Illegal Pete's – Mexican
This high-energy sanctuary pulses with a vibrant, music-filled soul, where the savory aroma of slow-simmered meats and freshly fried chips invites a lively crowd to linger. Culinary creativity takes center stage as oversized tortillas are transformed into overstuffed burritos and golden nachos are draped in velvety queso, all perfectly complemented by the crisp crunch of Baja fish tacos and a cold craft beer. It is a communal hub where a laid-back spirit meets bold, customizable flavors, creating an atmosphere that feels less like a quick meal and more like a neighborhood celebration.
1530, 16th Street, Denver, CO, 80202 +13036232169 https://www.illegalpetes.com/0Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $
Dietary options: vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Wednesday
- 7:00 AM - 12:00 AM
- Friday
- 7:00 AM - 2:30 AM
- Saturday
- 9:00 AM - 2:30 AM
- Sunday
- 9:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Menu
Main Courses
Mission-style favorites customizable with your choice of proteins and toppings.
- Burrito - $12: Your choice of proteins rolled in a warm tortilla. Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bowl - $12: Naked burrito with choice of proteins and toppings, sans the tortilla. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tacos - $12: Choice of protein and toppings in taco shells. Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nachos - $12: Fresh fried chips smothered in queso and choice of toppings. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Quesadilla - $11: Cheesy goodness inside a tortilla with fresh add-ins. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smothered Burrito - $14.5: Burrito smothered in queso, green chile, or both. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baja Fish Tacos - $13.5: Beer-battered Alaskan pollock, corn tortillas, shredded cabbage, salsa fresca, baja sauce, and lime. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Salad - $12: Burrito fixings on a bed of fresh romaine lettuce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Appetizers and Sides
- Hand-Rolled Taquitos - $8.5: Choice of chicken, shredded beef, or combination. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chips and Queso - $5.5: Fresh fried chips with liquid gold cheese dip. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chips and Guacamole - $5.5: Hand-smashed daily avocado dip with chips. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
Breakfast
Available during breakfast hours only.
- Pete's Breakfast - $10.5: Build your own breakfast burrito, bowl, quesadilla or tacos with eggs and choice of protein. Available at: breakfast, brunch
Desserts
- Chocolate-Chip Cookie - $2.5: Baked fresh in-house daily. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- Pete’s House Marg - $8: Sauza Silver Tequila, Triple Sec, House Marg Mix. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Coin Style Margarita - $10: Suerte Reposado Tequila, Agave, Fresh Lime Juice. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Juice-Cleanse
- Pete’s Party Marg - $28: 32-oz House Marg. Serves 4. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Moscow Mule - $9: Ginger Beer, lime and choice of Vodka, Tequila, or Whiskey.
- Pink Pony Mocktail - $6: Huckleberry, Fresh Lime Juice, Ginger Beer. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal, Juice-Cleanse
- Fizzy Lifter Mocktail - $6: Watermelon, Lime, Pete's Red Hot Sauce, Starry Soda, Tajin Rim.
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