Illegal Pete's, Colorado Burrito Chain, To Keep its Illegal Name Despite Protests by Chicano Activists

It refers to Pete, who is not illegal, but might have done something illegal! \U0001f61c

Good for them, free enterprise, all day.

People can be so stupid sometimes

I don't see the big deal. It's just a name.

Christine Lopez Ediss Pak King Maria Zamudio Victoria Tindoc Carmela Tanchauco-Banuelos

Get a stinkin life!!

I think...let it go! They've been part of the community in Colorado for so many years it's a fun place to hang out.

Just don't buy their product. Best way to let your voice be heard.

Not racist. It's not "Illegal Juan's" or "Illegal Pedro's." The owner's name is Pete and he's White. He named the restaurant from a piece of literature. I don't believe the "Illegal" in "Illegal Pete's" refers to immigrants, legal or otherwise.

Blahz. A Korean guy sells sweet tacos to Los angelinos & da world. Take that!

Que no mamen. Chicanos always get offended because they don't want to get related to mexicans. I was born and raised in Mexico and don't see the problem with this. Specially since it's Pete not pedro

Exactly! I have a friend that gets fired up if you call him mexican and he is embarrassed of his parents bcus they don't speak english. I mean he gets mad and will.say he is no wetback he is chicano! Smh.

I'm with you...I'm U.S born but Mexican born old school Dad refused to let us set ourselves apart from him and my.mother..he would say look your a U.S citizens but your race and your culture will always be Mexican so if anyone ever asks you what are you you tell them your Mexican..and if they ask for your papers you tell them unless they are an immigration official it's non of their pinche business!

I think Chicano's need to protest more important things...

Fucking stupid. It's PETE'S not PEDRO'S

Lmao my white buddy said he's gonna go after cracker barrel for their name .... No mames

And why are Chicano activists getting fired up anyways? They don't even associate themselves with Mexican. I know plenty if chicanos that get offended if you call them mexican or latino/hispano. Some can't stand illegals that come fom the country there mother/father ancestors are from.

Mission? Den-Mex? California? WTF?? No matter where I've been I just say "burrito" and I get pretty much get what I expected when I ordered. And I've been to all the citys and states mentioned, and ate mexican food at them all, Nothing and I do mean nothing differentiated them from anywhere else other than calling them good or bad. None of the regional aspect stood out. so I just see it as more self important poser/hipster bullshit to be ignored (and like Chipotle avoided) in my quest for natures perfect food, the Burrito. Not the Den-Mex not the Mission and not the California! JUST GIVE ME A DAMN BURRITO!!

Figures that reconquistards would be outraged.  Most of them probably weren't even a twinkle in their uncle's eye when the business was started.

 http://illegalpetes.com/menu

The menu for this place is a little problematic and thats what the razzle should be protesting.  "Pork Carnitas"?  What would I expect?  "Tofu Carnitas"?  

And whats with all the potatoes in burritos?  California burritos (with french fries inside) are bad enough.  Don't let this trend spread.  Potatoes belong al otro lado.

I think "Undocumented Pete's" would be more offensive, no?! Interesting how only Mexicans are offended by the term "illegal"

I can't believe they wasted their time on this issue. Why not put their energy into serious matters. Immigration reform for example.

"Undocumented Pete's" just doesn't sound as good...

'Illegal Pito's' would have been funny, up there with Dumb Starbucks and other wacky gringo inventions.

Drop the "I" word. do not use under any circumstance.

My nickname when I was a boy was sambo...lol...I'm American of Mexican descent...

Exactly!

I don't see anything wrong with the name. By protesting the name you are associating the word illegal with Latinos. I choose not own the negative connotation.

Go find something better to do already. I'm sick and tired of all the political correctness bull crap. This is what keeps dividing our country. We should all get along man.

I think I'll have a Burrito

What does it refer to ? Illegal Pete is based of a western outlaw isn't it ?

Tempest in a tablespoon.

Thanks!

It's in ft Collins Colorado I had a chance to visit this place gotta say it was pretty damn good

Funny how Latinos cry about being called illegal yet a restaurant has the name and Latinos quickly associate the name to them selves the name could very well mean that Pete is up to illegal activity and therefore have nothing synonymous with people crossing the border chale

I read somewhere that they were going to open a Ginny Spagetti House and a Sambos in the same shopping center. Maybe a Chinks Chinese Food will be next.

@DonkeyHotay @fishingblues 
Was that a bitch, moan, or a whine?

@gregbpc Sambo's was great food.