Illegal Pete's Reviews

Better than chipotle. Fun deals when concerts/sporting events are in town

Cozy, busy local burrito and Tex-Mex bowl place. Craft beer on draft is reasonably priced at $3.50. Long line even outside of standard lunch rush hours but moves quick and folks are friendly.

Bet burritos in Boulder, great location on Pearl Street Mall. Beware, long lines form around lunchtime.

I don't like it. It bothers me when they mix up the ingredients in the burrito, because then by the time I eat it, it's cold, and doesn't retain any warmth. I wish they wouldn't do this. The theme of the place is Mexican, and has the word "illegal" in the name, so that to me is playing a pun on the illegal immigrant issue, which has racist undertones. Everything is so overpriced and the worst of all, the employees are always stingy with the ingredients they put in, especially the guac. If I'm paying extra for guac, you should at least give me more than just a tablespoon of it!! Anyway, I've decided chipotle is better.

Normally, this location has been on point, but the last two times which includes this one, they've forgotten to give me any salsa that was in my order. It's pretty saddening when you salsa is a big part of the order and it's forgotten. On top of the forgetfulness, there's no longer curbside pickup even though it's still listed on their website and what not. Also, there's no where to make a complaint about order not being correct. Hope things get better, but for now I won't be returning for any further forgetfulness at this location

I am a huge fan of the concept of mixing all the ingredients together before wrapping the burrito. Each bite has the same consistency as the last up until the butt of the burrito. I ate mine 45 minutes later in the airport and it didn t even taste soggy because the sauces were so well ensconced with the dry ingredients.

My favorite Baja style tacos in Boulder; everything else is great too of course, and the bar is a good place to get a quick margarita.

Illegal Pete's is what Chipotle wishes it could be. Same concept: choose what you want then pick out toppings. The only difference is Pete's toppings are 100% better! Fresh, juicy chunks of steak, chicken, or shredded pork. They even offer fish! Plus, two types of everything: rice (cilantro white or brown), sauteed veggies (green or yellow/red), burritoes (white or whole wheat), tacos (soft or crunchy) and beans (black or pinto). To-die-for queso. Huge portions. And low prices. Highly recommend.

Illegal Pete's is the best Mexican food on Pearl Street!!

Great, quick food and relaxed atmosphere. Staff was great

Great queso, love adding it to my burrito, and staff like Alex on the line or Joe behind the bar make it a lot of fun.

Great food and good drinks...wish the bartender was a little more friendly

I've been going here for a long time. It's a good stop on the mall. Prices are good for Boulder, and the service is quick. I recommend the fish tacos!

I've been going to Illegal Pete's since it first opened in Boulder in 1995, and was very pleased to find that it's still great when I visited last week. Great salsa, excellent flavors of their grilled veggies and meats, and yummy guacamole all join to make an excellent meal no matter what you order. The only thing that has always creeped me out a bit is that they mix your burrito with a big spoon before they wrap it up - I learned to ask them not to mix.

Mexican: A quick self serve line as this busy lunch place churns out burritos and the like with a variety of fillings.

2 Quesadillas, Chips and Guac, a beer and 2 soft drinks. $31!!! Outrageous for assembly-line style food I can make in a dorm room with a hot plate. I d price this meal around $12-$15. Probably cost the restaurant less than $3 total to make. Only positive is that they didn t skip on the guac. It s open late, so I m sure this spot is great for the late-night drunchies or munchies. For the sober Boulder visitor looking for a great meal, though, this ain t it. The place seems to be popular and doing well, but I have a suspicion that it s because Illegal Pete s most frequent patrons are college kids armed with their parents credit card, not knowing just how badly Mom & Dad are getting ripped off.

Great atmosphere. Good food with some yummy green chili!

Love IP's!!!! Great breakfast as wells any other time!!! Quickly becoming a Colorado staple! Its an excellent stop anytime!!!

This place used to be great and I would not have gone to chipotle ever. The staff now is super rude some of the time. Not personable at all. I ve ordered nachos a few times and it s more expensive than a burrito but half of the amount of food. I ordered guacamole and they literally but two tablespoons on and charge you for it. Chipotle hands down gives you more food which is a shame.

So yummy! Such great flavors and unique things to add to your burrito (or taco or bowl etc...), like pesto or potatoes. It's a great local place that mixes your burrito insides up before wrapping it, and knows how to keep you coming back.
There is also a bar if you're feeling a margarita. Awesome place, great food.

This place is awesome, great service , great food , oh chipotle you have so much to learn

Always delicious, always natural, and they even mix up ingredients before wrapping the burrito. There are options for everyone. If the line is long, don't worry because it moves quickly. It's also worth the wait!

I love this place. Inexpensive with tons of delicious choices. I had PLENTY of gluten-free options as well. There's sometimes a line, but this affordable gem found among the over-priced eateries on Pearl Street is well- worth the wait.

You can choose all the things in your tacos then chill at the bar and have a beverage. Staff is really chill and approachable.

A store with a variety of items to choose from. Loved the different socks and shirts to choose from. And there s local vendors selling their items there too. Always fun to peruse.

They make a decent burrito here, though I've only ever had them after having a few drinks. They are open super late and are the perfect food for the end of a night on the town. :)

A truly hometown experience that brings the community in.

Loved it. Good service. Chill vibe. Not a lot of beers on tap though

Great food and friendly staff. Definitely recommend.
One of my favorite spots on Pearl Street.

Wow talk about great service! Danny was my bartender and couldn't have had a better experience! Highly recommend.

Good local alternative to Chipotle, just doesn't do much to stand out from competition. Pretty much a Chipotle clone, but the ingredients are slightly higher quality

This place is pretty good but it gets really crowded sometimes.

Great Mexican. Loved the fish tacos. Bomb chocolate chip cookie.

One of few eateries with casual dining on Pearl St. open late. You can find American style Mexican food here for under $10. Dishes are open customization with an assortment of salsas and veggie toppings. There's also a full bar area with an assortment of beers.

Insane burrito's that will definitely not leave you hungry. Can get very crowded around lunch time. Prepare to stand in line for a couple of minutes. I usually struggle finishing the burrito as it is just huge, but also really good, so I end up finishing it and feeling like I can't move for the rest of the day. If you're looking for a lighter meal, 1 burrito could easily feed two people.

Great food and beer selection. We flew in late and we able to grab food after 11pm!

My favorite place for a healthy burrito that s fast if you re starving and on the go. I m not a fan of the tv s, so I prefer to enjoy my child size burrito (big enough for me) outside on the pearl st mall people watching and enjoying nature. Great prices!

Good burritos and a quick lunch stop. Comparable with Chipotle.

Fast casual burritos & tacos. Staff is friendly and ecclectic. Great margaritas, especially at happy hour. There is outside seating on the side of the building. Highly recommend for a quick bite on Pearl.

Great food at great prices, always leave full and happy!

Always great. I drive in from out of town for the food! The barbacoa is the best I've ever had, almost like slow cooked roast beef. Queso is perfection! Get reverse nachos, and it's like two meals! Did I mention they MIX their burritos?? So good! I miss their old staff, turnover seems high with the new management. She has been rude to me on occasion. It used to be a place where the staff joked and laughed with you, and now they're just making burritos. The food is great, the atmosphere isn't what it used to be.

Used to be better but they've started putting cilantro in everything severely limiting options.

This is a great spot all around with great options, specially it's wonderful fish burrito!

I'm gonna frickin win bingo, I swear. This one's for Virginia.

Good food, friendly and quick staff, a little pricey but worth the try for the pork chili verde which was amazing.

Very filling! Chipotle style ordering of food. Tastes very good

One of my favorite "fast food" places. I just wish there was one in my city.

Great food & fun atmosphere. Quaint outside seating when weather permits.

Great food. This is what Chipolte wants to be when it grows up...

I work right down the street and come in on the reg for lunch. I m on a first name basis with about half the staff, and it s always a good experience, despite the line usually being long. It s Pearl Street. Illegal Pete s is good. It makes sense that it s gonna be busy. Also, Alex is the man!

One of the better burrito options in Boulder. Costs a bit more than Chipotle, but they are generally higher quality and have a bar so it works out.

Great local place open late. Think Chipotle or Qdoba but better. Also love the breakfast burritos here!

Yum! Great burritos and bowls at reasonable prices. Friendly staff!

I love their culture and community involvement. They have also supported my business for many years.