Why go: Owners Jose and Reyna Velasquez, who started at Pizzeria Paradiso as dishwashers, produce excellent wood-fired pies. And though the menu of Salvadoran dishes isn’t the draw, it’s one of the best around.

What to get: Diavola pizza, which pairs sweet Italian sausage with jalapeño peppers; Diosa pizza, topped with basil, ricotta, fresh mozzarella, chopped tomato, and pine nuts; Caprichosa pizza, with zucchini, spicy salami, and fontina; carne deshilada, marinated steak and eggs served with pork-rich puréed beans.

Best for: Groups that have trouble agreeing on where to go—this is really two restaurants in one.

Insider tip: If you left your Spanish back in high school, ordering delivery can seem tricky. But they always get it right here and are often faster than chain pizza deliveries.

Open Monday through Saturday for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

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