Dion's teases El Paso arrival with social media image of 915-themed pizza

Dion's is getting closer to opening its first shop in El Paso.

The chain posted an image Thursday on social media that said, "Coming next year to El Paso." The image also shows a picture of a pizza with toppings in the shape of 915.

The restaurant will be located near the intersection of Paseo del Norte and Resler Drive.

The new business will also bring 75 new job positions to El Paso with a focus on youth development, the company said in a news release.

"It's always a pleasure to announce new Dion's locations," said CEO Mark Herman. "Expanding our presence in Texas and offering a comfortable place to enjoy great food in El Paso is something we're looking forward to."

The restaurant will be located near the intersection of Paseo del Norte and Resler Drive.
The restaurant will be located near the intersection of Paseo del Norte and Resler Drive.

The 5,023-square-foot location will feature:

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  • A drive-thru window for pick-up of advance orders.

  • A dining room with seating for up to 147.

  • An open kitchen and kid-friendly pizza viewing stand.

  • Catering with delivery availability.

  • Dine-in, call-in, online, and mobile app ordering options.

  • Educational tours for children pre-K through 5th grade.

If you're unfamiliar with Dion's, it's a pizza chain with restaurants in New Mexico, Texas and Colorado. It would be the chain's third restaurant in Texas. There are two Dion's in Lubbock, Texas.

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The business serves pizza, salads and subs. Its most popular menu items are the green chile pizza and its homemade dressings.

Dion's in Las Cruces

If you can't wait that long, two Dion's are located in Las Cruces.  One is located at 3950 E. Lohman Ave. and 1060 El Paseo Road.

To check out their menu, click here.

Link: https://www.dions.com/

This article originally appeared on El Paso Times: Dion's pizza restaurant coming to West El Paso in 2024