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    3.4 (47 reviews)
    Closed 10:30 am - 10:00 pm

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    Caroline M.

    So good!! Awesome good. Better than chipotle and moes. Love the green chili. The queso is a little cheap tasting. But Horchata is so good too!

    Sarah J.

    Cool place for sure. Nice atmosphere. Burrito was okay. I feel like it needed more flavor. (And I added a lot to it.) Queso was really good. Make sure to get that. But burrito wise, just average. Did get the virgin margarita and it was good. Thought it was going to be frozen bc of the app but it wasn't. Which was fine.

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    I've got the burrito bowl with steak and barbacoa and it was juicy and big and delicious. Staff is great and spectacular sunset. Thank you all!

    Outdoor dining on a nice day!
    Richard F.

    On a beautiful false spring day we stopped here to enjoy their outdoor seating which overlooks the park and lake across the street. We ordered 3 dishes and sat down and loved the warm weather and the fine conversation. When you enter this place you order just like you do at Chipotle by choosing items to add to your entree. My spouse ordered a salad with chicken, pinto beans, lettuce, avocado, cheese and other things which suited her taste. At around $11 it looked great and I took a photo. I was less hungry so ordered from the kids menu a bowl with chicken, beans, avocado, cheese and again whatever I wanted which included olives by the way. My daughter ordered a small burrito filled with her choices to suit her taste. These last two orders were around $7 each. The food was great! It was enjoyable and we certainly plan to return to this location again and again. It's not fancy but it's clean and tasty and a fun place to go. You have many choices on their menu and they were fast to put it together and friendly too! If you are in the area it's worth stopping for good food at a reasonable price. It turns out they did not care I was ordering a kids meal for myself. What a delightful place! Anyway I rated it high because it was perfect for us. It's not fancy but it is a pleasant way to spend a reasonable amount on decent food. This place is often busy so that tells you that many others also enjoy coming here for decent food and a nice time.

    1/3 filled illegal pete's bowl.

    Barely covered a 1/3 of my bowl with food, absolutely abysmal. Will not be back. Really disappointed

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    Amanda J.

    Delish. I've always been a fan of illegal Pete's and was so excited to see one within walking distance of my house! It did not disappoint, my chicken burrito was chunky and delicious. Second day opening and I was impressed with how quick it was on a busy Friday night. The queso and chips were slightly on the lighter side everything else was great!

    Fairly decent line for the food but it moves fast and the bartender visited table
    Elizabeth M.

    I had the ball of pork green chili and the pork that I found in it was very fatty I don't know maybe it was just my bowl II will order something else next time. The menu has a good variety and decent happy hour and really cool free offer for a beer if you buy an entree and show the ticket for the tickety bet you went to or going to

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    The portions in this bowl didn't even fill 1/2 the tortilla it comes with. Not sure if they are rationing or just getting stingy

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    I absolutely love Illegal Pete's food and margs, and this location has very helpful and friendly staff! I'll be back :)

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    Great food great service. Awesome employees, Reed is awesome! Very friendly and helpful

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    I love the atmosphere here. and the staff are great. the food is plentiful and good. I love the it is close to Crown Hill.

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    Delicious food, friendly staff, and nice patio. It's great for a quick lunch or take out dinner, and good price.

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    The queso dip was pretty good but burrito are mediocre, carnitas have a mushy texture and everything is just bland. Would not do again.

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