Why Colorado Loves Green Chile: The Smothered Burrito Guide

If you have lived in Colorado long enough, you already know there is one thing locals take seriously: green chile. It is more than a topping, more than a sauce, and more than a trend. Green chile is a full-on cultural love affair, and at Illegal Pete’s, our smothered burrito or the OGCB (Our Green Chile Burrito) is one of the best ways to experience this Colorado classic.

Whether you are a longtime fan or just searched for “green chile burrito near me”, consider this your guide to understanding the obsession and ordering the perfect plate.

A Colorado Staple with Deep Roots

Green chile has been part of Colorado’s culinary history for generations. Influenced by New Mexico traditions, shaped by local farms, and embraced by every community from Denver to Durango, it is a flavor that brings people together.

Colorado style green chile is known for its balance of heat, richness, and tang. It is warm, comforting, and deeply savory, the kind of flavor that reminds you of home even if you are not from here.

At Pete’s, we honor that tradition by making our green chile with care, real ingredients, and the perfect blend of spice and depth that keeps people coming back.

Why We Smother It

There is a simple reason Colorado loves a smothered burrito. It combines everything great about a burrito with everything great about green chile.

You take a warm tortilla, load it with your favorite fillings, roll it tight, and then drench it in steaming hot green chile that seeps into every bite. It is bold. It is messy in the best possible way. And it turns an already satisfying burrito into something bigger, richer, and more comforting.

The smothering is not an afterthought. It is the entire experience.

Build Your Perfect Smothered Burrito

At Pete’s, you can customize your burrito and your smother level to match your ideal bite. Here is how to get the most out of it:

Start with a hearty base like carnitas, chicken, steak, or veggie options that hold up well under all that flavor.
Add your favorite toppings without worry because the smothering ties everything together into one balanced bite.
Choose the level of heat you love since green chile can be as mild or as fiery as you want it to be.

And do not forget that you always get free chips and a warm tortilla on the side, the perfect companions to a saucy, smothered masterpiece.

Why Colorado Cannot Get Enough

Green chile is comforting on cold days, energizing on busy days, and satisfying on any day. It works for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and everything in between.

But most importantly, it is a flavor that feels like Colorado itself.
Warm.
Bright.
A little spicy.
And completely unforgettable.

At Pete’s, our smothered burrito is our love letter to that tradition. It is hearty, homemade, and packed with flavor in every bite.

Ready to Try One?

If you are craving a green chile burrito near me, you do not need to search any further. Whether you are new to the world of green chile or a lifelong devotee, our smothered burrito brings the full Colorado experience to your plate.

Come hungry, come curious, and come ready to fall in love with Colorado’s most iconic flavor.