Lewisville's Motor City Pizza Named Best Pizza in Texas for Second Year

The local pizzeria is recognized for its innovative specialty pies and authentic Detroit-style flavors.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 11:20am

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A bold, colorful silkscreen print featuring a single slice of Detroit-style pizza repeated in a grid pattern, capturing the iconic nature of this specialty food item.Motor City Pizza's award-winning Detroit-style pies have become a source of local pride and a destination for pizza enthusiasts across Texas.Lewisville Today

For the second consecutive year, Motor City Pizza in Lewisville, Texas has been named the best pizza in the state by 5 Reasons to Visit, a travel and booking guide. The article praises the pizzeria's consistent quality, ranking it 16th on Yelp's Top 100 Pizza Spots in the U.S., as well as the passion of owner Greg Tierney, a Michigan native who brings Detroit-style flavors to Texas.

Why it matters

This recognition solidifies Motor City Pizza's reputation as a destination for exceptional pizza in the North Texas region, drawing attention to the growing popularity of Detroit-style pizza and the ability of a local independent business to compete with larger chains.

The details

Motor City Pizza is known for its innovative specialty pies like the Thanksgiving Pizza and The Dak. Owner Greg Tierney, a Michigan native, has brought authentic Detroit-style flavors and techniques to the Lone Star State, earning the pizzeria a top ranking on Yelp's list of the best pizza spots in the U.S.

  • Motor City Pizza was named the best pizza in Texas for the second year in a row in 2026.

The players

Motor City Pizza

A local pizzeria in Lewisville, Texas that specializes in Detroit-style pizza and has been recognized as the best in the state for two consecutive years.

Greg Tierney

The owner of Motor City Pizza, a Michigan native who has brought authentic Detroit-style pizza flavors and techniques to Texas.

5 Reasons to Visit

A travel and booking guide that named Motor City Pizza the best pizza in Texas for the second year in a row.

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What they’re saying

“We are honored, ecstatic, and humbled to be recognized for this. Out of the thousands and thousands of pizza restaurants in Texas, to be named as the #1, is truly an honor.”

— Greg Tierney, Owner, Motor City Pizza

The takeaway

Motor City Pizza's continued recognition as the best pizza in Texas demonstrates the growing popularity of Detroit-style pizza and the ability of a local, independent business to compete with larger chains by focusing on quality, authenticity, and innovation.