Title
Liquor License - Tacos Del Pepe 2 LLC - District 8
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 384031.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Francisco Castillo Granillo, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
702 E. Baseline Road, Ste. 2
Zoning Classification: C-2 BAOD
Council District: 8
This request is for a new liquor license for a restaurant. This location was not previously licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is April 13, 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 the capability, qualifications and realibility to hold a liquor license because I'm commited to operating my business in full compliance with all state and local regulations. I understand all the legal abligations associated with alcohol sales and have implemented procedures to ensure staff training, ID verification and responsible sales I am committed to maintaining my business in a safe and lawful establishment."
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
"The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially servedby the issuance of the liquor license because it will allowed us to provice to the customer a full dining expirience. Offering alcoholic veverages with meals meets customers and supports the financial sustainability of our restaurant. We will operate following all the liquour regulations to maintain a safe damily enviroment."
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 - Tacos Del Pepe 2 LLC - Data
Attachment B - Tacos Del Pepe 2 LLC - Map
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Alan Stephenson and the City Clerk Department.