed his dish too. The total seemed a tad pricey, but in my opinion, well worth it! If you haven't tried this place, you should.
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Piz G.
Service was awesome. The cheese on the pizza was delicious unlike pizza chains out there. The toppings were plenty. We ordered a small for 2 people and we didn't finish it. We ordered a plate of chicken Alfredo which was good. However I didn't like the breading on the fried mushrooms. I'm not a fan of cornmeal as a breading. The salad was good. Every time someone's order was coming to their table I took a glance at the plates and I would definitely go there again. This time to try their pastas.
(5)
Nathan S.
Everything on the menu is excellent! I think my favorites are the pizzas, salads, chciken caccitore. Love the staff and atmosphere! They are also bike friendly.
(5)
Celeste G.
Super delicious! They have a drive thru pick up window, which is perfect for my lazy self.
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Michael L.
5 : Food - Personal Combo Pizza (Pepperoni, Canadian Bacon, Italian Sausage, Mushrooms & Jalapeños toppings) was delicious and more than enough for 1 person. 4 : Service - Friendly service, but had to wait about 10 min longer than expected for my order to be ready. 4 : Ambiance - Not much to hear from drive-thru although the place was pretty busy; enough parking available still when I was waiting for my order. 5 : Cleanliness - Clean as could be when going through drive-thru *Experience - Drive-thru
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Manny V.
Did a take out Main St. Combo oizza from here. The staff was super friendly, and chatted while my order was getting put together. Got home and it was LOADED with toppings and cheese. Very good pizza overall, and I am anxious to go back and try the other items. Looked like they had a lot of great lunch specials as well.
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Elizabeth L.
Totally an accident, and a wonderful one at that! This is one of those pizza places you remember as a kid- fresh ingredients, freshly baked, in a homey setting. Will definitely come back!
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Fernando G.
Very good food...we are first timers and this place really has the best food...spaghetti was very good...main st pizza was very good and large pieces also. Definitely going to come back again
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Catherine S.
The salad was "eh" but the pizza was great. It's also looks like the pasta would be good too.
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Stefany V.
Working downtown, sometimes you just need to order in pizza. And this place is a great option: the pizzas are huge, the toppings are fresh, and when split among the office it's an affordable option. An office of ten of us will get three or four pizzas to split depending on how hungry we are, and will typically have leftovers, too. The white pizza is phenomenal- spinach and white cheese, tons of garlic, it's amazing. Another favorite is pepperoni-mushroom, veggie supreme, and their meaty pizza- all are huge pies with huge thin-crust slices. On a really bad (read: super hungry with no regard for caloric content) day, I'll scarf down three, but two is plenty. They also have a salad that's pretty decent- we'll usually split it among the table so everyone gets a few veggies and doesn't feel quite so guilty.
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Curt C.
I love this place! It's been a SAC institution for ever! Free salad with entrees, focaccia bread, free refills of sweet tea! This place rocks. They're always fast, delicious, and cheap! You get filled up here, the portion sizes are quite generous! They offer free tea to students with an ID. There are daily specials, which offer a cheap way to get filled up on a college student's budget! The service is always really friendly. The server, Ernie always is fast and friendly! I've never had a bad meal here. The parking is easy. The porch is big and spacious, with a sunshade to keep you cool in the hot months. My favorite here is the chicken lasagna. It's beyond incredible! Om nom nom nom.
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Vanessa F.
I've been looking for a great steak and cheese sandwich in San Antonio for the last three years and I finally found it!!! The Main Street Steak sandwich is a must try!! You really can't beat their lunch specials either.
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Jason B.
Excellent pizza. I would recommend the fried ravioli as an appetizer. Everything is cheap. Since the food is very filling I would recommend a smaller pizza or appetizer. Great customer service and pet friendly.
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John G.
Mama always told me, be generous with your stars son, so this place gets a five instead of four! I would rate this place and Rays Pizzeria, Mellow Mushroom as having the best pizza in San Antonio. Went there last night with a friend and had just about a perfect experience. Pricing, service, quality of food were all on point. We had a 16' large pepperoni and sausage pizza with one soda, came out to 18.46. Pizza tasted great and was immense! Love the sausage they used on the pizza too. This pizza is messy, ask for extra napkins in advance folks. Everyone seemed happy and friendly, pizza came out quick and even think the owner may have been there asking how everything was. It was great sir! They had a nice line of customer waiting too on a Thursday night, good to see them doing well, they sure deserve it if they can provide this type of experience on a consistent basis. I'll be back.
(5)
Theo G.
Well I just don't where to start, so I'll just say this. It's been a few years since I've been to Main St. So on my return on 6/5/14 I blown away to see that Main St is still the place to get very, very good Italian food, in fact they have stepped it up more than just a notch, the service is still at it's best and the staff is awesome (I'm sorry I can remember the name of the very helpful lady who did as much as she could to satisfy our wants, she really went above the call. thank you) I've been to some of the best Italian in SA ....(because my dearest friend K.S is a food critic). but without a doubt Main St. by far the best food for the buck. When you walkout you know you've just had some of the best food that S.A has to offer, It's good to come home and find one of the City's finest is still knocking it out of the Park. Thanks guys you made my return an awesome one.
(5)
David A.
Awesome pizza, and extremely nice staff. Extra large is big enough for a family w/2 smallish kids for two meals.
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Trey E.
If you like a thicker and chewy crust, Main Street should be your go-to pizza place in town. Florio's is great and all, but you don't always want thin crust and I get that. Grab a bottle of wine out of the cellar (or off the top of the fridge if you're one of those) and some friends, place your pie order, and then relax on the covered patio until your food is brought out; it doesn't get much better than this if you're looking to just unwind in a super casual atmosphere and watch the cars and bikes go by on Main. Oh and the pasta's not bad either.
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Ashlee R.
They always deliver on good food, good service, great quality & quanitity for your price, and a pleasent experience that leaves you craving more. I usually try to time my visits for the rotating daily special of my hearts desire (1/2 spinach lasagna 1/2 spaghetti) for $6. Otherwise i just order the baked spaghetti and add spinach to it, yummy! The salads have never been less than fresh, the bread is always amazing and really the service cant be beat nor can the price. I love this place but hate the crowds so if you dont like lots of people or lines of 20+ hungry college age/ professors in front of you i recommend looking up the school schedule for class let outs to avoid the huge rush of teachers and students alike that flood this place. The personal pizza ($3 cheese) is also amazing and though i balk at the $1 per topping rule, i usually only get 1 or 2 and have had very nice pizza with exceptional flavor each time so i wont complain as its still a price worth the quality.
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Gloria C.
If Main Street didn't have take out with a drive-through window, it would probably get 3 stars for it's bare minimum dining-in scene. However, the fact that they cater to my laziness with a window I can swing by and pick up my call-in order puts them in fan status. The white pizza is one of the best I've had, the combination of super fresh cheese and a generous sprinkling of oregano makes it my go-to, but I also enjoy just plain ol' pepperoni. I like that they don't overdo it with the pizza sauce. The crust is always crispy and the toppings perfectly dispersed. Most recently I was impressed by the chef salad mostly due to it's gigantic size, but also because it had three Italian meats, a metric ton of both green and black olives, and a bed of crunchy leafy greens, plus Main Street makes their own croutons! I'm always greeted by a friendly face who asks me how my day's been - genuinely. There are some odd things about dining in, like 50 cent refills on soft drinks, so that's why I typically call my order in and drive through to pick it up. Even though they stay busy during lunch and dinner rush, they have it together and you never have to wait long.
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Naser Imran H.
Great great pizza place at low low prices! What more can a wandering traveler want?
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Susan M.
Good little Italian-American joint. BYOB, which is nice! I liked the chicken with green olives, garlic, butter over pasta. Pizza looked good, too, next time I'm gonna try one with broccoli.
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Gem H.
I have been eating at Main St for over half my lifetime. The first time I ate here I was in 4th grade. I still love that personal size cheese pizza. The chicken parm is good, and I love the fried ravioli. The fococcia bread is amazing, and the sweet tea is the perfect level of sweetness. I love that they have a covered patio, my dog likes hanging out while we eat lunch. The music that they play is one of my favorite features of Main St, it is a solid mix of old rat pack crooners like Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin. Lunch is extremely busy, but they have a drive-thru if you are in more of a hurry.
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Anna Marie S.
The pizzas are yummy & large and the pasta sauces are delicious too. The food is made fresh so there will be a wait but not as bad as some chain restaurants can be. The police eat here, which is always a good recommendation for me. Lots of seating and a to go window too.
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Jade M.
Main Street is a good deal for someone on a budget - the food is inexpensive and there is a large variety to choose from including pizzas, pastas, sandwiches and salads. My favorite part about this restaurant is the staff - everyone is friendly, quick and very helpful. You will see a lot of college students and families here - the atmosphere is casual and perfect for a laid back evening. The restaurant itself is small, but it has a great outdoor seating area - perfect for bigger groups. All of the pizzas are made to order, and their salads are fresh with yummy homemade foccacia croutons.The pasta is just okay and could be better. Free iced tea with a student ID!
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Christopher M.
The pizza was awesome. My kids loved it and so did we. I got the meat lasagna and it wasn't very good. The sauce was watery and the noodles were tough. My wife had the meatballs and they were nice, but lacked flavor.
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Pamela D.
Food was fantastic. Lunch prices made it even better. Everything looked delicious. I had the half plate lasagna with pasta. It was so good. The fiascos bread was so tasty. I think I will get a sandwich on foccacia next time or maybe the salad or the calzone. So many tasty choices. Definitely worth your time and money.
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Julie D.
CALL FIRST - CLOSED FOR REPAIRS: There was an electrical fire in the attic of Main Street Pizza back in June, and they are currently closed for repairs. Be sure to call before you go to make sure they are open.
(4)
Vinny H.
Super friendly attentive staff, great lunch specials, and by far the best sweet tea in the area! The patio is nice this time of year.
(5)
M L.
Don't expect to get in and out, especially during lunch. Service is very pleasant. Albeit slow it was very pleasant. Everyone greets you and smiles. Not sure about the spaghetti (which seemed to be the popular menu item) but if you want a good Stromboli, this is the place to go. A little shocked and disappointed that there was an extra charge for to go orders.
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Cody C.
My first time here was last Saturday. I had the alfredo and brought home a large cheese pizza. The pizza wasn't anything to write home about, but the alfredo was very good. Everything seemed reasonably priced, and the restaurant was very clean with a friendly staff. Combine these factors with the convenient location and that is enough for me to visit here again.
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john g.
Food is ok. Cashier sucked. He Rather have a conversation with someone than take my order or acknowledge me. Then takes the drive thru order instead.
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Eugene L.
I'm so glad I discovered this little pizzeria during a rainy day while having a craving for something other than the overpriced and mediocre crap served at SAC's Loftin Student Center for lunch. The pizza, while not the best, is pretty decent. Sometimes they get a bit overzealous with the flour resulting in your pizza crust tasting a little like bleach. A small 14'' is big enough to feed two. This is a perfect place to take a date or some friends whenever you get a craving for pizza or some pasta but don't have or feel like spending the kind of dough (no pun intended) to eat at Paesano's or Olive Garden. Ordering system is akin to a fast food restaurant where you place your order up front at the cashier and recieve a number and somebody calls out your number when your food is ready so this means no snotty waiter/waitress to tip for all y'all cheapskates! Their subs, salads and pastas, while not the best, are good enough too. Get the sweet tea because there's free refills. The soundtrack is always cranking Sinatra, Dean Martin and on occasion Al Green, Louis Armstrong and as weird as it seems playing in an Italian restaurant, Shakira!
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Donna J. T.
Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, Foccacia Bread and Side Salad all for $5.99. And you can wear your worn-out t-shirt and jeans. The good: This is a local, independently run business and you can get your fill of comfort Italian food. Carb nirvana. The side salads, thankfully, have Romaine lettuce, not bagged iceburg. The food isn't gourmet-fare, but the perfect place to go when you want to relax and hang out. Totally reasonable: Our family of 6 ate for about $40.
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Blondie D.
Barf! This place stinks! The food is gross if not for starving college kids so close this place would shut down just like its Southside location did. Also the owner is beyond rude, so of course I don't want to go back & spend my money there, but I do miss Ernie, he was the best thing about that place.
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Andrew B.
Close to SAC and they tolerate our loudness!
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Hecate F.
This place always brings back great memories of when I attended SAC! During the lunch rush this place is happening. They get tons of traffic from the college campus and surrounding offices. They have plenty of things on menu from pasta, pizza, calzones, sandwiches, salads. Above all, the prize winner is the Steak n Cheese on Foccacia! Not only is this masterpiece creamy and juicy but affordable. Slices of beef sauteed with onions and melted cheese delicately placed on two generous slices of fresh foccacia bread. You can get the sandwich + fries (homestyle and freshly cut to order) and drink for less than $7. Not bad at all for a starving/college student on a budget. There is sitting area inside (very limited) and picnic tables outside.
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Greg N.
not bad cheap quick
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Keith B.
Took my daughters her and we had great experience. Salad great for a pizza place, we ordered a huge pizza and ended up taking much of it to go. The staff was great too.
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Dolph M.
Definitely don't come for the pizza. Flavorless, doughy, undercooked crust (oven isn't near hot enough) and too much cheap mozerella overwhelm any hope of a great pizza. My work compatriots claim the pasta hits the mark, and it's the only reason they come here. Without trying the pasta, I would recommend the same.
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Lee C.
I've been going to Main Street Pizza for years. I love this place. I'll admit, the food isn't out of this world but it is definitely pretttttyyyy delicious for the price. The staff is always so friendly, especially the guy who is always up front at the register taking orders. I don't think I've ever seen him without a smile, when I'd go eat there. You can't beat a personal pizza, salad and a drink for under $10!!!! There can be way too many people in line, especially during lunch hours but that's not uncommon for a local, independent eatery that is so small. Love this place, definitely always try to go there if I'm downtown and short on cash and/or want some good grub.
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Sean M.
I've been coming here for years and will continue to do so as long as I live in the area. The pizza has been consistently good for at least the 8 or 9 years I've been rocking Main Street. I've honestly never had any of the pasta dishes, but never had a real desire, as I can make a pasta with marinara dish myself pretty easily, and wifey makes great meatballs. The pizza is what brings me back when I want something good and something quickly, especially if we have company or something like that. Never had a single complaint about the service. Keep in mind, this isn't Dough or some other kind of high-falootin' fancy place. It's simple pizza done well every time.
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Sam W.
My only complaint about Main Street Pizza is that they aren't open on Sundays. I'm a weekly regular at this pizza joint, and I can't say I've ever had a bad pizza. They make all of their sauces in house and you can taste it. Their crust has a nice chew and salty flavor and there's plenty of char on the bottom of the pie. Bonus points are awarded for the friendly staff, reasonable prices, and lack of iceberg in their salads.
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Susanna L.
great place to eat!
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Carlos G.
This place is okay if you want pizza and are near downtown. The dough is okay, but the sauce seems canned. I also prefer a sweeter sauce than they have. Price is great, I haven't found a place that offers a personal size pizza for less then Main St.
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Elnina E.
Went to the Main Street Pizza & Pasta on... Main St The second time. The first time I had chicken Parmesan w/ cappelini marinara, salad and foccacia bread. The food was.... bland, the chicken dry (like a previously frozen patty, heated and left for way to long on the back burner) and the marinara sauce taste like right out of the jar. Skipped this place for a while, till today. I had the same experience - it tasted just like ready to heat frozen food from Costco or Sysco alike. I don't think that beside salads they actually prepare anything "homemade" there. The food is cheap, yes. The place is always crowded because the San Antonio College is nearby. I don't think, that I will risk leaving my change there anytime soon.
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Why D.
Great prices, great food. The white pizza is the absolute best I have ever had. The student discounts are awesome and I love when restaurants are willing to give students a break. I only wish there was more than one location in San Antonio!
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Sarah M.
I've definitely made Main Street my pizza hub since I was in college. Everything is at a great price for the amount you get. I always get a salad when I go. The just enough of an appetizer that you wont be full by the time you get your meal. They have tons of options for you if you don't want pizza. My favorite is spaghetti and meatballs. If you don't feel like pizza they have other options. Anything from calzones and meatball subs to salads and pasta. The best thing is that they give student discounts. Their lunch specials are really cheap and you can grab it to go. I highly recommend checking this out if you're new to the Universities around. It's not that far and it's good well priced food.
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Katherine C.
I wish this site allowed half stars cause I would vote 3.5... I just can't seem to justify giving it a 4 and a 3 seems to low. Anyway I chose the 4 because I am full and in a good mood and they are partly responsible even if I did eat very light (I ordered their garlic bread and covered it with a bit of sauce from my coworkers lasagna (which was great!) while I was there today. Anyway, this place is pretty good. I have been there twice (including today) and enjoyed my food and atmosphere both times. It is a big small and seems to fill up at lunch time. Also you stand in line to place your order, sit down, and then they bring it out to you which seems a bit weird, but oddly efficient. Bottom line, if you want decent Italian food quick this is a great place!
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Renee V.
I love their spinach lasagna! And with a side salad, and their homemade croutons...I shall be back. Yay! I'm a fan!!!
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Susan R.
Love this neighborhood place and its drive thru too! nice to order ahead and just drive up for pick up....
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Lunch Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : Yes Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Divey Noise Level : Average Alcohol : No Outdoor Seating : Yes Wi-Fi : No Has TV : No Waiter Service : No Caters : Yes
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Logan V.
Homey and lovely as can be. By the way the even play authentic Italian music.. even pop funny enough! Food is yummy and affordable, bring a a friend or crowd it doesnt matter. I try to avoid the lunch rush because it can be intimidating but they still pump out the fresh food quickly. Great little salads and the personal pizzas are wonderful. There is an influx of police and college kids from San Antonio College that come but its all good in the neighborhood. If you are gonna be in the area around lunch time, call your order ahead, use the drive through and take it to San Pedro Park. :)
(4)Callie W.
Not fine dining by any means! Very comfy though, and the food is really amazing! One of the first places I visited upon moving to San Antonio! Staff is super friendly! Very consistent!! I am there once a week at least!!
(4)Travis D.
Go here any night when college is in session and this place will be totally packed with Trinity University kids (Trinity is a few blocks away). I discovered this place early on in my Trinity career and probably went there at least every two weeks, sometimes even weekly. The food is not great, but its solid and ridiculously cheap if you get the right stuff. I advise you to stay away from the normal Italian American dishes (spaghetti and meatballs, lasagna, etc) and stick to the personal pizza. Not because the other stuff is bad, but because the pizza is so cheap. My standby was a personal pepperoni pizza with sweet tea. It comes out to $3.15. THREE DOLLARS AND FIFTEEN CENTS FOR DINNER! You just can't beat that. Because its close to campus, so cheap, and so well liked by students its always easy to get a group of people to go here. I mean, its only a few blocks away, you don't have to get dressed up, you can sit outside with your friends (they let you bring your own beer if you want), and its so cheap that you can afford it by lifting up the couch cushions. Who's going to turn you down? I will close with the sweet tea. Its incredible. Get it, its free, squeeze a lemon into, drink it, and refill. The guy usually behind the counter is really peppy in a borderline creepy kind of way, but whatever. They also have Al Greens greatest hits in the playlist all the time. How are you going to say no to that?
(4)Lauren J.
Love this place! As a former Tiger, we would frequent Main Street. It is inexpensive and delicious. The staff is also very friendly. I would recommend this to anyone in SA or traveling to SA. Great for a salad, slice of garlic bread and a nice piece of pizza. yum!
(4)Carlos G.
It's been a while since I've been here, but the Italian food is great for a reasonable price. The pizza and calzone's are hearty. If you're in the neighborhood this is a good place to eat.
(4)arturo e.
Love it. Great lasagna. The only problem is that sometimes the lasagna is not as hot as it should be. Very busy at lunch hour with the college near by.
(5)Lexa R.
I love the pizza & salads served here. Hand-made pizza dough and quality toppings paired with friendly service and super reasonable prices.
(4)Kimmie T.
I love this place! The pasta is really good, and I am usually very picky with red sauce...this wasn't tomatey, nor was it too spicy...but enough of both to be just right. The inside is a bit cheesy, but they have a great patio, and my favorite....the drive thru. Yep. You heard me right...a drive though place that isn't fast food! The service is freindly and the prices are excellent. For $7, I got a plate of spaagetti, a salad and some yummy focaccia bread...yum! There was so much I ate dinner off of it, and took some for lunch the next day...a hella good deal in my mind! :)
(4)Jaime M.
It feels like a cafeteria for San Antonio College students. Not because the atmosphere is particularly cafeteria-esque, though the amateurish paintings of vegetables on the walls and photos of their dishes arranged far more artfully than they look in person do remind me of my own college cafeteria somewhat. No, the reason this feels like a cafeteria is the quality of the food. Bland Italian, with some good fresh-ish ingredients, but mostly boring. My salad was the highlight of the meal. The house Italian is really tart dressing. The romaine was good, but the single slices of carrot and green pepper, one half of one ring of a red onion and half-slice of tomato were kind of wimpy. The cheese on top was nice, though. I finished it all and had a sizable pool of dressing in the bowl when done. The foccacia with my meal was MOLDY. Really. It had green mold that sort of blended in with the oregano or whatever bland dried spice was on the bread. The rest of the nice hunk of bread was pretty tasty, though, if way too chewy. The entree was spaghetti with marinara, and while the sauce was obviously not straight from a can, it wasn't very interesting. I doused it in chili flakes. My water (tea and water are free) had a little slick on top of it, either from a little oiliness in the water or from some residue left on the cup. It wasn't bad, though, and I only noticed that when I'd been drinking it a while. My guy had the spaghetti with half meat sauce and half marinara, which he praised mildly -- he said the combo got the amount of meat he wanted right. But he also dumped on the chili flakes. Two combos (normally these entrees alone are the same price as the specials) were $5.99 apiece plus tax. So not outrageous, but a little pricey for something comparable to what I'd have gotten in the college cafeteria pizza bar. Other entrees include basic Italian pasta dishes, calzones and pizza. Pizzas were being eaten all around us, but they looked too bland to want to come back for it. Patio was shady enough to enjoy, but the view isn't spectacular -- SAC and an elementary school. Crowd is mostly workers and SAC students.
(3)lauren m.
Not the greatest in the world, but old habits die hard. You really can't beat the personal pizza meal. They raised the prices a little, but it's still a great place to get a decent cheap meal and hang out. I went to Trinity and then I worked down the street from Main Street, so I've been going here for 7 years.
(3)Valerie P.
I really wanted to like this place since so many of my fellow students love it, but I just didn't care too much for it. I liked the cozy interior and the free iced tea (always a plus in my book), but the pasta I got was of microwavable meal quality. Kinda tough, not that hot, and with watery sauce. The bread was okay, though.
(3)Gabriel T.
this is a awsome place, preety packed but worth the wait this pizza kicks ass . If your a student they have a discount but still well worth givin it a try for sure just stick to the pizza its game.
(4)Victoria D.
I've been coming to Main Street for over TEN years (WOW, does that make me feel old!), and it never disappoints. If you're down to try something a little different, my go-to is an anchovy & ricotta personal pizza. The ricotta cuts the saltiness of the anchovies and it's just delicious! Their salad is also bizarrely amazing. Not bizarre because it's weird, but because it's just salad. Like, how could it be so special? I think it has something to do with the red onions and the perfect lettuce blend and the squishy croutons (sounds weird, I know!). If you don't get a salad, you're totally missing out (WITH BLUE CHEEEEESE!!!!!!!!!!!) And don't forget, if you go to Trinity, you get a free Iced Tea :) And if you're old enough, it's BYOB!!!
(5)Robert C.
Do not second guess this pizzeria. It's all good! I'll give you all a shot review Pizza 8/10. Lasagna 10/10. Their lasagna is one of the best I ever had and for just $8 bucks. It's saucy, meaty, and delicious.
(4)Terryl B.
Great food and fast turnaround. If they had later hours and a beer / wine license, this place would be unstoppable.
(4)Nadia R.
One of my favorite pizza places! Never a long wait and the food is great, the sizes for pizzas are great and inexpensive too. They always have specials to include a salad and drink. My only complaint would be that it g wet s very loud, noise seems to echo and just too loud for my convenience
(5)Adriana G.
I came here on a Friday evening and I ordered the meat lasagna with a Cesar salad. The cashier was very friendly and funny. If you order ice tea it's do it yourself. The tea is good! My mom and me got our salad and it was delicious and homemade. The leaves did not looked withered or days old. When we got our food it was hot and plenty. Lasagna tasted homemade and had nots of flavor. When the breadsticks came out that was amazing and it was in the shape of a pizza, yummy! I suggest you get there early for dinner because it does get crowded later on I definitely will be coming back.
(5)Sarah R.
Can't beat the personal pizza, salad and sweet tea. Was a regular 15 years ago but now visits are a special treat when I'm back in town. Staff is fantastic, Ernie's the best!!!!
(5)Richard G.
I usually eat at my desk during workdays. When I'm let out of my cage, I'm like a lion on the serengeti. Do I want antelope, wildebeast, impala, zebra, buffalo, rhino, hippo, wild hog or maybe giraffe? Well, I've put on a few pounds and when that happens it means I can't run anything down on my own. I need to have it dragged to me. Today I felt like italian food. I remember reading how this place closed down for a bit for repairs due to fire damage. It's been awhile since I've been back. I love the neighborhood feel of the place. I felt relaxed and comfortable there today. I chose the lunch combo. It consisted of a pepperoni personal size pizza, salad and drink. I loved the thin crust of my pizza and the overall flavor. Drinks come with free refills. Sure, I like sinking my front claws into the haunches of running prey as much as the next lion but why work up a sweat? Just head over to Main Street Pizza & Pasta and let them do all the work for you.
(5)Jesse D.
This is a good place for a calzone. I have also tried their pasta and pizza and it's good as well. I am never disappointed when I come here for lunch. Expect to get good fast even if their is a long line and it always tastes fresh!
(4)Alfredo G.
Never fails to leave Satisfied. Enjoyed the Fettuccine Chicken Alfredo with Extra Chicken ;) was great. Been here several times, when it open with its open patio and drive thru to now enclosed patio it looks great. The service never fails either, great customers service to all. Keep up the great job peeps, hope to see yall soon.
(5)Hannah B.
If you are in the mood for bland, overpriced, and inauthentic Italian food then this is the perfect place for you! The lunch specials are moderately priced for terrible quality food at Main Street; if you want fresh and delicious Italian food for the same price take the short 4 minute drive down to Guillermo's on Mccullough. Guillermo's has a prettier patio and friendlier service, too. The ingredients used at Main Street are clearly straight from a can or freezer... None of the vegetables, herbs, or sauces are fresh. I have been here several times only because classmates (with questionable taste levels) have insisted on it. I have gotten several things from the menu, from pizza to pasta to salad. It is all much worse than if I had bought the ingredients myself and made it at home for cheaper. Granted, I have not been here in a long time (by choice) so maybe they have totally turned things around. I wouldn't take anyone here.
(2)Jo C.
One of my favorite pizza places!! It's an added bonus that it is close to my school campus. It's also a great place to just hang out with friends on any day of the week. I like that it is affordable and everything tastes fresh, from the pizza to the pasta. The staff is always friendly as well. The personal pizza sizes and prices are affordable. I love how they have a special for each day of the week as well!! I usually order a blue cheese salad, a personal pizza (with different toppings each time), and occasionally the foccaccia bread (my favorite!).
(5)Rob O.
Personal pizza, large tossed salad and fried mushrooms = a perfect combination for a quick and very tasty dinner. We will definitely be back!
(4)Matthew B.
One of my favorite places to eat. The pizza is fantastic, but don't overlook the pastas.
(5)Rosie V.
Vacationing: family wanted pizza searched yelp and this place didn't disappoint. Amazing pizza ... crust was awesome; pizza oven kind of place. Sauce was great, cheese was good! I'm not a pizza loving freak but this was great pizza!!!
(4)Meera S.
You can get a 9" cheese pizza for $2.99! It's such a great deal! I got a personal pizza with two toppings (98 cents each, I believe) for a little over $5! Also if you are a Trinity student, show your ID for a complimentary "Trini-tea". (It's sweet tea) Great for lunch. We got there at 11 on a Thursday and it was relatively empty. As we left at 12, it started getting really busy. A busy restaurant is generally a good sign ;)
(4)Susan C.
The place is recently renovated and has pretty much doubled the seating capacity. With this has come an approximate average increase of $1.00 for each food item. Not so bad. They are trying new things, like the trio plate I had today for $9.99. Chicken parm, fettuccine Alfredo, meat lasagna, salad and focaccia bread. Nice-sized portions of each. The husband had spaghetti and meatballs. He was happy.
(4)Felicia M.
I give it three stars because the pizza was extremely delicious, but the caesar salad not so much. I paid about seven dollars for one of the weekday specials that came with a tea, a side salad, and a one topping personal pizza which isn't bad for everything that you get. The salad was terrible. The caesar dressing was extremely watery, and not good at all. The croutons in the salad were supposed to be house made, but they were soft and not crispy so they were basically just pieces of bread in your salad. They immediately got soggy after pouring the dressing over it. I don't understand why they'd serve a salad like that, but whatever. The pizza was delicious and was a good size for being personal. The crust was just the right amount of crispy, and the sauce tasted amazing! The cheese and the pepperoni's were also amazing. Altogether, I'd go there again but stray away from the salads.
(3)Marisa P.
Main Street is the best fast Italian food in the city. I don't order the pizza so I can't comment on that, but the eggplant parmesan and chicken fettuccine alfredo are rich and delicious. Somehow they turned one of the windows of the place into a drive thru which is completely genius. The portions are very generous and include a side salad and slice of focaccia bread. They have sweet tea that tastes homemade. The spices they use are what make the difference. The fettuccine always has oregano on it and they never skimp on the cheese. If in the area and wanting fast Italian then head to Main Street.
(5)Chelsea M.
Main Street has pretty good pizza when you're not the type of person who enjoys the chains...like me. It's not my very favorite place in the local area, but they have a few perks that make their pizza joint a stand-out. Drive thru window? Check! I must say this takes the misery out of takeout...since I don't have to change out of my PJs to pick up my pizza. It's the small things. The dough is decent, and I appreciate their crust being on the thinner side. I wasn't thrilled by the pizza sauce, but the cheese is good and they put a decent amount of toppings on. I usually get veggies, I'd recommend mentioning you want "extra" if you like a lot of toppings. The salad was very typical. Iceberg lettuce with tomatoes and onions, etc. Overall, a good experience here for lazy takeout nights. They are quick, friendly, and there's drive thru. I also think their prices are cheaper than other pizza places here, the size for the price is very reasonable.
(3)Rosa L.
honestly this place can get packed so fast & the pizza plus tour of Main is awesome flavoring & tasty... The reviews are accurate.. Clean & nice service.. Price specials are large quantity of food.. The personal pizza can feed 2 ppl as the tour of main can... Enjoy
(5)Sara G.
Definitely 5 stars! Great Italian at a great price! Dishes to feed one range from 5.99-9.99. Their alfredo and red meat sauce are one of a kind! I would like to call this hole in the wall a gem. Great service as well!
(5)Christa L.
As I walked up to the counter to order my lunch; I imagined a dark haired, sleeveless t-shirt guy named Vinnie yelling " MA! I NEED A ORDER OF MANCOTTI WITH EXTRA PARM!!! What else for youz?" Alas, that scene didn't exactly play out in real life as it did in my head. But, I still got the manicotti. :) It's good food. I like the little outdated restaurant luncheon feel to it. The sauce was nice, maybe a few more spices for my liking. The portions were just right. My friend had the chicken alfredo, which was nice. It wasn't awesome, but I think it's hard to find alfredo that doesn't break. For the price of our meal, I believe that Main Street is well worth the food. I still need to try a pizza. Also, there's no such thing as "Italian food." Regional differences give the country multiple "national cuisines." Let's end this on a positive note, Main Street is a delight and if you're looking for a carb coma before you go back to work then this is definitely the place for you.
(4)Mandy E.
Love it. Good food and inexpensive. Best place around here to pick up a pizza. Staff is super nice!!!
(5)Vanessa R.
I just love this place! Every time I go, it's a great experience. There's a cool new addition to the restaurant as well. The last time I went, I got myself a calzone, it was pretty huge and tasted very delicious. My boyfriend got the spaghetti and meatballs and he very much enjoyed his dish too. The total seemed a tad pricey, but in my opinion, well worth it! If you haven't tried this place, you should.
(5)Piz G.
Service was awesome. The cheese on the pizza was delicious unlike pizza chains out there. The toppings were plenty. We ordered a small for 2 people and we didn't finish it. We ordered a plate of chicken Alfredo which was good. However I didn't like the breading on the fried mushrooms. I'm not a fan of cornmeal as a breading. The salad was good. Every time someone's order was coming to their table I took a glance at the plates and I would definitely go there again. This time to try their pastas.
(5)Nathan S.
Everything on the menu is excellent! I think my favorites are the pizzas, salads, chciken caccitore. Love the staff and atmosphere! They are also bike friendly.
(5)Celeste G.
Super delicious! They have a drive thru pick up window, which is perfect for my lazy self.
(5)Michael L.
5 : Food - Personal Combo Pizza (Pepperoni, Canadian Bacon, Italian Sausage, Mushrooms & Jalapeños toppings) was delicious and more than enough for 1 person. 4 : Service - Friendly service, but had to wait about 10 min longer than expected for my order to be ready. 4 : Ambiance - Not much to hear from drive-thru although the place was pretty busy; enough parking available still when I was waiting for my order. 5 : Cleanliness - Clean as could be when going through drive-thru *Experience - Drive-thru
(4)Manny V.
Did a take out Main St. Combo oizza from here. The staff was super friendly, and chatted while my order was getting put together. Got home and it was LOADED with toppings and cheese. Very good pizza overall, and I am anxious to go back and try the other items. Looked like they had a lot of great lunch specials as well.
(4)Elizabeth L.
Totally an accident, and a wonderful one at that! This is one of those pizza places you remember as a kid- fresh ingredients, freshly baked, in a homey setting. Will definitely come back!
(5)Fernando G.
Very good food...we are first timers and this place really has the best food...spaghetti was very good...main st pizza was very good and large pieces also. Definitely going to come back again
(5)Catherine S.
The salad was "eh" but the pizza was great. It's also looks like the pasta would be good too.
(3)Stefany V.
Working downtown, sometimes you just need to order in pizza. And this place is a great option: the pizzas are huge, the toppings are fresh, and when split among the office it's an affordable option. An office of ten of us will get three or four pizzas to split depending on how hungry we are, and will typically have leftovers, too. The white pizza is phenomenal- spinach and white cheese, tons of garlic, it's amazing. Another favorite is pepperoni-mushroom, veggie supreme, and their meaty pizza- all are huge pies with huge thin-crust slices. On a really bad (read: super hungry with no regard for caloric content) day, I'll scarf down three, but two is plenty. They also have a salad that's pretty decent- we'll usually split it among the table so everyone gets a few veggies and doesn't feel quite so guilty.
(3)Curt C.
I love this place! It's been a SAC institution for ever! Free salad with entrees, focaccia bread, free refills of sweet tea! This place rocks. They're always fast, delicious, and cheap! You get filled up here, the portion sizes are quite generous! They offer free tea to students with an ID. There are daily specials, which offer a cheap way to get filled up on a college student's budget! The service is always really friendly. The server, Ernie always is fast and friendly! I've never had a bad meal here. The parking is easy. The porch is big and spacious, with a sunshade to keep you cool in the hot months. My favorite here is the chicken lasagna. It's beyond incredible! Om nom nom nom.
(5)Vanessa F.
I've been looking for a great steak and cheese sandwich in San Antonio for the last three years and I finally found it!!! The Main Street Steak sandwich is a must try!! You really can't beat their lunch specials either.
(4)Jason B.
Excellent pizza. I would recommend the fried ravioli as an appetizer. Everything is cheap. Since the food is very filling I would recommend a smaller pizza or appetizer. Great customer service and pet friendly.
(5)John G.
Mama always told me, be generous with your stars son, so this place gets a five instead of four! I would rate this place and Rays Pizzeria, Mellow Mushroom as having the best pizza in San Antonio. Went there last night with a friend and had just about a perfect experience. Pricing, service, quality of food were all on point. We had a 16' large pepperoni and sausage pizza with one soda, came out to 18.46. Pizza tasted great and was immense! Love the sausage they used on the pizza too. This pizza is messy, ask for extra napkins in advance folks. Everyone seemed happy and friendly, pizza came out quick and even think the owner may have been there asking how everything was. It was great sir! They had a nice line of customer waiting too on a Thursday night, good to see them doing well, they sure deserve it if they can provide this type of experience on a consistent basis. I'll be back.
(5)Theo G.
Well I just don't where to start, so I'll just say this. It's been a few years since I've been to Main St. So on my return on 6/5/14 I blown away to see that Main St is still the place to get very, very good Italian food, in fact they have stepped it up more than just a notch, the service is still at it's best and the staff is awesome (I'm sorry I can remember the name of the very helpful lady who did as much as she could to satisfy our wants, she really went above the call. thank you) I've been to some of the best Italian in SA ....(because my dearest friend K.S is a food critic). but without a doubt Main St. by far the best food for the buck. When you walkout you know you've just had some of the best food that S.A has to offer, It's good to come home and find one of the City's finest is still knocking it out of the Park. Thanks guys you made my return an awesome one.
(5)David A.
Awesome pizza, and extremely nice staff. Extra large is big enough for a family w/2 smallish kids for two meals.
(4)Trey E.
If you like a thicker and chewy crust, Main Street should be your go-to pizza place in town. Florio's is great and all, but you don't always want thin crust and I get that. Grab a bottle of wine out of the cellar (or off the top of the fridge if you're one of those) and some friends, place your pie order, and then relax on the covered patio until your food is brought out; it doesn't get much better than this if you're looking to just unwind in a super casual atmosphere and watch the cars and bikes go by on Main. Oh and the pasta's not bad either.
(5)Ashlee R.
They always deliver on good food, good service, great quality & quanitity for your price, and a pleasent experience that leaves you craving more. I usually try to time my visits for the rotating daily special of my hearts desire (1/2 spinach lasagna 1/2 spaghetti) for $6. Otherwise i just order the baked spaghetti and add spinach to it, yummy! The salads have never been less than fresh, the bread is always amazing and really the service cant be beat nor can the price. I love this place but hate the crowds so if you dont like lots of people or lines of 20+ hungry college age/ professors in front of you i recommend looking up the school schedule for class let outs to avoid the huge rush of teachers and students alike that flood this place. The personal pizza ($3 cheese) is also amazing and though i balk at the $1 per topping rule, i usually only get 1 or 2 and have had very nice pizza with exceptional flavor each time so i wont complain as its still a price worth the quality.
(4)Gloria C.
If Main Street didn't have take out with a drive-through window, it would probably get 3 stars for it's bare minimum dining-in scene. However, the fact that they cater to my laziness with a window I can swing by and pick up my call-in order puts them in fan status. The white pizza is one of the best I've had, the combination of super fresh cheese and a generous sprinkling of oregano makes it my go-to, but I also enjoy just plain ol' pepperoni. I like that they don't overdo it with the pizza sauce. The crust is always crispy and the toppings perfectly dispersed. Most recently I was impressed by the chef salad mostly due to it's gigantic size, but also because it had three Italian meats, a metric ton of both green and black olives, and a bed of crunchy leafy greens, plus Main Street makes their own croutons! I'm always greeted by a friendly face who asks me how my day's been - genuinely. There are some odd things about dining in, like 50 cent refills on soft drinks, so that's why I typically call my order in and drive through to pick it up. Even though they stay busy during lunch and dinner rush, they have it together and you never have to wait long.
(4)Naser Imran H.
Great great pizza place at low low prices! What more can a wandering traveler want?
(4)Susan M.
Good little Italian-American joint. BYOB, which is nice! I liked the chicken with green olives, garlic, butter over pasta. Pizza looked good, too, next time I'm gonna try one with broccoli.
(3)Gem H.
I have been eating at Main St for over half my lifetime. The first time I ate here I was in 4th grade. I still love that personal size cheese pizza. The chicken parm is good, and I love the fried ravioli. The fococcia bread is amazing, and the sweet tea is the perfect level of sweetness. I love that they have a covered patio, my dog likes hanging out while we eat lunch. The music that they play is one of my favorite features of Main St, it is a solid mix of old rat pack crooners like Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin. Lunch is extremely busy, but they have a drive-thru if you are in more of a hurry.
(4)Anna Marie S.
The pizzas are yummy & large and the pasta sauces are delicious too. The food is made fresh so there will be a wait but not as bad as some chain restaurants can be. The police eat here, which is always a good recommendation for me. Lots of seating and a to go window too.
(4)Jade M.
Main Street is a good deal for someone on a budget - the food is inexpensive and there is a large variety to choose from including pizzas, pastas, sandwiches and salads. My favorite part about this restaurant is the staff - everyone is friendly, quick and very helpful. You will see a lot of college students and families here - the atmosphere is casual and perfect for a laid back evening. The restaurant itself is small, but it has a great outdoor seating area - perfect for bigger groups. All of the pizzas are made to order, and their salads are fresh with yummy homemade foccacia croutons.The pasta is just okay and could be better. Free iced tea with a student ID!
(3)Christopher M.
The pizza was awesome. My kids loved it and so did we. I got the meat lasagna and it wasn't very good. The sauce was watery and the noodles were tough. My wife had the meatballs and they were nice, but lacked flavor.
(4)Pamela D.
Food was fantastic. Lunch prices made it even better. Everything looked delicious. I had the half plate lasagna with pasta. It was so good. The fiascos bread was so tasty. I think I will get a sandwich on foccacia next time or maybe the salad or the calzone. So many tasty choices. Definitely worth your time and money.
(5)Julie D.
CALL FIRST - CLOSED FOR REPAIRS: There was an electrical fire in the attic of Main Street Pizza back in June, and they are currently closed for repairs. Be sure to call before you go to make sure they are open.
(4)Vinny H.
Super friendly attentive staff, great lunch specials, and by far the best sweet tea in the area! The patio is nice this time of year.
(5)M L.
Don't expect to get in and out, especially during lunch. Service is very pleasant. Albeit slow it was very pleasant. Everyone greets you and smiles. Not sure about the spaghetti (which seemed to be the popular menu item) but if you want a good Stromboli, this is the place to go. A little shocked and disappointed that there was an extra charge for to go orders.
(4)Cody C.
My first time here was last Saturday. I had the alfredo and brought home a large cheese pizza. The pizza wasn't anything to write home about, but the alfredo was very good. Everything seemed reasonably priced, and the restaurant was very clean with a friendly staff. Combine these factors with the convenient location and that is enough for me to visit here again.
(4)john g.
Food is ok. Cashier sucked. He Rather have a conversation with someone than take my order or acknowledge me. Then takes the drive thru order instead.
(2)Eugene L.
I'm so glad I discovered this little pizzeria during a rainy day while having a craving for something other than the overpriced and mediocre crap served at SAC's Loftin Student Center for lunch. The pizza, while not the best, is pretty decent. Sometimes they get a bit overzealous with the flour resulting in your pizza crust tasting a little like bleach. A small 14'' is big enough to feed two. This is a perfect place to take a date or some friends whenever you get a craving for pizza or some pasta but don't have or feel like spending the kind of dough (no pun intended) to eat at Paesano's or Olive Garden. Ordering system is akin to a fast food restaurant where you place your order up front at the cashier and recieve a number and somebody calls out your number when your food is ready so this means no snotty waiter/waitress to tip for all y'all cheapskates! Their subs, salads and pastas, while not the best, are good enough too. Get the sweet tea because there's free refills. The soundtrack is always cranking Sinatra, Dean Martin and on occasion Al Green, Louis Armstrong and as weird as it seems playing in an Italian restaurant, Shakira!
(4)Donna J. T.
Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, Foccacia Bread and Side Salad all for $5.99. And you can wear your worn-out t-shirt and jeans. The good: This is a local, independently run business and you can get your fill of comfort Italian food. Carb nirvana. The side salads, thankfully, have Romaine lettuce, not bagged iceburg. The food isn't gourmet-fare, but the perfect place to go when you want to relax and hang out. Totally reasonable: Our family of 6 ate for about $40.
(3)Blondie D.
Barf! This place stinks! The food is gross if not for starving college kids so close this place would shut down just like its Southside location did. Also the owner is beyond rude, so of course I don't want to go back & spend my money there, but I do miss Ernie, he was the best thing about that place.
(1)Andrew B.
Close to SAC and they tolerate our loudness!
(3)Hecate F.
This place always brings back great memories of when I attended SAC! During the lunch rush this place is happening. They get tons of traffic from the college campus and surrounding offices. They have plenty of things on menu from pasta, pizza, calzones, sandwiches, salads. Above all, the prize winner is the Steak n Cheese on Foccacia! Not only is this masterpiece creamy and juicy but affordable. Slices of beef sauteed with onions and melted cheese delicately placed on two generous slices of fresh foccacia bread. You can get the sandwich + fries (homestyle and freshly cut to order) and drink for less than $7. Not bad at all for a starving/college student on a budget. There is sitting area inside (very limited) and picnic tables outside.
(5)Greg N.
not bad cheap quick
(3)Keith B.
Took my daughters her and we had great experience. Salad great for a pizza place, we ordered a huge pizza and ended up taking much of it to go. The staff was great too.
(5)Dolph M.
Definitely don't come for the pizza. Flavorless, doughy, undercooked crust (oven isn't near hot enough) and too much cheap mozerella overwhelm any hope of a great pizza. My work compatriots claim the pasta hits the mark, and it's the only reason they come here. Without trying the pasta, I would recommend the same.
(3)Lee C.
I've been going to Main Street Pizza for years. I love this place. I'll admit, the food isn't out of this world but it is definitely pretttttyyyy delicious for the price. The staff is always so friendly, especially the guy who is always up front at the register taking orders. I don't think I've ever seen him without a smile, when I'd go eat there. You can't beat a personal pizza, salad and a drink for under $10!!!! There can be way too many people in line, especially during lunch hours but that's not uncommon for a local, independent eatery that is so small. Love this place, definitely always try to go there if I'm downtown and short on cash and/or want some good grub.
(5)Sean M.
I've been coming here for years and will continue to do so as long as I live in the area. The pizza has been consistently good for at least the 8 or 9 years I've been rocking Main Street. I've honestly never had any of the pasta dishes, but never had a real desire, as I can make a pasta with marinara dish myself pretty easily, and wifey makes great meatballs. The pizza is what brings me back when I want something good and something quickly, especially if we have company or something like that. Never had a single complaint about the service. Keep in mind, this isn't Dough or some other kind of high-falootin' fancy place. It's simple pizza done well every time.
(4)Sam W.
My only complaint about Main Street Pizza is that they aren't open on Sundays. I'm a weekly regular at this pizza joint, and I can't say I've ever had a bad pizza. They make all of their sauces in house and you can taste it. Their crust has a nice chew and salty flavor and there's plenty of char on the bottom of the pie. Bonus points are awarded for the friendly staff, reasonable prices, and lack of iceberg in their salads.
(4)Susanna L.
great place to eat!
(4)Carlos G.
This place is okay if you want pizza and are near downtown. The dough is okay, but the sauce seems canned. I also prefer a sweeter sauce than they have. Price is great, I haven't found a place that offers a personal size pizza for less then Main St.
(3)Elnina E.
Went to the Main Street Pizza & Pasta on... Main St The second time. The first time I had chicken Parmesan w/ cappelini marinara, salad and foccacia bread. The food was.... bland, the chicken dry (like a previously frozen patty, heated and left for way to long on the back burner) and the marinara sauce taste like right out of the jar. Skipped this place for a while, till today. I had the same experience - it tasted just like ready to heat frozen food from Costco or Sysco alike. I don't think that beside salads they actually prepare anything "homemade" there. The food is cheap, yes. The place is always crowded because the San Antonio College is nearby. I don't think, that I will risk leaving my change there anytime soon.
(1)Why D.
Great prices, great food. The white pizza is the absolute best I have ever had. The student discounts are awesome and I love when restaurants are willing to give students a break. I only wish there was more than one location in San Antonio!
(5)Sarah M.
I've definitely made Main Street my pizza hub since I was in college. Everything is at a great price for the amount you get. I always get a salad when I go. The just enough of an appetizer that you wont be full by the time you get your meal. They have tons of options for you if you don't want pizza. My favorite is spaghetti and meatballs. If you don't feel like pizza they have other options. Anything from calzones and meatball subs to salads and pasta. The best thing is that they give student discounts. Their lunch specials are really cheap and you can grab it to go. I highly recommend checking this out if you're new to the Universities around. It's not that far and it's good well priced food.
(5)Katherine C.
I wish this site allowed half stars cause I would vote 3.5... I just can't seem to justify giving it a 4 and a 3 seems to low. Anyway I chose the 4 because I am full and in a good mood and they are partly responsible even if I did eat very light (I ordered their garlic bread and covered it with a bit of sauce from my coworkers lasagna (which was great!) while I was there today. Anyway, this place is pretty good. I have been there twice (including today) and enjoyed my food and atmosphere both times. It is a big small and seems to fill up at lunch time. Also you stand in line to place your order, sit down, and then they bring it out to you which seems a bit weird, but oddly efficient. Bottom line, if you want decent Italian food quick this is a great place!
(4)Renee V.
I love their spinach lasagna! And with a side salad, and their homemade croutons...I shall be back. Yay! I'm a fan!!!
(4)Susan R.
Love this neighborhood place and its drive thru too! nice to order ahead and just drive up for pick up....
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