Title
Liquor License - Miel de Agave - District 7
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 367251.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Theresa Morse, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
705 N. 1st Street, Ste. 110
Zoning Classification: DTC-Evans Churchill West
Council District: 7
This request is for a new liquor license for a restaurant. This location is currently licensed for liquor sales with a Series 6 - Bar, liquor license.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is January 11, 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 information is not provided due to the multiple ownership interests held by the applicant 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:
“We have experience in the restaurant liquor industry and have knowledge of the Arizona Liquor Laws as required. The staff at this location will receive or have recieved liquor law training to ensure they are familiar with the laws; specifically which ID's are valid, checking young looking customers ID, preventing obvious intoxication and protecting the health, safety and welfare of our customers and any Arizona citizen by taking pro-active action.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“The owners applying for the series 12 have been operating on a series 6 liquor license however the sales of food exceed 60% and we no longer have televisions or live bands. On the weekends we will have a vocalist or guitarist during dinner for ambiance. We will continue to provide upscale dining experience for our guest. The alcohol is to complement our food menu. We will have a DJ on Saturday from 8pm -10pm.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application, noting that 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 - Miel de Agave - Data
Attachment B - Miel de Agave - Map
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Alan Stephenson and the City Clerk Department.