Carnitas burrito was delicious albeit a little cold. I'm used to my burritos coming out hot in California and in Chicago, so this was a little surprising. Flavors were good though and service was exceptional with friendly and efficient workers! Was a nice quick meal in the area, thank you! read more

Illegal Pete's Lodo - Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I used to work at mod pizza. Never were we rude to our customers during a rush like these guys are. I think it's a management issue because multiple people who work here had attitude. read more

In what universe is a ranch water more expensive than a margarita? I was served by a bartender who said that a ranch water is a "mexican mule." What incompetence and incoherent pricing... read more

I hate to say it but the cookie I had was the best part of this meal. I walked from my hotel to grab takeout after reading reviews that this was a must try in Denver. I did the build your own bowl and liked that you can sub guacamole for dairy instead of paying extra for guac. Chicken was kind of weird and not my favorite thing. Queso and chips were both bland and nothing to get excited over. Everything was just okay but that cookie... oh my gosh! Giant and delicious! Would come back for the cookie and maybe try a protein other than chicken. Service was friendly and food came out quick. read more

Illegal Pete's Lodo - Giant Chocolate Chip Cookie - Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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The restaurant was in walking distance from the downtown hotel and convention center. I was impressed with the authentic tasting offerings . I had the chicken tacos with the crunchy corn shells. They even had a variety of authentic Mexican toppings and drinks. We stopped by to have a quick lunch and was able to order, eat and leave before the lunch hour is over. The restaurant is decorated with lots of Mexican themed decor. read more

Illegal Pete's Lodo - Loaded nachos - Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Went there for a quick lunch. The line was longer and didn't move really fast so I spent about 15 mins in line. Their menu is nice and simple. I ordered the chicken bowl with guacamole. You get to choose all ur toppings. Lots of seating in and out on their patio but I had to get back for a meeting. The bowl was good but nothing more special than Chipotle. But Chipotle is faster and less expensive so I guess overall an average meal. read more

Illegal Pete's Lodo - Grilled Chicken bowl - Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Came in before the avalanche game to take advantage of the ticket special, definitely recommend. Staff was friendly and efficient. The menu is easy to follow and good value of food (and flavor) for the dollar. read more

Illegal Pete's is the superior version of Chipotle. I got a kids' grilled chicken burrito for only $7.44, and it was FAT. I wanted something small, so I ordered a kids' size, but it honestly looked like an adult-sized portion to me. It was delicious, and the employees were extremely friendly. read more

Illegal Pete's Lodo - Kid's Grilled Chicken Burrito - Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I'm a burrito snob, but I just thought it was ok, standard, average - you choose. Chipotle style and could be better than.them, but wasn't. The flavors of the carnitas were just pork - nothing bad, nothing memorable. Does seem you might get a free beer when coming in from the airport - so could be worth asking if you just want a meal that is less expensive than the general area and descent, but not vacation memorable Denver special. read more

Nice workers, great food, convenient location, comfy booths right in the window! I loved hanging out here having lunch and making art! A lot of good vibes from staff and customers even! read more

Illegal Pete's Lodo - Feed gir all the tacos - Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

We liked Illegal Pete's so much that we came here (LoDo location) twice during our recent visit to Denver! We especially loved the "big fish" burrito where we could add anything we want. Besides all the usual suspects (beans, rice, veggies), I also added vegan green chili to mine and it was delicious! On our second visit, we ordered an extra side of the green chili -- my husband liked it more there than at other places we went to on this trip (and he is a Denver native so he knows... ). The people working there were patient and efficient, and I like the "rocking" décor - I noticed "The Clash" printed on the clothing of someone in a painting. Also, when I looked at their website I was impressed to learn that they have a "Starving Artist" program which supports creatives (writers, artists, bands) that come through town! Per their site: "There's more to life than burritos. Like feeding bands, sponsoring artists, supporting comedians, and uplifting schools in our communities. You get the jist. We're not trying to save the world, but if we can make delicious food while giving back to our neighbors, that's the dream that started this whole thing." That's pretty cool! read more

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Wish I could give them 6 stars. Incredible service, probably the friendliest and happiest workers I've ever met. They really make the experience! On top of that the food is awesome! Super good, tasty chicken and they also had some grilled veggies that were great, absolute loved the chips and queso and the cookie was pretty good too. They also have drinks and their classic margarita was one of the best I've ever had. Seriously so impressed by this place and can't believe I hadn't been before. Indoor space is a little dark, definitely bar vibes and they had the football games playing. Nice outdoor space as well. read more

Illegal Pete's Lodo - Chicken burrito bowl, chips and queso - Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Work lunch. Long line. Answer? Mobile app. Ordered, waited 10 minutes, got hot fresh food. Good order choice - proteins, veggies, sides. Great hot sauce. Limited drink options. A place to go because it's unique or Denver? No. A place for a reliable, fresh, timely lunch? Yes. read more

Beat the lines and order online during the busy work week lunch crowd. I can't say I love Illegal Pete's but I have been heading here vs. Chipotle recently so maybe I'm now converted? read more

Like chipotle but way better!! I got the bowl with the carnitas smothered in the Colorado style mix of queso and green chile pork. It was super tasty and very filling, with rice, beans, pico, salsa, and sour cream. Shout out to the cashier Elliot who was so incredibly friendly and kind. They have indoor and outdoor seating. The patio is nice but the misters were a little too intense imo. Would definitely recommend and return! read more

We came here as a recommendation by a nearby store worker for a quick lunch, and we were thrilled with it! Super quick service and a delicious fast casual tex mex option. With $11 starting for steak, it's way better than any chain quick service restaurant! The guacamole is and perfectly spiced. read more

Illegal Pete's is always a solid place to eat or drink. The quality of the food is excellent. I always get a good amount and always leave feeling full. The service is really great with fun people and I always enjoy myself here! Crystal and I come all the time for tacos and burritos and drinks I usually get a margarita and Crystal is a vodka girl! We always bring our friends here when they come to visit and a great place to pop into in between different Denver events! We are also huge comedy fans and love how they are a part of Highplains Comedy Festival and we always enjoy that. It's definitely a staple here for us! - we enjoy that it's a place where everyone can feel safe and comfortable and accepted here! I hope that part especially always stays the same here at Illegal Pete's! read more

Illegal Pete's Lodo - We got the usual ! free margaritas since we are going to a show ! 3 steak tacos and burrito and some excellent hot sauces of course! - Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Like a bunch of other reviews are saying, it's like Chipotle but better! Better choices, better quality, just better! The workers are super friendly, and I like that you get a choice between tortilla or tortilla chips. And despite looking like not that much food, it's actually so filling. I've also heard high praises for their pesto, so I'll have to try that next time! read more

The type of place I enjoy food from- the place is unassuming with tables and booths for sitting as well as an outdoor area with misters. The decor is eclectic which makes it fun to look around. I have been in the area a year and finally found queso I enjoyed. I had a chicken burrito bowl which was filled with flavor. The chicken was freshly cooked with flavor. The veggies and other toppings were plentiful. The staff that filled our order was friendly. They did come around making sure all was Good. The chips are freshly made which is another huge bonus. read more

Illegal Pete's Lodo - Chicken Burrito with guacamole - Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

What a great filling meal, im a big eater and i took home 1/4 of my burrito and enough to make a great omlet the next morning. We also tried the rolled tacos that were very good but pretty thin in meat. Inside plenty of seatting and tv to see sports read more

Go for the food, avoid the bar. Loved the fish tacos, green chili with pork, guac and corn chips! Guys making food were friendly and helpful. Made the mistake of sitting on the bar side of restaurant where the music is way too loud, hard rock (and I like hard rock but this was painful) and the bartender is tending to all her sketchy hard rock buddies at the bar and will ignore everyone else. If I go back, I'll get take out. read more

Not sure if it was just an off day but got queso slop instead of reverse nachos. Definitely tasted good but was probably 75% queso and maybe 25% toppings after mixing it up. Expected more but oh well. read more

Illegal Pete's Lodo - Bleh - Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

It had been years since I had been to an Illegal Pete's, and now I'm wondering why. The food was quite tasty, all the preparations & toppings you'd expect, made by very friendly folks, and enjoyed in a great space inside & out (with water misters going). The line did get a bit long at peak lunch rush, but it moves along. read more

The bowls here are always delicious. They always hook it up with good size portions and the vibe is right. They have a bar and a lot of tvs to watch. Free chips or tortilla with your bowl! So much better than chipotle! High quality service. read more

I loveee the free drinks with avs tickets deal! They always have the dankest "fast" food and its a nice lil bar vibe. Ill come back.

Wow, this place was so much better than chipotle. I ordered the fish bowl and it was delicious! The fish is cooked fresh so you have to tell the staff that you want the fish. The sides were flavorful and I got the side of chips. Super tasty and super filling! You definitely get your money's worth here read more

After going to a Rockies Game, my fiancé and I were hungry and came across this place. Loved how spacious it was and that there's outdoor seating! I got a custom bowl and he got the fish bowl. The service was fast and nice! We didn't get hard drinks but their bar looked stacked / seemed to have good options. If you're a fan of chipotle but looking for something more local, would recommend. read more

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This place is like Chipotle on steroids!!! Food is fantastic. You go to the counter and order just like Chipotle, but the food is so much better. The fajita veggies are actually cooked. The nachos are incredible, and the queso! Delish! If you are nearby and hungry, give this place a try! read more

Illegal Pete's Lodo - Nachos with a side of Guac. Just amazing. So good we went back 2 days later and had them again! Burrito in the background. - Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

The Mexican coke carnitas are my favorite! Would love an addition of another sauce besides the Xxxtra hot. Good food and a great takeout option. Good takeout service! read more

Food is cheap and filling. We were stuffed and our bill was $23 and some change. I got a breakfast burrito smothered in pork green chili. My guy got a breakfast burrito with a medium bag of tortilla chips and a side of green chili. We both got a large foundation sodas too. I feel like most people must go here because they serve alcohol. The food was decent but not spectacular by any means. I was starving so it probably tasted better just because how hungry I was. I personally wouldn't go here again, but if your hungry and want to get very full for about $11 then this is the place for you! read more

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I absolutely love the burrito bowls here. It is so much better than chipotle or qdoba (granted a little more expensive) but would definitely recommend going here for something fast and delicious while you are in Denver. I got a burrito bowl and a chicken quesadilla and they were both delicious. Their pico is very good. Plenty of seating indoors and staff is all so nice. They have a large menu with vegetation options too! read more

This was our first stop on our Denver vacation and after a long day of travel this absolutely hit the spot! It's a build your own concept with some chef curated options and everything was tasty. We got the barbacoa nachos and fish tacos and for a land locked state the fish tacos for bonkers good. Being on 16th it's also a great and convenient spot to either catch the game or people watch. It was a great start to our vacation read more

The food here was delicious. The loaded nachos were totally loaded and everything tasted really fresh. They practically had to roll me out of there because I ate so much food. Highly recommend. read more

Illegal Pete's Lodo - Loaded Carne Asada and Chicken Nachos - Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

First time eating at Illegal Pete's and really loved it! Ordered a burrito bowl with chicken, black beans, pork green chile, cabbage, cilantro, tomatillo salsa & cheese with chips. All of the ingredients were fresh, cold when they should be and hot when they should be. I will absolutely walk the 8 blocks or so to eat here again! The staff was very friendly, ordering is really easy and the entire restaurant was clean. read more

Not from Denver and took a chance on this place. In my honest opinion - this place was alright. I expected more from it! I think there is better Mexican food options around. Overall, I think the food was a little disappointing for the price. The service & queso were good. This place would've been 3 stars for me food wise, but since they had rainbow flags I'm raising it to 4!!! ‍ read more

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Illegal Petes was our lunch pick after a long flight and train ride from airport. It was busy but line moved quickly. We ordered veggie quesadilla. I felt a bit rushed with options as this was my first time here. The veggies were good but I wished i had some hot sauce to go with it. We also had burritos with queso and chile sauce. This was yummy. The veggies were well seasoned and went well with the yummy sauces. read more

Great mission burrito. The steak was fantastic. Loved the feel of the restaurant, and ate outside on the patio, made it even better. Quick service and good food for the price. read more

Love love love this place! Consistently great service, staff is extremely friendly and check in on you even when waiting for an online order. Helpful to know on a Sunday - they have all the football games on! Finding the east coast games be tough - so that's exciting! I ordered online and walked over shortly after ordering - while fairly busy - I didn't have to wait more than 5 min for my order - and it was fun to watch the kitchen staff cooking the main ingredients (see the photo of the grilling chicken). I ordered a bowl with steak, rice, lettuce, corn, salsa cheese and sour cream - it was delicious and filling! read more

Illegal Pete's Lodo - Fresh grilled chicken! - Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Chris Jenna Cooper Morgan Top four people that have made my night Food was great ; they were entertaining Reminded me of chipotle food and their bar was a bit of a divey one on the other side Xoxo would return if in the area read more

I don't get the hype I guess? The line was to the door so we had to wait 10+ minutes to order. For a chain restaurant the fish tacos were pretty good. I enjoyed the ranch and crisp cabbage topping. Fish was well fried. Nobody else at my table was raving about their meal. As people say, I think this is a place you go at the end of a night of drinking when you appreciate food more. read more

Illegal Pete's Lodo - What's the vibe? Abandoned lime. Here at 5pm on a Saturday and it's busy at but the line is moving. - Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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