As first generation Sicilian-Americans, the Burgarello Family immigrated to America in 1949, and settled in the Knickerbocker area of Brooklyn, New York. For several years Mario worked as a pizza maker until he opened his first pizza place in 1965 in Queens, NY.
In 1972 a family vacation to Albuquerque, New Mexico reminded both Mario and Mamá Anna of the climate of Sicily enough to move their family from Brooklyn to the beautiful Southwest and open the original Mario and Joe´s Restaurant using Mama Anná's "Made From Scratch" old family Sicilian Recipes.
In 1980, Mario and Mamá Anna moved the location of the restaurant to the UNM area and operated Pizza City for over a decade until joining their sons, Joe, Eddy, and Sal at the current location of Mario´s Pizza started in 1986.
The Burgarello Family has been serving Albuquerque residents since 1972, and truly appreciates their loyal customers´ patronage.
We have lived by the tradition of treating Customers like family and are always happy to meet new friends.
Testimonials
I am a Pharmaceutical Representative and I have been using Mario's catering for over 10 years. I call Mario's regularly because the delivery people show up on time, the order is always complete and accurate, and the food is hot and fresh. The food quality, selection, and price are incredible. It is important to me that my customers look forward to the days I provide lunch. There is something on the menu to please everyone from the carnivores to the vegetarians. Huge subs, huge pizzas, pasta, calzones, salads, soup, desserts, whatever I order, the flavor and quality of ingredients are perfect. The meals are homemade and authentic, which means they are healthier than what a chain restaurant offers. When I call to place an order with advance notice or an hour before, Mario's gets the order right because they are reliable and experienced. It doesn't matter if it is 10 people or 60 people I am providing food; I can rely on Mario's , Sal, Eddie, and Joe want my business and they make it clear to me by providing what I need every time, on time.
- Demian
We are very grateful to Eddie and his team for providing a delicious meal for 1000 people last Friday at the Native Vision Camp. It was not an easy feat, with hundreds of hungry kids, chaperones, and coaches clamoring to get their food. Eddie and everyone who was working with were wonderfully efficient and helpful, and they were very patient with all of our staff and volunteers who were a bit over-tired and stressed after a long week of work. We heard many compliments about the food and we spread the word about your restaurant.
Please do pass on our appreciation. We look forward to working with you guys again soon.
- Nicole
Thanks for all your help. The lunch was a great success. The food arrived on time and was delicious. The staff was so happy to see something other than Mexican food! Thank you for suggesting Southwest Chicken. It was a big hit with everyone. Your idea to cut back on salad and increase the entrees was perfect.
- Debby
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