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    Illegal Pete's on The Hill

    3.8 (65 reviews)
    Open 10:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    two tacos
    Bill E.

    My friend and I lucked into this place. Looked fun and the staff were amazing - being our first time - they were all so enthusiastic about what they were making and presenting and they were so helpful. The food was fantastic. I had 3 taco's - chicken had the best flavor for me - I loved that I could do 3 different meats and get a little more exposure to what they had. My friend had a burrito and was very happy with it as well. Wish there was one of these in Omaha - because I would be there constantly.

    You forgot some stuff :( oh well.
    Terry B.

    Good food but poorly executed. Eat in so you can correct them when they forget something or mess up an order. I'm thru trying to order curbside. The staff doesn't care. Dropped almost $40 to have a burrito that looked like it was wrapped by someone without thumbs. (If he really didn't have thumbs, then he did a pretty good job otherwise, but still, get someone to wrap it maybe?) Forgot to add the cheese and sour cream to my tacos. Like, it should feel weird NOT to add cheese and sc, but I even REQUESTED it. Still, no. Ordered large queso because it's BOMB. They filled it about half way. My son's quesadilla was okay. He's not picky. Honestly Pete's is a Boulder staple, so we don't want to make a stink, and you should totally try them. But like I said, eat in, and they'll try harder. Bummer. Still edible and pretty good, but it's nice to have full portions, fully completed menu items, and no missing ingredients if possible. Love from South Boulder!!

    Aye brother big day at the creek mate pound some white claws and listen to death grips and pound some more claws borther. Nightwish borther
    Ben L.

    I swear to Jesus McChrist, what would i do?? I mean what in the actual fuck would i do without it? This is where moses saw that bush on fire, he didn't understand it but he loved the sweet nectar of the bush.

    Burrito bowl
    Jurga T.

    Came to Boulder Co to visit my old friends and get a tour at the University of Boulder . This place is their favorite for fast food Mexican and I am clueless why :) Upon entering the place you can smell old burnt oil and that smell gets worse inside . The tables and chairs/boot seats were dirty and sticky . Why cant you clean it once in a while ? The food was mediocre and expensive considering the portion size. Cute thing was a separate bar area that gave this hole in a wall a little face lift. Maybe its a late night spot when you are not so sensitive about smells and table cleanliness :))

    The half of my huge chocolate chip cookie that I'm taking to go!

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    9 months ago

    No service went 45 min without service. Rude bartenders cant belive the price of drinks and terrible food too.

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    Lachlan, thank you so much for your review! We appreciate you!

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    5 years ago

    The food was good, the service was fast, and the restaurant was clean and compliant with current COVID regulations in Colorado.

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    Awesome! Thanks, Sammie, for taking the time to review us!

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    Brittany, we're so happy you dig us! Thanks for the kind words. :)

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    7 years ago

    I am a huge fan of Illegal Pete's. I have visited all locations in the Denver area. Great margaritas! Great food! Great happy hour!

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    7 years ago

    Love going here for some food or a night out. Dan is an amazing bartender. Check them out!!!

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    Dana is the best! Outstanding service. You will never find a better bar. This is the place!

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    Their burritos, nachos, and quesadillas are all very dank, but so are their bowls and tacos.

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