Went in on a Sunday night for some drinks with some friends visiting. The bartender upstairs Amber , was beyond rude. When we nicely asked her for straws she threw them onto the counter along with our debit cards. She also had the audacity to roll her eyes right in front of us. Other times we were ignored because she was too busy watching her Snapchats. It's also important to add that there was only 10 people at the bar. This was shocking because Petes bartender are typically very friendly and engage with their costumers. read more

I like their food a lot, and I also enjoy their margaritas.. really enjoy their margaritas. Free chips and salsa.. the only reason this place doesn't get 5 stars from me is their damn line that is always out the door every single time I want to eat here. Wish the line would go a little bit faster, but other than that no complaints. Great patio to hang out at, and their vegetarian burritos and breakfast bowls are great. I love how they are dog friendly too, definitely a huge plus. read more

New favorite place when I head to Tucson! Food was great and the prices were surprisingly low. Who doesn't love that!? Lots of options, even for vegetarians! Didn't get a chance to venture upstairs but the downstairs bar was great! Cocktails are reasonably priced compared to other places. Definitely recommend! read more

If you're looking for way to cheat on your diet in an epic way, head to Illegal Petes! Their flavors are delicious and the staff is friendly. Love the patio seating too. read more

Very good service and food! I went there the day after they opened so the line was fairly long but it was definitely worth the wait. I ordered the fish tacos and my boyfriend ordered the green chili burrito. Both tasted very fresh and were very delicious! The pico de gallo tastes like it was made with the freshest ingredients. We will definitely visit again in the near future read more

Illegal Pete has been a great place to grab a quick bite morning, noon and night. The food is tasty while the environment brings a nice college feels to campus. Unfortunately, their server staff is not par to their food. I ordered a chicken bowl while my girlfriend ordered a veggie bowl. She asked just a little extra bit more veggies from one of the server, but I felt a bit of contempt. I believe it was from my girlfriend requesting a little bit more food because she got a veggie bowl. At checkout, she has the audacity to tell her cashier quietly but loud enough for us to hear that some people just ask for too damn much. Personally, i think that was uncalled for. Chipotle would never antagonize their customers, especially when they are right in front of their face. Illegal Pete was once a place with a friendly and helpful staff, but now it seems judgemental and hostile. read more

Illegal petes is a good place to eat out with friends defiantly not a family friendly business you're looking at about $10 a meal $12 if you want a drink with it I would stay away from the fish only because it seems they rarely ever change the oil also I've noticed on saturdays there's usually only one bartender up stairs and one down until the evening which doesn't makes much sense considering it's on the uofa campus I've seen a good amount of the employees drinking after work as well which isn't a big deal but it is odd lol I would recommend petes happy hour for sure read more

This place is a rip off.. my burrito bowl didn't even cover the bottom of the bowl, I had a hair in my food and the flies were out of control. I had flies landing on my food and in my drink. The service was terrible too. The cashier slid my food towards me almost off the table and were some of the most unfriendly people I've come in contact with since I've been in Tucson. Would not recommend this place to my worst enemy. read more

I went to support this new local restaurant and in return yesterday my husband and I got food poisoning. Thank goodness our toddler refused to eat or we would be in ER right now. Cool atmosphere but DONT eat there! read more

Love this place! It was my first time checking out this bar. Davis made the experience fun and the margarita was delicious! Definitely will be back thanks to the Davis who made me feel like one of the locals. read more

OMG, I can't believe how racist the name of this place is. Just kidding! I love Illegal Pete's and I think it's funny that some people over-think the name. Anyways, this place reminds me of a Chipotle on steroids. The menu is pretty extensive - everything from supreme nachos, burritos, quesadillas, burrito bowls, etc. It seems like their ingredients are quality and they don't skimp on the portions. My favorite part is that at the end of scooping everything into your burrito, they mix it up before wrapping it up. Genius! That way you don't get a mouthful of sour cream, or just rice. Their prices are fair for the amount of food you get. I like that they have TWO bars in the place - AND they have a solid selection of local and craft beers on tap. This is one of the first places I have seen Dale's Pale Ale on tap (I know, it's not technically local since it's from Colorado, but still). Margarita Mondays are good with $4 (?) margs - and they're not pre-mixed which I am super happy about. The only down-side to their bar is that they do not offer pitchers of beer. Since school started back up, this place is really busy, obviously especially during football/basketball games, but it's still fun to come here and hang out on one of the upstairs patios and watch one of the 20 TVs in the place. read more

Ate here for the first time for New Year's...Not sure why this restaurant has high marks. Tacos were not good at all. I'm thinking maybe college kids aren't familiar with good Mexican food. Usual even crappy food tastes decent with a few drinks, but alcohol didn't even help...the bar service and drinks were outstanding though! read more

This place has quickly become part of my weekly routine - first tried it because the line for Chipotle down the street was long, as per usual. After that first visit, I was sold. I find that portions are pretty generous, especially with their meats. Chipotle tends to skimp on meat whereas IP gives a hell of a serving. The happy hour is hard to beat -$4 house margaritas (can also add strawberry and/or mango for free), bottomless chips and salsa, and a killer selection of beers on tap. Friendly staff and a great atmosphere. read more

Don't go here for breakfast! OMG... no creme or milk for coffee and the coffee S U C K S. I've brewed better coffee in my dirty socks. They got basically 1 thing for breakfast and it's not too bad. When I came in they still had the music blasting from the night before and there was no escape... I should have listened to my inner voice and ran for the hills as soon as I walked in... read more

Good food and good vibes. Staff is very friendly as well. I'm also glad there is another place on University with alcohol now. Haters gonna hate. read more

This place intrigued me because it reminded me of Chipotle, but it has a more hipster feel in the ambiance and I liked the multiple levels of the restaurant. There's a bar on each level and abundant seating, which is good because it was packed on the weekend. The only difficulty is finding parking downtown! read more

It gets a two because the bar and the happy hour menu are bomb(drink wise) the food is absolute shit. Literally flavorless and most definitely frozen. If suggest sneaking in a burrito bowl from chipotle and just heading upstairs for drinks read more

Good beer, great service, and fantastic food. Adding the queso to my carnitas bowl might be the best decision I've ever made in my life.

Nice place to have a beer and burrito and a good atmosphere

This new little restaurant was our dinner choice prior to an Arizona game. We had a chicken quesadilla and a rice bowl. Both were absolutely delicious. Their chips and queso were the best too. A very nice selection of beer too! The only thing I could see as a downfall would be the fact that it is open to all ages and it tends to draw unruly college kids but that could be a plus for a family who wants to bring their kids. Either way, we enjoyed it and will be returning! read more

My first review of the place..I was in the U of A area for a musical at Centennial hall. So I wanted to check it out. The food was Chipotle style.it was like if Chipotle and Sir Veza's had a baby it would be this place. The food was good and very filling and awesome drink specials. The margaritas were cheap $4 however it took FOREVER just to order a drink. The staff wasn't all that friendly either. It's good place to catch a game as there were a lot of tvs but good luck getting a drink! I am not sure I will be back... read more

Solid to go chipotle style restaurant. Quick service, slightly better bang for your buck than chipotle in my opinion. Lots of seating everywhere so you can find a place for your group. Misc is also quieter inside than many of the places on University which is nice if you want to visit while eating. I appreciate them having sports games on the big TV screens all around the eating areas. read more

Traveling through with a band. Got an amazing fish salad, super cheap prices. Would certainly come back everything I come through Tucson. Open late as well. read more

Food was marginal, like a less organized chipotle. They didn't have enough seating inside and it was too overcrowded. Outside didn't have heaters and it was 45 degrees so it was almost impossible to sit out there. I feel like the place opened too quickly without really thinking through their business strategy. read more

This place rocks Its just like chipotle except fresher and more authentic. There are a huge variety of options that aren't available at chipotle such as nachos, potato burritos, breakfast burritos, and even a full service bar. The only downside is it's more expensive than chipotle, but you get what you pay for. 5 stars they need to open up more locations! read more

Ok .... So my Roomie and I stopped here tonight because we love to support local businesses...... we love our other local establishments but equal acceptance is important! The beer was good, staff were friendly and they just made us feel more than welcome....!!! We wish you great success moving forward!!! Now we only want to make 2 recommendations, move TV's for games and heat for the out door areas ... It maybe AZ but it can get very cold outside quick!!! read more

the best around town, it is better than Chipolte and has a fun atmosphere. The food was fresh and the service was fast. Highly recommend

At first I wasn't sure if I was going to like this place. You see, I'm I'm a Chipotle fan. I'm glad I tried it though. We've been here 3 times this month already. It's good quality food and it's a lot more versatile than Chipotle. If you want a healthy and tasty meal you've gotta check out Illegal Petes. read more

Pete's is essentially a Chipotle when it comes to ordering and the food they offer, however there is a bar and patio attached. They offer a good amount of beers on draft and, like the other places on University, it's a great spot to watch a game. read more

Took a day trip to Tucson to check out some breweries, but knew I had to get my grub on first. This place looked pretty good so I tried it out. Didn't know it is basically like Chipotle, but WAYYYY better! I got a burrito with carnitas and it was amazing. I love the way the place looked and I loved the food even more. The outdoor is seating and view are super awesome.The tortilla was super soft and the queso was out of this world. Great place! These UofA students are lucky! read more

Like Chipotle, but better! Delicious food. Generous, realistic portions. Great bar. Lively atmosphere with plenty of space. Very enjoyable!

5 stars for the taquitos,queso dip, and bartender Theo not only was he personable he made it a memorable experience. Will be coming back!!

Kind of overrated, if you're not part of the college set. It's above average, but the music makes it impossible to talk - and we were outside. Very hip atmosphere, friendly help, but the food was just, well, OK. read more

NONE of the food is frozen, ALL of it is made fresh daily and the amount of options is insane!! The TWO bars have a crazy beer selection as well as their famous house margs. Double shot of Sauza, triple sec and a splash of house-made marg mix... Only $5 or $4 during Happy Hour (daily, 3p-8p including weekends) Located near U of A campus - has a college feel to it; fun, light and chill. Music will be loud most nights, weekend nights (Thurs, Fri & Sat) extend Happy Hour to late night (11p-1a) still includes the day Happy Hour. Great place to hang out with friends, meet new people and enjoy fresh food and awesome drink specials and options!!! read more

Ran into Illegal Pete's for a quick lunch. The food was pretty good, but the burrito was small...The smallest I've had a burrito place (Moes, Chipotle, Qdoba, etc.). I did like that they mix the ingredients in the burrito (instead of having all of the cold stuff on top and meat on bottom), but that was as far as my love for this place went. read more

So yummy! Set up like chipotle but a more fun atmosphere, food tastes better too and the service is great.

This place is exactly what University had been missing!! Unbeatable vibe (especially before home football games). Great food. Way better than Chipotle. Amazing margaritas. The guy in charge is also super chill and friendly. I have yet to meet someone who has anything less than mad love for this place. read more

The food is mucho better than Chipotle. The salad is much more tasty. Priced about the same. Plenty of TV s to watch. My only beef in Pepsi products. .... no bueno. read more

Went here on my daughters recommendation. Had the steak and potato burrito with chips and guacamole. Love the location and seating options both inside and out. Great music set the ambiance and the staff was friendly. Can't wait to try them again. read more

Way better fast food Mexican than Chipotle. Chill place. Burritos and full bar. What else do u need?