Illegal Pete's

Colorado is known for its homegrown big-burrito chains. Illegal Pete's isn't the largest, but it's big on flavor, with a wide-ranging menu that includes everything from the standard chicken- and carnitas-based burritos to versions with fish or potatoes as the main event. The ingredients are all carefully balanced before the burrito is wrapped, ensuring that you won't get any bites of just rice or only sour cream. The casual atmosphere might lure you into sticking around for one more beer; it's no surprise that each and every Illegal Pete's outpost is a favorite hangout for somebody. Who put the beat in your burrito? Illegal Pete's did. Which tables get moved to cram the DJs into this glass-fronted LoDo Chipotle-with-a-bar? Better yet, how do you dance without spilling your -- or your neighbor's -- salsa? Follow the smell of fat burritos or the sound of phatter tracks to find out.

• Cuisine(s): Mexican

  Hours: Sun.-Weds., 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Thurs.-Sat., 11 a.m.-2:30 a.m.

  Price: $

  Payment Types: All Major Credit Cards, cash, ATM/Debit

• Attire: Casual

  Features: Smoking, Patio/Sidewalk Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly, Vegetarian Friendly

  Serving: Dinner, Lunch

  Alcohol: Full bar

• Reservations: Not Accepted

  Parking: Street