Gem City Pizzeria & Mexican

Name: Gem City Pizzeria & Mexican
Address: 1801 State St, Quincy, Illinois, 62301, US
Telephone: (217) 228-0550
Price range: $
Rating: 4.2

$ • Pizza, Mexican

Hours:
1801 State St, Quincy
(217) 228-0550

About Gem City Pizzeria & Mexican

Gem City Pizzeria & Mexican offers phenomenal pizzas, including the popular Jeff's Special, with plenty of toppings and a crispy thin crust. The restaurant also serves homemade corn tortillas, green sauce, and salsa in a nostalgic dining area decorated with jukeboxes and unique Mexican decor. The service is consistently excellent, with friendly and prompt waitstaff who are accommodating to families with kids. This makes it a well-loved spot in the tri-state area.

While the service receives high praise, some customers have found the food to be average. The pizzas are considered good but not unique or particularly flavorful. Many have mentioned that the Mexican dishes, like nachos, taquitos, and steak fajitas, have been disappointing, often lacking in toppings or flavor. The taquitos, in particular, have been described as flavorless and poorly prepared.

The restaurant is almost always busy, which may contribute to cleanliness issues, particularly in the booths. However, the table areas are generally kept clean. Guests appreciate the fantastic salsa and chips served, especially the hot salsa with its unique pickled jalapeño flavor. There is a private parking lot, but it can fill up quickly during busy dinner hours, and wheelchair accessibility is also available. Overall, Gem City is a staple establishment in Quincy, loved by many loyal locals.