Easy dinner meal ideas like flatbread pizza
These flatbread pizza recipes will easily become part of your weekly dinner rotation.
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March 14 is National Pi Day, and while some may think of desserts when they hear “pi,” others might think of pizza pies.
Pi Day is an annual celebration of the mathematical constant π, or pi. Pi Day is observed on March 14 because 3, 1 and 4 are the first three digits of pi.
There are several pizzerias in Corpus Christi, but here are six of the Caller-Times’ favorites that you should check out to celebrate the holiday.
Authentic New York Pizza
5838 S. Staples St.
Authentic New York Pizza has provided handmade pies with fresh ingredients for more than a decade. Are you in college? Show your student ID during spring break to get 10% off your order.
Hours: 3 to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday; and noon to 7 p.m. Sunday
Contact: newyorkstylepizza.cc
Maggie’s Family Kitchen
5334 Everhart Road
Maggie’s is tucked away on Everhart Road and sells plenty of signature pizzas. Swing by during happy hour (2 to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday) for half-price appetizers like Maggie’s Fries, which are seasoned fries covered in pepperoni and provolone cheese.
Hours: Noon to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday; noon to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday
Contact: maggiespizza.com
Mesquite Street Pizza and Pasta Co.
617 N. Mesquite St.
Mesquite Street has been a staple of Corpus Christi since 2013. All food is made in house daily from scratch.
Hours: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday; 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday; 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Thursday and Friday; noon to 10:30 p.m. Saturday; and noon to 8 p.m. Sunday
Contact: mesquitestreet.com
Odi’s Pizzeria & Restaurant
6313 Wooldridge Road
Odi’s isn’t just a pizzeria, but an authentic Italian restaurant specializing in pasta, steaks, wine pairings and pizza. The restaurant started off as a food truck before opening its doors in 2023.
Hours: Noon to 9 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday; noon to 8 p.m. Sunday
Contact: facebook.com/odipzza
Padre Pizzeria
14493 S. Padre Island Drive
Established in the ’90s, Padre Pizzeria is on North Padre Island and uses locally farm-sourced ingredients. Its menu includes pizzas, calzones, lasagna, spicy wings, sandwiches, salads and desserts.
Hours: 4 to 9 p.m. Monday; 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday; and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday
Contact: padrepizzeria.com
Saucy Mama’s
4117 S. Staples St.
Owner Pam Chavez purchased rights to the restaurant when it was a Sam & Louie’s Pizzeria franchise and changed it to Saucy Mama’s in late 2025. The pizza may be a bit pricier than most pizzerias, but the taste is worth the buck.
Hours: 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily
Contact: eatsaucymamas.com
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