Rancho Pizzeria Is An Unassuming Restaurant Hiding In The Tiny Farm Town Of Coleman, Texas
By Katie Lawrence|Published December 08, 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 all about small-town restaurants here in Texas, and this one certainly doesn’t disappoint. Rancho Pizzeria, located in a farming community of fewer than 5,000 residents, boasts gourmet pizza, high-quality Texas wine, and an atmosphere that takes you far away from the middle of nowhere.
Coleman is a small farming community of just over 4,000 residents, located not too far from San Angelo. For the most part, you could drive through the entire town without missing much...but Rancho Pizzeria is a glaring exception.
Inside, the atmosphere is a delicate balance between modernism and charming Texas decor. Sleek, white walls and an open-concept kitchen are juxtaposed against taxidermied animals - or hunting trophies, we should say - mounted for all to see. Oh, and the traditional wood-fired oven certainly isn't a bad touch.
Nine pizza varieties are permanent fixtures on the menu. Several, such as margherita, pepperoni, and sausage, don't stray too far from the norm. Others, however, like fungi, which features roasted shiitake mushrooms and garlic, bechamel sauce, fontina cheese, and white truffle oil, put a sophisticated twist on America's favorite food.
In addition to the usual suspects, limited edition pies are offered for different occasions throughout the year. Topped with pretty much every kind of meat under the sun, "The Cure" is a carnivore's dream. Can we get a yum?
If, for some reason, you have non-human taste buds that don't enjoy pizza, there are plenty of delicious alternatives to choose from. Loaded salads, hearty pasta dishes, unique appetizers, and indulgent desserts guarantee no one leaves the table less than completely satisfied.
Thoughtful wine and beer selections make impeccable pairings with the menu items. An emphasis is placed on Texas sips and pours, so expect to see some of your favorite local vineyards listed!
