Mesa Pizza offers an inviting casual dining experience featuring a wide array of fresh, delicious pizzas and standout garlic breadsticks.
The spacious indoor and outdoor seating, attentive staff, and great drink selection make it a top choice for pizza lovers in Goleta.
What to Expect:
🍕 Variety of pizza options including chicken garlic and meat lovers
🧄 Highly praised garlic breadsticks with ranch
🍻 Wide beer and wine selection
🌞 Outdoor patio seating for a relaxed atmosphere
Important Information:
Service: Dine-in available
Price range: $10–20 per person
Seating: Indoor and outdoor options
Parking: Can be difficult to find
Reservations are not required but arriving early on weekends is recommended to secure a spot.
Haley's Pick 🍽️
You probably know her as @milehighandhungry. Each week, Haley shares the one place she’s obsessed with right now. From hidden gems to hot new openings, if she picks it, it’s worth the hype.
Haley's Review of Riot BBQ
Riot BBQ on South Delaware feels like a backyard cookout run by a Top Chef, because it is. Chef Manny Barella and pitmaster Patrick Klaiber have teamed up to blend Monterrey flavors with Texas-style smoke, and the results are seriously craveable.
The brisket steals the show: tender, deeply smoky, and finished with Barella’s bold spice rub. Get it solo or wrapped in buttery Raquelita tortillas. The pulled pork brings heat with ancho, guajillo, and morita chiles, and the al pastor ribs are sticky, sweet, and slightly charred in all the right ways.
Even the sides are insanely good! Think crunchy pepita-macha slaw and banana pudding served in a jar that tastes just like childhood (but better). Every bite feels intentional.
It’s barbecue with heart, history, and just the right amount of heat. Riot BBQ isn’t just a meal, it’s a moment worth lining up for.
– Haley @milehighandhungry
📍 Local Insights
🧄 Garlic Breadstick Must-Try: Regulars rave about the phenomenal garlic breadsticks paired with ranch dipping sauce.
🍕 Diverse Pizza Options: From meat lovers to veggie choices, guests find a pizza to satisfy any craving.
🍻 Beer & Wine Selection: The drink menu complements the food, with great beer and wine picks for pairing.
🌞 Spacious Patio: The outdoor seating provides a charming atmosphere perfect for casual nights out.
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Based on the 50 most recent Google reviews
Mesa Pizza is well-loved for its fresh, flavorful pizzas and phenomenal garlic breadsticks. Many praise the friendly, attentive staff and lively atmosphere, especially the spacious patio seating. A few reviews note parking challenges and one mentions a negative interaction with a cashier, though this appears isolated.
Last updated on
January 9th, 2026
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Chicken Garlic Pizza, Meat Lovers Pizza, Veggie Pizza, Breadsticks with Ranch, Beer Selection, Wine Selection
