Title
Liquor License - El Nuevo Altata - District 5
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 369758.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Jeffrey Miller, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
7829 W. Thomas Road
Zoning Classification: RSC
Council District: 5
This request is for a new liquor license for a restaurant. This location was previously licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit. This location requires a Use Permit to allow outdoor alcohol consumption.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is February 9, 2026.
Pursuant to A.R.S. 4-203, a spirituous liquor license shall be issued only after satisfactory showing of the capability, qualifications and reliability of the applicant and that the public convenience and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance. If an application is filed for the issuance of a license for a location, that on the date the application is filed has a valid license of the same series issued at that location, there shall be a rebuttable presumption that the public convenience and best interest of the community at that location was established at the time the location was previously licensed. The presumption shall not apply once the licensed location has not been in use for more than 180 days.
Other Active Liquor License Interest in Arizona
This applicant does not hold an interest in any other active liquor license in the State of Arizona.
Public Opinion
No protest or support letters were received within the 20-day public comment period.
Applicant’s Statement
The applicant submitted the following statement in support of this application. Spelling, grammar and punctuation in the statement are shown exactly as written by the applicant on the City Questionnaire.
I have the capability, reliability and qualifications to hold a liquor license because:
“I have been working in the restaurant since 2019 and started off as the busboy and dishwasher. I am now I am operating, cooking and overseeing operations. I am going to require my staff is Title 4 trained in Arizona Liquor Laws.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“My business is an authentic Mexican restaurant that offers traditional Mexican cuisine, brunc and seafood (Mariscos). We attract a large number of families and provide a warm welcoming, and family oriented dining environment. Many of our guests frequently ask for alcoholic beverages. We would like to meet the demand and enhance their overall dining experience.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application noting the applicant must resolve any pending City of Phoenix building and zoning requirements, and be in compliance with the City of Phoenix Code and Ordinances.
Attachments
Attachment A - El Nuevo Altata - Data
Attachment B - El Nuevo Altata - Map
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Alan Stephenson and the City Clerk Department.