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First Look: Illegal Pete's Comes to Colfax

May 12, 2016 14:16PM

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Mark Antonation
Beef, pork and vegetarian tacos with a variety of salsas.
Illegal Pete's opens its eighth Colorado burrito bar (and ninth overall) at 2001 East Colfax Avenue tomorrow morning (Friday, May 13). Founder Pete Turner converted a run-down former IHOP into a stunning and spacious basilica of burritos, with a rambling outdoor patio, vaulted ceilings and the usual, beloved array of fresh-Mex offerings. Plenty of festive events are scheduled throughout the weekend. Photos by Mark Antonation.

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