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Mazala Pizza San Jose
- 82 E Santa Clara St, San Jose, CA 95113

Pizza restaurant ★4.0 (150)·$10–20

82 E Santa Clara St, San Jose, CA 95113, USA

4.0
Highly highly recommend getting a samosa smash pizza on thin crust. We have tried thin crust and pan crust and can definetely say that the thin crust just tastes better. Love the loaded mazala fries, we always get it with our every order. - Kinnari Jasoliya
Mazala Pizza San Jose Overview Intro Vibe Detail Photos Location Reviews
$10–20 per person Reported by 150 people$1–10$10–20$20–30$30–50

Mazala Pizza San Jose Introduce

In the vibrant culinary landscape of California's Silicon Valley, Mazala Pizza San Jose has established itself as an exciting destination for food enthusiasts seeking an innovative twist on a global favorite. Located in the bustling downtown area, this pizza restaurant is at the forefront of the Indian-Italian fusion movement, expertly blending the rich, aromatic spices of traditional Indian cuisine with the universally loved format of pizza. It offers a fresh, bold, and unforgettable dining experience that goes far beyond a standard pizzeria.

The name "Mazala" itself is a playful fusion of the Hindi words "masala" (spices) and "maza" (fun or enjoyment), perfectly encapsulating the restaurant’s mission: to deliver a delightful and flavor-packed meal. Identifying as an Asian-owned business, Mazala Pizza brings a unique cultural perspective to the Bay Area's competitive food scene. The menu is a celebration of comfort food elevated by complex Indian flavors, offering specialties like Tikka Pizza, Butter Masala Pizza, and the signature Samosa Smash Pizza, all crafted for both lunch and dinner crowds.

The experience is characterized by a casual, welcoming atmosphere that appeals strongly to locals, making it an ideal spot for solo dining or a relaxed meal. The commitment to variety is evident across the entire menu, which features not only pizzas but also Masala Sandwiches, Momos, Bowls, and unique street snacks, ensuring that all customers—including those seeking vegetarian options—find something exciting and satisfying to try. This innovative approach ensures Mazala Pizza is not just a place to eat, but a destination for a new kind of comfort food.

Location and Accessibility

Mazala Pizza is conveniently located in the heart of Downtown San Jose, California, at 82 E Santa Clara St, San Jose, CA 95113, USA. This central location places it within easy reach of the city's business district, entertainment venues, and residential areas, making it a highly accessible spot for a meal.

For patrons driving to the restaurant, the location offers a variety of parking options, which is a major convenience in an urban setting. Customers can find options for both free street parking and paid street parking nearby, as well as a choice between a free parking garage and a paid parking garage. This flexibility ensures that finding a spot is manageable, whether you are planning a quick takeout or a more leisurely dine-in experience.

Furthermore, the restaurant is committed to accessibility for all guests. It features a wheelchair-accessible entrance, a dedicated wheelchair-accessible parking lot, and a wheelchair-accessible restroom. These thoughtful amenities guarantee a comfortable and welcoming experience for every member of the community.

Services Offered

Mazala Pizza provides a robust set of services designed for maximum customer convenience, catering to both those who wish to dine in and those on the go. The flexibility in service options ensures that the flavorful Indian fusion menu is easily accessible to the busy local crowd.

  • Dine-in: Customers can enjoy their meal in the casual and friendly atmosphere of the restaurant.
  • Takeout: Orders can be picked up quickly for a convenient meal at home or the office.
  • Delivery: The full menu is available for delivery to homes and businesses across the area.
  • No-contact Delivery: A safe and health-conscious option for receiving delivered food.
  • Curbside Pickup: Orders can be retrieved without the customer needing to leave their vehicle.
  • Lunch and Dinner Service: The restaurant is open and popular for both midday and evening dining.
  • Kids' Menu: Offering specialized options to cater to younger diners.
Features / Highlights

Mazala Pizza's distinction in the San Jose dining scene is built on several unique features and commitments to customer experience and culinary innovation.

  • Indian-Italian Fusion Cuisine: The primary highlight is the inventive menu, which seamlessly blends authentic Indian spices and flavors (like Tikka Masala and Palak) with traditional pizza and comfort food formats.
  • Signature Pizza Creations: The menu features exclusive, must-try pizzas, including the highly-rated Tikka Pizza, the creamy Butter Masala Pizza, the spicy Firecracker Pizza (featuring their signature firecracker sauce and jalapeños), and the unique Samosa Smash Pizza, which incorporates crushed samosas, chutneys, and crispy Indian noodles (sev) onto the base.
  • Diverse Menu Beyond Pizza: The selection extends to Masala Sandwiches (such as Paneer Tikka and Butter Chicken), Masala Wings (like Sweet Chilli and Moti Mazala), various protein and veggie Bowls, and authentic Indian Street Snacks (including Samosas and Vada Pav).
  • Vegetarian-Friendly: The restaurant is an excellent choice for non-meat-eaters, offering numerous vegetarian options across all menu sections, including Palak (Spinach) Pizza, Paneer Tikka options, and multiple bowls and sandwiches.
  • Asian-Owned Business: Proudly identified as an Asian-owned establishment, contributing to the diversity and strength of the local San Jose economy.
  • Casual and Local Vibe: The atmosphere is casual, welcoming a diverse crowd that largely consists of locals looking for a dependable and delicious meal.
  • Pet-Friendly Patio: For those with furry companions, the restaurant permits dogs in its outside seating area.
Contact Information

For placing orders, making catering inquiries, or general questions, you can reach Mazala Pizza San Jose using the contact information below:

Address: 82 E Santa Clara St, San Jose, CA 95113, USA

Phone: (408) 547-2993

The convenient mobile phone number provided is +1 408-547-2993.

What is Worth Choosing

Choosing Mazala Pizza San Jose is choosing a culinary adventure that promises to delight your taste buds with a powerful blend of spice and comfort. For Californians looking to break free from the monotony of traditional Italian-style pizza, this restaurant offers an unmatched level of flavor innovation. Customers consistently point to the quality of the food and the uniqueness of the menu as compelling reasons to return.

The "Samosa Smash Pizza on thin crust" is a frequently highlighted specialty—a perfect example of the successful fusion, marrying the satisfying crunch of the crust with the rich, savory filling and bright chutneys of a samosa. Beyond the pizza, the menu's variety, from the creamy, rich Butter Masala Bowls to the fiery Firecracker Wings, means every visit can be a discovery of a new favorite dish. Furthermore, by supporting this Asian-owned business in Downtown San Jose, patrons are investing directly in the local community.

With highly convenient service options—including hassle-free curbside pickup, extensive delivery, and a comfortable, casual environment—Mazala Pizza is perfectly structured to meet the needs of the modern, busy California consumer. For a meal that is consistently delicious, unique, and truly satisfying, Mazala Pizza stands out as a top-tier choice for lunch or dinner in the San Jose area.

Mazala Pizza San Jose Vibe

  • Masala Sandwiches

  • Paneer Tikka Sandwich. $13.99

    Fried fresh paneer dipped in panko breadcrumbs, tikka masala sauce and placed on a brioche bun with a spread of tamarind chutney, mint chutney, with pickled onions

  • Butter Chicken Sandwich $13.99

    6 oz fried chicken dipped in tikka masala sauce placed on a fresh baked brioche bun with a spread of tamarind chutney, mint chutney, with pickled onions

  • Firecracker Paneer Sandwich $13.99

    6 oz fried paneer dipped in Firecracker sauce placed on a fresh baked brioche bun with a spread of pickled onions

  • Firecracker Chicken Sandwich. $13.99

    6 oz fried chicken dipped in Firecracker sauce placed on a fresh baked brioche bun with a spread of pickled onions

  • Samosa Smash Sandwich $13.99

    Two buns smashed between a crispy samosa, with tamarind & mint chutney.

  • Drinks

  • Coke Zero $2.99
  • Coke $2.99
  • Mango Lassi (12 Oz). $6.99
  • Water $1.99
  • Rose Lassi(12 Oz) $6.99
  • Sprite $2.99
  • Bowls

  • Firecracker Bowl $15.99

    Your Choice Of Protein - Yellow Rice - Tikka Sauce - Pickled Onions - Green Peppers - Firecracker Sauce.

  • Butter Masala Bowl $15.99

    Rice - Tikka Masala - Your Choice Of Protein - Onions - Crispy Onions - Mozzarella Cheese - Cilantro Lime Sauce.

  • Samosa Smash Bowl. $15.99

    Samosa - Yellow Rice - Onion - Mint Chutney - Tamarind Chutney - Cilantro - Garlic seasoning - Sev.

  • Tikka Masala Bowl $15.99

    Your Choice Of Protein - Yellow rice -Tikka Masala - Green Pepper - Onions - Sev - Crispy Onions - Moti sauce - Cilantro - Cilantro lime

  • Build Your Own Bowl $9.99
  • Street Snacks

  • Vada Pav $6.99
  • Loaded Mazala Fries $12.99

    Baked french fries topped with onions, green peppers with a drizzle of our signature moti sauce, garlic butter, cilantro lime and your choice of protein.

  • Mazala Naan Bites $6.99

    Bite sized naan, seasoned with garlic powder and served with tikka dip

  • Samosa (2) $6.99

    spicy potato filled with savory pastry and served with Lime chutney and tamarind chutney

  • Mazala Fries $6.99

    Signature Fries infused with special house seasoning.

  • Masala Wings

  • Tikka Mazala Wings $0.00

    marinated and seasoned wings tossed in our savory tikka masala sauce, garnished with green onions.

  • Dry Rub - Garlic Butter Wings $0.00

    marinated and seasoned wings tossed in garlic butter with special fry seasoning, curated by Parth

  • Sweet Chilli Wings $0.00

    marinated and seasoned wings tossed in our sweet chili sauce, garnished with green onions.

  • Firecracker Wings $0.00

    marinated and seasoned wings tossed in our firecracker sauce, garnished with green onions.

  • Moti Mazala Wings $0.00

    Mazala marinated and seasoned wings tossed in our signature Moti sauce and garnished with cilantro

  • Salad Bowls

  • Side Salad $6.99

    A Royal twist of Kale, Carrots, Red Cabbage, Mozzarella Cheese.

  • Maharaj Salad $11.99

    A Royal twist of Kale, Carrots, Red Cabbage, Mozzarella Cheese.

  • Mazala Salad $11.99

    "Salad Mix: Kale, Carrots, Red Cabbage Green Peppers Red Onions Crispy Onions Black Olives Moti Sauce Cilantro Lime"

  • Masala Momo

  • Moti Momos $15.99

    Momos tossed in our signature moti sauce. Topped with onions and crispy sev

  • Plain Momos $13.99

    (8) Dumpling Momos served with your choice of two of our sauces

  • Sweet Chilli Momos $15.99

    Momos tossed in sweet chili sauce. served with diced onions & green pepper

  • Firecracker Momos $15.99

    Momos tossed in our signature firecracker sauce. Topped with green pepper and onions.

  • Tikka Masala Momos $15.99

    Momos tossed in tikka masala. Topped with onions and sev

  • Masala Pizza

  • Build Your Own Pizza $0.00
  • Personal Naan Pizza $14.99
  • Firecracker Pizza $14.99

    Tikka Masala Base - Choice of Protein - Jalapenos - Fresh Mozzarella Cheese - Our Firecracker Sauce

  • Butter Masala Pizza $0.00

    Tikka masala base with your choice of protein, with more Tikka Masala drizzle on top.

  • Cheese Pizza $14.99

    Tikka Masala Sauce topped with Mozzarella Cheese

  • Tikka Pizza $0.00

    Tikka Masala Base - Choice of Protein - Green Pepper - Onion - Fresh Mozzarella - Moti & Cilantro Lime Sauce

  • Virs Veggi Pizza $14.99

    tikka masala base, topped with olives, sauted mushrooms, red onions, cheese sauced with moti sauce drizzle.

  • 8" Cookie Pizza $9.99

    Chocolate chip pizza cookie cut into 8 slices

  • Palak Pizza $0.00

    Palak Base (Spinach) - Choice of Protein - Green Pepper - Onion - Fresh Mozzarella - Cilantro Lime Sauce

  • Masala Elote Pizza $0.00

    Tikka Masala Base - Choice of Protein - Masala Corn - Onion - Fresh Mozzarella - Moti Sauce

  • Order Attention Required $0.00
  • Samosa Smash Pizza $14.99

    Tikka Masala Base - Smashed Samosas - Onion - Fresh Mozzarella - Mint Chutney - Tamarind Chutney - Sev (Crispy Indian Noodles)

Mazala Pizza San Jose Details

  • From the business

  • Identifies as Asian-owned
  • Service options

  • Curbside pickup
  • No-contact delivery
  • Delivery
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in
  • Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining
  • Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Offerings

  • Comfort food
  • Quick bite
  • Vegetarian options
  • Dining options

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Amenities

  • Restroom
  • Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Crowd

  • Locals
  • Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • Children

  • Good for kids
  • Kids' menu
  • Parking

  • Free parking garage
  • Free street parking
  • Paid parking garage
  • Paid street parking
  • Pets

  • Dogs allowed outside

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Mazala Pizza San Jose Location

Mazala Pizza San Jose

82 E Santa Clara St, San Jose, CA 95113, USA

Mazala Pizza San Jose Reviews

An average rating of ★4.9 from 337 user reviews.

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