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Illegal Petes

3.4 (29 reviews)
Open • 10:30 am - 10:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Rhessa V.

We stopped by Illegal Pete's while we were in the area for the Festival of Lights. The restaurant is spacious, clean, and has a modern, cozy vibe with several TVs showing sports and a bar. The setup is similar to Chipotle, where you choose your ingredients and watch them prepare your meal. We ordered a couple of burritos and some fish tacos. The ingredients were fresh, but the burritos had a bit too much rice and not enough protein, which threw off the balance for us. They were also a little bland. The fish tacos were good but nothing special and they were cold when I bit into them. The food was fresh and the service was quick, but we were hoping for more flavor and excitement. As much as we wanted to like this place, it didn't quite live up to our expectations.

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Cara L.

First time here and we are hooked!! Came for lunch, place was packed! Service was friendly and answered all of our questions. Place was so clean! Great selection of fountain drinks (Pepsi products) and they had horchata! Delish!! HUGE portions- we definitely could have shared, but took home for leftovers. Get the app and start earning points. They have military Monday and Tuesday is for healthcare (I think) discounts. The green sauce is rich in flavor- can't wait to come back!!

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Sarretta M.

We have been waiting for this Illegal Pete's location to open and came on the second day! There are two entrances: one from Tejon and one from Colorado. The interior is bright and clean and open. There are 6 big screen TVs so this will likely be a great spot to watch sporting events. You must order at the counter at the back, then you find a seat either alongside the bar or in the front, or you can sit at the bar mid restaurant. We came mid morning to avoid the crowds which we expected at their lunch hour. The staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming. They were very helpful when we told them it was our first visit to this franchise. We arrived just before 9 AM so ordered from the breakfast menu. Their breakfast is basically a choice of burrito, bowl, tacos, or quesadilla with a protein on top of eggs and potatoes, and then all the toppings. Their green chili is poured atop it if you want. We ordered a vegetarian bowl and a combo bowl which had bacon, chorizo and vegetables. Everything was absolutely delicious. We both got iced tea and it was fresh brewed! They have free WiFi - but the password doesn't work yet: BestBurrito! Can't wait to come back for lunch!

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Tana R.

Excellent and super fresh food (way better if you compare it to big brands like Chipotle or Qdoba). Vegetarian and vegan options available. Definitely a great addition to the Colorado Springs food scene. Their bar is very fun and has a great selection of craft beers. Definitely coming back.

Non finished burrito - sorry I spent so much money on this!

First time visit to the Colorado Springs location!! Dinning area is beautiful, clean and well kept. Upon arrival as the only people in the restaurant, not one employee greeted us. The food was disappointedly cold and definitely needed more rice as the burrito was squishy and there wasn't any substance to it!! I was really hope to find an alternative to chipotle- sorry Pete's let's do better otherwise I don't know how long this place will last. First impressions are everything!

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Thanks so much for the kind words. We can't wait to serve you again!

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Thanks for the feedback Megan! We hope to see you soon.

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Love illegal Pete's, so happy it's finally in the springs. Won't ever go to chipotle again :)

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Thanks Carly! Hope to see you back again soon.

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2 years ago

Staff is so rude. It is not clean. We love Illegal Petes and this location is very disappointing and does not reflect well on the brand.

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