Title
Liquor License - Dilla Libre Uno Phoenix - District 6
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 354804.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Andrea Lewkowitz, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
1339 E. Northern Avenue
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 6
This request is for a new liquor license for a restaurant. This location was previously licensed for liquor sales and may currently operate with an interim permit.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is October 7, 2025.
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.
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:
"Applicant is committed to upholding the highest standards for business and maintaining compliance with applicable laws. Managers and staff will be trained in the techniques of legal and responsible alcohol sales and service."
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
"Dilla Libre Uno Phoenix has served award-winning, high-quality, authentic Mexican cuisine for several years. The new owner will continue the tradition with delicious, innovative dishes and would like to continue to offer guests 21 and over the opportunity to order alcohol beverages with the meals served."
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Attachment A - Dilla Libre Uno Phoenix - Data
Attachment B - Dilla Libre Uno Phoenix - Map
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Alan Stephenson and the City Clerk Department.