This Remote Convenience Store Is Hiding Some Of The Best Pizza In Texas
By Katie Lawrence|Published February 12, 2019
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Katie Lawrence
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Katie Lawrence is a Southeast Texas native who graduated 18th in her high school class with a GPA of 4.25. She attended college in the Houston area and began writing for OnlyInYourState in 2015.
Today, Katie writes, edits, and performs several other tasks for OnlyInYourState and has never been more passionate about a job before. Outside of work, you can likely find her curled up on with a hot cup of coffee, practicing yoga, baking, or exploring the beautiful Lone Star State (in particular, the vast and mystical West Texas desert).
We’re blessed with so much great pizza here in Texas, but nobody would ever guess one of the very best joints is hiding out in the desert. Locals and travelers alike rave about the pie at Depot Pizza & Deli, an unassuming convenience store in Odessa – and for good reason. Take a slice:
If the flashy digital billboard doesn’t catch your attention first, the ever-growing drive-thru line certainly will. Locals and travelers alike flock to this unassuming convenience store because they know that here in Texas, we don’t judge a restaurant by its exterior.
It appears to be an ordinary gas station, shelves stocked with chips and soft drinks. Keep walking, however, and you’ll discover a seating area with old-fashioned wooden tabletops, faded signage from yesteryear, and friendly staff eager to take your order.
You can’t go wrong with anything on the menu, but customers especially rave about the thin & crispy crust. It satisfies your textural needs without being too overpowering, allowing the delicious toppings to really shine through.
Another favorite is the taco pizza. With shredded lettuce, tomatoes, ground beef, cheese, salsa, and regrows beans, it’s a much less messy version of everyone’s favorite Tuesday night meal.
They also take custom orders for special occasions. Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, so look no further for dinner plans if your sweetheart loves pizza.
Plenty of additional entrees are available for those who aren’t pizza fans (if anyone like that even exists). Ribs, Mexican platters, salads, and more will leave your taste buds begging for more.