Illegal Petes

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Illegal Pete's in Boulder is a three star Mexican restaurant. Check out this popular and affordable place in the Boulder area. Know before you go: this place features outdoor dining. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a family atmosphere. This place is open late and good for groups.

User Reviews of Illegal Petes

Yelp.com Review - by Bruno M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Great food. Especially busy during lunch, but worth the wait.
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jason V.

4.0 of 5 stars. I ate here a few days ago for the first time and I will have to say it was a pleasurable meal. I feasted on the primavera tacos Next time I will get a burrito though cause I hear they are really...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Bobby T.

2.0 of 5 stars. Jesus, how does Illegal Pete's have a rating on the bonus side of 3 stars? How? I guess it's the cache, you know, everyone being like "Oh, it's a Colorado original that hasn't sold out to the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by David K.

5.0 of 5 stars. Of all the illegal pete's, this one makes the best food and has the best atmosphere. You can't beat being on Pearl Street and all the seating they offer. Secondly, this place also makes the best...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Julie D.

2.0 of 5 stars. In Boulder to check out the Arts Festival, tummy growling uncontrollably (I think I scared a few small children), we wandered into Pete's for a little lunch break. I've eaten here a few times, but it...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Bill E.

5.0 of 5 stars. A lot of food, A LOT of food for the money! I didn't need a burrito that big, but it was so god-damned good, I could not help but to eat the whole thing!
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Ali S.

3.0 of 5 stars. This place is kind of lame, especially from a veggie perspective. There are two options for veggie burritos: One has green peppers and onions, the other has red peppers and something (purple onions?)....
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Katy W.

3.0 of 5 stars. Stopped in here for an early dinner on the same day as the Boulder-Boulder, it wasn't difficult to park in the garage. People seemed to be trying to overcome the rain.I hadn't had any Mexican (or...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jason P.

4.0 of 5 stars. I was visiting from out of town this weekend and while in Boulder my friend told me about this place; she said she loved it and i thought yes.. let's eat here!We split a burrito as i wasn't that...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Kat V.

4.0 of 5 stars. One of the first things I have started to miss about CO is this place (been gone 3 months now...wow).BEST burritos - hands down. The ingredients are always good, the portions are hearty. The...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Marielle C.

4.0 of 5 stars. One of my go-to stops whenever I am in Boulder. One of my favorite things about Illegal Petes is that they mix the ingredients of the burrito before they fold it up. Also if you're not a burrito...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Ef R.

1.0 of 5 stars. I stopped getting burritos from Illegal Pete's on Pearl because I can't stand the employees there. The food has always been pretty lousy, but there aren't a lot of quick restaurants downtown, which...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Peter A.

1.0 of 5 stars. The only good thing here is the name. This place should be illegal. Had a Big Fish burrito. I really wish I hadn't. There was absolutely no flavor except for the off-tasting beans. Later that night I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Paul R.

3.0 of 5 stars. Funky.. in a good way.Had all the standards and a few pleasant surprises.I really dug the crab cake eggs benedict.
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by David L.

2.0 of 5 stars. Stopped by this week and got a steak burrito. I love burritos, was hungry, and had been thinking about burritos for 3 hours before I got to IP's. The meat was cold. The rest of the fixings were...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Michael P.

4.0 of 5 stars. The boulder location is better than the Denver one, and definitely better than any chipotle out there. Their breakfast burritos are awesome, their pork green chili is fairly good and the atmosphere is...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by m g.

5.0 of 5 stars. Get a Fish Burrito. Just get it. Get a beer too. It's really good.It doesn't have the salty-ness of Chipotle, so if you'd rather have Chipotle I'd understand. But you get as much food from Pete but...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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Amazing place by Christina O. at InsiderPages

I love going to Illegal's. It has amazing quesadilla's, probably my favorite. I love going there and I mean it's really good. The guac is amazing. I love how they mix up the ingredients in the burritos.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/09/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Inga B.

4.0 of 5 stars. I didn't even realize this was a chain until I started to write my review. New in town, will be residing here for a couple of weeks for in office training with IMBA. Delicious! Ordered the grilled...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2009
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Best burritos ever by Rachael S. at InsiderPages

The thing I miss most about Boulder (ok, one of them) is Illegal Pete's shredded beef. Their food is fast, delicious and cheap. What else could you ask for?
citysearch.com - user review - 01/07/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Laura C.

4.0 of 5 stars. I love this place. Great burritos, quesadillas etc etc and they even do breakfast burritos. I work right above it so I frequent the tasty goodness that is IPs. I've had a warning from some co-workers...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by James W.

4.0 of 5 stars. OK, one more solid review for Pete's, but here's my say: The breakfast burritos.Well, their website says they open at 11am everyday, but this Boulder location opens at 9:30 Saturday, maybe the same on...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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Stick to Chipotle.

Following the Chipotle / Qdoba trend, Illegal Pete's offers the same assembly...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 11/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Caitlin G.

4.0 of 5 stars. Like someone else said, nothing revolutionary, just good burritos. I was definitely happy with my chicken burrito. All the ingredients were definitely fresh and tasted great. The service was good and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mr. Fishbits X.

5.0 of 5 stars. AWESOME... I don't know if this is the original location, but I love seeing a small business grow from the hill to a Boulder staple.Fantastic little, simple mexi-Cali burrito shack. Great food at...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by John K.

5.0 of 5 stars. I think Illegal Pete's is about a 4 when it comes to the food, but when the atmosphere is factored in, it's a home run! The burritos are good and you can get a beer with it. Nothing spectacular, but...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Amy C.

2.0 of 5 stars. I didnt try its burrito, but the quesadilla with chicken. I asked for some salad to go with it, and got a weird look. I always get that from Qdoba, plus they are more generous with ingredients too.
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mitchell F.

4.0 of 5 stars. Illegal Pete's is the best of the killer-burrito genre in the Boulder area. It certainly trumps Chipotle, and even though Qdoba gives it a run for its money, Pete's has an unbeatable weapon: the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Sarah S.

5.0 of 5 stars. I used to walk into Illegal Pete's craving one of their delicious burritos... and then end up ordering something equally delicious, like a quesadilla or fish tacos or something like that. I appreciate...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by chris m.

5.0 of 5 stars. sorry, all you haters, but this place has my heart. an indie burrito place that has a full bar rocks my world, especially since they stock the tapatio to make things as zesty as need be. i've never...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2008
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Best burrito anywhere!

The only thing I crave is an Illegal Pete's burrito! We recently tried the queso, muy bien! The chips are nice and warm too.
citysearch.com - user review - 04/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mark G.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is the boulder classic. Nothing reminds me of college days as much as this place. The venue of choice for dinner or after bar beer munchies. Steak burrito with corn and lettuce. Life does not get...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2007
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Best Giant Burritos

The best burritos around. Make sure they mix the ingredients before they wrap your burrito. I eat there every time I make it to the "Hill"
citysearch.com - user review - 11/11/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jen A.

3.0 of 5 stars. First time tonight at Illegal Pete's and, while this place may not be authentic Mexican food, it was pretty darn tasty. We had a burrito, tacos, and 2 margs for around $20. Note this is...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Dave B.

2.0 of 5 stars. Don't get me wrong, I think that Illegal Pete's has a pretty good burrito but...The thing about the Pearl street store that drives me crazy is the emo-pretty boys that serve the burritos. My friends...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Mon C.

4.0 of 5 stars. my first time in boulder and we stopped here for a bite to eat. the burrito was huge in size and taste! as they make your burrito in front of you they mix the insides together - what a great idea!...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Amanda W.

2.0 of 5 stars. Well, this is the other half of the local-burrito-chain coin.As I said in another review, in the Boulder burrito battle you have to choose a side. I 'm not sticking with Pete. (Though as restaurant...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2007
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Beats Chipotle everytime!

If you're on the mall you can't get better fast food than IP. The potato burritos rock, but I always get them in a bowl. Always a lunch crowd, so be prepared to stand in line. More choices than I know what to...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/13/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Arun C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Quick, tasty, cheap, and BIG burritos. Not bad. It was my first time in Boulder, so I was happy with the variety of food to choose from. I guess that's what you can expect / take-for-granted in a good...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Sean G.

4.0 of 5 stars. Whenever Im in Boulder I stroll down Pearl Street and before I hit the Boulder Bookstore I make a point of paying a visit to Illegal Pete's. Nothing fancy here but it's damn good and not too hard on...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Joshua Y.

3.0 of 5 stars. What more could you ask for in Burritos? The cafeteria style production line speeds the process along. Try the Big Fish, it takes a few minutes, but the sauce is great. They offer the option of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2006
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Better than Chipotle!?

Hard to imagine, I know but for a great burrito as big as your arm you must try Illegal Pete's. When you get tired of the same ole flavors at other burrito joints, they have some different spices to ...
judysbook.com - user review - 02/21/2006
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Best fish tacos ever! by Margaret G. at InsiderPages

Illegal Petes offers a tasty array of tap beers plus really good and unique mexican food including the best fish tacos I have ever had! The service is usually fast and cheerful as well. Mmmm!
citysearch.com - user review - 08/07/2005
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Don't use your credit card!!!

Awesome potato burrito, IP has my favorite burrito. You have to be fast about telling them about any special preferences, they make your burrito assuming everyone wants the same helpings. The cashiers are too...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/09/2003
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Pete's is my fave!

Illegal Pete's has by far the best burrito in town - you have to try their potato burrito - you'll never go to a chain burrito place again!
citysearch.com - user review - 12/16/2002
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Perfect Crave

Clearly my favorite place to eat. When I am hungry, Illegal Pete's is my place of choice.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/11/2002
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Fresh great food!

Awesome place for any mexican food. Excellent fish burrito! I will come back soon!
citysearch.com - user review - 11/07/2002
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THE BEST

Illegal Petes is hands down the best burrito place in all of Denver.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/13/2002
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No Contest Best.

Everything from the ingredients to the preparation to the way everything is blended in the end (the best part!) Illegal Pete's has no real competition other than for street corner locations. I spend double the...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/08/2002
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YUMMYIES!

By far, Illegal Pete's is the best burrito place in town, specifically because they actually mix the infredients together ulike other inferior burrito places.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/20/2002
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No secret.

If you live in Denver or Boulder - it's no secret that these are the best burritos around, maybe not authentic burritos, but whatever they are they are the best. The tortilla is perfect and the ingredients are...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/06/2002
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mmmm...burritos!

Laid back atmosphere, friendly waitstaff that speaks English, happy hour, tender meats, salsa variety, and on top of it all, they take the extra step to STIR the ingredients in your burrito so that you don't...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/02/2002
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Fast East Place

Great food, quick to just run in and grab a bite, but delivery can take forever!
citysearch.com - user review - 08/13/2002
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Excellent

The best of the major burrito chains. Beats Chipotle in pretty much every category -- ingredient quality and freshness, taste, capable service.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/12/2002
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Mixin it up

Unlike Chipotle, which is indeed good, Illegal Pete's does a little something extra to their burritos-- they mix the ingredients together. It blends well, and tastes a heck of a lot better than Chipotle.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/09/2002
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Great place to go!

I really appreciate the fact that the staff is so friendly at both the one in Denver and the one in Boulder. And if you're vegetarian or vegan they make are flexible enough to make modifications without...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/26/2002
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We miss you Pete!

Used to live in the Boulder area and Illegal Pete's was at least a once a week visit! What can I say - it's the best mexican food for the best price.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/01/2002
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Frommer's

Located at the far east end of the Pearl Street Mall, Illegal Pete's is renowned locally for its creative, healthy burritos, packed with chicken, steak, veggies, or fish. The menu also includes a similar range...
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AOL CityGuide

boulder's best burritos...
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IgoUgo

located on the popular pearl street mall, illegal pete's has the biggest burritos i have ever seen. a small local chain with two locations in boulder, and one in denver, illegal pete's offers quality mexican...
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TripAdvisor

great food, great prices, great portions-- i love this place!
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RestaurantRow.com

i live in berkeley, ca...
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10Best

drop by this popular restaurant for the best burritos in town. you can't go wrong with the fajita burrito filled with chicken, cilantro-lime rice, salsa, sauteed onions and peppers. taco options include fish,...
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