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Balboa Pizza Company
Category: Restaurants Pizza Pizza [Edit]
2265 Village Walk DrHenderson, NV 89052
Neighborhood: Anthem
(702) 407-5273
- Hours:
Mon-Sun 9 am - 9 am
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$$
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Good For:
- Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
35 reviews for Balboa Pizza Company
Review Highlights
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"Their Maui Waui fries are AMAZING as well." In 4 reviews -
"I love their homemade potato chips." In 3 reviews -
"Add their refreshing House Salad and this meal is complete..." In 3 reviews
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35 reviews in English
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Review from Rockne H.
For lunch today, me and some coworkers went to Balboa, because we were looking for something quick, but not necessarily fast food. I have been to this place many times before and have always loved their pizzas, however, this is what I got today:
FOOD and SERVICE: Fish and chips for $11.95- 3 pieces of cod, beer battered and fried, served with Maui Waui fries- fries with jalapeños and onions. The entire meal was served with tartar sauce and a homemade thousand island dressing sauce for the fish. The batter was super crispy and light. The fish was juicy and fulfilling. I also enjoyed the dressed up fries as the jalapenos weren't too hot. Our server was Christina, who was both our server and the bartender. She was really nice, gave us our space, however checked back at appropriate times. Great job!
DRINKS: When I come to Balboa, I always get the same thing- Newcastle and Fat Tire blend. Two of my favorite beers combined together. How could you NOT love it!!!
AMBIANCE: The place is a pub style, surfer-ish, laid back, "read a newspaper while you watch the waves" kind of place. As I learned today, the place was named after the owner's favorite California spot, Balboa Peninsula in Newport Beach, CA. The menu is literally made into a newspaper to help mold the customer experience and I love it. As many times as I have been here, I know that this place is treasured by the locals and set in a very great community.
Let's be honest, we are far from being known as a beach town, but it's nice to see a place beach a beach theme and vision really shine through. This place has never done me wrong and I know I will be back again! -
Review from Chris J.
Las Vegas, NV
2/18/2012 1 Check-in Here
We ordered the bucket of chips with the jalapeño cheese dipping sauce, a chix chopped salad, and a Hawaiian pizza. The chips and salad were tasty, but I was a little disappointed with the pizza. Don't get me wrong, the flavors were there... It's just that the pizza was a little too thin to support all the toppings. The pineapples were canned, too.
I would go back and try the barbecue pizza next. -
Review from Lonely D.
Henderson, NV
11/24/2011
I went here twice. First, I came on a Monday night to sample their 50 cent wings (I tried the Hawaiian BBQ sauce). It was good enough, but it tasted a little dry and plain. The french fries, however, were delicious. I ordered them plain and they were incredibly tasty. So I gave it another shot.
I came back on a Wednesday because they had a full rack of ribs for half off. Once again, it was good, but it tasted a little dry. So be sure to ask for extra sauce of your choice regardless of what you order. With the extra sauce, the ribs were great, and the price can't be beat.
One day I'll actually come back to sample their pizza. -
Review from Gloria K.
Henderson, NV
10/23/2011
Boy I hate dissing a place but I have to in this case since I'm being asked for a review. The two stars are for the great service* and the great Margarita* so take this as it stands:
Four of us decided to go to Balboa pizza at 11:30 P.M. after an evening concert. The reason we chose this place was because nothing else within few miles was open that late.
We sat outside (a real plus on a beautiful, balmy evening) and ordered drinks and two pizzas, one with pepperoni, one with ham and mushrooms. They only carry one size but a lot of different toppings at .85 cents per. The pizza is rectangular and cut into 6 slices. The pepperoni pizza had pepperoni - 8 slices - and we couldn't find the ham except for one little piece on the other pizza. Zero points for that.
The pizza was mediocre at best. The crust was the consistancy of soft cardboard with that same flavor. None of us like the pizza. So much for that.
I've never had anything else here so I can only comment on the pizza.
*Service was excellent but we were the only ones in the place except for two guys at the bar.
The Margarita was outstanding but we asked for premium liquor.
Might give the sandwiches a try some day but no more pizza for us. -
Review from Mike C.
10/22/2011
Hidden within the district in Green Valley. Balboa serves your favorite bar foods and goes a little beyond.
My wife and I always split two of our favorite dishes. The meatloaf sandwhich and the buffalo Chicken Salad
-Crispy Buffalo Chicken Salad
Chopped Greens, Tomatoes, Crumbled Gorgonzola,
Roasted Walnuts and Balsamic Dressing. Topped
with Buffalo Chicken Strips.
-The meatlof sandi is a perfect hunk of meat with cheese and sauted onions. I ask for the maui fries on the side. They are fries with onions and jalapenos all fried at the same time.
Many choices here and i never tried anything i didn't like. HH is from 4-7 and the may have a late night one as well. They are open 24/7. -
Review from alia g.
7/30/2011
Good Place to grab lunch!
Went here for lunch on Thursday and it was pretty empty.... we sat at the bar because I wanted to play video poker.
We ordered chicken wings to start... good and meaty. Would definitely order these again with a beer next time. (It was lunch time so I stuck to a soft drink.)
I had the California Wrap with the upgraded Onion Rings. (I had asked for the mayo sauce to be on the side....but they didn't get that right... however, I wasn't going to make a stink about it.... but that's why they didn't get a 4-star review.)
The wrap was fantastic! The chicken was warm, the avocado was ripe and creamy.... the sprouts added a nice texture and crunchiness that I totally dug... and it had bacon... and everything is better with bacon. It was also big enough that I only ate 1/2 of it and took the other half home.
The onion rings were great too... big and not greasy. And the breading was not over powering....meaning there was actually onions in the onion rings.
The husband had the chicken chopped salad and while I didn't get to taste it... it didn't look all that appetizing... it was really blank looking.
Since this place doesn't get slammed like other places for lunch, is reasonable and has a good menu... I know we'll be back. -
Review from Michael S.
Henderson, NV
8/17/2011
The first thing I have to point out for pizza snobs, like myself: This is California style pizza, but has to be the best California style pizza I've ever had.
I've eaten here since it first opened, and the quality is not only good, but it's consistently good. Why not great? Because it is California style pizza which is kind of boring on the palette compared to it's North East cousins but if you give them the that leeway then you're in for a pleasant surprise.
Going back to the quality, which is consistently good, I've never had a pizza there which was under cooked or overly cooked and never had a dinner companion (date, friends, family, etc) walk away with any complaints.
The wait service has never let me down, except for the times the hostess station has been left abandoned for an extended amount of time when waiting to be seated or picking up take out.
The price is kind of on the high side for this type of pizza and it's size, but given it's location (The District) it's understandable and possibly warranted to produce same the same consistency in quality. I could easily eat a whole one myself, but the girlfriend and I are satisfied splitting a pizza after starting off with a small salad each.
4 stars? I really wish I could give 3.5, but I'm willing to round up because as I mentioned they are constantly good, open 24 hours, in a great location, and unlike some other pizza places, you don't have to chase down a parm-cheese and hot-pepper shaker. -
Review from Paul W.
7/28/2011 1 Check-in Here
i have been here once before last year and enjoyed the homemade chips with three dipping sauces while sitting under the outside palapa in the rain all the while sipping on a cocktail or two. Good times.
Tonight.....not so much. When my group entered after running some errands my first impression was sloppy as there were a multitude of tables that had been not cleaned up.
Service was mediocre. Please introduce yourself and if I appear totally confused by all means offer suggestion to the menu.
Ordered up the chips and they were delicious.
Settled on two different kinds of pizza. One being the chicken and roasted garlic and the other was the pulled pork.
The chicken and garlic was so so and absolutely the better of the two.
The pulled pork was some sort of Frankenstein monster of a pizza. The pineapple was odd and I should have my head examined because even though it said it had coleslaw on it, I ordered it anyway. Bad idea.
That one became just a gooey mess that after it went in the take home box it was thrown away in a dumpster in the parking lot.
I did however receive a free Sprite. When it ran empty it was filled up with water. It's replacement was pure carbonated water. It took awhile for things to settle down.
I don't know if I put the waitress out or if I should have continued drinking the Sprite now turned Perrier?
The reason I ask, is that a completely different waitress handled the bill situation.
So mush for the what little rapport we had with the previous waitress. I almost wanted to lash out with pen as I calculated the tip having felt abandoned.
But then I remembered the mix up of drinks where they glass of Sprite became mine and instead looked at it as a random act of kindness...15% on $40...done.
With Yelp as my sherpa I will take the higher road.
This one going on the LIst of Woe. Probably for the best as I have to start hitting the gym. -
Review from Melissa L.
Las Vegas, NV
7/2/2011
One of the best pizza I've had. We ordered the Sundried Tomato & Spinach, Artichoke Heart w/ Roasted Garlic Cream Sauce - DELICIOUS.
The Hawaiian BBQ wings were very good too.
Decor was very "beachy" - that's a good thing.
They do have TV's in every wall, so if you in for watching sports, it might be a very good choice. -
Review from David S.
10/6/2011 1 Check-in Here
This was the place to be after a long day of work at GVR. Nothing was better than getting off of work, gathering some friends, ordering drinks, pizzas, and a few salads to share. Haven't been here in a few years, and it took Lisa L.'s review to get it back on my radar.
The Happy Hour runs from 4pm-7pm and only covers drinks. Drinks range from $3-$5 with beers on the lower end, well drinks in the middle, and wine rounding out the numbers. There are no food specials besides the ones they have on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays. Begin the week with $.50 wings with a minimum order of ten. Tuesday's special is buy one get one free pizza. Wednesdays are half off for a whole rack of ribs. $10.95 gives you a feast consisting of two slabs of meat that falls off the bone, pineapple coleslaw, and jalapeno onion fries. The sides are not the best, but the ribs make up for it. Some bites were dry, but at the price we paid, it was a steal. Add their refreshing House Salad and this meal is complete for two. All of these deals require a beverage purchase. If you are sharing the ribs, an addition $5 extra plate charge will be added without the purchase of a salad or appetizer. With the three of us and a baby; we got a pizza, a rack of ribs, the Maui Onion Rings, a House Salad, and a piece of chocolate cake. Let's pretend the kid ate a lot so that the rest of us don't look like fatties. The Caprese Pizza was delicious. It is hard to go wrong with tomatoes, mozzarella, fresh basil, and a balsamic reduction. The onion rings were tossed in panko and fried to perfection. The crunch could be heard throughout The District. The cake was decadent and definitely as fudgy as they promised.
Next time I will definitely take Lisa's advice and get the Goat Cheese Pizza.Listed in: Anthem, CHAIN... Brings us together, When The Moon Hits Your Eye
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Review from Lisa R.
Updated - 1/9/2011 11 Check-ins Here
The prices went up a wee bit, but the selection has increased, it is still 24 hours, the tropical iced tea still is refreshing, and I can walk here. No complaints! Eric R. jokes that he moved to the area simply because when he visited me, I took him to Balboa so much.
Tonight we split a house salad and one of the new additions to the menu, the goat cheese pizza. It was goat cheese baked onto the pizza with caramelized onions (such a depth of flavor, I almost felt like I was eating UMAMI itself!) topped with mixed field greens, more goat cheese crumbles, walnuts, and drizzled balsamic vinaigrette.
We devoured the pizza so fast. I think it is my new favorite!Listed in: Veggie Heaven, Henderson Hood, Sandwich-ed, Beery Good!, Top Restaurants
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4/27/2009
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Review from Illyse S.
Henderson, NV
8/7/2011 1 Check-in Here
Haven't been here in at least 6 months cuz the service was horrible...waitress (not the horrible one) remembered what I eat...impressive or they have my picture on a dartboard in back! The food however is excellent as always!
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Review from Desa F.
San Francisco, CA
8/30/2010
YUM!
I love their spicy chicken fingers because they are crispy. Their fries..I think they are called Maui wowwi or something..they have grilled onions and jalapenos on them and are delicious! The california sliders are good. It's a pizza place but I like all of the other items on the menu more. The pizza is not bad, just not my fav. A fun place to meet up with friends before or after the movies. -
Review from Patrick H.
Henderson, NV
The pizza is good but that's not the first thing I want when I come here. I love their homemade potato chips! The chips are delicious and dusted with parmasean cheese and they come with any or all of the dipping sauces; rance, onion, cheese. As I said before, Delicious! The Maui Waui fries are pretty darn tasty as well. There are a number of different types of pizza, a bit reminiscent of CPK but I think there is a better selection here. The pizzas are very good but sometimes I think the crust is a bit soggy around the middle area. Good beers on tap and a pretty good Happy Hour. Tuesdays are 2 for 1 pizzas and that is definitely worth it!
Listed in: Grab a Slice
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Review from Blair B.
6/30/2009
I tried this place for the second time yday, but I'm still having trouble getting excited about it.
Things we tried:
Chicken wings (mild): Nothing special. I honestly prefer PT"s wings.
Coconut shrimp with maui fries: coconut shrimp were alright, but the fries sucked. They were limp and greasy and tasteless.
Pizza/salad combo: Caesar salad had a weird taste to it. Maybe some would like it, I didn't. The pizza was very *eh*. If I'm doing the "mini" pizza thing in the future I will always do BJ's instead. $5 during happy hour and far tastier!!
Oh and screw them for ending happy hour at 6 PM. $4 for a freaking Coors Light at 6:15 is depressing. It's not like we're on the strip!Listed in: Vegas Disappointments, Pizza in Vegas
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Review from Natalie O.
Albuquerque, NM
4/4/2010
We visited Balboa Pizza because we were in The District and I had a coupon. Good thing, too, because the prices are one or two dollars more than comparable items at other restaurants. This may not seem like a lot extra but it does add up.
At any rate, the dining area is small and there is no separation from the bar. So, if you want to talk to the other people at your table or have small children, do not visit on a game day. Other than that, the place is nice.
I had the All American Pizza Bread Sandwich (minus the roast beef and mustard but I added 1000 Island Dressing which I had not requested but was included on the plate) with french fries and a side of ranch dressing. The sandwich was great and the fries were good plus the portions of each were very large. My problem was the extra charge for fries instead of potato chips and the charge for the ranch - especially since I did not have the roast beef or mustard on the sandwich. I understand that the ordering system is all computerized and additions add to your bill while deletions do not deduct but and extra $2.50 - really?
My husband had a pepperoni pizza. He said is was nice (as you know this is a compliment from him) and there were plenty of leftovers. The toddler also really enjoyed the pizza and fries.
Now, for the service - really not impressed. I am not sure if there was only one waiter or if the other server was so sneaky that I did not see them until the end of our meal. However, even if there is only one server, the dining area is tiny and he should not have had a problem taking care of the tables that were occupied. We had to flag him down for drink refills. You know this is a pet peeve of mine. He was busy cleaning all the tables around us with his head down, not glancing over to see if we needed anything. He was pleasant enough, just not very attentive.
Overall, the food was good and the slow service was not a deal breaker. The prices, however, could be an issue. I do have a couple of more coupons so we will return and on Tuesday they have a 2-for-1 pizza deal which I will try. If you happen to be at The District, it is worth a try. -
Review from Andrea L.
Henderson, NV
8/16/2011
Balboa definitely fills my late night need for pizza. Their pizza is good, but not great. Sometimes the crust is overly soggy, making the toppings slide right off. Some of the specialty pizzas are kind of icky. However, I get their supreme pizza (or whatever they call it there) and sub jalapenos for the ham... and I'm pretty fond of it. It's an ok place, but a bit overpriced for what you get.
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Review from Darlene D.
Henderson, NV
5/5/2009 2 photos
One of the best pizza joints (and other goodies!) in Vegas!
One of the things I have noticed about this city is that it is so hard to find a place to get quality pizza. If you go through a national chain like Pizza Hut or Papa John's, you get what you pay for - mediocre, pre-made slop.
Balboa's is located at The District at Green Valley Ranch. Not only do they have awesome food, but the service is excellent. They are always friendly, prompt, and attentive. Everything tastes fresh, delicious, and yummy. My mom and I were there today and everything was (near) perfect. The only small complaint I have is that the crust of the pizza we both ordered was a little bit burnt, but it was nothing major. The pizza was still yummy as always. We also ordered an appetizer of fried shrimp and French fries, and we each had a salad, which was also excellent. The price of the food is also reasonable. I only wish they delivered, but they do offer carry-out.
This is an excellent place to have either lunch or dinner (and even breakfast from what I saw on the menu, but I haven't tried it yet - I'm sure that's just as good as everything else). The atmosphere is laid-back, relaxed, and comfortable. It's also a great place to go grab some cocktails at the bar. So next time you're down in Green Valley and want to hang out and get some terrific grub and drinks, stop by Balboa's. Highly recommended! :-)Listed in: Vegas Eats
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Review from Daniel O.
Long Beach, CA
9/8/2009
As a California native, and beach and pizza lover, I was pretty excited to check this place out. Heard about it on Yelp while researching places near my hotel a GVR. If you are at GVR reading this now, log off, go to Balboa and eat something!
These surfers have perfected the California pizza. It's like CPK was Count Doku, and this is Vader. Leaner, meaner, tastier. I started the meal off with an order of their fresh potato chips with jalapeno cheese. It was so damn good. If you've never had freshly sliced and baked chips, order them (About $5). For dinner, Maria and I shared a flat-bread Hawaiian pizza, with another side of the jalapeno cheese. What?! Don't judge me, it was that good.
The pizza was washed down with Fat Tire draft beer, fresh and ice cold. Total price for apps, drinks, and dinner for 2 people was less than $30. Service was fast and attentive, clientele is a mix of tourists and locals. You can tell that he owners are trying hard to generate business and make this a more popular spot. I'm not sure if the mediocre "District" shopping area or the recession is to blame, but on a recent Sunday night visit there were only about 15 total diners in the place. Let's hope they survive. -
Review from Jennifer D.
Henderson, NV
8/16/2011
One of our local favs. The shrimp tacos are so yummy!
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Review from Samantha W.
Las Vegas, NV
6/19/2011
must try the homemade chips, and jerk chicken wings! The pizzas are pretty good too if you are into the California style pizza. I would have given this place one more star if the server I always get wasn't so cold. I'm not really sure if she is rude or just socially awkward.
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Review from Joebina V.
Fontana, CA
For a midnight craving you need to stop by Balboa and get your food groovy on. The late shift Scott will take care of you! The food and service was awesome. I give this place a five star and believe me im a very picky person when it come to pizza... love it love it love it'll...
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Review from Paul F.
Belknap, NH
7/17/2011
Wasn't that impressed. I ordered a spicy sausage and mushroom pizza for take-out last night. While the toppings and cheese were fine (four stars), the crust was like a mushy pancake and there was very little red sauce. I could have ordered it well done, and that might have improved the crust but I'm not sure. Guess I was just looking for a more New York style, bubbling crackling crust pizza. Oh well.
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Review from Michelle T.
Torrance, CA
8/26/2009
i've only been to this place once, but i'm totally a fan of their chicken pesto pizza! it's the best i've had and in CALI i'm always in search of a comparable one and haven't found one yet... !!!
my friends never want to drive out to green valley (come on- we've been driving 6 hours, what's another 30 min?) but one day, i'll be back!!! -
Review from Poorna R.
Clinton Township, MI
4/27/2008
Balboa has been one of my favorite hangouts since I moved here about 3 years ago. It's open 24 hours AND it's in Henderson, which makes it a popular hangout. The pizza is amazing (I get bbq chicken EVERY time). I also like how on spring/summer nights, the bar will open to the outside patio and you can just hang out with your friends and have a few drinks. The servers and bartenders are always very friendly and helpful. Their Maui Waui fries are AMAZING as well...highly recommend those. My friends and I find ourselves making pit stops here after long nights out, and we want to get a delicious pizza and sober up with some glasses of water and lemon.
Listed in: Top Restaurants
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Review from Lauren T.
Henderson, NV
1/26/2011
I love this place the food is great. The people are so friendly and I had the best service fro Andrea. She was so nice and funny. I really liked the atmosphere and food. I will continue to come here.
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Review from Jeff I.
7/6/2010
Amazing pizza for being thin crust and the bread the roast beef sandwich is served on is great too. Makes me wish I was more local. I'm a huge fan!
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Review from Taylor L.
Las Vegas, NV
8/13/2011
I Used to really like it here, but the pizza was not what I remember this last time. The pizza dough appeared to be processed and frozen, there was almost zero sauce and it wasn't cooked through, dough was almost raw inside.
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Review from Desiree D.
Henderson, NV
2/27/2008
Balboa Pizza Company can be a fun place to pop in when you've been out and about in The District and need a quick bite to eat. However based on a variety of reasons I had to give it 3 stars. There are many kinds of pizza. At Balboa they serve some kind of alternative interpretation which in my opinion isn't a winner. They do however delicious pizza bread sandwiches which are served with fresh chips. The chips aren't as good as their Maui Waui fries w/ jalapenos and onions and queso dip. I have never been comfortable in this restaurant do to the fact the seating is made up of hardwood bench booths. If you like to play video poker and drink beer they have a bar which accommodates these functions (neither of which is my style).
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Review from Michael P.
Las Vegas, NV
11/3/2009
Balboa has great food and great service. Very Cali feel to the bar and overall vibe inside the resturant. Don't sleep on any of their chicken menu items. Everything from the BBQ chicken pizza to the wings and ceasar salads are amazing.
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Review from Wil Y.
Las Vegas, NV
8/30/2008
A decent place for a quick bite or drink before a movie. The spicy sausage & mushroom pizza was OK and not as thin as I expected it to be. The bucket of chips with cheese dip was good, a little expensive for chips though. My friend said they were bottomless but it was not to be true and that was another $5 bucks on the tab :(
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Review from Allison S.
Las Vegas, NV
7/20/2009
Decent pizza, my husband really enjoyed the wings (Jamaican and Original). But way too expensive in my opinion, 18 bucks for two little orders of wings alone? Our bill after the tip came to over 40 bucks for some wings, a smalll pizza and two sodas. I'd expect that from some strip place, but come on, Henderson? So unfortunately probably won't be returning too often due to the high prices.
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Review from Miss D.
Las Vegas, NV
8/5/2008
I love Balboa's. They have a small dining area with very friendly staff. There is an outdoor patio with bar service via an open window section. Happy hour drinks are awesome and the pizza pretty gourmet for the price. My favorite is the artichoke and roasted garlic pizza. The crust is thin and crisp the white sauce savory and the toppings sweet and somewhat tart. Great balance.
It's very casual and during off hours a quiet place to meet up with friends. It does get a little crowded during the peek hours. Even busy it's worth a try. I give it a thumbs up! -
Review from Chastine V.
Brooklyn, NY
8/7/2011
i'd give balboa a 3.5 if i could. came here on tuesday night to meet up with a friend before the movies. the service was great. they knew my friend from being a regular there. we shared some maui waui fries because everybody i know raves about them. to me they were just eh. maybe i had some other image in my head from what people have said or maybe my expectations were just too high. they were alright, but nothing what people i know made them out to be. we also shared some spicy sausage and fresh mushrooms pizza along with the caprese pizza. i am usually a huge fan of caprese pizza, but again, this one didn't wow me. it was okay. my mom enjoyed it though. i happened to LOVE the spicy sausage pizza though. i even ate half of it and didn't realize it. i would be back for that. i'd even be willing to try some other pizza on their menu. tuesday is buy one pizza get one pizza free. can't really beat that deal over at the district before a movie.
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Review from David P.
Las Vegas, NV
2/24/2011
Had dinner here tonight. Won't be in a rush to be back. Food was just okay. I had Jamaican jerk wings and my wife had a regular pizza and salad. Not a lot of flavoring in the food, I need flavor.
