Illegal Pete's - Tucson — Restaurant in Tucson

Illegal Pete's: A Tucson Treasure of Fresh Flavors and Fantastic Service! If you're looking for a casual dining experience that consistently delivers on both taste and hospitality, Illegal Pete's is an absolute must-visit in Tucson. From the moment you step in, you can tell this place operates like a well-oiled machine, and it's clear that commitment to excellence starts right from the top with the management. The food at Illegal Pete's is nothing short of delicious. What truly sets it apart is their dedication to making everything from scratch right there on the premises. You can taste the difference that fresh, high-quality ingredients and in-house preparation make. Whether you're craving a massive burrito, some loaded nachos, or flavorful tacos, each bite is a testament to their culinary care. The vibrant flavors and generous portions make every meal incredibly satisfying. Beyond the fantastic food, the staff at Illegal Pete's are consistently efficient and friendly. Despite often being busy, they move with remarkable speed, getting orders out quickly without ever making you feel rushed. Every interaction is met with a smile and a helpful attitude, creating a genuinely welcoming atmosphere. This level of service speaks volumes about the training and positive environment fostered by the management, proving that a great team is built on strong leadership. Overall, Illegal Pete's offers an unbeatable combination of delectable, fresh food and top-notch customer service. It's a true gem in Tucson's...

REVIEW ON DISCRIMINATION AND RACISM EXPERIENCED AT THIS LOCATION

Today 04-30-19 2:15 PM I experienced extreme discrimination. More than I have at any establishment. The bartender in question was working downstairs and had on a baseball cap with long hair underneath, wore a baseball tee and pink pinstriped shorts. My friend and I sat at the bar for 20 minutes after being told at 10 minutes we would be attended too. After 20 i called out to the bartender, twice. After the second time he says “I heard you”, I Reply “ and you just just ignored me?” And he says “yes”. After a long day of class this is the attitude I get for wanting to patronize a business? Wow completely and totally disappointed. Immediately after he took a round of shots from a white patron. Wow. His reaction made me feel like less of a human. I will never spend another dime at illegal Pete’s, I guess the name really embodies the attitude of the business owner and it’s workers: if you’re not white don’t come here. Never in my life have I been treated with such BLATANT disrespect. There are plenty of classier nicer places with BETTER happy hours such as Elliot’s on Congress, with better food. They obviously do not care about the quality of service or the need to train their employees on how to respect people OF ANY ETHNIC BACKGROUND. I will never come back. And neither will my friends.

If you are black don’t come here they don’t respect you, your money...

Absolutely bogus. There was a group of 10 of us and we came from all over the country to attend a month long training in Tucson and we wanted to visit the bar scene. We handed them our ids and they all extremely scrutinized us, which was not a big deal but they were extremely rude to us. The bouncer was like "I don't make mistakes with IDs." There's a difference between really examining an ID and being rude about it - he was interviewing us saying he wouldn't give us tags, etc. extremely unprofessional. This was almost a full race issue - Our group of 10 consisted of white, Hispanic, Asian-Pacific Islander, and African American-black. When our black coworker came to the front with an out of state ID, the bouncer immediately took away his ID and told him to leave. We asked politely if they could call the police station to send a patrol person to examine the ID and the bouncer said we had to call, but we told him that he had literally just stole our ID. When he called the police he stepped away from us and 5 minutes later there were 2 police on bikes and 1 in a Chevy Tahoe all to examine an out of state ID. Overall, after wasting 15 minutes and extremely unprofessional staff, we got our ID left. The ultimate cherry on top was at the end the bouncer said "ok, your ID checks out." Such an unprofessional embarrassment...