The best pizza in OKC (and it’s from a truck)

I told you in my last post about my love affair with ice cream. Now let me tell you about my other major food love: pizza. Just like with ice cream, I don’t discriminate. I’ll eat the fanciest, truffle topped pie one day, then demolish half a large Papa John’s pizza the next. But while I believe that even bad pizza is better than no pizza, there are some times when you just want the best. And if you’re looking for the best pizza in Oklahoma City, look no further.

That’s right, it’s from a truck. I’ve been a long time fan of Saucee Sicilian, ever since visiting their truck at H & 8th last summer. It was rush hour and I waited almost 45 minutes for my pizza. I remember complaining the whole time I had to wait, I mean 45 minutes for a pizza?! But then, something changed. They called my name, I took my first bite into that pie, burning my mouth and fingers in the process, and I’ve been a convert ever since.

So what makes Saucee so special? For me, it’s the crust. As your pizza cooks for 90 seconds in a 1,000 degree oven, the crust turns into a perfect combination of chewy and crispy, with the perfect amount of char on top that makes it rustic and utterly Instagram-able. On my last visit to Saucee Sicilian at the OKC Farmers Market, I also tried the focaccia for the first time. It has all the amazing qualities of a great Saucee crust, topped with olive oil and rosemary. There’s really no better appetizer for your carbs than more carbs, right?

Now onto the main attraction: that pizza. On my last visit I tried the Tusa, which will make you cry chili-oil tears of joy. It’s Nonna’s red sauce and mozzarella, topped with Italian sausage, capicola, mushrooms, and chili oil. It’s got a kick. I’m not sure if it was the chili oil or the 90 degree weather, but I was sweating after just a few bites.

Let’s take a closer look at those toppings.

I also tried the Genovese: Nonna’s red sauce, mozzarella, mushroom, artichokes, caramelized onion, olive, and garlic. This pizza will take you right back to Italy. If you’ve never been, this is what it tastes like. 

One of the things I love most about Saucee Sicilian is its simplicity. There are places out there that top pizzas with pears, prosciutto, and some rare mushroom you’ve never heard of, but this is not that place. They keep it simple and delicious. When I talked with Gannon Mendez, one of the owners of Saucee Sicilian, he put it simply, “It’s great pizza the way my grandmother made it.” Trust me, she knew what she was doing. And I’m so glad they kept it that way.

You can keep tabs on Saucee Sicilian through their Facebook and Twitter pages, and you’ll usually catch them in Midtown at Bleugarten a few times a month!

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