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Illegal Pete's
Cassandra Kotnik 

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1530 16th St. Denver, CO 80202

303-623-2169 

http://www.illegalpetes.com  

1530 16th St. Denver CO 80202

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  • Mexican
    $ $
    All Major Credit Cards, cash, ATM/Debit
  • Casual
    Kid Friendly, Patio/Sidewalk Dining, Smoking, Takeout, Vegetarian Friendly, Wheelchair Accessible
    Dinner, Lunch
  • Full bar
    Not Accepted
    Street
Description

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.








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    There are few more pleasant ways to give back to the community than drinking while doing so -- which makes Illegal Pete's latest charity venture both sweet and savvy. The restaurant chain recently launched a series of collectible beer glasses dedicated to noteworthy (and Illegal Pete's-friendly) bands on the Denver scene, with local dance-punk outfit the Photo Atlas the first on its roster. For just $10, music/beer lovers can purchase a band-designed glass filled with Colorado brew... More »

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Main Menu
Salads
$5.80
Basic
$6.80
Chicken
$7.10
Steak
$7.10
Shredded Beef
$7.10
Pork Carnitas
$6.25
Premavira Veggies
Burritos-Chicken
$6.50
Chicken Burritos
$6.75
Chicken Pesto
$6.75
Chicken Fajitas
$6.75
Chicken Premevira
Burritos- Beef
$6.75
Steak Burritos
$6.75
Shredded Beef
$6.99
Green Chili Burrito
$6.99
Steak Fajitas
$6.99
Steak Premevira
$6.99
Steak & Potato
Burritos-Vegeterian
$5.89
Bean & Cheese
$6.25
Veggi Buritos
$6.25
Premevira
$5.99
The Potatoes Burrito
$6.45
The Big Potatoes
Dessert
$1.65
Sopapillas
$1.65
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