Illegal Petes

We stopped by Illegal Pete's while we were in the area for the Festival of Lights. The restaurant is spacious, clean, and has a modern, cozy vibe with several TVs showing sports and a bar. The setup is similar to Chipotle, where you choose your ingredients and watch them prepare your meal. We ordered a couple of burritos and some fish tacos. The ingredients were fresh, but the burritos had a bit too much rice and not enough protein, which threw off the balance for us. They were also a little bland. The fish tacos were good but nothing special and they were cold when I bit into them. The food was fresh and the service was quick, but we were hoping for more flavor and excitement. As much as we wanted to like this place, it didn't quite live up to our expectations.

First time here and we are hooked!! Came for lunch, place was packed! Service was friendly and answered all of our questions. Place was so clean! Great selection of fountain drinks (Pepsi products) and they had horchata! Delish!! HUGE portions- we definitely could have shared, but took home for leftovers. Get the app and start earning points. They have military Monday and Tuesday is for healthcare (I think) discounts. The green sauce is rich in flavor- can't wait to come back!!

This is a great spot for an easy lunch. We enjoyed the queso and the ingredients seemed really fresh. It was clean and bright inside, with plenty of seating. I would give it 4.5 stars overall - not a "WOW" factor, but really good! My son loved the "silly sticks" which are just chicken taquitos.

We have been waiting for this Illegal Pete's location to open and came on the second day! There are two entrances: one from Tejon and one from Colorado. The interior is bright and clean and open. There are 6 big screen TVs so this will likely be a great spot to watch sporting events. You must order at the counter at the back, then you find a seat either alongside the bar or in the front, or you can sit at the bar mid restaurant.We came mid morning to avoid the crowds which we expected at their lunch hour. The staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming. They were very helpful when we told them it was our first visit to this franchise.We arrived just before 9 AM so ordered from the breakfast menu. Their breakfast is basically a choice of burrito, bowl, tacos, or quesadilla with a protein on top of eggs and potatoes, and then all the toppings. Their green chili is poured atop it if you want. We ordered a vegetarian bowl and a combo bowl which had bacon, chorizo and vegetables. Everything was absolutely delicious. We both got iced tea and it was fresh brewed! They have free WiFi - but the password doesn't work yet: BestBurrito! Can't wait to come back for lunch!

Excellent and super fresh food (way better if you compare it to big brands like Chipotle or Qdoba). Vegetarian and vegan options available. Definitely a great addition to the Colorado Springs food scene. Their bar is very fun and has a great selection of craft beers. Definitely coming back.

I'd call it Chipotle with a full service bar. The food is very similar. I wouldn't call it anything too special. The place was packed because the Nuggets playoff game was on. That made it pretty fun and exciting, but as soon as the game ended it cleared out quick. Not a bad spot for a quick bite if you want something more laid back and not a traditional sit-down restaurant.

We ordered take out with special instructions. None of them were correct. I called the let the manager know so I could get a refund and I got a message saying "were busy trying to again later". Then I went online and left a review. Never heard back. I also emailed with no avail on getting a return email or refund. 3 weeks have passed and still no word. I'm very disappointed and we probably won't be back.

basically chipotle with a bar, food is slightly higher quality with more options. queso is mid. mule was good. I found a cute lil corner to get lunch w my mom

A little disappointed after the much anticipated arrival of one of my favorite places. My boyfriend got a steak bowl and I got a fish bowl and both were bland as could be. The fishbowl consisted of literally lettuce, maybe 3 diced tomato pieces, and soggy fish on top. I've had illegal Pete's in both Denver and Arizona and loved it so maybe this location just needs a little bit to get it together.

First time visit to the Colorado Springs location!! Dinning area is beautiful, clean and well kept. Upon arrival as the only people in the restaurant, not one employee greeted us. The food was disappointedly cold and definitely needed more rice as the burrito was squishy and there wasn't any substance to it!! I was really hope to find an alternative to chipotle- sorry Pete's let's do better otherwise I don't know how long this place will last. First impressions are everything!