Is Illegal Pete's Still Open? Food Paradise Update (Denver, CO)
Current status
As of September 2026, Illegal Pete's is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed September 2026.
Last verified
What the source shows: Yelp's listing for Illegal Pete's LoDo was updated in September 2026 with active reviews, and Google Places lists the location as operational.
- Season / episode Season 5, Episode 7
- Address 1610 16th St Mall, Denver, CO 80202
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What happened after Food Paradise?
The "Burrito Paradise" episode (S5E7) featured Illegal Pete's for its mission-style burritos and fresh-ingredient approach at its LoDo location in downtown Denver. Illegal Pete's is a Colorado-based fast-casual chain known for burritos, tacos, and a full bar with local beer on tap. According to Yelp, the LoDo location's listing was updated in September 2026, with reviews describing loaded burritos, fish tacos, and a signature queso. Google Places lists the location's business status as operational. The chain's own website continues to list LoDo among its current locations with online ordering available. No dated source reports a closure, relocation, or ownership change since the episode aired. Reviews posted on Yelp and Restaurant Guru throughout 2026 describe recent visits, consistent with ongoing, active operation at the same downtown Denver address.
Featured on Food Paradise
- Show
- Food Paradise
- Original air date
- Not confirmed
- Episode title
- Burrito Paradise
- What was featured
- Mission-style burritos and margaritas at the LoDo location
- Role
- Featured restaurant
- Name on the broadcast
- Illegal Pete's
Frequently asked questions
Is Illegal Pete's still open in 2026?
As of September 2026, Illegal Pete's is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed September 2026.
What happened to Illegal Pete's after Food Paradise?
The "Burrito Paradise" episode (S5E7) featured Illegal Pete's for its mission-style burritos and fresh-ingredient approach at its LoDo location in downtown Denver. As of September 2026, Illegal Pete's is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed September 2026.
Where is Illegal Pete's located?
1610 16th St Mall, Denver, CO 80202. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.
What season and episode of Food Paradise featured Illegal Pete's?
Season 5, Episode 7 of Food Paradise. The episode is titled “Burrito Paradise”.
What do reviews say since Food Paradise?
According to Yelp, the LoDo location's listing was updated in September 2026, with reviews describing loaded burritos, fish tacos, and a signature queso. We summarise what dated sources report; we do not publish our own rating.
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Visit info
- Address
- 1610 16th St Mall, Denver, CO 80202
- Venue type
- restaurant
- Official website
- illegalpetes.com
- State hub
- TV restaurants in Colorado
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Sources
- Yelp — https://www.yelp.com/biz/illegal-petes-lodo-denver-4
- illegalpetes.com — https://www.illegalpetes.com/locations/lodo
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