Las America Pizza

Back when I used to work around Corona, I would always, always come to this joint.
Despite (or perhaps in spite of?) their name, the list was endless in what they could do: make a mean hot chocolate, serve up great pizza of all types (the ham and pineapple was fabulous!), and in both Sicilian and triangular cuts, make a kickass arroz con pollo when the cravings got the best of me, and create lovely empanadas and calzones. As my co-​workers and I chatted and ate to our contentment, we would also watch the latest soccer match that was blaring ²⁴⁄₇ on the TV.
I don’t know if they make empanadas anymore since I last came here, but they make everything else. They make ‘em good. When I crave hot chocolate that’s not in a packet, I come here.
The guy behind the counter is a truly sweet guy, whose son is a cutie patootie and likes talking with customers, other times just his dad.
With the added convenience of the 7 train right by, it’s only two stops from Flushing, Main Street, and I’m already in a different town. Now that’s quintessential Queens for you.

i went to PS 19 down the street when i was just a little shit back in the mid 70’s. this is Mecca when it comes to pizza!!! we should all bow down in los angeles in the direction of Las America Pizza PERIOD!!! when we hear of NY pizza this is what we are all talking about! i usually don’t have the time when i go to NY to make the trip to queens but when i do, i cant wait to try some of their white pizza or pizza with roasted peppers and thin sliced ham. the Argentinians are master pizza makers don’t care what anybody says to me. don’t know what it is about this pizza that can not be duplicated in LA but if i knew man would i have a business.
*6/​9/​07–
has anyone been here recently? i was told that the original owner moved down to Florida to set up shop in a warmer climate. is this location still open? still great?