Illegal Pete's - Colfax

2001 E Colfax Ave, Denver - 80206
155 reviews
Burrito Mexican
(720) 723-2703

This might be one of the best places on earth. (I thought I died and went to heaven but I know I don't have a reservation there)The green chili here is delicious (got it to smother my burrito). The food all around is so tasty. Everyone is very kind. And the drinks are delicious.

Went here after the pride parade and while it was extremely busy, the food was still super good and it was a pleasant experience. It was reasonably fast, and there were places to sit. The food was absolutely delicious. Would highly recommend.

Illegal Pete’s catered a party for one of my clients – and it was divine. Fresh guacamole. Crisp tortilla chips. Spicy salsa. And so many other things to add. Totally recommend! ?

Usually, I have no issues with Illegal Pete’s. I really love the food however this time I decided to treat myself and get a queso smothered burrito. Well, I paid 4 extra dollars for nothing. Picked up my bag and headed home. Got home to discover the burrito not only wasn’t smothered but didn’t even have queso in it. Tried to call to talk to someone multiple times and explain what happened but the phone was off the line. This may seem harsh but I absolutely hate ordering something and paying extra to get home and find you didn’t get what you paid for.

Food was fantastic! And the seating, both outdoor and indoor was great.

Just left at 10:29pm on 4/21. Ordered dinner and ate it at the bar for a couple margs, opened a tab and left it open. Boyfriend orders next round and closed out right away. Waited for my tab… watched the bartender ‘close out his drawer’ as he walked by me half a dozen times as we stared, done eating, drinks empty. Finally get his attention and ask - he ‘closed out his drawer.’ No receipt or explanation since we were clearly waiting in an empty restaurant. Went to check my bank statement to see what my bill was and the automated tip he added on. 25% added tip. We felt like he intentionally did this, prior to confirmation. Just why? Thanks for last call?Food was good on the restaurant side, just don’t give the shorter guy with long dark hair your extra time.

Never met an Illegal Pete’s I didn’t LOVE. This location has all the elements: great indoor and outdoor seating, eye-popping mural art, chill & efficient staff, and of course good, affordable food & drink deals. Pretty sure it used to be a classic IHOP A-Frame as well. See you again real soon old friend ??

Amazing food, great staff and marvelous house margaritas!

Try the baja fish tacos! I was really surprised at how good they were. Atmosphere is casual and welcoming of everyone. Very LGBTQ+ safe.

2022 February 20 came here to eat from a long day of work with my family I’m a Sous chef at postinos had my two kids and wife experience really good . Good 4 and half star place to eat at. Rice was a little bit hard and prep could of been done better with tomatoes. But other that that team they have working is great. Kitchen clean,sani buckets in place and gloves on great thing to see when you about to eat at places. Busy but service didn’t take that long. Not sure if prep minced all the ingredients in the picó correctly or peppers not sure if there supposed to be julian.